Meet Our Instructors

* Chrissy Horve-Willoughby , PT, CSCS *

Christine is a Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 16 years of experience. She earned her Physical Therapy Degree from Northwestern University and has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1995. Ms Horve-Willoughby has taught other health care professionals in the use of Tai Chi principals and movements through various health care facilities and the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Among other clients, she has also consulted with Special Education Therapists and providers to train Tai Chi for use in the care of children with physical and emotional impairments. She has successfully integrated Tai Chi into her treatments of patients in many areas of acute care, home care, aquatics, out patient orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, and long-term care. Currently she owns CHW Physical Therapy and Consulting. She is also certified as a Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor. Ms Horve-Willoughby is an experienced and dynamic speaker with energy and enthusiasm for one of the most practical and exciting seminars you will attend this year.

* Brian Tuesca, PT *

Brian is a licensed Physical Therapist with over eight years of experience treating and motivating the geriatric population in skilled nursing, home health and outpatient settings. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University and is certified by the American Council on Exercise in cooperation with The Arthritis Foundation as a Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor. Currently he is works in home health where he uses Tai Chi to improve function and mobility in his patients. Previously, Mr. Tuesca worked as a rehab services manager.

Mr. Tuesca has taught seminars locally to both professionals and the general public on the topic of using Tai Chi for Arthritis Management. He is a member of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Tuesca’s experience makes him a skilled and knowledgeable instructor.