BERNADETTE PETALBER, PT, DPT, COMT
Bernadette is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a certified orthopedic manual therapist. She received her BS in Physical Therapy at De La Salle University, Philippines in 1996. Later, she earned her certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Ola Grimsby Institute in San Diego. To stay current with the newest research and treatments, she continued her studies at University of Montana and finished Doctor in Physical Therapy in 2014. She has taken numerous continuing education courses in topics related to outpatient orthopedics, including non-surgical and post-surgical conditions, geriatrics, women’s health, and manual therapy. She is also a certified provider of Graston Technique.
Dr. Bernadette is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Illinois Physical Therapy Association and Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Sections of APTA. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling with her family, swimming, running, and yoga.
