What I know about Cerebral Palsy....
Updated: May 24, 2022
I have had such an interesting journey as a pediatric physical therapist where I have had so many amazing mentors along the way to help shape my path. Its been 40 years and it all started right after graduation from PT school in Copenhagen, Denmark!
Every time I veered of the pediatric path, I was drawn back because what can be better than working with kids and their families?
My bio:
So where have I been?
I was part of a team in Copenhagen back in the early 80'ies, who started the first Early Intervention Program.....
I worked in a school in Copenhagen along amazing and highly experienced PTs....
I got to lead and develop a PT department that served adults with disabilities....
When I moved to the United States, I worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston in their pediatric program and got to be part of a new pediatric pain management program......
When I moved to Rochester NY I spent a few years in Early Intervention...
Then I started my first business: Pediatric Physical Therapy Services...
10 years later it became Step by Step Developmental Services, a multidisciplinary program....
Then we opened an outpatient clinic....
Sometime in the middle of all this I met Karen Pape, MD who became my amazing mentor and friend. Together we developed a systematic intensive therapy framework for CP that I implemented in my clinic.....
The intensive program took of and became KeytoCP.....
I had amazing travel experiences teaching about Brachial Plexus Injuries and my CP program going to New Zealand, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Canada and many more places.....
Then in 2021, I decided to retire from business ownership so I sold my practice and moved to Eureka California where I am now enjoying the most stunning nature in between travel to teach and work.....
Well, that is the short version of my long story! So what do I have to add that could possibly be of interest to all of you? My lessons learned along the way......and my strong desire to pass it all along as I teach, mentor and coach.
I would love to hear back from YOU!
Please explore my website to see what I can offer you, the parent, the child, the adult with CP, the therapist and who else comes along...
This title really caught my eye. It brought back memories of when my nephew was first diagnosed. We were all so overwhelmed and frankly, a bit scared, not knowing what to expect. My sister, his mom, was a rockstar, though https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingo_(U.S.) She dove headfirst into learning everything she could, attending every therapy session, and connecting with other parents. I remember one time, she was trying to explain some of the challenges to me, and she said it was like learning a new language, but for the body. It took patience and a willingness to adapt, but seeing his progress, even the small victories, was so incredibly rewarding. It's a journey, for sure, but one filled with so much love and…