"We strive to collaborate with clients and staff as partners, based on a mutual desire to offer reliable, cost-effective, quality rehabilitation services providing total satisfaction. Our goal is to develop lasting relationships through attention to service and communication. The building blocks in the Comprehensive Therapeutics logo represent our commitment to create excellent proactive service, which exceeds client's expectations. For 30 years, we have delivered outstanding consultation, management, interim short/long term staffing, and continuing education programs in the field of rehabilitation."

Sandra J. Lerner, OTR/L
President

Sandra Jacobson Lerner, OTR/L

Ms. Lerner founded and remains President/CEO of Comprehensive Therapeutics. She established Comprehensive in 1975 following a successful career in hospital therapy department management. Well respected in rehabilitation, Ms. Lerner brings clients and therapists together as partners, to achieve mutual goals of cost effective, quality rehabilitation. No other company in Illinois provides the level of fully integrated, interdisciplinary services offered by Comprehensive. With more than 30 years of experience, her progressive management style and hands-on quality improvement programs, have distinguished Sandye as a sound, successful business woman and Comprehensive Therapeutics as one of the leading rehabilitation, management, staffing and consultation companies.

Kelli Comise, OTR/L

Kelli worked in a variety of venues prior to joining Comprehensive Therapeutics as a clinician in 1988. She has experience in management and program development for the geriatric, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled populations.  Her skills in critical processing and problem solving and her common sense approach has served her well in meeting and exceeding her client's needs. Kelli is Vice President of the Consultation Division providing clinical services and consultation.

As part of our management team, Ken is the Vice President of Finance which focuses on all areas of accounting and financial management. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting. Ken has worked in healthcare since 1971 ranging from hospitals, home health care and physician's groups to running his own private practice.

Joey Jacobson Rosen, MS

Joey Jacobson Rosen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family with a specialization in Gerontology. Ms. Rosen holds a Master of Science Degree in Health Systems Management. Joey joined Comprehensive Therapeutics as Director of Operations bringing her experience within the long-term care industry as an operations consultant for healthcare clients

Greta Jones, PHR

Ms. Jones received her Degree in Human Resources. She leads all Human Resources functions, focusing on attracting, developing and retaining the top talent required to support continued growth and success. Prior to joining CTL, Greta worked in Human Resources Management in both manufacturing and service industries.

Patty Bank is a licensed physical therapist and a Director of Medicare Services for Comprehensive Therapeutics. Ms. Bank has expertise in services for the geriatric population with a focus on orthopedics and dementia. Patty has developed and taught the Focus on Function Health and Wellness program for Comprehensive Therapeutics.

Ms. Rozenberg graduated with a master in Physical Therapy and continued on to get a master in Business Administration with a concentration in management. Amy brings clinical experience from inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation and wound care. As Director of Clinical Operations, Amy works on improving the quality of therapy services provided by CTL and measuring outcomes.

Brad Jourdan, PT

Brad is a registered Physical Therapist with eleven years of clinical and leadership experience. He has expertise in orthopedic injuries; sports medicine, pain management and treating neurologically involved patients. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, prior to joining the Comprehensive Family. Mr. Jourdon is a Director in the Hospital, Outpatient, and Physician Offices Management service line.

Kimberly Syregelas, OTR/L Occupational Therapist

Kim is co-manager of Pediatrics/Schools Services. She directs services and assessments for suburban school district clients and she provides mentorship and training for our school therapists. Kim received her degree from Western Michigan University . Before joining Comprehensive Therapeutics in 1995, she worked for more than six years with adults and children with Physical Disabilities and with traumatic brain injuries. Kim has advanced certification in Sensory Integration assessment and treatment.

Becky was promoted to co-manager of Pediatrics/ School Services in 2006, after six years with Comprehensive as a school therapist. She provides students in Chicago Public Schools with direct treatment and assessments while managing and mentoring our school therapists. After graduating Western Michigan University , Becky worked at a Chicago Hospital in both staff and supervisory positions. In her 28 years of practice, Becky has participated in extensive Pediatric continuing education and has advanced certification in Sensory Integration assessment and treatment.

Rick is a licensed Physical Therapist and the director of a hospital site. He has 14 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic, inpatient and sub-acute rehab. Rick also has worked with Professional, College and High School sports teams prior to joining the Comprehensive family, and he specializes in treating sports injuries.

During most of Mr. Altobella's 18-year career he has functioned in management and leadership roles for publicly held organizations within the industry as well as was a founding partner and president and chief executive officer for a private corporation in the Midwest. He comes to Comprehensive Therapeutics most recently from Cardinal Health System, an Indiana based organization, where he served as Chief Operations Officer for their rehabilitation therapy division as well as Sr. Vice President of Orthopedics for the system. Mr. Altobella has also served on the advisory boards of six healthcare agencies and currently serves as the president of the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA). Additionally he has advised numerous organizations in the industry in a variety of capacities ranging from keynote speaking and strategic planning to the development of clinical models and operations.