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.

Derek Harrington, DPT

Physical Therapist

Derek Harrington DPT completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Missouri, and his undergraduate work in Health Sciences. Prior to joining APG, Derek provided oversight and implementation of treatment plans for a wide range of non-surgical and post-surgical orthopedic conditions as a contract therapist at Scott Air Force Base. Derek also was a staff therapist at SSM Physical Therapy serving the south division of the Greater St. Louis Metro Area.

Derek is professionally trained in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and is certified in CPR and AED.

Derek will be seeing patients mainly in our O’Fallon office and assisting with cases from Scott Air Force base. He will also see patients in rotation at our other offices.

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.