From infancy through adolescence, a child’s developmental needs can be met with proper early intervention. Our team of occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists work together with your family to maximize your child’s potential for physical, emotional and developmental growth.
Our child-centered therapy facility inside the Regional Medical Center includes a child and family friendly waiting room and eight private treatment rooms for individual sessions with spaces for feeding, table top activities, sensory integration, gross motor movement, and opportunities for parent observation.
We have a large, open play gym with multiple swings, a loft space with slide and monkey bars, and a large area for scooters, bikes and play. Our gym area allows for interactive, social treatment with other patients as appropriate.
Services
Pediatric Therapy Team
Laura Braun, PT, MSPT (Physical)
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Clinical Interests: Pediatrics
Education: Bachelors in Biology from Carroll College, 1998; Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific, 2000
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids and husband; biking, hiking, cross country skiing, reading, crafting, as well as enjoying the great Montana outdoors.
Chris Caniglia, MS, SLP (Speech)
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Clinical Interests: Pediatric populations in the areas of language and speech disorders and feeding/swallowing with a specialty in social interaction for children and teens struggling to communicate with peers.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1984; Masters of Science in Communication Disorder from University of Oregon – Eugene, 1987
In my free time, I love to be outside year-round hiking, camping, skiing, etc., as well as travelling and enjoying my two children.
Sarah Cox, MOT, OTR/L (Occupational)
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Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, ADLs
Education: Bachelors of Psychology from St. Ambrose University, 2011; Masters of Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University, 2012
In my free time, I enjoy eiking, camping, cooking, crafting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Lindsey Ferber, MS, OTR/L (Occupational)
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Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, sensory processing, self-regulation, fine motor skills, self-help and activities of daily living, Autism Spectrum Disorders, feeding
Education: Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from South Dakota State University, 2006; Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of South Dakota, 2008.
In my free time, I enjoy camping, hiking, skiing, reading, spending time with my family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors.
Sarah Anne Maxell, MOT, OTR/L (Occupational)
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Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, infants, feeding, sensory processing/self-regulation, fine motor skills, developmental delays, motor coordination disorders, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound, 1993; Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound 1995
My greatest love is being a mom. Prior to becoming a mother, I also enjoyed reading, scrapbooking, skiing, running, aerobics and gardening.
Theresa Metropoulos, MCSD, CCC-SLP (Speech)
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Clinical Interests: Children with speech, language or feeding challenges, cleft lip-palate, childhood apraxia of speech
Education: Bachelor of Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Montana, 1979; Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Montana, 1981
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being in the Montana outdoors, traveling and doing volunteer activities.
Melissa Stiles, PT (Physical)
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Clinical Interests:Pediatrics, ankle/foot positioning and bracing
Education: Bachelor of Science/Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY, 2003
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends/family, watching sports, reading, crafts and spending time outside in the sunshine.
Janelle Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP (Speech)
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Clinical Interests: early intervention, preschool and school-age speech and language intervention
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from University of Montana, 2014; Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Montana, 2016
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, spending time with my horse and dogs, going to the lake, reading and hiking.
Location(s) of Pediatric Rehabilitation - Regional Medical Center Services
St. Peter's Health Pediatric Rehabilitation
2475 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601