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Pediatric therapists. Results driven. Compassionate. Round head enthusiasts.
Each one of us, no matter the role, has a commitment to our patients to make the road to a round head and normal development as easy as possible. This starts with the initial process of referring a baby, figuring out the insurance game and then starting treatment with a pediatric specialist as quickly as possible. We pride ourselves on formulating home programs that cater to a family’s individual lifestyle and schedule. We have proven that modifying day to day activities can have huge impacts on a baby and their overall well-being.
the team
Jennifer Barnard
Occupational Therapist/Founder
Occupational Therapist/Founder
Jennifer has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and really, just loves babies. Always has. She is married, has three daughters, 2 dogs and 8 turtles. She loves a good bike ride, walks with the pups and connecting with friends over a cool margarita.
She thrives on making a small but significant difference in families’ lives and seeing the improvements in head shapes STILL makes her giddy. She loves to teach other professionals and is ready to build her army of therapists worldwide to change the way plagiocephaly is treated.
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Jennifer Barnard
Occupational Therapist/Founder
Occupational Therapist/Founder
Jennifer has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and really, just loves babies. Always has. She is married, has three daughters, 2 dogs and 8 turtles. She loves a good bike ride, walks with the pups and connecting with friends over a cool margarita.
She thrives on making a small but significant difference in families’ lives and seeing the improvements in head shapes STILL makes her giddy. She loves to teach other professionals and is ready to build her army of therapists worldwide to change the way plagiocephaly is treated.
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Ann Griffith
Insurance Coordinator
Insurance Coordinator
Ann comes from a background in finance, ministry and healthcare. She loves working with parents and helping them understand their benefits for the new members of their families. "Life goes quickly, so if I can answer these questions so they can enjoy the important stuff, it's a win."
She shares her life with her husband, David, and two teenagers, Grace and Josiah. In her spare time, she knits, runs, and reads.
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Ann Griffith
Insurance Coordinator
Insurance Coordinator
Ann comes from a background in finance, ministry and healthcare. She loves working with parents and helping them understand their benefits for the new members of their families. "Life goes quickly, so if I can answer these questions so they can enjoy the important stuff, it's a win."
She shares her life with her husband, David, and two teenagers, Grace and Josiah. In her spare time, she knits, runs, and reads.
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Kerri Covington
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Kerri received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a vast range of work experience over the years while she primarily stayed home to raise her own 4 babies. Now that her kids are older, she is happy to be part of Baby Begin. She enjoys sharing her passion for helping organizations run smoothly from the inside out, and especially loves finding ways to build a positive company culture.
In her free time, Kerri loves to read, go on long walks, sit and talk with friends, create things, and travel. She is passionate about setting goals and working hard to achieve them.
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Kerri Covington
Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Kerri received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a vast range of work experience over the years while she primarily stayed home to raise her own 4 babies. Now that her kids are older, she is happy to be part of Baby Begin. She enjoys sharing her passion for helping organizations run smoothly from the inside out, and especially loves finding ways to build a positive company culture.
In her free time, Kerri loves to read, go on long walks, sit and talk with friends, create things, and travel. She is passionate about setting goals and working hard to achieve them.
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Jodie Thompson
Patient Coordinator
Patient Coordinator
Jodie’s favorite part of her job is getting to see all the amazing improvements in before and after photos on a daily basis. She is still in awe of how Baby Begin's repositioning techniques have such incredible results. She also enjoys the flexibility to work at home around her family's schedule. She spends her free time with her husband and two boys.
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Jodie Thompson
Patient Coordinator
Patient Coordinator
Jodie’s favorite part of her job is getting to see all the amazing improvements in before and after photos on a daily basis. She is still in awe of how Baby Begin's repositioning techniques have such incredible results. She also enjoys the flexibility to work at home around her family's schedule. She spends her free time with her husband and two boys.
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Tammy Ward
Parent Educator
Parent educator
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Tammy Ward
Parent Educator
Parent educator
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Karilyn Todd
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Karilyn has enjoyed watching Baby Begin grow from an idea to a thriving business, helping families all over the world. She is the proud mother of Jennifer and enjoys helping with Baby Begin operations wherever she can.
She is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court, and loves to travel and spend time with her family.
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Karilyn Todd
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Karilyn has enjoyed watching Baby Begin grow from an idea to a thriving business, helping families all over the world. She is the proud mother of Jennifer and enjoys helping with Baby Begin operations wherever she can.
She is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court, and loves to travel and spend time with her family.
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Jana Graber
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Jana has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 26 years. Being a mother has been the joy of her life. She has raised two boys and is blessed to be a grandmother to her 7 year old grandson.
Jana loves working for Baby Begin because she loves seeing the progress in the babies and showing parents how to help their little ones.
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Jana Graber
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Jana has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 26 years. Being a mother has been the joy of her life. She has raised two boys and is blessed to be a grandmother to her 7 year old grandson.
Jana loves working for Baby Begin because she loves seeing the progress in the babies and showing parents how to help their little ones.
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Ellen Enright
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Ellen loves helping parents help their babies have a great start to meeting their developmental milestones. Ellen enjoys meeting wonderful people and most of all, loving on lots of sweet babies! She’s always worked with children.
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Ellen Enright
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Ellen loves helping parents help their babies have a great start to meeting their developmental milestones. Ellen enjoys meeting wonderful people and most of all, loving on lots of sweet babies! She’s always worked with children.
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Katie Winston
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Katie grew up in Midland, Texas and graduated from The University of Texas with a BA in Biochemistry and Texas Woman’s University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has 8 years of experience as a physical therapist in a range of settings within pediatrics, including outpatient, acute care, intensive care, and her favorite, NICU. In all settings, she has seen first hand the effects of deliberate repositioning and purposeful play, and is thrilled to help support and empower parents and caregivers to help their babies progress. Nothing beats helping babies learn and grow! When not working, she can be found chasing her 2 active kids with her husband, in a Pilates studio, playing tennis, or painting.
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Katie Winston
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Katie grew up in Midland, Texas and graduated from The University of Texas with a BA in Biochemistry and Texas Woman’s University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has 8 years of experience as a physical therapist in a range of settings within pediatrics, including outpatient, acute care, intensive care, and her favorite, NICU. In all settings, she has seen first hand the effects of deliberate repositioning and purposeful play, and is thrilled to help support and empower parents and caregivers to help their babies progress. Nothing beats helping babies learn and grow! When not working, she can be found chasing her 2 active kids with her husband, in a Pilates studio, playing tennis, or painting.
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Jenn Diedrich
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Jenn is a native Texan who graduated from Southern Methodist University with a dual major in Psychology and Biological Sciences. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hardin-Simmons University and has been serving the pediatric population ever since! Jenn and her husband’s lives are filled with joy, and ruled, by two spunky girls. Jenn is a true problem solver and adores helping caregivers find solutions to make everyday a good day. She is most excited to be a positive change in every family and baby's life.
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Jenn Diedrich
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Jenn is a native Texan who graduated from Southern Methodist University with a dual major in Psychology and Biological Sciences. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hardin-Simmons University and has been serving the pediatric population ever since! Jenn and her husband’s lives are filled with joy, and ruled, by two spunky girls. Jenn is a true problem solver and adores helping caregivers find solutions to make everyday a good day. She is most excited to be a positive change in every family and baby's life.
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Elise Makalous
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Elise grew up in Dallas and graduated from The University of Texas where she majored in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She then completed her DPT at UTMB in Galveston. She has 10 years of experience as a physical therapist, the majority in pediatric acute care, in addition to several years of pediatric home health experience. She and her husband have three active boys. When she is not chasing them, she enjoys playing tennis, riding the Peloton and hosting dinner parties with friends!
Her favorite thing about her job is empowering parents in caring for their children, each according to their own unique situations, needs and resources.
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Elise Makalous
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Elise grew up in Dallas and graduated from The University of Texas where she majored in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She then completed her DPT at UTMB in Galveston. She has 10 years of experience as a physical therapist, the majority in pediatric acute care, in addition to several years of pediatric home health experience. She and her husband have three active boys. When she is not chasing them, she enjoys playing tennis, riding the Peloton and hosting dinner parties with friends!
Her favorite thing about her job is empowering parents in caring for their children, each according to their own unique situations, needs and resources.
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Leah Marshall
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Leah grew up in Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State University where she majored in Kinesiology and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center where she majored in Occupational Therapy. She has 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist, with the majority of those years in the pediatric setting. She and her husband have three active boys.
Her favorite thing about her job is seeing amazing outcomes when parents are given the tools to help their babies. She loves the reaction every day when a parent sees their baby comfortable with tummy time.
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Leah Marshall
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Leah grew up in Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State University where she majored in Kinesiology and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center where she majored in Occupational Therapy. She has 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist, with the majority of those years in the pediatric setting. She and her husband have three active boys.
Her favorite thing about her job is seeing amazing outcomes when parents are given the tools to help their babies. She loves the reaction every day when a parent sees their baby comfortable with tummy time.
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Lori Boyd
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Lori grew up in the state of Maine and graduated from the University of New England with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She later attained her Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. She has 25 years of experience as a physical therapist and the past 14 years has specialized in the pediatric setting. She is a proud mom of 3 grown boys, including twins! Her favorite part about her job is working with babies and their families to achieve their goals by being both a professional PT and a mom who has been in their shoes. She loves to help families by providing them with knowledge and tools and then cheering on each success alongside them.
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Lori Boyd
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Lori grew up in the state of Maine and graduated from the University of New England with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She later attained her Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. She has 25 years of experience as a physical therapist and the past 14 years has specialized in the pediatric setting. She is a proud mom of 3 grown boys, including twins! Her favorite part about her job is working with babies and their families to achieve their goals by being both a professional PT and a mom who has been in their shoes. She loves to help families by providing them with knowledge and tools and then cheering on each success alongside them.
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Christina Fauber
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Christina grew up in Rockwall, TX and graduated from Texas Woman's University where she majored in Child Development. She also attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center where she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has 8 years of experience in the pediatric setting. Christina and her husband have three active boys and another baby on the way.
Her favorite thing about her career is helping children and their families achieve their goals and being part of the process.
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Christina Fauber
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Christina grew up in Rockwall, TX and graduated from Texas Woman's University where she majored in Child Development. She also attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center where she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has 8 years of experience in the pediatric setting. Christina and her husband have three active boys and another baby on the way.
Her favorite thing about her career is helping children and their families achieve their goals and being part of the process.
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Callie Cantrell
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Callie grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Baylor University where she majored in Medical Humanities and went on to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She has almost 2 years of experience as a physical therapist both of which are in the pediatric setting. In her spare time you can find her spending time with her husband, Kyle, going to Pilates, or reading a book!
Her favorite part of her job is empowering parents with the tools and skills needed for them to confidently care for their little ones. She is excited to bring a positive and peaceful environment into the homes with her.
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Callie Cantrell
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Callie grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Baylor University where she majored in Medical Humanities and went on to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She has almost 2 years of experience as a physical therapist both of which are in the pediatric setting. In her spare time you can find her spending time with her husband, Kyle, going to Pilates, or reading a book!
Her favorite part of her job is empowering parents with the tools and skills needed for them to confidently care for their little ones. She is excited to bring a positive and peaceful environment into the homes with her.
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Vanesa Sierra
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Vanesa grew up in Houston, TX and graduated from the University of Houston where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in Nutrition sciences. She attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has several years of clinical experience with the majority of these years in the pediatric setting. She is also bilingual in both English and Spanish. She and her husband are proud dog parents of their sweet Pitbull and Doberman.
Her favorite thing about her job is the connection she is able to make with families on both a personal and professional level. She finds great satisfaction when she is able to assist a child in achieving their goals and empowering parents with knowledge and confidence.
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Vanesa Sierra
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Vanesa grew up in Houston, TX and graduated from the University of Houston where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in Nutrition sciences. She attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has several years of clinical experience with the majority of these years in the pediatric setting. She is also bilingual in both English and Spanish. She and her husband are proud dog parents of their sweet Pitbull and Doberman.
Her favorite thing about her job is the connection she is able to make with families on both a personal and professional level. She finds great satisfaction when she is able to assist a child in achieving their goals and empowering parents with knowledge and confidence.
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Jackie Rollier
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Jackie’s favorite part of her job is helping parents help their babies...and also have FUN with their babies! She loves it when a parent “checks in” with her just to brag on something awesome their baby did.
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Jackie Rollier
Occupational Therapist
occupational therapist
Jackie’s favorite part of her job is helping parents help their babies...and also have FUN with their babies! She loves it when a parent “checks in” with her just to brag on something awesome their baby did.
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Carolyn Buford
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Carolyn grew up in Canada and graduated from Graceland University in Iowa with a B.S. in Biology. She later attained her Masters degree in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Dallas. She has 22 years of experience as a physical therapist in a variety of settings, but has specialized in pediatrics the last 3 years.
She is also a proud mom of 6 girls! Her favorite part about her job is supporting and empowering families to help their babies to be successful in achieving the best possible outcomes.
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Carolyn Buford
Physical Therapist
physical therapist
Carolyn grew up in Canada and graduated from Graceland University in Iowa with a B.S. in Biology. She later attained her Masters degree in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Dallas. She has 22 years of experience as a physical therapist in a variety of settings, but has specialized in pediatrics the last 3 years.
She is also a proud mom of 6 girls! Her favorite part about her job is supporting and empowering families to help their babies to be successful in achieving the best possible outcomes.
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Nicole Moes
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Nicole is an occupational therapist with 19 years of pediatric experience in all settings, including home health, clinic based, and early intervention. She grew up in Orlando ,FL and graduated with a BS from the University of Florida. (Go Gators!!!) She attended graduate school at Florida International University in 2003, and has had a passion for infant development and early intervention since then! She recently relocated with her husband and three daughters from Florida, and is excited to learn her way around a new state!!
She is most passionate about educating and sharing knowledge to promote growth and healthy development of children and their families. What she loves most about her job is watching little ones and their families, achieve goals, no matter how big or small!
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Nicole Moes
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Nicole is an occupational therapist with 19 years of pediatric experience in all settings, including home health, clinic based, and early intervention. She grew up in Orlando ,FL and graduated with a BS from the University of Florida. (Go Gators!!!) She attended graduate school at Florida International University in 2003, and has had a passion for infant development and early intervention since then! She recently relocated with her husband and three daughters from Florida, and is excited to learn her way around a new state!!
She is most passionate about educating and sharing knowledge to promote growth and healthy development of children and their families. What she loves most about her job is watching little ones and their families, achieve goals, no matter how big or small!
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Taylor Daugherty
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Taylor received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M and continued her education to achieve her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University. Her experience includes a variety of pediatric environments, including outpatient and in-home settings. Taylor’s favorite part of her job is working with families to help problem solve and to be a part of their journey. Taylor loves teaching parents tools to help empower them to feel confident in caring for their child.
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Taylor Daugherty
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Taylor received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M and continued her education to achieve her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University. Her experience includes a variety of pediatric environments, including outpatient and in-home settings. Taylor’s favorite part of her job is working with families to help problem solve and to be a part of their journey. Taylor loves teaching parents tools to help empower them to feel confident in caring for their child.
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Jenna Campbell
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Jenna Campbell grew up in southeast Texas and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lamar University and continued her education to achieve a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has practiced pediatric occupational therapy for 12 years. Her experience has included opportunities to work in a variety of pediatric environments, including out-patient, school-based, and in-home. Outside of work, Jenna loves being active and going to the beach, lake, or camping with her husband and 3 young kids.
Jenna loves Baby Begin because she is passionate about serving and empowering families to build a strong foundation for motor development and considers it an honor and joy to work with babies and their family!
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Jenna Campbell
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist
Jenna Campbell grew up in southeast Texas and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lamar University and continued her education to achieve a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has practiced pediatric occupational therapy for 12 years. Her experience has included opportunities to work in a variety of pediatric environments, including out-patient, school-based, and in-home. Outside of work, Jenna loves being active and going to the beach, lake, or camping with her husband and 3 young kids.
Jenna loves Baby Begin because she is passionate about serving and empowering families to build a strong foundation for motor development and considers it an honor and joy to work with babies and their family!
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Lisa Johnson
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Lisa grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. She received her Master’s of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern Health Science Center and has been in practice for over 20 years as a physical therapist, specializing in pediatrics.
Lisa is married to Greg and is a proud mom to three kids, two boys and a girl, one in college and two in high school. Lisa loves getting to positively impact babies and families as they grow and develop.
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Lisa Johnson
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Lisa grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. She received her Master’s of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern Health Science Center and has been in practice for over 20 years as a physical therapist, specializing in pediatrics.
Lisa is married to Greg and is a proud mom to three kids, two boys and a girl, one in college and two in high school. Lisa loves getting to positively impact babies and families as they grow and develop.
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Han Doan
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Han has been a pediatric physical therapist for 25 years with experience throughout the lifespan from the NICU to adulthood. She is married to David and is a proud mom to a son in high school. She is an adventurer at heart... she loves discovering and setting goals, working towards them and gaining wisdom along the way.
With wisdom and adventure in her heart, she loves working alongside families on their journey of helping their child reach their best developmental potential. She brings a calm and focused positivity to parents and their babies when providing physical therapy. She is excited to work with families in their homes.
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Han Doan
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist
Han has been a pediatric physical therapist for 25 years with experience throughout the lifespan from the NICU to adulthood. She is married to David and is a proud mom to a son in high school. She is an adventurer at heart... she loves discovering and setting goals, working towards them and gaining wisdom along the way.
With wisdom and adventure in her heart, she loves working alongside families on their journey of helping their child reach their best developmental potential. She brings a calm and focused positivity to parents and their babies when providing physical therapy. She is excited to work with families in their homes.
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