Premier Children's Therapy Center
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy involves the treatment of children from birth through adolescence who are experiencing functional limitations involving gross motor skills. Our team of caring physical therapists aim to help children restore function and achieve independence at all levels.
Physical therapists work to improve:
- Muscle strength and range of motion
- Balance
- Coordination
- Endurance
- Proper presence or integration of reflexes
- Agility.
Our pediatric physical therapists treat a variety of conditions including:
- Sports injuries
- Gait (walking/running) abnormalities
- Developmental delay
- Torticollis
- Muscle weakness or tightness
- Balance or coordination disorders (like Developmental Coordination Disorder or Apraxia)
...and others through the use of play, exercise, orthotics, neuromuscular re-education, stretching, etc.
Jennifer Lina, PT
Jennifer received a BA in Psychology from Davidson College before getting her Masters of Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2001.
She has worked in a variety of settings including public schools, early intervention and private clinics and adult acute care.
She has treated children with cerebral palsy, torticollis, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder and developmental coordination disorder. She loves helping all her patients, regardless of diagnosis or skill set, reach their potential and loves seeing them meet their goals. Additionally, she loves learning from each child that she treats.
When she isn’t working, she enjoys traveling, watching her kids' sporting events and playing tennis.
Kelli Lloyd, PT, DPT
Dr. Kelli Lloyd specializes in working with children from birth to twenty one. She grew up in Ocean Springs, MS and played soccer at MS Gulf Coast Community College for two years. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from MS State University. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has experience with a variety of diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Autism, and Torticollis. She is certified in interactive metronome and has experience in school setting, aquatics, early intervention, and outpatient clinic. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, and traveling. She loves making a difference in the life of each child and seeing them grow and change with each new skill they obtain.
Elizabeth Van Varick, PT, DPT, CKTP
Dr. Elizabeth Van Varick is a pediatric physical therapist that holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy - both from the University of Florida. She is also a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
Dr. Liz has always had a love for children, and her passion lies in treating children with developmental disorders and torticollis. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, and baking. She currently lives in Roswell with her husband, Matt, and her daughter, Elle