It's Time to...
...Break Free From "bottom-line" pt!!
Mission Driven
Freedom Physical Therapy's mission is to break free from big chain PT and healthcare systems that treat patients and clinicians like numbers. We are dedicated to putting you first and prioritizing your health over bottom-line production.
Experienced Physical Therapist
Dr. Bill Block has been practicing for over 18 years. He has specializations in ASTYM, Stecco fascial manipulation, myofascial decompression cupping, Schroth method for scoliosis, LSVT Big for patients with Parkinson disease, and a background in sports specific training.
Customized Treatment Plans
Each patient receives one-on-one personalized treatment plans to ensure maximum recovery, optimized performance, and improvement in physical function. NO double, triple, or quadruple booking like other physical therapy business models.
Specialized Treatment Programs Outside of PT
We offer a variety of specialized programs including sports performance and rehabilitation, Speed and agility training, plyometrics programs, medically based fitness programs, and golf strength and mobility programs.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that life can be busy, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options to fit your needs. Online scheduling available soon.
Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans so you can focus on your recovery without worrying about the cost. We also offer cash services and membership programs that allow you to affordably maximize your health without insurance plan restrictions.
Background
Dr. Bill Block has been a resident of Naperville for over 40 years. He grew up attending district 204 schools, playing sports in both the Wheatland Township and Naperville Park District. He then graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in 1999. During his time at WVHS, Billy (as his friends and family call him) was a 2 sport varsity athlete playing both basketball and baseball. After high school, he continued his education and baseball career at College of Dupage for 2 more years. He then transferred to Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, where he studied biomechanics and kinesiology. Graduating from Purdue in 2003, Bill returned home to Naperville, studied at Midwestern University, and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007.
“The Human body and its resiliency have always fascinated me. Becoming a physical therapist has given me the lifelong reward of being able to work with individuals to improve their physical limitations, reduce psychological barriers that often accompany injuries/diagnosis, and to play a role in their road to recovery. I strive to help individuals not just return to normal, but find their BEST HEALTH. It is a good feeling at the end of the day to know that I have helped a person progress towards a better quality of life, and break FREE from the restrictions of their diagnosis.”
Mission: Next Chapter
Bill’s career as a physical therapist started while working for a small “mom & pop” physical therapy shop. Here Bill learned how one-on-one quality care can really make a difference in peoples’ lives for both the patient and the practitioners working in this environment. After many years working in this environment, the “mom & pop” shop joined a larger nation-wide franchise. Slowly but surely, Bill witnessed how the customized one-on-one care model slipped away. With the decreased reimbursement rates of insurance companies and the elevated pressures to “meet business metrics”, the family feel of community wellness had been taken over by “bottom-line healthcare”. It is Bill’s mission to return to his roots and re-create an atmosphere of community wellness that embodies the vision of:
Independence + Purpose = Fulfillment!
To inspire and help both patients and other practitioners choose a path to have freedom and autonomy in healthcare. To break free from “big-chain” healthcare!!!
Community
Bill is grateful for the opportunities that his community has provided for him, and he is passionate about giving back to “the community that raised him”. Bill has worked as a physical therapist in Naperville for the past 18 years since graduating from Midwestern University. His primary works include being the 1st Schroth Method certified practitioner in the state of Illinois, which has allowed him to serve patients who have scoliosis. He has been a dedicated clinical instructor for 17 years, hosting students ranging from undergrad to graduate school, providing them with clinical experience.
“It is my pleasure to play a part in students' career endeavors, just as many clinicians have helped me along the way.”
Bill has also obtained special certifications in ASTYM, MDT cupping techniques, Vestibular training, Stecco Fascial Manipulation, and he has recently added LSVT Big to his special certifications in order to help the growing population of people with Parkinson Disease. Bill is also always excited to work with athletes returning to sport or looking to optimize their game!
Hobbies and Recreational Activities
- Cooking: I love eating, and I love trying new recipes. Please share!
- Working out: Trying new workouts and challenging the body is an addiction of mine.
- Landscaping: Nothing more zen to me than some nicely edged garden beds and some straight lines in a freshly cut yard. Dahlias and Canna Lilies are my favorite.
- Golf: If I had more free time, I would love to golf 3x/week. My friends might not like my handicap if I had that opportunity.
- Travel: Favorite place ever travelled to is Costa Rica. “Pura Vida!”. Most recent trip was a cruise down the Amazon River. Amazing!!
- Reading: Historical non-fiction, and historical non-fiction (Yes, I said it twice). Favorite book, “Unbroken”. Most recent book, “Lost City of Z”.
- Hanging out with Friends/Family: Everything's better with the ones you love!
- Road Trips with My Wife Tracy: Galena, Door County, New Buffalo, Starved Rock…we love hopping in the car and pulling out a map (GPS;).
- Sporting Events: Love having a hotdog with a beer or 2 at the ballpark. Live sports are great! Life goal is to see a game at every MLB stadium.
Fun Facts…
- If I had to choose another profession outside of healthcare, I would be a chef or own a bed and breakfast.
- My favorite job before PT was driving cars at an auto auction one summer in college.
- I’ll take a great chocolate chip cookie over any dessert out there! Whole milk please!
- I tend to go a little overboard with the Christmas decorations.
- Favorite day of the week is Taco Tuesday!!
Thanks for listening. I hope to get to know you a lot more too!
Cheers!