Cary Physical Therapy
2615 Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL 60013
Pilates




Staff



At Pilates at Cary Physical Therapy you will be greeted by a staff of
professionally trained Pilates instructors. Please take the time to read
a little bit about them!




Deb Gulbrandson, PT, Owner



Educational Background
  • B.S. in Physical Therapy, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana – 1975
  • Certified Pilates Instructor, Polestar International
  • Mentor, Polestar Pilates Denver, Colorado
  • CPR Certified
Experience
  • Polestar Pilates Mentor, Denver, CO.,Certified Instructor – 2005 to Present
  • Owner, Cary Physical Therapy -- 1993 to present
  • Owner, Harvard Physical Therapy – 2003 to present
  • Wisconsin School for the Deaf, P.T. -- 1996 to 2005
  • Contract with Barrington Physical Therapy -- 1989 – 1993
  • Program Development, Baxter Physical Therapy -- 1986 – 1989
  • Manager, Physical Medicine Dept., Good Shepherd Hospital -- 1979 – 1986
  • Special Education District of McHenry County -- 1977 – 1979
  • Evangelical Health Systems Home Care -- 1976 – 1979
  • St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana -- 1975 – 1977
Memberships
  • APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
  • IPTA – Illinois Physical Therapy Association
  • IPTPPF – Illinois Physical Therapy Private Practice Forum
  • Pilates Method Alliance
Interests
  • Skiing – snow or water
  • Ballroom dancing
  • Hiking/Biking
“Cary & Harvard Physical Therapy are committed to providing the highest quality service at the best possible price. Our philosophy is to treat the whole patient, including mind, body and spirit through the latest techniques, education and a true commitment to the community.”




Chris Hughes, A.T.C.



Educational Background
  • B.S. in Athletic Training and Elementary Education, University of Iowa – 1988
  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Northern Illinois University – 1991
  • American Red Cross CPR / First Aid Certified Instructor
  • Polestar Pilates Certification - 2006
Experience
  • OTIDRA Fitness – Personal Training 1998 - 2002
  • Cary Physical Therapy -- 1994 to present
  • COSPORT (Clinic of Orthopedic and Sports P.T.) -- 1991 – 1994
  • Athletic Trainer, Dundee-Crown High School -- 1991 – 1993
Memberships
  • IATA – Illinois Athletic Trainer Association
  • GLATA – Great Lakes Athletic Trainer Association
  • NATA – National Athletic Trainer Association
  • PMA – Pilates Method Alliance
Interests
  • Family
  • Sports
  • Scrapbooking
  • Bears Games





Gil Gulbrandson



Educational Background
  • B.S. in Education, Northern Illinois University – 1970
  • Faculty Athletic Training Program, Northwestern University -- 1979
  • Certificate in Orthotics, Northwestern University Medical School, Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics -- 1990
  • Polestar Pilates Education, Denver - 2007
Experience
  • High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer -- 1970 - 1984
  • Good Shepherd Sports Medicine -- 1984 - 1986
  • Baxter Health Care -- 1986 - 1988
  • Lifetec Sales Manager -- 1988 - 1990
  • Dean P&O -- 1990 - 1993
  • Owner Gulbrandson O&P -- 1993 - Present
Memberships
  • American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Interests
  • Golf
  • Skiing