Physical Therapist Assistant
After graduating from River Valley Community College with a Physical Therapist
Assistant degree in 2015 I began working in a pediatric outpatient clinic, assisting children with diverse diagnoses, needs, and goals. From medically complex patients and those with rare disorders to those with sensory disorders, unintegrated reflexes, or nocturnal enuresis, to young athletes looking to return to play, these children require a professional with a diverse toolbox.
After 5 years in the clinic, I began work in home
health care, providing services to individuals in home settings.
I serve both pediatric and adult patients in conjunction with my overseeing physical therapist. Unique skills I bring to the home and office based physical therapy practice are 15 (plus) years of experience with Integrative
Manual Therapy (IMT), as well as my experience working with children with sensory disorder,
anxiety, difficulty with self-regulation, training in primitive reflex integration, concussion recovery, and SÄ€F-T training. My interest in nutrition and functional medicine help round out the tools I bring to the treatment environment.
When children are overwhelmed with the challenges of chronic illness and the anxiety that can accompany their condition, I am able to offer them physical therapy and coaching, collaborating as indicated with the child’s other service providers, counselors, occupational therapy,
speech and school.
I love the diversity of pediatrics and meeting kids where they are at that day; from an abundance of energy, to learning new motor skills and body awareness, to strengthening and returning to play after an injury. I especially enjoy equipping the parents to be the primary therapy providers for their children. Through education, coaching, and practice during therapy, parents are empowered to bring therapy exercises back to the home, enabling them to help their children to progress each day.
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Those choosing the cash-based practice of Olive Branch Wellness for their care will be provided with a good faith estimate of cost and duration of care. For those with Medicaid or Medicare insurance the process of cash based therapy is more challenging. Please call to discuss your situation.