Nurture your child's natural development
through personalized + purposeful PLAY
"People tend to forget that play is serious."
D. Hockney.
HI!
Hi! I'm Dr. Donna - mom & physical therapist for the youngest but most mysterious and mightiest people (birth - 5 years old).
I am passionate about empowering parents, collaborating with professionals, and helping to make an impact on the infant and child's early development through the science & strategy of physical play time.
At Grow & Go, it's about redefining the complexity of development as basic family fun! Parents and caregivers are a critical part of the process. Together, we aim to meet participation goals and improve physical health while building a life-long love for movement, physical health, & well-being.
Certifications & Trainings
Breathing Mechanics & Workshops (Massery)
Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) - Level 2 Certified
Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist by LiddleKidz
Infant Yoga - Karma Kids Yoga Certification
Liesa Persaud's Idiopathic Toe Walking/Sensory Series
Lois Bly NDT Infant Handling Course & NDT Workshops
RockTape FMT Pediatrics : Functional Movement Taping
TASES - Task Specific Electrical Stimulation
Total Motion Release (TMR Tots) - Level 2
TOTs : Tethered Oral Tissue + Pre/Post Frenectomy Bodywork
Always GROWing to | Keep Play GOing
SERVICES
grow & go
physical therapy
*physical therapy*
Applying purposeful and playful strategies for preventing, treating, and improving your child's movement patterns, physical health, and participation
Help is here for :
Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, & other head shape asymmetries
Pre- & Post- Frenectomy Support for oral tethered tissue & related tension in head/face/body (tongue/lip/cheek ties)
Developmental Delay
Gait Dysfunction: toe walking, in-toeing/out-toeing
Hip Dysplasia
Agility/Balance/Coordination Dysfunction
Indications for Therapeutic Touch/Massage (or "Bodywork") include gastro-intestinal discomfort, postural asymmetry, irritability, avoidance of activities, increased tension/resistance to movement, tethered oral tissue (TOTs)
"Container Baby Syndrome"
M.A.T. Play
science & strategies of play
Learn how to carry, position, and play with your infant the M.A.T. way.
Live discussion about an infant's natural developmental process and demonstrations of ways to keep baby (& you) happy and healthy at play
*available as private / semi-private*
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THIS IS NOT PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Collabs & ConsulTs
WELLNESS / CONSULTS
Milestone & Me Membership -
Parent Support for Baby's First Year
(annual, quarterly, or monthly subscription for proactive "on-demand" support as you need it)
Skill Specific Support + Screenings - Address questions about your child's motor skills, play or physical health/habits & set goals successfully!
Support / Education - Available for Parents (play/positioning/products) / Professionals (clinical consults) interested in learning more about infant/child development and how to set up routines promoting physical health & movement
Important Note: NONE of these are considered or used as physical therapy services - these are educational in nature and not intended to assess, treat, or replace medical advice
Let's collaborate & see what else we can create!
Related Provider/Professional Collaborations
Community Programs for Expecting / New Families
"The "best toy" for any child is an informed, inspired, and playful caregiver." - Dr. Donna, P.T.
Family Feedback
"The Progress is in the Practice..."
"From fun hands on sessions , to coaching me through different activities I can do on my own, Donna has done it all! Not only does she have a clean, fun, and functional space where you can go, but she will work with making the most of what you have at home to help meet all of your child's gross motor milestones. Being that I am an early childhood educator, I cannot praise Donna's patience, creativity, and child led approach enough!" A.P.
"Before we worked with Donna my 10 month old daughter wasn't able to get into a sitting position by herself, let alone roll over from back to stomach or stomach to back. She would literally just lie flat on the floor and couldn't move. After a few months of working with Donna, my daughter was able to get into a standing position by herself and she ended up walking on time! I loved Donna's holistic approach to development! D.P