LILIAN HOLM, DPT
​Doctor of Physical Therapy

​Additional certifications:
Certified Health Coach, Certified Micronutrient Specialist, Certified Weight Trainer, Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Expert Myofascial Release Practitioner.
 
Lilian provides individualized Physical Therapy services as well as Health and Wellness Coaching, drawing on 25 years of experience in many prestigious Chicagoland clinics. She has had the honor of facilitating the journey of numerous people towards health, well-being and  a higher quality of life. She is passionate about providing care of the highest possible quality, and decided to go into private practice when she realized that the traditional clinical model didn't always allow the clinician to put the patient and their needs first. 
 
BIO

2017 graduate of EIM. Doctor of Physical Therapy

1994 graduate of The Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, University Degree in Physical Therapy.                                                            
 
Currently
Private practice in Evanston, IL
Lilian Holm Wellness
 
Previously
Department Manager and Physical Therapist
CINN- The Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroreasearch
 
Senior Physical Therapist 
Catholic Health Partners

Staff Physical Therapist 
Woodstock Memorial Hospital
Weiss Memorial Hospital 
University of Chicago Hospitals

LICENSURE
Licensed in the state of Illinois.
 
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Micronutrient Specialist - CMS
Certified Weight Trainer - CWT
Certified Health Coach - CHC
Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist - CEAS

MEMEBERSHIP
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA, Orthopedic Section
National Society of Health Coaches
American Nutrition Association







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​CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSEWORK INCLUDES

Management of the Lower Extremity
Management of he Upper Extremity
Management of the Spine and Pelvis 
Orthopedic Manual Therapy for the Lower Extremities
Orthopedic Manual Therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic Spine 
John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, Expert practitioner
Rehabilitation of the Spine and Pelvis
Craniosacral Therapy
The McKenzie approach 
Muscle Energy Techniques 
Spinal rehabilitation
Spinal Stabilization
Pelvic floor treatment
Weight training
Matrix energetics
Shoulder rehabilitation
Industrial rehabilitation 
Ergonomic Assessment 
Cervical-Thoracic integration 
Stress and Disease
Healthy aging
Weight Management
Micronutrients
Nutrition and its effects on mood and healing
Evidence-based Health Coaching
Gastrointestinal health

Special Interests:
Rehabilitation of the spine (incl. neck) and pelvis
Chronic pain and pain neuroscience 
Self-care
Nutritional aspects of healing and wellness
Body/Mind integration
Health maintenance and disease prevention
Stress management
Effective, personalized exercise programs
 
LANGUAGES
Lilian speaks English, French, Greek, Spanish, Swedish and Finnish     
                                                                    
THE TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
The various systems of the body form an integrated whole, and have to be addressed together for optimal results.