Poonam McAllister, PT

Founder & CEO, Clinical Manager, Physical Therapist

Education: Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, India

Background: Practice Areas: vestibular/inner ear conditions, neurologic conditions, equilibrium/balance conditions, pelvic floor pain and dysfunction, Women's Health, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain conditions, pediatric/development delay conditions

  • Are you struggling with unexplained dizziness or debilitating vertigo?

    Poonam is here to guide you towards relief and recovery. With extensive experience and a passion for restoring balance, Poonam specializes in treating a spectrum of dizziness disorders, including: undiagnosed dizziness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), cervical vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis, Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV), Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).

  • With expertise in treating a diverse range of conditions affecting balance and gait, Poonam offers personalized care for individuals facing challenges such as undiagnosed imbalance, peripheral neuropathy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), amputation, and gait disorders.

  • Poonam is your dedicated ally in overcoming orthopedic pain, injuries, and sports-related issues. With personalized care and expert guidance, Poonam helps you reclaim strength, mobility, and vitality. Say goodbye to pain and hello to peak performance.

  • Poonam is skilled in pelvic floor health, helping patients find relief from conditions like diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, joint pain, and pain with intercourse. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, she supports individuals through all stages of life, including pregnancy and postpartum, to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

  • Navigating the challenges of neurological injury can be daunting, but with Poonam as your guide, you're not alone. Whether you're striving to regain function after a concussion, rebuild strength following a brain injury, or adapt to life with a spinal cord injury, Poonam provides unwavering support and expertise every step of the way.

  • Poonam is dedicated to helping patients manage and rehabilitate chronic pain conditions through personalized, movement-based care. She empowers individuals with the tools and strategies they need to reduce pain, improve function, and regain confidence in their bodies for long-term relief and improved quality of life.

  • Poonam is a compassionate physical therapist specializing in pediatric care, helping children with developmental delays reach their full potential through individualized therapy. She works closely with families to support motor skill development, coordination, and confidence, creating a positive foundation for lifelong movement and growth.

✅ Trainings/Certifications:

  • Dry Needling

  • American Institute of Balance (AIB) vestibular rehabilitation courses I and II

  • NeuroCom SMART Balance Manager™ testing certified

🏆 Awards:

  • Best Physical Therapist (2024) (2023), Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards

  • Best Physical Therapy Office (2024), Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards

  • Favorite Physical Therapist (2022) (2021), Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards

  • Favorite Physical Therapy Office (2023) (2022) (2021), Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards

🥼 Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

  • Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA)

  • Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA)

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Serving Central Illinois:

Bloomington, IL | Normal, IL | Champaign, IL | Clinton, IL | Decatur, IL | Dwight, IL | Peoria, IL | Springfield, IL | Pontiac, IL | Towanda, IL | Le Roy, IL | Lexington, IL | Hudson, IL | Carlock, IL | Mackinaw, IL | Pekin, IL | Urbana, IL | Savoy, IL | Chenoa, IL | El Paso, IL | Lincoln, IL | Heyworth, IL | Gibson City, IL | LaSalle, IL | Peru, IL | Downs, IL | Farmer City, IL | Eureka, IL | Fairbury, IL | Forsyth, IL | Mahomet, IL | Gridley, IL | Minonk, IL | Chillicothe, IL | Morton, IL | Rantoul, IL