Welcome to
Rehab Resources
Sheboygan, WI
as we look at"Our Team "
Physical Therapists
Beth Sobczak Brenda Schilder Rosalyn Passehl |
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I have over 20 years of experience after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential care for adolescences and children, several school systems, a center with visually impaired children and two Birth-to-Three programs. Working in a variety of settings has allowed me to learn from a variety of therapists, teachers, clients and families, which has helped me to develop an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. I have also learned that no child of family is identical and each requires their own individualized plant for treatment and progress. I strive to learn something new from each family and client in order to keep developing my skills. I enjoy working with children because their development continues to amaze and surprise me. You never know what your day will bring! To help a child progress I utilize a variety of techniques and try to find what is most motivating for the child-whether it’s a specific toy, sensory item or movement experience. I try to make therapy fun but also challenging.
My career as a physical therapist is about helping children and their families to move forward in a positive direction. I graduated from Marquette University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. Since this time I have been working with children of all ages from infants to young adults and including a variety of diagnoses from mildly developmentally delayed to severely neurologically impaired. Working throughout the lifespan of early infancy through adolescence and into adulthood has really helped me to maintain a focus on important life skills that will affect a child's ability to manage his/her life as independently as possible as he/she grows. In order to accomplish these challenges, I rely a great deal on the involvement of the family and other members of the team including pediatricians, orthopedists, physiatrists, orthotists and equipment technicians. I also strive to deliver the best quality of care through ongoing education, which has allowed me to provide more strategies and options for families. Some of my course work has included seating and positioning, gait training including body weight supported gait training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, taping, myofacial release, and several courses on the use of neurodevelopmental treatment. I use these techniques with a combination of play-based therapy and family education. As each child is unique, I also try to tailor a program that fits his/her individual needs and the family's needs. My part to foster these changes is only the beginning of a long road ahead for many children, but I feel grateful every day to have the opportunity to do what I love-to help kids reach their fullest potential and facilitate the ABILITY to accomplish as much as possible in their lives.
I have been a physical therapist for 34 years and have spent most of that time specializing in pediatrics. I have enjoyed every minute spent working with children of all ages and disabilities, and seeing their spirit and determination help them reach their full abilities. I have worked in school, hospital, clinic and home-based settings and have seen many changes in the delivery of therapy services. I have taken numerous continuing education courses including the eight-week NDT course, and believe there is never an end to learning from the children and from co-workers. I enjoy working with all the members of a child's "team" and helping that child meet his or her full potential. I also enjoy working with parents to help them understand their child's unique strengths and weaknesses.
I graduated from Marquette University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. I spent the first five years of my employment in a hospital setting working with both inpatients and outpatients with a variety of diagnoses and also provided services to children with disabilities in the local school system. Because of my love for children of all ages and my desire to promote more independent functioning for them, I have been working primarily with children since 1985. I am currently working in both the Birth-to-Three and the school setting. I enjoy treating the whole child and working with a team including the child's family, other therapists, and caregivers to achieve outcomes that match the goals of each family. Fun activities are used to challenge each child's abilities while improving the muscle strength, flexibility, movement patterns, and motor control needed to develop the maximum level of independence. I am married and have three children. My enjoyment of Physical Therapy and my love for working with children has been passed on to my son who is currently pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy and working part time at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Peter Jacques, PT Peter has over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages and diagnoses to achieve mobility. He has worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings and has extensive experience in adaptive seating and positioning and orthotic use. Working with your child's team of care providers, Peter can attain the most innovative and effective treatment and equipment for your child. He can evaluate your child's orthotic and mobility equipment needs at Rehab Resources in Sheboygan. Equipment he provides includes:
Peter's expertise in the above areas is exceptional. Many families find it convenient that Peter is able to see their child locally at our clinic in Sheboygan where their child is more comfortable and he can work more collaboratively with their child's individual therapist.
Janet Schmitz, MPT I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and in 2001 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. I am currently furthering my physical therapy training as I work towards my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin. Since graduating with my Masters I have worked with various populations, but my passion and greatest enjoyment comes when working with children. I currently work part-time in the Sheboygan Area School District along with my part-time work with Rehab Resources. Before working for Rehab Resource, I had the great privilege to work at Children's Hospital Wisconsin both in the acute and outpatient setting. I have seen children a few days old to 21 years old with diagnoses ranging from cancer, torticollis, Down's syndrome, and traumatic brain injury. I have taken continuing education classes related to Autism, Sensory Integration, Ethics, Rib Cage Mobility and Handling, and classes on various equipment options. My goals as a therapist are to maximum the potential of the child, support the family in doing helping there child, and having fun while growing. I have worked in pediatric physical therapy since I graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota in 2005. I have experience working with children from birth to 21 years of age and enjoy working in both the birth to three program and out-patient setting (clinic-based treatment) that Rehab Resources, Inc. has to offer. I have more specialized continuing education experience with NDT (neuro-developmental treatment)-based treatment techniques, handling the ribcage, Kinesio taping the upper & lower extremeties for various orthopedic experience w/pediatric orthopedic & sport injury rehabilitation. I enjoy the ENERGY & fun that pediatric physical therapy brings to daily therapy sessions! I feel that I learn something new every day from each child & cherish the every day moments while looking through their eyes in attempting to provide the most beneficial therapy sessions & long-term goals based on the child's goals & needs. I like working together with all team & family members in looking at the 'whole picture' in regards to the treatment of each child. I believe that with positive energy surrounding a child from all sides, positive changes WILL occur! I feel like pediatric physical therapy is a rewarding experience for myself, the child, & the family & friends who share in that child's new found experiences & abilities through physical therapy. I like to incorporate a child's interests, abilities, & challenges into each therapy session and provide the appropriate home exercis ideas for the child and their family to perform together on a daily basis to optimize the child's skill elvel and functional mobility.
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