Physical and Occupational Therapy



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Inpatient Services:	725 Welch Road 3rd Floor Palo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 497-8218 Fax: (650) 497-8491

Outpatient Services:	2345 Yale St. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Phone: (650) 855-8808 or (650) 855-8868 Fax: (650) 855-8867

Saturday-Sunday hours provided on an as-needed basis.

Physical Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy Services

Physical Therapy Services

Pediatric Physical Therapy focuses on the evaluation and treatment of children with health problems resulting from injury, disease, or congenital conditions, with an emphasis on movement dysfunction.

Pediatric Physical Therapy at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital evaluates and treats children from birth through adolescence. We specialize in:

Assisting children in regaining vital mobility skills after surgery or injury
Preventing deconditioning through monitored exercise
Instructing in pain management techniques, such as biofeedback and relaxation
Teaching use of artificial limbs and other assistive devices such as crutches, walkers or wheelchairs
Assessing need for braces or orthotics
Fabricating of lower extremity splints and casts
Educating children about risks, injury prevention and exercise guidelines for their specific condition
Assessing developmental needs of children starting at birth
Assisting children who have chronic disabilities become more functional and independent

In addition, we teach prenatal and postnatal exercises to expecting or new mothers and make appropriate referrals to community agencies, and help your child transition to these agencies smoothly.

Why do I need a PEDIATRIC Physical or Occupational Therapist?
Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapists are rehabilitation professionals who are trained in all stages of child development; they are highly qualified to address the special needs of children from birth through adolescence. Working with children every day, PT's and OT's are experts when it comes to motivating and challenging your child to improve his/her functional abilities. As your child progresses, your therapist will also teach you, as a parent, what to expect and how you can help your child at home.

What do I need to do if I think my child needs a pediatric Physical or Occupational Therapist?
Call your child's pediatrician and discuss your concerns with him/her. You can ask your physician for a referral for Physical or Occupational Therapy, then call us to set up an appointment!

We are an active participant in specialty clinics such as:

Physical Therapy Staff

Julie Akin, MSPT
Eilish Byrne, MSPT
Richard Gee, MSPT
Karen Kaufman, PT
Ngayin Ngai, DPT
Jackie Nillasca, DPT
Debbie Tong, MA, PT (Outpatient Therapy Supervisor)
Jody Winzelberg, AuD (Director of Rehabilitative Services)

Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy Services (OT) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital focus on the physical as well as the psychosocial needs of our pediatric patients. Areas OTs address include:

Dysphagia/Swallowing disorder
Upper extremity strength and range of motion
Sensory integration
Equipment needs assessment
Endurance training and energy conservation
Upper extremity splinting and casting
Visual perceptual rehabilitation
Relaxation and guided imagery for pain and nausea management
Family training
Developmental assessments
Community resources

Occupational Therapy Staff

Marianna Thorn, OTR (Inpatient Therapy Supervisor)
Annette van Boldrik, OTR/L
Erin Springer, MOTR/L
Fei Xiong, MA, OTR/L
Janis Kitsuwa-Lowe, MA, OTR/L
Sandra Rizzuto, OTR/L
Wan Chen Kang, MA, OTR/L
Jody Winzelberg, AuD (Director of Rehabilitative Services)

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 497-8000