Legacy Physical Therapy · Vernon Hills

Restore the joyful rhythm in your routine.

Pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy for every age, with Jenny Clifford, PT, DPT. She comes to you at home or at work, anywhere in Lake County.

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Comes to you
  • Pelvic health & orthopedics
  • HSA/FSA accepted
Jenny Clifford, physical therapist and founder of Legacy Physical Therapy
Legacy Physical Therapy

Physical therapy that comes to youHome & workplace visits

Services

Jenny can be a resource for…

Sports Injuries

Care from a physical therapist and athletic trainer who understands athletes, so you can keep playing the sports you love.

Orthopedic Diagnoses

Joint, muscle and movement pain. Jenny looks for the root cause of your pain, not just the spot that hurts.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery

Support through pregnancy, preparing for birth and recovering afterward, so you can get back to chasing your kids.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

A safe, private place to address pelvic health, for any age group.

Care can include Manual therapy Targeted exercise Dry needling Pelvic floor therapy Preventative programming

Jenny Clifford holding a pink exercise ball

Meet Jenny

Why I started Legacy Physical Therapy.

I started Legacy Physical Therapy to serve my community and provide a safe place for pelvic health and orthopedic recovery for any age group.

I want to teach you how to address the root cause of your pain to help you live out your best, active lifestyle whether that looks like getting through a gym workout without fear, chasing and playing with your kids, or finally getting back to your favorite hobby.

The goal is to restore the joyful rhythm in your routine. Your legacy is important to me, and I’m a valuable part of your medical team.

My background

I received my doctorate of physical therapy from Rosalind Franklin University in 2015 and have been working in orthopedics since. I have an active Athletic Training certification from my bachelor’s degree earned in 2010 from Trinity International University.

In 2012, I earned my master’s degree in Public Administration with a health emphasis from Grand Valley State University. There I worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer caring for both the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams and the Women’s softball team for 2 years. I’ve since played soccer at the collegiate and women’s semi-professional leagues and know what it takes to care for athletes at all stages in their career.

In 2022, I added training in pelvic floor evaluation and treatment to my toolbox. My passion and expertise for pelvic health and education for my community has only grown since then and I am thankful to be able to provide this service to Lake County.

Jenny CliffordPT, DPT, MPA, ATC, CMTPT, PCES

Kind words

What patients say about Jenny.

Endurance athlete
I have been a life-long athlete from junior tennis to marathons to long distance cycling and I have never met a physical therapist that understood athletes the way Jenny does. She has kept me playing the sports I love for the last few years and does it with a personal attention unmatched by any other. Highly recommend :)
Bo M.
Orthopedic care
I had a really great experience working with Jenny. What I appreciated most was how well she listened—not just during the initial evaluation, but throughout the entire treatment process. She really paid attention to my feedback and adjusted what we were doing based on how I was feeling and responding. I also liked her approach to treatment. She combines traditional PT with dry needling when it makes sense, rather than just doing the same thing every visit. She’s professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and I always felt like she genuinely wanted to figure out what was going on and get me back to feeling good. I would definitely recommend her.
Brett W.
Manual therapy & dry needling
Jenny is an amazing PT! She’s knowledgeable, attentive, and does a great mix of manual therapy, exercises, and dry needling. Plus, the convenience of having a rockstar PT come right to your work can’t be beat. Highly recommend Jenny!
Ricky P.
Postpartum recovery
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I thought I was doing everything to treat my post-partum pain. With two toddlers in addition to my newborn, I was terrified of being limited and relying on “time” for recovery. I reached out to Jenny and she responded immediately, evaluating me at my house within days. After one session, I was 85% better and after a quick second visit, back to my normal self. I could not be more grateful for her expertise, efficiency, convenience, and compassion. I have already referred friends/family to her and will continue to do so!
Anonymous
CrossFit, age 50
Jenny always amazes me with her understanding of injuries, how the body muscles work, and how to take simple steps to mend pain. Her background in physical therapy and biography doesn’t do justice for her expertise well enough. I am 50, very active in CrossFit and other sporting related activities, and I have seen many therapists. Jenny is my “go-to”, she is a life-long learner of her practice, and is a quick study on where the body is misaligned, how it’s all connected, and what to do. I highly recommend anyone seeking body alignment, injury prevention, or to alleviate pain, go see Jenny.
Jeff N.
Competitive CrossFit
I’m so happy I found Jenny. I’m a competitive CrossFit athlete and her treatment is crucial to keep my body moving and feeling well.
Jason K.
Dry needling, hip & neck
Jenny dry needled my husband for two years until I finally let her dry needle me. You see, I hate needles. However, I hate my muscles telling me how tight they are from stress. My breaking point was feeling tingling in my fingertips and a bursitis diagnosis for my hip pain. One session with Jenny took all of that away. Tingling gone. Hip pain, who’s she? It felt like I got a 90 min deep tissue massage in 20 minutes. She will find the root issue, help fix it and give you stretches and exercises to help make sure it’s not as bad the next time. I highly recommend her for her work, professionalism and bedside manner.
Allison
Dry needling, shoulders & neck
Dry needling with Jenny has given me such relief in my shoulders and lower neck. She’s patient in understanding where your problem spots are, and takes the time to make sure you understand the process. The immediate relief allows you to walk out feeling so much better and the results last longer than massage or other forms of care. I highly recommend her to anyone experiencing muscle pain!
Britt
Sports & orthopedic care · Triathlete
Jenny’s expertise in the sports medicine field has been so beneficial to my continued wellness as an athlete. She is responsive and attentive to me and my body and what it needs each session! I’ve worked with her for over 6 years and she has continued to help me improve, strengthen and recover!
Claire
Pregnancy & postpartum
Jenny was instrumental in my healing after my first pregnancy. But I give all the credit to her when it came to my second pregnancy and the birth of my twins. She always listened to what I needed and what we could do to make sure my body could carry my babies to term and remain healthy and moving throughout the whole pregnancy. She treated all the pains and aches with care and kindness. I was able to carry my twins to full term at 38 weeks and truly had the easiest labor! 2 girls out in 15 minutes with no complications. I am forever grateful. I recommend her to every one of my friends. She truly is the best, you cannot go wrong working with Jenny!
Maxine
Migraine relief & dry needling
Jenny was a vital player in my healing post-divorce. All my stress would settle in my neck, causing crippling migraines that would often end in vomiting. I realized very quickly that utilizing Jenny for her incredible dry-needling technique and massages in the neck area (and sometimes in the hip and shoulder blade areas) would literally take my pain away within just a few hours, when normally the pain would last for days at a time. She is compassionate, kind, warm, empathetic, and cares so deeply for others while also being incredibly knowledgeable and a true expert in her field. Anyone who hires Jenny will benefit greatly in their overall health and wellness. She is the best of the best.
Lindsay

Individual results vary.

Credentials

Jennifer “Jenny” Clifford

PT, DPT, MPA, ATC, CMTPT, PCES

The letters after her name, in plain English.

PT Physical Therapist
Licensed in Illinois and Indiana to evaluate and treat problems with movement, strength and pain.
DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
The clinical doctorate in physical therapy, the highest entry-level degree in the profession.
ATC Certified Athletic Trainer
Board-certified in the prevention, assessment and care of sports and activity-related injuries.
CMTPT Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
Advanced certification in treating trigger points: tight, tender knots in muscle that can refer pain elsewhere.
PCES Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
An advanced certification through Core Exercise Solutions in pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise.
MPA Master of Public Administration
A graduate degree in management and administration, alongside her clinical training.
IL · IN Licensed in Illinois and Indiana
Anyone can confirm a physical therapy licence by name on Illinois’s IDFPR licence lookup or Indiana’s PLA licence lookup.
Jenny Clifford blowing up a pink balloon

Your legacy is important to me.

Jenny Clifford, PT, DPT Call 847-231-2042

Good to know

Hours, visits and payment.

Hours

Tuesday
9am – 5pm
Thursday
9am – 5pm
Friday
9am – 5pm

She comes to you

No clinic commute: Jenny treats you at home or at your workplace, anywhere in Lake County.

Based out of Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Insurance & payment

Legacy Physical Therapy is out-of-network with all major insurances. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.

Jenny can provide a superbill, an itemized receipt you submit to your insurance yourself for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

How it works

Getting started is simple.

One phone call is all it takes to get your questions answered.

  1. 01

    Reach out

    Call 847-231-2042, or leave your name and number in the form below. It takes under a minute.

  2. 02

    Talk with Jenny

    Jenny answers (or calls you back) to hear what’s going on and answer your questions.

  3. 03

    Decide what’s next

    Together you work out whether physical therapy with Jenny is the right fit, and set up your first visit at home or at work.

Contact

Start with a simple hello.

The quickest way to reach Jenny is to call. If she can’t pick up, leave a message, or use the form and she’ll call you back.

Fax
847-890-6216
Hours
Tue, Thu & Fri · 9am – 5pm

Request a callback

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