Our Team

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DR FRED SAMPANG

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS

Owner & Founder

As the founder of Unbroken Rehab and Athletics, Dr. Fred Sampang has a unique understanding of the emotional and physical struggles that come with injuries and the desire to return to the activities you love. His own experience of sports injuries during high school and college, and the help of physical therapists, allowed him to recover quickly and return to the game he loved. With his passion for physical therapy, desire to help others avoid the emotional pain of missing out, Dr. Fred believes he found his calling.

Dr. Fred graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He then completed a rigorous year of Orthopedic Residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, followed by another year of fellowship training to specialize in treating athletes. Dr. Fred is not only dedicated to his patients, he also enjoys spending time with his family, training hard 5-6x/week in Crossfit, Oly, and powerlifting, watching and talking about sports, and to unwind he likes to watch stand-up comedy and starting a new series on Netflix.

With his personal and professional experiences, Dr. Fred and his team at Unbroken Rehab and Athletics are committed to help you achieve optimal physical health and performance, so you can get back to the things you love to do

Physical Therapy
Sports Recovery
Strength and Conditioning

DR KIMBERLYN GADAWSKI

Physical Therapist

“Hello! My name is Kimberlyn and I am beyond excited to join the Unbroken team.

While I might be new to the physical therapy profession, I consider myself a PT veteran. Sports were always a passion of mine growing up. I played competitive basketball through highschool until I eventually found Track & Field.

In college, I fell in love with the hammer throw (the most bad-a** field event). After persistent low back and shoulder injury/rehab, I sustained an avoidable career-ending spinal fracture. I was unhappy with the medical attention that I received throughout my collegiate career. So, I decided that I wanted to be better.

My goal as a physical therapist is to educate athletes and provide them with the appropriate tools to facilitate their recovery, to maximize their physical gains, and to guide further independent growth towards healthy relationships with movement.

Physical therapy isn’t scary and it sure-as-heck does not mean that your athletic career is over. It is an opportunity to come back stronger and smarter than you were before.

I am excited to be a part of this team, but I am most of all grateful to have the opportunity to improve current sports medicine health care so that all the work that YOU put into your bodies is valued and respected. I can’t wait to watch you succeed!”

Physical Therapy
Sports Recovery
Strength and Conditioning
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DR KEVIN ACKERMANN

Physical Therapist

“Hello! My name is Kevin, my pronouns are he/him, and I am so excited to join Unbroken Rehab and Athletics.

My goal is to help athletes recover from their injuries, empowering them to return to the activities they love. I want my athletes to be stronger and more confident after their injury.

I decided to pursue physical therapy after the incredible help I received after undergoing 6 knee surgeries. This experience reinforced that PT is not just about rehabbing injuries; it is about protecting identities and dreams, something I know well after enduring chronic pain and giving up my dream of playing collegiate and professional soccer.

When I am not in the gym or treating patients, you’ll find me on the climbing walls at First Ascent, playing soccer with friends, reading a book at the park or spending time with my pup (Nala – happy to show you 1000 pictures of my sunshine).”

Physical Therapy
Sports Recovery
Strength and Conditioning
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DR RACHEL NESBURG

Physical Therapist

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I’m thrilled to join the talented team at Unbroken Rehab and Athletics.

My passion for physical therapy was sparked by a high school soccer injury, deemed career-ending. But thanks to my physical therapist, I came back better than ever and now I strive to help others in the same way.  

With a focus on biomechanics and evidence-based techniques, I tailor treatment plans to help surpass goals, whether it’s returning to sports or preventing future injuries. My philosophy is that with the right tools, the human body is truly capable of anything.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find me cheering for Chicago sports, exploring new restaurants, and indulging my love for music and various activities like soccer, running, hiking, yoga, and pilates. These passions enrich my holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of movement in enhancing our lives.

I can’t wait to meet you and work together to achieve your goals!

Physical Therapy
Sports Recovery
Strength and Conditioning

IMMANUEL CARR

Customer Relations Specialist

Immanuel “Manny” Carr is a Chicagoland native who moved around from Southeast Chicago, Plainfield, Hinsdale and now Rogers Park.

He grew up playing sports at a young age starting with soccer, then football at the age of 10, up until a year of Division III football and some wrestling in Highschool as well.

At the age of 14, weight training was introduced to his life and ever since then it has remained a consistent part of it.

He is now a certified NASM personal trainer, as well as a certified USAW Olympic weightlifting coach who also has a passion for yoga/meditation, being fit in all phases of life: mind, body, and spirit is a main focus.

Currently he is training to compete in Olympic weightlifting meets and potentially a Powerlifting meet in the future as well.

He look forward to being part of the team, and meeting the members of the Unbroken community

Physical Therapy
Sports Recovery
Personal Training
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Our clients’

TESTIMONIALS

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Taryn HandlonTaryn Handlon

02:40 08 Sep 22
My weekly sessions at Unbroken Rehab made all the difference in the world with my recovery and continued training. I was able to maintain my fitness goals while healing and even strengthening an injured shoulder. Fred and the team understand what athletes need in order to make goal oriented steps toward recovery and still train at a high level.

Mike GoldwasserMike Goldwasser

15:20 04 Sep 22
Fred and the Unbroken Rehab team are top notch! Unlike the corporate physical therapy shops, Unbroken Rehab creates highly customized, individualized treatment plans along with closely supervised therapy sessions. On top of that, Fred is a lot of fun and keeps sessions lively yet focused. I hope I won’t have a reason to go back but the next time I’m injured, Fred and Unbroken Rehab will be my first call.

Nancy ElshareifNancy Elshareif

01:54 09 Jun 22
Fred came highly recommended by a fitness trainer at my gym and I can see why- he is an incredible physical therapist! I came in for an elbow injury that I had no idea how I got, and we worked towards a goal on building up my upper body strength which in turn resolved my injury quicker than I expected. He is very easy to talk to, extremely knowledgeable, and truly has the best intentions for all his patients.

Greg MalnassyGreg Malnassy

20:18 03 May 22
I came to Fred and Unbroken Rehab desperate for help with a shoulder injury that I had sustained two years ago that progressively worsened to the point that nearly every overhead movement I performed was causing significant pain. My sport of choice (Olympic weightlifting) demands overhead strength and stability and my shoulder limitations left me unable to train properly and compete.Fred was able to get me into his clinic (which is impeccably clean and organized) quickly and informed me that my issues could be remedied without surgery(!). Over the course of two months, I was given exercises specifically tailored to my needs that dramatically improved my flexibility and overhead strength, all but eliminating the pain that I had been experiencing for months on end.To anyone looking to not only reduce discomfort but more importantly get back to their pre-injury level of performance, I cannot recommend Unbroken Rehab enough. Thank you, Fred!

Ed SiokEd Siok

23:13 26 Apr 22
I spent a couple months working with Fred and Amanda after a skiing injury. Fred identified a treatment quickly and made planning and scheduling easy. I worked with Amanda for most of the sessions and she was great to work with. I learned a lot and found some great exercises to improve my core and ensure I can continue to be active. I highly recommend working with Unbroken rehab.

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