Alicia Borawski, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Alicia is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. She received her BS in Exercise Science, Master’s and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. She has treated patients in a variety of outpatient settings, and worked as a personal trainer prior to becoming a PT. In addition to specializing in the treatment of all orthopedic conditions, she has specific post-grad training and experience in treating back and neck pain, MSI, musculoskeletal injuries, balance disorders, and Work Comp injuries.

She is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Alicia sees patients throughout the APG network of facilities, but mainly from the Swansea office.

Maria Cunningham, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist
Maria Cunningham earned her Masters of Physical Therapy at University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent more than seven years caring for patients with joint replacements, musculoskeletal issues, burns and cardiac issues in the acute setting. She has also served patients as a manager of an orthopedic outpatient facility, focusing on neck pain, headaches, shoulder issues, and back pain.

In addition, Maria brings her extensive experience working in a comprehensive Pain Management program to APG. She embraces the APG TEAM approach of medical, chiropractic and physical therapy and enjoys collaborating with her colleagues “under one roof” to deliver outstanding patient care.

Paul Jonff, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist
Paul earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University and his B.S. in Exercise Science from Eastern Illinois University.  He has spent his career working with an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation population and has spent additional time working at a rehab hospital working with neurological disorders prior to APG. He specializes in current manual techniques, therapeutic neuroscience education, and blood flow restriction rehabilitation and enjoys treating patients with both acute musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions.

Paul is part of the physical therapy team serving patients in our Alton location.

Kristen Pitts, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Kristen earned her BS in Exercise Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.  She has treated patients in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience includes geriatrics, orthopedics, stroke, ICU, NICU, Acute Care, inpatient, neurological, and vestibular rehabilitation.

In addition to being a licensed physical therapist, Kristen is also an emergency medical responder and is certified in CPR and the use of AED.

She is part of the Associated Physicians Group Physical Therapy Team serving patients in our O’Fallon location.

Jessica Zimmerman, PT, MPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Jessica received a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Maryville University in 2008 and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2016.

Since that time, she has worked primarily in orthopedic outpatient settings. She has completed advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation, women’s health, with main education lying in manual based treatment for cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and SIJ dysfunction.