Meet the Team
Founder, Physical Therapist Meredith Franczyk, PT, MPT
Meredith Franczyk founded Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago River North in September 2017. Meredith earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2002. She specializes in manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, postural dysfunction, and general orthopedics such as knee, back, and shoulder pain, sports injuries, dry needling, and overuse injuries. Meredith particularly enjoys working with endurance athletes, with an emphasis on runners. She has volunteered for various Chicago running groups, events, and blogs. Meredith is a long-distance runner and has a strong passion for the activity. Overall, she focuses on treating each individual as a whole and not just focusing on the symptoms.
Contact Meredith at meredith@dynamic-pt.com
Physical Therapist Mary Buzzard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN
Mary Buzzard earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2016 and is also a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS). Mary has been practicing at the Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago River North team since 2019. She enjoys problem-solving with her patients and designing treatment programs specific to their unique circumstances and goals. She aims to create a holistic experience so that her patients are fully equipped with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to get back to doing what they love, stronger than before. She may use manual treatments, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, postural/behavioral/ergonomic modification, and gait analysis to help with the process. Mary has personally recovered from a hip labral repair and various running injuries in the past, which helps make her an expert at orthopedic issues such as hip, knee, and back pain. Outside of the clinic, she stays active with soccer, yoga, and running.
Contact Mary at mary@dynamic-pt.com
Physical Therapist Sarah Kemmerer, PT, DPT, OCS
Sarah Kemmerer earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Saint Louis University and completed a residency in Orthopedics at University of Illinois Chicago in August of 2024. Sarah enjoys truly connecting with patients and understanding their full stories and goals to best create the treatment program that will serve them the most as a person. She aims to have all of her patients feeling like they were truly heard and leave feeling physically better than when they walked in. Sarah uses a mixture of manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, gait analysis and modifications, and education to ensure the patient is equipped to understand and help themselves in the healing process. She sees and enjoys treating all orthopedic conditions, including shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, foot, back, neck, and TMJ. Sarah has personally recovered from many injuries including a ruptured Achilles, dislocated shoulder, knee, hip, and back injuries through her years of sports and athletics which allows her to understand from the side of the patient. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, traveling, yoga, working out, and exploring the city with her friends.
Contact Sarah at sarah@dynamic-pt.com
Physical Therapist Bella Hoffman, PT, DPT
Bella graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Throughout her education, Bella has gained experience in outpatient orthopedic and pelvic health settings. Bella joined the Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago River North team in 2024. Bella is trained in treating pelvic floor conditions, including chronic and acute pelvic pain, incontinence, and pre and postnatal care. She also works with all orthopedic conditions, including knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, back and neck problems. She uses her personal weightlifting knowledge with her orthopedic patients. As a physical therapist, Bella is passionate about one-on-one, individualized care. She values learning more about patients' goals and lifestyles to make their physical therapy experience unique. Outside of the clinic, Bella enjoys spending time with her two dogs, working out, and traveling.
Contact Bella at bella@dynamic-pt.com
Office Manager Joni Modaff
Joni has been a part of Dynamic Physical Therapy since 2019. She enjoys working closely with the therapists to support patient care and enhance each patient’s overall physical therapy experience. Joni is highly skilled at communicating with patients and organizing important information, allowing them to focus fully on their rehabilitation journey. She splits her time between Chicago and Florida and enjoys walking on the beach, traveling, playing pool, and attending concerts.
Contact Joni at Info@dynamic-pt.com
Physical Therapist Luis Sanchez, PT, DPT
Dr. Luis Sanchez earned his Physical Therapy degree from Universidad Del Valle de México, and also holds a B.A. and a Master of Arts in Irish Dance Performance from the University of Limerick, Ireland. Luis’s clinical skills are complemented by his background as a professional Irish dancer (in shows such as Lord of the Dance by Michael Flatley) and dance instructor, enhancing his approach to physical health with a dynamic understanding of movement and body mechanics.
Luis is passionate about orthopedics and sports medicine, focusing on helping athletes and active individuals with their recovery journeys. Originally from Mexico, he values diverse perspectives in patient care, employing evidence-based methods to ensure effective and personalized treatment plans. He is very committed to his continuous education.
Beyond his professional life, Luis enjoys engaging with the arts, actively participating in Irish dance events. In his free time, he explores all of Chicago’s offerings, enjoys concerts and Broadway shows, and savors the local cuisine with friends and family. His goal is to blend his artistic passion and his commitment to health and wellness.
Contact Luis at luis@dynamic-pt.com