Saint John’s On The Lake Adds Director of Physical Wellness to Leadership Team

 Saint John’s Communities, Inc. is delighted to announce that Dr. Cristina O’Brien, PT, DPT, MPH, ATRIC, has joined our team as Director of Physical Wellness. 

In this new role, O’Brien will be responsible for all fitness and therapy services. O’Brien earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the Medical College of Wisconsin; a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Marquette University where she also completed here under-graduate studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Spanish Language and Literature, & Psychology. O’Brien is also a Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Aquatic Therapist. 

“Cristina’s background, education, and passion for community health and serving seniors is an ideal match for Saint John’s vision of aging successfully. She’s the perfect leader for our initiative to blend rehabilitative therapy and physical wellness programs into a seamless experience for our residents.” 

Saint John’s roots date back to 1868 when the organization was founded by the women of the Episcopal Church as shelter services. Today, Saint John’s is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Senior Living Community with more than 400 people calling it home throughout Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and Skilled Nursing neighborhoods.