Physical Therapy

Our pediatric physical therapists are health care professionals who are movement specialists addressing medical problems or other health-related conditions that affect a child's ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Our physical therapists use treatment activities and techniques that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Our physical therapists also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. Pediatric physical therapy uses play and fun activities to entice children to work hard and exercise to promote the highest level of independent function.

Who are your therapists?

Lauren Miller Beeler, Physical Therapist, is the Director of Pediatric Therapy Services. She brings a broad experience with many years as a clinician, an educator and an owner of a multi-disciplinary, pediatric out-patient practice. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Indiana University and has more than 29 years of experience practicing in pediatrics and neurological rehabilitation. She is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS). Lauren has a diverse background in pediatrics working with families with infants and toddlers through Regional Centers/ Early Start Programs; school aged ch ildren through educational model and providing therapy based upon medical/functional models of service delivery. She is a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) Coordinator Instructor for Neuro-Developmental Treatment/Bobath Certificate Course in the Treatment and Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor Disorders. She serves as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University School of Physical Therapy. She is currently enrolled in the PhD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions to pursue her interests in promoting Evidence Based Practice and clinically-oriented research.

Emily Frevert completed her undergraduate and PT graduate school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She knew her passion was working with children, but has treated a few adults along the way. She has enjoyed working in aquatic therapy, hippotherapy, in a clinic, in school systems, and in patient's homes. Emily also had amazing opportunities to be a part of the Therasuit Intensive program and helped coordinate week long multi-disciplinary sessions for children with special needs and their families in Panama City, Florida which included PT, OT, and speech therapy, art therapy, music therapy, myofascial and craniosacral therapy, and encounters with wild dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Life changed dramatically for her and her husband and our 3 year old daughter when they had triplets in 2005. Her experiences as a parent has allowed her to share a bond with other parents of special needs children, beginning with the fragility and unexpected life of the NICU to now parenting two children with high-functioning autism. In February 2008, they moved across the U.S. from Virginia to California, and joined United Cerebral Palsy in November 2008.