Stephanie Davies Devlin
Stephanie graduated from the University of Illinois in 1993 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Since then she has been employed in various hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, NovaCare outpatient Rehab and Accelerated Rehab. Stephanie has specialized in the treatment of cumulative trauma injuries, orthopedic and neurologic conditions, and specific complications resulting from breast cancer. Pursuing extensive additional training to fill in the gaps that exist in traditional health approaches, Stephanie incorporates other alternative and holistic movement theories into her methodology. These include, the Feldenkrais Method®, Stott Pilates™, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. Combining these approaches with her traditional medical training has allowed her to more effectively assist individuals in recovering from injury as well as achieving comfort in everyday life. Stephanie is especially dedicated to the unique needs of professional musicians and the challenges they face physically in their careers. Her skills and understanding of cumulative trauma has grown over the years after working with numerous classical musicians in the studio and on the road with them on tour.
In the last several years, Stephanie has seen the benefits of addressing the mind body connection when dealing with health and well being. Stephanie completed her Embodied Life(TM) mentorship training with Russell Delman in 2012. She personally has more than ten years experience in studying and practicing various forms of mediation including Zen Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation and Loving Kindness Meditation. Stephanie offers Meditation instruction to her clients and to the public during workshops at SD Rehab, Inc. Stephanie looks forward to extending her reach further out into the community over the next few years with on-site instruction to business, health and educational institutions.
Seungmin Thomas Jung
Thomas is a physical therapist who graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2020. He is also a former violinist/violist with a bachelor of music performance degree. During his undergraduate studies, he noticed that pianists weren’t the only ones accompanying his playing; there was also the accumulating physical discomfort derived from hours of practice. Frustrated with chronic pain, Thomas adjusted his professional endeavor which has led him to physical therapy.
He often reflected back as he found ways to treat his own instrumental injuries. In his perspective, musicians are highly disciplined athletes who invest long hours performing repetitive skilled movements. They must contort their limbs, joints, and posture to conform to the shape of a rigid instrument. Such demands over a period can cause stress and imbalance onto the musculoskeletal system.
As an advocate of physical medicine, wellness, and injury prevention , he is open minded and keeps up with medical approaches through continuing education. His personal history as an instrumentalist with knowledge in orthopedics help him specialize in treatment of cumulative trauma and chronic pain to address clients’ needs. As a physical therapist at SD Rehab, he has been a guest speaker at Northwestern University to address and collaborate with studio classes. He shares his enthusiasm for empowering students as well as professional musicians through rehabilitation and education to improve self-efficacy and management of injuries.
Christina Chen
Christina Chen is originally from Holmdel, NJ. She found her way to the midwest and fell in love with the flat lands and robust foods. Christina is a graduate of Cortiva Institute: The Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She has been working as a massage therapist since 2009 and is thrilled to join the team at SD Rehab. Christina specializes in Clinical Massage Therapy, catering each treatment specifically for the client’s individual needs. Christina’s experience as a professional dancer has honed a deeper understanding, appreciation, and fascination with the human body. Her work has often been described as “mindful,” and as if her “hands were moving and working to a choreographed dance.” She believes in the power of therapeutic touch and healing; if you treat your body well, and with respect, it will be good to you in return. Christina holds a Bachelors Degree in Dance and Psychology from Northwestern University. When she is not massaging, Christina spends her time dancing, rock climbing, and eating ice cream.
Jamila Kekulah-Kinney
Jamila Kekulah Kinney (They), have been a mover for most of their lives. Whether it was through dance, athletics, yoga, body work or the nature of being and having a body; Jamila is moved to work with folks along their own movement journeys. Jamila is a qualified teacher trainer (pre-trainer) of both Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic. They are also trained and certified in Pilates and are a Franklin method educator. They bring a curious and intuitive observation in addition to a wealth of interdisciplinary study of somatics, energy and mindfulness practice to each session.
Kathleen Aharoni
Kathleen teaches the work of Moshe Feldenkrais and is a CrainioSacral practitioner. For more than 19 years, Kathleen has worked with children through older adults to develop and master self-awareness, self-leadership, freedom, and joy. Kathleen is author of the award-winning children’s book I breathe my own breath! (available on Amazon.com), Health Mastery columnist for Chicago Health Magazine, and owner of Water Over Stone, Inc., which has been featured on the ABC, Channel 7 News, WMAQ Radio in Chicago, Spa Magazine and in the Chicago Collection magazine. Kathleen is availableto schedule sessions or treatment at SD Rehab, Inc. several days a week.
Abby Christiansen
Abby has a strong passion for movement and fitness, and great desire to help people feel good in their own skin. She worked for several years in the nonprofit sector, before changing her career, to be a full time coach. She found amazing strength, confidence, and empowerment through lifting and strength training, and wants to help others feel that same way.
She loves working with clients of all levels, if you are a beginner, she can help you get comfortable in the gym, and assist you into a safe, effective routine.
Abby is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She also holds a certification with the Functional Movement System (FMS).
You can reach her via email, and view her services through her website. She is offering online and in-person training options as well.
Gina Fitzpatrick
Gina, owner and operator at One Key Yoga, began her journey into the body/spirit exploration over 17 years ago. She first turned to yoga as a way to connect her to a community. Yoga was where she felt welcomed, alive, and curious. Humbled by the profound way in which the body communicates, yoga was where she could listen to the softly expressed subtle cues. She reflects this in her practice and teaching. Her desire is to create an open and welcoming space for every being who comes to class. All levels of interest, practice, and age are welcome.
Gina is deeply committed to all who want to learn the sacred practice of yoga, which includes a socially conscious community and devotion to our global family, mother earth, and all of her gifts.
When you come to class, expect to move, breathe, and laugh.
Publications of Gina's celebrated work include Yoga Chicago, Time Out Chicago, Explore, Embody Your Nature and Voyage Chicago.
Gina's certifications include Temple of Kriya Yoga, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, Sundara Yoga Therapy, Earth and Water, Trauma Sensitive, Children and Teen's Yoga and Shiatsu Massage.
Gina is grateful for the loving guidance of her teachers, Nischala Devi Joy, Durga Leela, Maria Mendola, Neil Pearson, Amy Weintraub, Chinnamasta Stiles, Genevieve Yellin, Lisa Bergly Pearson, Michele Lawrence, Antonio Sausys, and to each being that she has had the pleasure of sharing her time with.