Lauren Mansell
- Pelvic rehabilitation for pelvic pain and dysfunction.
- Treatment for urinary and bowel incontinence management.
- Postpartum and pregnancy-related pelvic care.
- Lymphedema assessment and manual lymphatic drainage.
- Oncologic rehabilitation for HIPEC and transplant patients.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Acu Rehab Med
20500 South La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL, 60423
Lauren received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Governors State University and a Bachelor Degree in psychology and sociology from Northwestern University. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Lauren worked as an advocate, mental health practitioner, firefighter and EMT. Lauren's physical therapy specialty certifications include Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Pelvic Rehabilitation Professional Certificate (PRPC) and Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT). She is a board member of Pelvic Health Research Initiative and a research member of International Continence Society and North American Menopause Society. As Governors State University faculty, Lauren teaches Special Topics: Pelvic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, Wellness and Pharmacology. In 2023, Lauren opened Chez Therese to provide pelvic rehabilitation, lymphedema and oncological physical therapy within her community. Lauren treats pregnancy related issues, menopause related issues, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, lymphedema, lymph node transfer/bypass, stem cell transplant, and bowel/bladder/sexual/functional concerns of patients undergoing HIPEC (hyperthermal intraperitoneal chemotherapy). Lauren has been published in peer reviewed journals within multidisciplinary care and surveillance. Lauren teaches 'Trauma Informed Care' to medical providers as faculty of Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. As a 2017 Fellow of the Chicago Trauma Collective, Lauren is a trauma-sensitive practitioner whose goal is to empower patients to create meaningful, healthful lifestyle changes to improve their physiology and quality of life.
Patients may book an initial evaluation and 9 to 12 treatments on a weekly basis to secure times wanted. After physical therapy has ended, remember you can always continue your program and support by our clinicians by utilizing classes, consulting and coaching. We also offer tune ups as needed to maintain your gains in function.