Ms. Mary, PT, DPT, ATP

Therapy Discipline

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Specialties

Early Intervention, Assistive Technology Practitioner, Orthotics Master Clinician, Wheelchair/Equipment Master Clinician, Serial Bracing Trained, Myofascial Release Trained, Aquatics Clinician, 24-hour Postural Care Level 3 Trainer

Languages

English

Bio

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.