Staff
At Cary Physical Therapy you will be greeted by a staff of
professional Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. Please
take the time to read a little bit about them!
Deb Gulbrandson, PT, Owner
Email: debg@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
Brent Busse, PT
Email: brentb@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
Jennifer Schaffer, P.T. M.H.S.
Email: jennifers@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
Rick Stojak, P.T.
Email: ricks@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
Sue Cash, P.T.
Email: suec@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
Todd Wallace, P.T.
Email: toddw@caryphysicaltherapy.com
Educational Background
At Cary Physical Therapy you will be greeted by a staff of
professional Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. Please
take the time to read a little bit about them!
Deb Gulbrandson, PT, Owner
Email: debg@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- B.S. in Physical Therapy, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana – 1975
- Certified Pilates Instructor, Polestar International
- Mentor, Polestar Pilates Denver, Colorado
- CPR Certified
- Certified Zumba Instructor
- Polestar Pilates Mentor, Denver, CO.,Certified Instructor – 2005 to Present
- Owner, Cary Physical Therapy -- 1993 to present
- Owner, Harvard Physical Therapy – 2003 to 2009
- 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
- APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
- IPTA – Illinois Physical Therapy Association
- IPTPPF – Illinois Physical Therapy Private Practice Forum
- Pilates Method Alliance
- Editorial Board Member for Impact Magazine
- Skiing – snow or water
- Ballroom dancing
- Hiking/Biking
Brent Busse, PT
Email: brentb@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- Masters Degree in Physical Therapy Bradley University 2000-2002
- Lifeguard and CPR Certified
- Cary Physical Therapy: 2002-Present
- Clinical Instructor: 2003-presnt
- Clinical Coordinator of Education: 2004-Present
- Clinical Supervisor: 2004-Present
- APTA
- Sports section
- Aquatics Section
- IPTA
- McKenzie Part A and B
- Schroth Method for Scolioisis
- Clinical education credentialing class
- Juvenile Orthopedic spine symposium
- Volleyball
- 4 years varsity TIU
- NCCAA National Champions 2000 TIU
- USAV Member
- Tennis
“Throughout my education and clinical experience, I have had the opportunity to treat a variety of patients in a several different settings to include semi-pro and college athletics, inpatient acute and rehabilitation, and outpatient sports medicine. I am now able to use my education and life experiences to help my patients achieve their long-term goals.”
Jennifer Schaffer, P.T. M.H.S.
Email: jennifers@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- B.S. in Physical Therapy, Northern Illinois University – 1987
- M.S. in Health Science, University of Indianapolis – 1997
- Clinical Instructor Credentialing – 1998
- CPR Certified
- Cary Physical Therapy -- 1990 to present
- Clinical Supervisor at Cary Physical Therapy -- 1995 to 2000
- St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin -- 1987-1990
- Northern Illinois Association (pediatrics) -- 1980 – 1981
- Enjoys gardening and outdoor activities with husband and children.
“I enjoy working with all age groups and levels of physical ability, from the “weekend warrior” to the higher level athlete. I feel the “key” to successful physical therapy is the patient’s ability to manage his/her problem independently through change in lifestyle, exercise and fitness. The most rewarding aspect of being a physical therapy is watching a patient progress from being dependent to being independent with their physical therapy.”
Rick Stojak, P.T.
Email: ricks@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- Master of Physical Therapy, NIU 2006
- B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University 2004
- Cary P.T. - present
- APTA
- Weight-lifting
- Body-building
- Nutrition
- Strength and conditioning
- Country Music
- Watching the Bears
- Working out
- Spending time with family
- Playing guitar
- NIU Football
"I look forward to working with a wide variety of patients and working together to returning/improving their levels of function."
Sue Cash, P.T.
Email: suec@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- B.S. in Biology from Millikin University.
- Graduated from Chicago Medical School: Finch University of Health Sciences for Physical Therapy.
- Masters in Physical Education and Health with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Illinois State University
- Cary Physical Therapy -- 2004 to Present
- Orthopedic & Sport Medicine of Northern Indiana --1998-2001
- Sports Physical Therapy & Rehab Center – 1994-1998
- High School Athletic Trainer
- Eisenhower H.S. – 1991
- LaPorte H.S – 1990
- Illinois State Special Olympics Medical Staff – various years 1988 – 1990
- Piano
- Working out
Todd Wallace, P.T.
Email: toddw@caryphysicaltherapy.com

Educational Background
- BA: in Biology and Pre-Medicine with a minor in Biochemistry from Augustana 2001
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UIC 2007
- Cary P.T. - present
- Cardinal Health Chemist 2001-2004
- APTA
- IPTA
- CPR Certified
- Nutrition
- Health & Fitness
- Nature Preservation
- Da Bulls & Da Bears
- Open to learning new things
- Biking
- Skiing
- Running
- Kayaking
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Strength Training
