Rehabilitation Services | Valley West Community Hospital

Our Team

While many of us take everyday activities such as cooking a meal or buttoning a shirt for granted, they can be very difficult for someone who has suffered loss of function due to a serious injury, neurological disorder, disease or other medical problem. If you or a family member has problems performing activities of daily life due to illness or injury, Valley West Rehabilitation Services can help. Valley West therapists work to restore lost function allowing individuals to become as self-sufficient as possible.

Valley West Rehabilitation Services’ therapists work with physicians, patients, and family members to develop individualized treatment plans designed to help patients resume everyday activities. Occupational, Physical and Speech/Language therapists work with people of all ages with impairments due to: arthritis, cancer or other debilitating illnesses; head or spinal cord injuries; work or sports-related injuries; or stroke and other neurological conditions.

Chuck Hoffman, PT, MPH

Hoffman received his bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from Rosalind Franklin University (formerly The Chicago Medical School), his master’s degree in public health administration from Benedictine University, and is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in physical therapy from Des Moines University.

Mary Jane Goslin, PTA

Mary Jane Goslin, physical therapist assistant, received her degree from Oakton Community College and currently facilitates the Valley West Aquatics Therapy program, hosted at the Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano. Aquatics rehabilitation is an effective treatment technique associated with individuals with musculoskeletal injuries. The buoyancy of the water helps relax muscle, decrease stress on joints, and can make exercise easier and more effective.

Dawn Faulkner, OTR/L

Faulkner OTR/L, licensed occupational therapist, received her degree from University of Illinois, and has 20+ years experience. Faulkner currently works with patients with upper extremity diagnoses, vertigo, and performing functional capacity evaluations.

Romeo DeGuzman, PT

DeGuzman PT, physical therapist, received his degree from the University of Santo Tomas, and served as professor and assistant dean of the College of Physical Therapy. DeGuzman works to promote general wellness and health awareness to all his patients, and meet the needs of the patients in the community.

Lisa Janssen, PTA

Janssen PTA, physical therapy assistant, received her degree from Illinois Central College and has 24 years experience in a variety of areas. She works with the physical therapists on staff to improve the well-being of patients. “Our department has a diverse staff that utilizes new and familiar techniques to get patients back on their feet,” Janssen says.

Jeannine Knickbocker, DPT

Knickerbocker DPT, doctoral physical therapy, received her degree from Rosalind Franklin University (formerly the Chicago Medical School). Knickerbocker works with orthopedic sport injuries, stroke and other neurological diagnosis and works to assist them in their recovery in an educational and nurturing environment.

Tanya Libby, CAT, PT

Tanya received her BS in Allied Health Professions with a minor in Sports Medicine at Northern Illinois University in 1997. Tanya went on with her studies and completed her boards to become a certified Athletic Trainer in 1997. Her experience as an ATC includes high school athletes and patients in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Tanya continued with her graduate studies at Temple University and completed her Masters in Physical Therapy in 2001. Through post graduate studies and continuing education, she has studied lymphedema treatment and manual therapy. In Physical Therapy Tanya’s brings over 10 years of Rehabilitation experience in a variety of settings to the Comprehensive Group team. She also recently completed her certification in manual therapy and continues to pursue her special interest in foot/ankle and spine.

Tanya has also served the community by teaching at Kishwaukee Community College in the massage therapy program where she helps students learn the muscular and skeletal systems and palpation skills.

	Chuck Hoffman, PT, MPH Hoffman received his bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from Rosalind Franklin University (formerly The Chicago Medical School), his master’s degree in public health administration from Benedictine University, and is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in physical therapy from Des Moines University.
	Mary Jane Goslin, PTA Mary Jane Goslin, physical therapist assistant, received her degree from Oakton Community College and currently facilitates the Valley West Aquatics Therapy program, hosted at the Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano. Aquatics rehabilitation is an effective treatment technique associated with individuals with musculoskeletal injuries. The buoyancy of the water helps relax muscle, decrease stress on joints, and can make exercise easier and more effective.
	Dawn Faulkner, OTR/L Faulkner OTR/L, licensed occupational therapist, received her degree from University of Illinois, and has 20+ years experience. Faulkner currently works with patients with upper extremity diagnoses, vertigo, and performing functional capacity evaluations.
	Romeo DeGuzman, PT DeGuzman PT, physical therapist, received his degree from the University of Santo Tomas, and served as professor and assistant dean of the College of Physical Therapy. DeGuzman works to promote general wellness and health awareness to all his patients, and meet the needs of the patients in the community.
	Lisa Janssen, PTA Janssen PTA, physical therapy assistant, received her degree from Illinois Central College and has 24 years experience in a variety of areas. She works with the physical therapists on staff to improve the well-being of patients. “Our department has a diverse staff that utilizes new and familiar techniques to get patients back on their feet,” Janssen says.
	Jeannine Knickbocker, DPT Knickerbocker DPT, doctoral physical therapy, received her degree from Rosalind Franklin University (formerly the Chicago Medical School). Knickerbocker works with orthopedic sport injuries, stroke and other neurological diagnosis and works to assist them in their recovery in an educational and nurturing environment.
	Tanya Libby, CAT, PT Tanya received her BS in Allied Health Professions with a minor in Sports Medicine at Northern Illinois University in 1997. Tanya went on with her studies and completed her boards to become a certified Athletic Trainer in 1997. Her experience as an ATC includes high school athletes and patients in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. Tanya continued with her graduate studies at Temple University and completed her Masters in Physical Therapy in 2001. Through post graduate studies and continuing education, she has studied lymphedema treatment and manual therapy. In Physical Therapy Tanya’s brings over 10 years of Rehabilitation experience in a variety of settings to the Comprehensive Group team. She also recently completed her certification in manual therapy and continues to pursue her special interest in foot/ankle and spine. Tanya has also served the community by teaching at Kishwaukee Community College in the massage therapy program where she helps students learn the muscular and skeletal systems and palpation skills.