Bozena Okulska is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience treating patients across Europe and the United States. Her work is grounded in individualized, hands-on care designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional independence.

 

Bozena believes effective rehabilitation requires both technical precision and compassionate communication. At Therapy Plus Health Solutions she works closely with each patient to understand their symptoms, medical history, and personal goals before developing a structured treatment plan. When appropriate, she collaborates with primary care physicians, surgeons, and referring providers to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.

 

Her approach integrates manual therapy, myofascial release, movement re-education, and evidence-based modalities to help patients recover safely and efficiently.

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Credentials and Education

 

• Degrees and Institutions: Bozena Okulska earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in Kraków, Poland, where she began building her foundation in orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation.

• Licenses and Certifications: Bozena is a licensed physical therapist in the United States and continues to pursue advanced training, including specialized coursework in myofascial release under the John F. Barnes approach. Her commitment to ongoing education ensures her patients receive modern, clinically sound treatment strategies.

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Professional Journey

 

Bozena Okulska’s career spans international practice in Poland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States. Over the past three decades, she has worked in diverse clinical settings, gaining extensive experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, neurologic care, and geriatric therapy.

 

She spent 15 years practicing within an American senior assisted living facility, where she developed deep expertise in balance training, fall prevention, joint replacement rehabilitation, and mobility restoration. In addition, she has successfully operated her own physical therapy practice for 15 years, providing personalized care to patients of all ages.

 

Her broad international background allows her to adapt treatment strategies to each patient’s needs while maintaining a strong foundation in structured rehabilitation principles.

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Specialization and Clinical Focus

 

At Therapy Plus Health Solutions Bozena Okulska provides comprehensive physical therapy designed to restore functional movement and improve long-term quality of life.

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Clinical Focus Areas

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• Manual therapy and hands-on rehabilitation

• Myofascial release (John F. Barnes technique)

• Preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation

• Neurologic rehabilitation

• Orthopedic rehabilitation

• Joint replacement recovery

• Postoperative breast surgery rehabilitation

• Balance training and gait stabilization

Her approach emphasizes restoring proper movement patterns, improving strength and coordination, and reducing compensatory strain that contributes to chronic pain.

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Conditions Commonly Treated

 

Bozena works with patients experiencing both acute injuries and chronic conditions, including:

• Neck and back pain

• Postural imbalance

• Gait instability and vertigo

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Muscle weakness
   

• Foot pain

• Headaches and tension-related pain

• Post-surgical recovery

• General musculoskeletal injuries

Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, physical capabilities, and recovery goals, with a focus on measurable functional improvement.

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Why Patients Choose Bozena Okulska

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• Over 30 years of international clinical experience

• Advanced training in myofascial release techniques

• Extensive expertise in geriatric and post-surgical rehabilitation

• Collaborative approach with physicians and surgeons

• Emphasis on hands-on, individualized care

• Clear communication and patient-centered treatment planning

• English and Polish-speaking provider serving Chicago’s diverse community