McHenry County Staff
Kevin Camden, PT, OCS
Kevin D. Camden PT, OCS is the founder and the co-owner of the Orthopedic and Sports Therapy Institute. In October of 1998, Kevin recognized the need for quality health care services in the Boone County area and opened Belvidere Physical Therapy. Also, in May of 2000 he opened McHenry County Physical Therapy to fully serve both Boone and McHenry Counties. Kevin is a graduate of Saint Louis University of Physical Therapy, where he was voted the outstanding senior of allied health programs, and graduated with high honors.
His internships included Barnes Hospital Acute/Orthopedic Center, Jefferson Barracks Veterans Center Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and Deaconess Hospital Orthopedic Rehab Center. During this time, he participated in multiple independent studies in stroke rehabilitation and injuries of the spine. He has gained a variety of experience working as a physical therapist. He worked one year at Quad City Regional spine institute then took over at Davenport Medical Center as Director of Physical Therapy where he spent 4 years and opened their occupational therapy department. He also assisted with the accreditation, curriculum development, and teaching of the Physical Therapist Assistant program, at Blackhawk Community College.
He then served as director of rehab at Rochelle Community Hospital where he developed occupational health programs and has consulted for Commonwealth Edison, Eaton Corporation, Hines Lumber and Total Logistic Controls. Kevin's areas of expertise include orthopedic, industrial, and sports rehabilitation. In 2005, Kevin passed his examination to become a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is also a certified clinician in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM®) for treating tendonitis type conditions and fits individuals with custom orthotics for foot and ankle related disorders. In addition, Kevin is a certified WorkSTEPS evaluator for Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and pre-employment screenings.
Megan Kennebeck, PT, DPT, ATC
Megan Kennebeck, PT, DPT, ATC joined the McHenry County Physical Therapy clinic in May 2010. She received her Doctorate degree at Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa in 2010. She also received her Bachelors from Clarke in 2008, majoring in Athletic Training. She worked as an athletic trainer for Clarke College while working on her graduate degree. She covered an array of sports at both the college and high school level.
Megan is a certified clinician in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM®) for treating tendonitis type conditions. She is also a trained and certified provider of Functional Capacity Evaluations and post-offer testing through the WorkSTEPS Functional Employment Testing Program. She focuses on creating treatment programs that are unique to the patient’s main impairments and functional limitations. The most rewarding part of being a physical therapist is creating new relationships and guiding patients to their best level of health!
Megan was born and raised in the McHenry County area, and worked at the McHenry County Physical Therapy Clinic for a few summers as a technician before receiving her degrees. She is looking forward to increasing her knowledge and expertise in the orthopedic setting with continued education and hands on experience.
Rachel Rietveld, PT, DPT
Rachel Rietveld, PT, DPT a native of Byron, Illinois joined McHenry County Physical Therapy in February 2011. She graduated with honors from St. Ambrose University in 2009, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and in 2010, with her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Rachel performed extensive clinical rotations across the country with an emphasis in orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. In 2011 Rachel completed training, and is a certified clinician in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM®) for treating tendonitis type conditions. Her goals are to work towards relieving pain, improving function, and enhancing one's quality of life by promoting optimum wellness.
She enjoys working with patients at McHenry County Physical Therapy along with its current dynamic, compassionate team.
Ashley Reed, PT, MPT
Ashley Reed, PT, MPT, joined McHenry County Physical Therapy clinic in June 2011. She received her Master of Physical Therapy degree at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL in May 2011. Her undergraduate focus was on Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology also at Northern Illinois University. While working on her undergraduate and post-graduate degree, she worked in physical therapy clinics in both IL and CA as a physical therapy technician for five years.
Ashley performed clinical rotations with an emphasis on neurological and orthopedic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Her background as a physical therapy technician and her clinical rotations during school has led her to focus her interests on neurological and orthopedic conditions. In 2011 Ashley completed training, and is a certified clinician in Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM®) for treating tendonitis type conditions. She is looking forward to furthering her education in those two areas with continuing education courses. Ashley is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Ashley grew up in Sycamore, IL. She and her husband, Matt, currently live in Rockford, IL. They have two chihuahuas, Sadie and Hector Sanchez.
Christy Diddens, ATC, MS
Christy Diddens, ATC, MS graduated from Clarke College (Dubuque, Iowa) in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Biology. Upon graduation Christy moved to Pennsylvania where she received (2003) her Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training with an emphasis in education from California University of Pennsylvania (California, Pennsylvania).
Christy's thesis entitled "The Effects of Pilates and Stability Ball Training Programs on Functional Core Stability and Postural Control" has led her to an interest in core stabilization techniques. Christy is currently on her 2nd year as the athletic trainer at Johnsburg High School. She is a native of Lena, Illinois and currently resides in McHenry. Christy enjoys the outdoors, all sporting events, and traveling.
