Elite Therapy Center's physical therapy team is dedicated to assisting in early detection of motor development problems and identifying concerns with movement, posture, strength, developmental delays, body position, and functional independence in children birth to 21 with any degree of impairment.

After birth or if a child experiences an injury, physical therapists work to decrease pain and help kids return to daily activities. They teach kids exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion and also show kids and families how to prevent future injuries. Physical therapy might be needed any time a problem with movement limits someone’s daily activities.

>> We provide sports/ortho injury prevention screenings for student athletes in club sports, private schools, or sports organizations with athletes up to age 21 years.

Shae Phillips, DPT, Ortho and Sports Specialist at Elite Therapy Center

 
A physical therapy evaluation is often recommended for children with disabilities or sports injuries or any developmental scenario causing limitations in movement and physical exertion.

Kari McKown, M.S. MOT, OTR

Clinical Director of Occupational and Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy treats:

Developmental & Congenital Differences

  • Developmental milestones and coordination shifts
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Genetic and neurodivergent differences
  • Congenital conditions (such as spina bifida)

Orthopedic & Sports Mobility

  • Sports-related injuries and recovery
  • Orthopedic conditions, injuries, and structural differences
  • Limb differences and prosthetic navigation

Acute Recovery & Internal Health

  • Recovery from acute trauma and head or brain injuries
  • Muscle and neuromuscular conditions
  • Cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) health and stamina

Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy

Goals

  • Identify injury risk factors including variability in flexibility, strength, muscle imbalance, posture, and gait/running/jumping/landing mechanics.
  • Educate the athlete/parents about identified injury risk factors and the benefits of therapeutic and proper biomechanics in sports.
  • Provide personalized corrective exercise techniques specific for reducing future injuries.

The Program

  • Lower quarter strength assessment
  • Lower quarter flexibility assessment
  • Video analysis of landing mechanics
  • Functional balance testing running mechanics
  • Sport specific agility testing
Kimmy Romo, PTA at Elite Therapy Center Waco
Sarah Calaway helps child in PT
Shae Phillips, DPT at Elite Therapy Center Waco
Hailey Brandon, PTA provides care at Elite Therapy Center Waco
Madison Foeh, PT for Elite Therapy Center Waco

Meet our Physical Therapy Team

Sarah Calaway, PT/DPT

Sarah Calaway, PT/DPT

Physical Therapist

Waco Clinic/Sr. Lead PT

Alexys Bromell, DPT

Alexys Bromell, DPT

Physical Therapist

Waco & Temple Clinics

Keanu Alvarado, PTA

Keanu Alvarado, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Waco & Temple Clinics

Shae Phillips, PT/DPT

Shae Phillips, PT/DPT

Physical Therapist

Waco Clinic • Multi-site Ortho

Madison Van Dam, PT/DPT

Madison Van Dam, PT/DPT

Physical Therapist

Harker Heights Clinic

Ginger Zimmermann, PTA

Ginger Zimmermann, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Waco Clinic

Madison Foeh, PT/DPT

Madison Foeh, PT/DPT

Physical Therapist

Temple Clinic

Kimmy DeWitt, PTA

Kimmy DeWitt, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Waco Clinic

Kelley Blevins, PTA

Kelley Blevins, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Temple Clinic

Becky Peacock, PT/DPT

Becky Peacock, PT/DPT

Physical Therapist

Gatesville Clinic

Hailey Brandon, PTA

Hailey Brandon, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Harker Heights & Waco Clinic