Our Mission
The Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation supports physical therapists’ unique position as human movement experts.
SUPPORT
Promote and encourage research projects in physical therapy
RAISE
Public awareness of physical therapy by supporting local and statewide health and wellness events and initiatives.
EDUCATE
Consumers on the benefits of physical therapy through web, social and print media
Our Vision
Revitalizing society through the use of physical therapists as human movement experts.
The people of IPTF
Patrick Withrow, PT, DPT
President
Samantha Pietrzak, PT, DPT
Secretary
Joe Hanley, PT, DPT
Treasurer
Colleen Flannery, Executive Director, IPTA
Board Member
Phyllis Levine, PT DPT
Board Member
Jeff Damaschke, PT, DPT, PhD
Board Member
Emilio Zayas, PT, DPT
Board Member
Linda Griffith
IPTA Operations & Special Programs Manager
Want to help?
IPTF welcomes volunteers to particpate in fundraising efforts and other Foundation activities throughout the year. If you are looking for ways to become involved, please contact us for opportunities! Please send inquiries to Linda Griffith, Operations & Special Programs Manager at lgriffith@ipta.org. Looking forward to your involvement!