Physical Therapists
Toni A., PT
Clinical Manager/Physical Therapist
Toni obtained a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Clarke College in 1998, after earning a Bachelor of Human Health Sciences in 1997. She has been a pediatric physical therapist since then, specializing in early intervention. She also has worked in outpatient clinics and schools. She currently serves as the clinical manager for Wee Care Therapy. Toni has training in myofascial release, kineisotaping, neurodevelopmental treatment handling and sensory-based strategies. She enjoys working closely with orthotists, DME suppliers, therapists and family members. Toni has served children with diagnoses such as prematurity, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, torticollis, plagiocephaly, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome and other genetic and developmental disorders. She is CPR certified, and comfortable with children who have G-tubes, ventilators, and tracheostomies. She devotes her “spare time,” as a girl scout troopleader. Toni has two children of her own and values the importance of family involvement. She looks forward to involving you in your child’s developmental journey!
Physical Therapist
Dr. Christine earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University in 2020 after earning a Bachelor of Science from University of Dayton in 2017. She has experience working with clients with neurological disorders and has taken continuing education courses in Parkinson’s management, stroke rehabilitation and pediatric therapy treatment techniques, specifically neurodevelopmental treatment and orthotic intervention for various diagnoses. She is experienced in providing services at the clinic, through early intervention, and in a hospital. She currently provides services exclusively through our Wee See Teletherapy Program. Christine has a passion for working in pediatrics and has experience working with children with Down syndrome, autism, hydrocephalus, torticollis, plagiocephaly, coordination disorder, toe walking, and other developmental and chromosomal differences. As a board-certified physical therapist, she stays up to date with current pediatric research. She is CPR certified. Christine believes in the importance of providing a holistic approach when working with children and their families to help them achieve their goals while making therapy fun and engaging!
Deanne H., PT, C/NDT
Physical Therapist
Deanne earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 1991, and has been a pediatric physical therapist since then. She is NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment) certified in pediatrics by the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association and CPR certified. She has also taken courses in myofascial release, cranial-sacral therapy, kinesiotaping and sensory-based strategies. Deanne has worked with diagnoses such as prematurity, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachial plexus injury, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, toe walking and other genetic and developmental disorders. She has experience with orthotics and adaptive equipment. Deanne believes that therapy should be fun, as learning, including motor learning, takes place when the child is most engaged and motivated! She realizes the value of incorporating the family in all aspects of treatment. Deanne looks forward to working with you and your child!
Mary Lu K., PT
Physical Therapist
Mary Lu earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1985 from Northwestern University after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1984. She has worked with children with neurological, genetic, developmental and orthopedic challenges (e.g., cerebral palsy, prematurity, torticollis, plagiocephaly, ideopathic toe walking, sensory processing disorder, spina bifida, hypotonia, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, autism, brachial plexus injuries and osteogenesis imperfecta). She has also treated children with neuromuscular diseases (e.g., MD, LGMD, CMT, SMA, and mitochondrial disease). Mary Lu speaks Spanish and is CPR certified. Her experience includes hospital (including NICU), school and early intervention. She is competent in serial casting and finds it to be beneficial for children who toe walk due to increased or decreased muscle tone and/or sensory processing problems. She works closely with local orthotists. Her skills extend into seating and positioning, including molded seating systems, and she will assist you when choices need to be made for adaptive equipment. Mary Lu is excited to share her experience to help you and your child!