Go ahead. Count me out.
PHYSICAL THERAPY &
TRAINING
“Nothing is stronger than a broken man rebuilding himself.” -Unknown
18
Years of
Experience.
About Thomas Krawiec
WELCOME TO KLINIC
For thirty years the weight room has been my second home. Over that span I have accumulated many powerlifting titles, undergone ‘career ending surgeries’ and treated thousands of diverse patients. I manage a busy outpatient clinic full time while building my business. I live in Minooka, IL with my wife, son and step-daughter. My mission at Klinic is to bridge the physical and personal training world through online programming, to build confidence and strength in clients, and offer exceptional manual therapy to maximize your lifestyle.
MEET THOMAS KRAWIEC
The Physical Therapist
At 12 year old I began writing workout programs for myself. As a young teen tuning into ESPN2 in the morning I would watch Corey Everson on BodyShaping to learn about weightlifting…
The Decorated Powerlifter
In 2006 my brother pushed me into my first unsanctioned powerlifting meet at WIU. I weighed in with my clothes donned, and thought the prerogative was to lift the most weight.
The Empathetic Patient
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
SERVICES OFFERED
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Over the years many patients have requested me to train them after their discharge. For one, they did not trust putting their health in an uneducated personal trainer, which is usually what one gets at a commercial gym. And secondly, they love the sense of empowerment training can offer to stay healthy. After 16 years I finally launched my online coaching in 2022 to stay in contact with people following discharge from a course of therapy. In 2022 a patient of mine had his shoulder replaced and successfully completed rehab.
POWERLIFTING PROGRAMMING
& PROTOCOLS
Deep down inside I am a meathead at heart. I resonate more toward tenacity, grit and perseverance. In fact, one of my good training partners once said “Turn off your brain” while I was a newbie to powerlifting, meaning not to overthink a lift. Just lift the weight. Use the lessons from my own injuries, failures and victories to help you succeed on your journey. There virtually isn’t a powerlifter on the planet who does not have some kind of ache and pain, so let me design a program tailored around your injury.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMMING & PROTOCOLS
Often, I hear about people who have no trust in a physical therapist because of his or her’s lack of understanding in strength training, so therefore they abandon their therapy. This leads to potential injury or unmaximized potential, which is a pet peeve of my profession. Even worse is when I hear an MD to tell a person to quit lifting altogether. Unlike other traditional PT’s, I set you up for success through programming if you are the independent type or have no skilled therapists in your area.
MANUAL THERAPY
Schedule an appointment to receive a quick, thorough movement screen and get right to business. I am confident my 17 years of manual therapy experience in the clinic can compete with seasoned massage therapists. My soft tissue techniques range from light effleurage to deep tissue massage, which is why most seek my services. Instrument assisted tools are used when necessary, often with my powerlifting and heavy weight training population, to break down myofascial adhesions that build up over time. I implement mobilizations & stretching to each joint when necessary to gain range of motion.
CONSULTATIONS
Consultations to discuss rehabilitation, injuries and training. Let me save you a few (hundred) bucks by skipping a doctor, taking unnecessary medical imaging and prescribing ineffective medications to only be told “stop working out.” Afterwards I can prescribe an appropriate protocol or begin programming for a fee that is affordable for you and works with your lifestyle.