Natalie E. Graunke, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Occupational/Physical Therapy
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Education
- Professional Education:
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PT, DPT, Bradley University - 2022
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Ratings and Reviews
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132 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 15, 2023
5.0 star star star star starNatalie, my physical therapist, is the reason my physical therapy is so successful. She works with me to understand my challenges, my plans of action, and when I get nervous or apprehensive that I may not be able to accomplish something, she walks through my fears and helps me see I can accomplish all my goals.
August 07, 2023
5.0 star star star star starNatalie is so clear and understandable as she explains to me how my body works and how to strengthen my weaknesses. When I don’t understand how to do an exercise at home she breaks it down for me and shows me pictures of how all my muscle groups work together so I understand how I should do an exercise to support a weakness I have, building my strength in muscles inside me as well as strategies for symptoms that occur, and ways to address symptoms directly that make me ultimately stronger. I feel strong again because of all that I am learning. Natalie is an expert at using massage to relax and help work out muscles that lack blood flow to them or that are painfully tight to the point of burning. After I see her the tightness and burning is resolved and I learn how to keep my muscles strong and relaxed. I’m so very thankful for my physical therapy.
July 29, 2023
5.0 star star star star starNatalie, my physical therapist, is so learned not only in my physical therapy as it unfolds developmentally, each week, but in her explanations to ensure I understand how I can continue my therapy to the best of my ability at home, and why it is important to take care to follow up with my strengthening, and stretching at home.
July 22, 2023
5.0 star star star star starAs I have explained in my above description, Natalie Graunke addresses each of my body's weaknesses and using specific strategies teaching me how to alleviate pain, discomfort and weaknesses in my body. I share with others I know in my family and work environment the ability and expertise that my physical therapist is able to help me, where I have suffered and felt helpless up until the time I was able to see and be treated by Natalie. She is an expert, and I couldn't be happier with my progress because of her.
July 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starNatalie was incredibly kind and respectful. She very intentionally explained everything and was so careful of my needs during the session. She was very easy to talk to and made the experience feel very safe and easy.
July 06, 2023
5.0 star star star star starEach and every time I am serviced by my physical therapist, Natalie Graunke I know I will learn something that I can use immediately to help myself and the medical, physical challenges that I’m experiencing. She is insightful, intuitive and helps me understand my challenges and continues to give me a plethora of insights and strategies I’ll be able to use always. That is very reassuring and empowering.
June 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starIf I could give Natalie a score of 100 I would. She is professional and an EXPERT at her job. She explains everything to me and answers all my questions and concerns with real strategies that I can understand and use if I need to. She continues to construct an individualized treatment plan for me and if anything comes up she will include it in my plan to support me. She wants me to understand why I have weaknesses in my body and how she is supporting those weaknesses and she also empowers me to help myself. She celebrates my successes with me. I really appreciate that, and because of her work with me I am happy and I look forward to and feel like I can handle any challenges in my body as they come up day to day. I think I feel ok about challenges because I know I’ll be able to ask her for strategies to address those challenges when they occur. I don’t feel alone anymore in dealing with my body’s weaknesses, and I’m getting stronger.
June 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starAs I described above Natalie Graunke is an expert at what she does. I understand finally what is going on with my body and how I can be helped. I have such a positive outlook on feeling better and understanding finally what is going on with me because of the time and patience she had with me.
May 17, 2023
5.0 star star star star starNatalie is amazing. She's so comfortable to be with especially with such delicate Pelvic Floor Therapy. She's fun & personable and very professional. She patiently listens to me and my issues that need addressing . She's slowly changing my life! I thought I would have to suffer with Chronic pain the rest of my life. I feared I'd never regain my strength, endurance & flexibility again. She's given me much hope & the exercises I do at home are very helpful.
May 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starA professional listens to the problems of the patient. Reassuring and has optimistic outlook of the results of the therapy to the patient. Shows and explains clearly about questions asked rt exercises and other treatments done.
April 18, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe is a pro. She explained and demonstrated them as needed thoroughly the exercise to be done. Reviewed previous exercises. Answered questions well. Listened attentively to difficulties encountered by the patient.
January 06, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe is very good at what she does I told her I was have allot of urine lose and then she massaged my C-section and lower stomach felt so much better like she knew where my lowers stomach ache with out me telling her she surprises me how she just knows what to do
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