Cyndi Stedman, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Owner of Starting Point

“I received my Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. Since then, I have worked exclusively in pediatrics. While I specialize in infants and toddlers, I enjoy working with children up through kindergarten. I incorporated Starting Point during the summer of 2020, and I could not be happier. I love pediatric physical therapy, because it is extremely rewarding, and working with young children demands the perpetual problem-solving and critical thinking that keeps me on my toes. I am a mom to three boys. My youngest received PT and OT services through Early Intervention which allowed me to gain a parent’s perspective and further strengthen my commitment as a life-longer learner. My role as a pediatric PT truly brings me joy!”

Cyndi Stedman, DPT

Lily Shen, Doctor of Physical Therapy

“I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May of 2012 after completing my Bachelors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Psychology. Since completing graduate school I have worked in a variety of settings including home health, Early Intervention, and a number of schools in the Chicagoland area. I also spent a summer volunteering in Haiti providing physical therapy services to children in underserved communities. I love working in pediatrics and have worked with many clients in the low incidence population ranging in age from infancy to adulthood. I am a mother of two children, my youngest is currently receiving multiple services through the Illinois Early Intervention Program, which is near and dear to my heart. I love learning, collaborating with families and team members, and seeing the look of pride on a child’s face as they master a new goal!”

Lily Shen, DPT

Marissa Fluture, Master of Physical Therapy

“I am a busy mom of three preemie toddlers, and I am working on my bio, as I will be returning to work soon!”

Marissa Fluture, MPT