STAFF
Josh Smith
Josh Smith received a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Illinois State University prior to receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University. He has worked as a physical therapist for the past 15 years and has experience treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. In 2019 he was voted #1 Physical Therapist in the Bloomington/Normal area according to The Pantagraph's Readers' Choice.
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Josh has taken various continuing education courses over the years including: McKenzie A, McKenzie B, The Eclectic Approach, Myopain Dry Needling Foundations I, Myopain Dry Needling Foundations II, and many others. He is a certified POSE Method running coach, ASTYM provider, and an SFMA Level I & II provider.
Josh has been a guest lecturer at Illinois State University (ISU) and Heartland Community College on numerous occasions and has served as a clinical instructor for dozens of PT, PTA, Athletic Trainer, and Exercise Science students. In addition, he has worked with ISU faculty to co-authored a research study published in The International Journal of Physical Therapy.
When he is not busy working as a PT, he enjoys running and is active in the Bloomington/Normal running community (Lake Run Club & Fleet Feet training groups).
Josh resides in Bloomington with his wife, Whitney, and 2 kids, Olivia and Wyatt.
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Kenyatta Jenkins
Kenyatta Jenkins, ATC, PTA is a Bloomington native who truly understands the unique needs of both athletes and everyday people. He graduated from Illinois State University with as an Athletic Trainer in 2013 and continued his education at Kent State where he completed his training as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Kenyatta is certified in Kinesio taping, Graston, Rock Pods, Rock Floss, and is skilled in other manual techniques.
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In addition to working at Ultra Physical Therapy, Kenyatta is the owner of Jenkins Sports Performance and Rehab (JSPR) in Bloomington, IL. JSPR offers cash-based wellness sessions to keep clients pain-free and moving well!
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Keli Gall
Keli Gall grew up in Dwight, IL and graduated from Eureka College with her Bachelor's degree. Since that time, she's held many teaching, coaching, and training positions. Her passion for fitness and movement and helping people drove her to pursue her Physical Therapist Assistant from Heartland Community College.
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In addition to working at Ultra Physical Therapy, Keli coaches fitness classes at the Sweat Factory in Dwight and is the assistant Varsity girls basketball coach at Dwight High School. Keli's active family of 7 keeps her busy outside of work. She can usually be found on a field, track, or court cheering on her kids.
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Alyssa Plyer
Alyssa received a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Western Illinois University and has been working in the Physical Therapy industry since 2013. In 2020 she left her job as a Patient Care Coordinator to stay at home with her newborn daughter, Camilla. Now with a toddler keeping her busy, she works a few hours/week verifying insurance benefits and obtaining authorization when needed. She resides in Joliet, IL with her husband Brian and daughter.
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Leeanne Forshee
Leeanne is a Normal, IL native and graduated from Illinois State University. In addition to being the office manager at Ultra Physical Therapy, she is a cross-country coach for Trinity Lutheran School and she owns a small bakery, Cozy Cottage Bakery, that specializes in pies, cakes, and other pastry items (link on image below).
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When she has free time she enjoys spending it with her family, participating in triathlons, and volunteering in the community.
