Dena o. tadros, PT, DPT, CHN

Before founding THEORY Physical Therapy, Dena amassed nearly two decades of experience working with one of the country's largest outpatient physical therapy providers. During her tenure, she held various leadership positions, including clinic manager and co-manager of the Women's Health Program. In her most recent role, Dena worked within an orthopedic surgeon's outpatient clinic, specializing in the treatment of patients both before and after surgical procedures.

Dena's passion for physical therapy began at a young age. Her introduction to the profession occurred at 14, inspired by a biography detailing how physical therapy played a crucial role in Christopher Reeve's recovery following a life-threatening accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. She began shadowing physical therapists at a small outpatient clinic, eventually securing a role as a physical therapy aide while in high school and throughout her undergraduate studies.

Dena earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois - Chicago and completed internships in various specialties, including orthopedics, acute care, and neuro-rehabilitation at institutions like Rush University and other outpatient clinics. She also pursued additional training in the McKenzie Method, Women's Health, Vestibular and Manual Therapy techniques. Her commitment to ongoing education and her belief in the body's innate ability to heal itself, given the right training, led her to obtain a Holistic Nutrition Certification. Dena incorporates functional exercises and nutrition into her practice to improve her patients' health and overall quality of life. She has also shared her professional experience as an instructor of Kinesiology at a local college, preparing future medical professionals for their careers. Dena is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and takes part in events supporting non-profit organizations that make an impact in making our world a better place.

Outside of her professional life, when Dena is not treating patients, she enjoys movie and game nights with her husband and three sons. She has a passion for travel, leisurely walks, and savoring Italian cuisine.