About Us
Philosophy
Pediatric physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy for children with neurologic, orthopedic or developmental problems. Developmental therapy programs use games, play activities and individualized skill practice to improve a child's motor performance. As a parent, I realize that treatment relationships must be built on trust and you will be assured that your trust in my care of your child is fully warranted.
Committment to Physicial Therapy
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Experience
- Hippotherapy
- Pediatric Private Practice
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Aquatic Therapy
- Public School System
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Education
- Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, Masters of Science in Education
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Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association Pediatrics Section
- American Hippotherapy Association
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Licensure and Certifications
- Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact
Chrissy E. Booher, MS, PT
Pediatric Physical TherapistChrissy graduated from Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions in 2000 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She has worked as a physical therapist over the past ten years. During the past eight years, she has specialized in pediatric physical therapy, working with both babies and children with special needs in a wide variety of settings including clients' homes, private clinics, schools and children's hospitals. Before moving to Northern Virginia, she practiced in Florida and in Ohio. She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and is a member or the American Physical Therapy Association.
Chrissy's clients have a wide variety of developmental, neurological and orthopedic needs. Some specific diagnoses include (but are not limited to) Torticollis, Hypotonia, Developmental Delay, Prematurity, Toe Walking, Down Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury and Brachial Plexus Injuries. She especially loves problem solving with children and their families to come up with creative solutions to integrate therapeutic activities into family life that specifically address each child's needs. Chrissy is married and has three children of her own. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking and reading.
Sophia Scott, MS, PT
Pediatric Physical TherapistSophia graduated from Marymount University in Arlington Virginia with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2002.
Over the past 8 years, she has had the privilege of working with babies, toddlers, older children and teens in schools, client's homes and a private clinic setting. The clients she has worked with have presented with a range of developmental delays and neurological and orthopedic challenges.
Sophia currently continues to work with infants and toddlers and children with developmental delays, physical complications associated with prematurity, hypo and hypertonia, Down syndrome, torticollis and cerebral palsy.
She also continues to work with school age children and teens with strength, balance and coordination deficits due to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and various genetic syndromes.
In the fall of 2010, Sophia completed her Level 1 training through the American Hippotherapy Association and now practices hippotherapy at Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center in Lorton, Virginia.