The work of children is to play and have fun, something we have been doing with our pediatric patients since 2013. Our focus is to facilitate gross motor skills movement and function in order to transition into a full and rich adult life. Function is our primary goal. After the brain has received proper input, we give the child practical skills suited to his/her ability level.
Find out when we have special events that you or your child may be interested in attending. At Intensive Physical Therapy Institute (IPTI), we specialize in treating pediatric patients. Our dedicated pediatric physical therapists are trained in helping children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other disabilities, both congenital and acquired.
Find out when we have special events that you or your child may be interested in attending. At Intensive Physical Therapy Institute (IPTI), we specialize in treating pediatric patients. Our dedicated pediatric physical therapists are trained in helping children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other disabilities, both congenital and acquired.
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Muriel graduated in 1990 as a physical therapist, following her training in London, England. She then worked in Canada before moving to the United States. Her experience includes work in neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and conditioning. She enjoys integrating all systems to take a holistic view of her clients.
Our intensive model is designed to serve children with pediatric physical therapy needs such as cerebral palsy physical therapy and spina bifida physical therapy. Pediatric physical therapy works with children as young as 2-3 months to 21 years of age. Cerebral palsy physical therapy is the most common neuromotor condition seen, but we have much to offer children who need spina bifida physical therapy and other neurological conditions.
Our physical therapist is certified by the NDTA (Neuro-Development Treatment Association). NDT is a holistic and interdisciplinary clinical practice model that emphasizes individualized therapeutic handling based on current and evolving research. The therapist uses a problem-solving approach to assess activity and participation in order to identify and prioritize impairments to establish achievable outcomes with patients and caregivers.
The equipment used in our pediatric physical therapy promotes correct alignment, allows for feedback to the brain, gives support and stability while the child grows in ability and confidence. Creates NEW pathways to/from the brain, allowing new or improved motor skills to be formed. Provides dynamic correction of movements, reinforcing proper movement during skills such as walking.
Decrease the pathological (compulsive) movements (according to specific patterns found in each child). After organizing the child's body, we work on specific skills to achieve your goals, encouraging your child to improve function and gain confidence. This is where we bring it all together and have fun!
Reviews (9)
Alexandria Terrazas
Dec 21, 2021
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Our son was born with a rare form of epilepsy and had a hemispherectomy surgery at age 2. While the surgery stopped his seizures, it also caused significant weakness on the right side of his body. We signed up for an intensive when he was 3. At the time, he could walk a few steps independently, but always needed someone close by or holding his hand. By the end of the intensive, he was walking all distances independently, and he would take off on his own and walk around with so much confidence!
We have continued working with IPTI and have been so impressed with the way they tailor therapy to meet
We have continued working with IPTI and have been so impressed with the way they tailor therapy to meet
Bianka Gonzalez
Nov 07, 2021
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I love this place! Ms. Muriel was so nice and personable to my daughter, she was so caring and has helped my daughter tremendously! Ms. Candy was just as amazing! My daughter absolutely loves her! She was great at pushing my daughter and I can see the results! I love the fact that they all interacted and spoke to my daughter even though she’s nonverbal. They love their job and it shows. We did the 3 week intensive program and my daughter went from just laying to sitting independently and reaching and rolling and attempting to get up all in 3 weeks!!! My daughter also got to work with Ms. Jill
Carli Lowry
Oct 20, 2021
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I don't think there's enough room on this page for all the wonderful things I have to say about IPTI! Their entire staff is amazing, from the receptionists to the students who shadow the fantastic therapists! Every day of our intensive I was in awe of how Muriel and Candy were able to make exercises functional and FUN for my child - he loved going every day and never got burnt out. I also really appreciated that they were able to clearly explain to me in simple terms what was going on with him and why his body was struggling. I feel like I understand him so much better and can help him better at
Alexis Taylor
Aug 16, 2021
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We recently finished a two week intensive at IPTI and had a very positive experience. My daughter made amazing progress with walking and holding onto the handles of her walker (something she has been working on for a long time). Muriel is an amazing therapist and is great with kids. The staff is very friendly and they truly care about helping kids of all abilities!
Paige Alsbury
Jul 28, 2021
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IPTI is wonderful! Muriel cares about the success of her patients as individuals. She is kind and patient while at the same time able to achieve results. Through an intensive PT session at IPTI our son made incredible progress. We were amazed by the strength and confidence he gained by working with Muriel.
Funmi Kivalu
Apr 04, 2021
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We love IPTI! Candy and Muriel helped our son so much and we have seen a lot of progress. The office is clean, COVID-19 protocols are strictly enforced, and the staff are loving and very knowledgeable. My son had some sensory and balance concerns and with the help of IPTI we were able to find ways to help him. I can't recommend Candy and Muriel enough!
Julie Chronis
Aug 15, 2019
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Top notch care and experience. We could not be happier and are so grateful to have the opportunity to bring our son for intensive sessions and weekly therapy. I would be hard pressed to find therapists so knowledgeable, dedicated, educated and caring. We are pleased with the results and believe in the method.
Karina Dyches
Jun 14, 2019
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Intensive Physical Therapy Institute is wonderful! I have athetoid cerebral palsy and IPTI has challenged and helped me continually reach for new heights in what I can do by myself, as well as kindly correcting the ways that I already do things to be better and more efficient in the long run.
But more than that, I love the people at IPTI! They are very good at what they do, both in the physical therapy and the environment they have created. Each child is far more than a name to them. They believe in me personally and dare me to dream big, in more than just my physical abilities. They are an important
But more than that, I love the people at IPTI! They are very good at what they do, both in the physical therapy and the environment they have created. Each child is far more than a name to them. They believe in me personally and dare me to dream big, in more than just my physical abilities. They are an important
Candice Lindley
Oct 16, 2017
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