Step 1: Physical Therapy Evaluation
We assess strength, balance, gross motor skills, posture, gait, and any pain or orthopedic concerns to understand your child’s movement patterns.
What Is Physical Therapy?
Understanding the Role of Physical Therapy in Helping Children Thrive
Children in physical therapy participate in fun, purposeful activities that strengthen the underlying skills needed for confident movement. While they play, climb, explore, and stay active, our therapists look closely at the factors influencing gross motor development, coordination, postural control, and endurance.
All of our Physical Therapists are trained in the Total Motion Release (TMR) approach — a gentle, nontraditional, and highly effective method often used with children experiencing Torticollis. TMR helps the body naturally rebalance, supporting smoother, more comfortable movement.
Your Child’s Physical Therapy Roadmap
We bring together expert occupational, speech, physical, and behavioral therapists to deliver personalized, evidence-based care that supports each child’s development — and the family behind them.
Step 2: Customized Strength, Balance & Mobility Plan
Your PT designs a program using purposeful movement, developmental exercises, and TMR-informed strategies for smoother, more confident movement.
Step 3: Active, Play-Based PT With Home Support
Therapy is engaging and child-led. Parents get simple at-home activities that reinforce progress in real-life routines.
What Physical Therapy Supports
Where Physical Therapy Supports Growth, Strength, and Confidence
Physical Therapy helps children build the strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness they need for everyday movement. Whether a child is developing motor skills for the first time or rebuilding confidence after an injury or medical challenge, our therapists support progress through playful, purposeful activities.
We address concerns related to muscle tone, posture, gait, mobility, reflexes, orthopedic conditions, and neurologic needs — helping each child move more comfortably at home, at school, and in their community.
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Gross motor delays, balance, and coordination challenges -
Low muscle tone, core weakness, and postural instability
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Walking and gait differences
Our Approach to Physical Therapy
How Our Physical Therapy Approach Supports Strength & Confidence
We create an engaging, supportive environment where children feel motivated, capable, and proud of what their bodies can do. Therapists use each child’s “just-right challenge”—activities that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate while still gently stretching their abilities—to build strength, stability, and independence.
Playful Movement That Builds Motor Skills
We use games, obstacle courses, and hands-on activities that feel natural and fun while strengthening balance, coordination, and endurance.
Postural & Balance Training for Stability and Comfort
We support core strength, alignment, and smoother body control so children can move more confidently at home, in the community, and during recreational activities.
Strength-Building Woven Into Everyday Routines
Therapists incorporate meaningful movement tasks that help children safely build the muscles needed for walking, climbing, running, and participating in school and play.
Trusted by Families and Community Partners
See how collaboration, expertise, and compassion come together to support children’s growth — at home, in school, and in the community.
From the very first session, we knew Marissa was different. She didn’t just work with our child—she worked with our entire family. She took the time to understand our goals, our concerns, and our child’s strengths. Marissa helped us see possibilities instead of limitations. Her dedication, warmth, and collaboration with other professionals gave us confidence and hope. We are forever grateful for the impact she has had on our child’s growth and independence.
Marissa is an amazing therapist. She has helped my son so much to move forward with his daily living and super supportive throughout the journey. I would definitely recommend her because she is someone who wants to help your kid in every way and is very nurturing.
Support Beyond Therapy: The My Potential Foundation (501c3 Nonprofit)
Making Physical Therapy Accessible for Children
The My Potential Foundation helps remove financial and accessibility barriers so children can participate in therapies, community programs, adaptive sports, and family-centered activities that support their growth.
Through donations, partnerships, and grants, we help families access:
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Therapy sponsorships for children without coverage
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Adaptive sports programs and recreational opportunities
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Durable medical equipment for home and community use
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Supports programs and recreational opportunities
