The Omnis Rehabilitation Story
Founded in 2024, Omnis Rehabilitation is dedicated to addressing inequities in access to rehabilitation medicine. The organization was established by Liza Meiksins, a physical therapist with more than 15 years of experience serving patients across the Chicagoland area. Through her clinical work, Dr. Meiksins observed significant disparities in access to medically necessary, and often lifesaving, rehabilitation services—particularly among individuals who are uninsured or who have exhausted their insurance benefits.
For many patients, the cost of out-of-pocket rehabilitation care is prohibitive, ranging from approximately $1,000 for a short course of treatment (3–5 visits) to over $100,000 for extended, complex care. As a result, countless individuals are left without viable options for recovery following injury or illness. Omnis Rehabilitation was created to address this critical gap by delivering high-quality, clinically expert care that is financially accessible, geographically reachable, and culturally responsive.
Liza Meiksins PT, DPT
Founder & Executive Director
Liza Meiksins, PT, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who graduated from Northwestern University in 2010. Over the past 15 years, she has built an extensive career in rehabilitation and acute care settings across the Chicagoland area. She is a board-certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Meiksins is an active educator and speaker. She teaches continuing education courses nationwide through Summit Education and has presented at multiple national rehabilitation conferences. Her leadership extends to advocacy and policy at the national level through her involvement with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, where she currently serves as Chair of the Practice Committee, and as Ethics Liaison to the American Physical Therapy Association.
In 2024, Dr. Meiksins founded Omnis Rehabilitation to address inequities in access to rehabilitation services. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, with plans to incorporate mental health support and care navigation.
Dr. Meiksins was honored with the 2024 Kabiller Humanitarian Award from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in recognition of her work with Omnis Rehabilitation and her broader impact on the community. She resides in Highland Park, Illinois, where she is an active member of the community alongside her husband and two sons.
The Omnis Rehabilitation Impact
2025 Data:
Patient Care Delivery: Omnis Rehabilitation provided over 200 hours of direct patient care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Community Education and Outreach: More than 100 individuals participated in community education sessions across Lake and Cook counties, focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation awareness, and caregiver support, expanding the organization’s impact beyond direct clinical services.
Rehospitalization Rate: <1% of all Omnis Rehabilitation patients required rehospitalization, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation in reducing medical complications and medical costs.
Patient Safety: Zero reported adverse complications, additional injuries, or illnesses during patients’ rehabilitation, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe, high-quality care.
Independent Living Outcomes: 95% of Omnis Rehabilitation patients were able to remain in their existing home environments following rehabilitation, highlighting the program’s success in promoting functional independence and reducing reliance on additional social services.
Return-to-Work Outcomes: Among patients who were employed prior to injury, 75% were able to return to some form of employment, reflecting meaningful recovery and reintegration into their communities.
How To Support Omnis Rehabilitation
Omnis Rehabilitation relies 100% on grants and donations to provide all services and programming at no cost to our patients and clients. 100% of donations go directly to supporting the rehabilitation needs of underserved communities.
In times of need, it is more important than ever to provide a helping hand to our neighbors and community members. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Omnis Rehabilitation to support others on their road to recovery.
Click the "Donate" link at the top of the page to be directed to our fundraising platform, or reach out to us directly to discuss other means of donating:
Dr. Liza Meiksins
Executive Director
Phone: 414-379-9777
Email: omnisrehabilitation@gmail.com
