"My favorite patient is one that has lost hope in traditional physical therapy. Usually, they have been referred to me by multiple people and have decided to give PSI a try. During their first visit/evaluation, they may not believe that manual interventions by PSI practitioners can improve their status. My aspiration for that patient is for them to understand that they can feel better. There is a specific manual technique that is suited for them which can improve their status."

Dr. Ivan Huergo is an educator, speaker, clinician, CEO and Founder of Physical Sciences Institute (PSI), a Chicago health and wellness institution. Ivan doesn’t believe people need to suffer through the pain. Ivan wants his clients to feel empowered and by working together they can lessen the effect of aches and pains. His specialty is integrating several manual approaches into a tissue-specific framework differentiating Joint – Muscle – Nerve – Connective Tissue pathology. Huergo’s unique perspective draws from scientifically validated physical therapy techniques and innovative, emerging manual approaches to create a customized plan for you to gain confidence, balance, and strength in daily movement.

Education

Ivan is a graduate of the Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University with Master of Physical Therapy and received his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Oklahoma where he also competed as a varsity wrestler.

Career

Early in his career, Ivan trained with several international experts who influenced his comprehensive and tissue-specific approach to orthopedic manual physical therapy and therapeutic exercise. Representing decades of clinical practice and research, these mentors helped advance the profession with innovative breakthroughs. He continues to stay abreast of new physical therapy developments through Continuing Education courses and by attending national and international conferences. Ivan and his team regularly share those experiences and approaches with their clients today.

Currently, Ivan is the only Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois certified in both Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (MTC) and Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT™).

When he’s not at one of his facilities, Ivan is spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their children, Elise, Ivan Jr. and Laurel. He also enjoys travel, fitness, meditation, and spending time outdoors.

Specializations

(OMT) Kaltenborn-Evjenth Method of Joint Examination and Treatment (MET) Muscle Energy Techniques (MAT™) Muscle Activation Techniques
(NAIOMT) North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Butler Neural Mobilization Zero Balancing
Paris / University of ST. Augustine Non-Manipulative Manual Therapy Butler (GMI) Graded Motor Imagery (TPDN) Trigger Point Dry Needling
(MWM) Mulligan Mobilization with Movement (MWM) McKenzie Method (SFMA) Selected Functional Movement Assessment
Gibbons & Tehan Osteopathic Perspective of Spinal Manipulation (IPA) Institute of Physical Art Functional Mobilization (FMS) Functional Movement Screen
(RTS) Resistance Training Specialists exercise principles (MET) (MAT) Combo Multi-Axial Planar Isometrics
Acupressure-Isometric Combo Class IV Cold Laser Therapy

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