06/04/2026
✨ My Why ✨
When people ask why I became a pediatric physical therapist, the answer has changed over the years.
It started in high school with a fascination for how the body works and functions. After tearing my ACL and spending months in physical therapy, I found myself thinking, "I could do this."
That passion led me through athletic training, physical therapy school, and eventually into pediatrics, where I discovered what truly filled my cup: helping children and supporting families.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with some of the tiniest and most medically fragile babies, children with complex diagnoses, and families navigating challenges they never expected. Every experience taught me something new. Every child taught me something different.
Then I became a mom.
And becoming a mom changed everything.
(Fast forward a few years and now there are four of them 😜.)
As both a therapist and a parent, I began seeing gaps that I hadn't fully appreciated before. I met parents who felt unheard. Parents who were told to "wait and see" when their gut was telling them something wasn't quite right. Parents who wanted more information, more support, and more guidance than they were receiving.
I found myself in those shoes too.
Through my own parenting journey, including navigating challenges I never expected, I realized how much valuable information exists that many families simply never hear about. Information that can empower parents, build confidence, and sometimes help address concerns before they become bigger challenges.
That's why I created this page.
Not to replace your pediatrician. Not to create fear. Not to convince you that every child needs therapy.
But to share what I've learned.
To help parents understand development.
To answer questions.
To provide encouragement.
To support families who are looking for guidance, reassurance, or simply someone who will listen.
Because if there's one thing I've learned, it's that parents know their children best.
Sometimes they just need someone willing to listen, educate, and walk alongside them.
If you're here, whether you're a parent, caregiver, family member, or fellow professional, I'm glad you're here. 💜
