Physical Therapists

Aimee Brueck is a pediatric physical therapist who has been practicing for more than 15 years. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. She has worked in a wide variety of settings nationwide, including hospitals, private clinics, and home care. She has been an Evaluator for Early Intervention since 2005. She is certified in Neurodevelopmental treatment, trained in the Therasuit Method for intensive physical therapy, and trained in protocol for Constraint Induced Therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy. She provides evaluations, treatment, and consultation for infants and children of all ages. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Association of Pediatric Therapists. Aimee is enthusiastic about children and prides herself on being able to make a difference in the lives of her patients and their families. She is specialized in working with children who have neuromotor issues including cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, genetic disorders, premature infants, general gross motor and developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, intermittent toe walking, and torticollis. She has taken extensive continuing education courses in baby treatment, infant massage, kinesiotaping, torticollis evaluation and treatment, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, bracing, aquatic therapy, and early intervention training.

Aimee has made numerous presentations to new mothers and teachers to help them understand child development and the importance of “tummy time”.

Mary began her career in pediatric physical therapy in 1983, and has worked with children of all ages including young adults who have grown up with a variety of developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, brachial plexus injury, and torticollis. Mary has worked in rural Jamaica as a Peace Corps Volunteer, Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla NY, The Arc of Palm Beach County, and the Paley Limb Lengthening Institute in West Palm Beach. Her experience includes school based therapy, early intervention, aquatic therapy, neuro-muscular/functional electrical stimulation, 24-hour postural care, whole body vibration, orthotics, serial bracing, and adaptive seating and mobility.  Mary is certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner through the Rehab Engineering Society of North America and is a level 3 Trainer in 24-hour Postural Care.  She also teaches pediatric classes and labs for DPT students, and continuing education webinars and classes for licensed therapists.  Mary and her husband have 4 grown daughters, and together they enjoy hiking, the beach, cooking, and sharing family time whenever possible. 

Namyata Patel is a licensed physical therapist in New York and Florida, USA. She graduated with her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from JRN Rajasthan Vidhyapeeth, India in 2010 and Master in Pediatrics Physiotherapy from KLE University, India in 2012. She has worked in a wide variety of facilities including Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, NICU, ICU, rural areas, and Home environments in India.

In 2018, she became a licensed physical therapist in New York and started working in a school setting and skilled nursing home.  She has been a pediatric NDT certified practitioner since September 2019. She is a member of American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Pediatrics, and Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association. She has a wide variety of experience treating children with hydrocephalus, infants with G-tubes, Cerebral Palsy, Club foot, muscular dystrophy, genetic disorders, rare orthopedic and neurological conditions. She believes in “Hands On” therapy with fun and creative activities with children. In September 2020 she moved to the Sunshine state and joined the Progressive team in November. Other than Work you will find her at the beach or with her husband trying out different cuisine.

Eden graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy In 2022 from the University of Miami after obtaining a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Exercise Physiology and minor in Psychology, at Florida State University. Throughout all her endeavors she has always been passionate about working with the pediatric population and has spent her clinical rotations throughout her doctorate education working directly with kids of various ages and diagnoses. Eden’s pediatric experience includes Cerebral Palsy, Torticollis, Developmental-delay, Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Idiopathic Toe walking, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Rhett’s Syndrome, and variety of neurodevelopmental disorders. She is excited to grow and learn as a clinician while working alongside passionate and knowledgeable therapists at Progressive Pediatric Therapist.

As her result of her family originating from Israel, Eden fluently speaks both English and Hebrew. Outside of work, Eden loves outdoor activities, painting, listening to live music, playing basketball, and enjoying quality time with her loved ones and friends. 

Erica has been a licensed Physical Therapist since 2004. She graduated with a Dual degree – Bachelors in Health Science and Masters in Physical Therapy in 2004 from Touro College of Health Sciences, Bayshore, NY. She returned back to Touro College to receive her Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy, graduating in 2007. Prior to receiving her Physical Therapy degrees, Erica was a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist graduating from The New Center College of Wholistic Health, Syosett, NY, in 1997. In January 2018, Erica made the move to Florida.

Erica has worked as a physical therapist in a variety of settings which include pediatric therapy in school based, early intervention, and home care. She is trained in John Barnes Myofascial Release and enjoys using these techniques to improve function for the populations she treats. Erica’s pediatric experience includes Autism Spectrum disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays, Idiopathic toe walking, Spina Bifida, Torticollis, and rare genetic diseases.

Shaelyn graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in 2022 and has a Bachelors in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. Shaelyn played competitive Fastpitch Softball from 4-18 and now has been coaching for 10+ years. She is very passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities. Her experience includes treating diagnoses such as Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Torticollis, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Idiopathic toe walking, and a variety of orthopedic injuries. She is excited to continue to grow as a clinician while working alongside the passionate and knowledgeable therapists at Progressive Pediatric Therapy! Outside of work, Shaelyn enjoys watching and playing sports, coaching softball, and spending time with friends and family. 

Erin began her journey to become a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2018, after becoming inspired by the compassion and care provided to her father during his stay in a hospital. After completing some required courses to apply to Indian River State College’s PTA program, she was accepted, and a couple of years later graduated in 2021, becoming licensed shortly after. Her last internship was at a pediatric clinic and she absolutely loved the experience. From there on out, she knew she wanted to work with children and help them grow and flourish.

Erin has always had a passion for helping others. In addition to that, her creativity as an artist helps her figure out new and fun activities to incorporate into her sessions. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her two dogs. Some of her hobbies include playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons, doing creative writing, and creating art.

Shellie is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant who graduated from South University in 2012.  She has practiced in various settings, such as outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and home health care and has experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses from mild delays to the medically fragile.  She has had extensive experience working with children, and was a Gymboree instructor and early childhood educator for 11 years helping children develop their gross and fine motor skills through play. Combining her experience with children and physical therapy has been a dream come true and it brings her great satisfaction to help see the children meet their goals.  Shellie is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish, and is also a Reiki Master/Teacher, which is an ancient Japanese healing modality that provides gentle healing and relaxation to the body and the mind. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her partner and his dog Cocoa, and family and friends.  She was once a singer in a band and on special occasions the band gets together to play and sing. Singing is one of her favorite past-times but she also has a love for cooking, movies, reading and spending time in nature.