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PEDIATRIC THERAPY NETWORK TORRANCE

1815 W 213th St. Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: 310-328-0276
Fax: 310-328-7058

PEDIATRIC THERAPY NETWORK LONG BEACH

1406 Obispo Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
Phone: 310-328-0276
Fax: 562-344-2975

Contact Directory

Chief Executive Officer
Terri Chew Nishimura, MA, OTR/L
310-328-0276, ext. 208
terrin@ptnmail.org

Chief Programs Officer
Rosalinda Garcia
310-328-0276, ext. 518
rosalindag@ptnmail.org

Chief Financial Officer
Jerry Papazian
310-328-0276, ext. 232
jerryp@ptnmail.org

Fundraising
Stephanie Townsend
310-328-0276, ext. 218
stephaniet@ptnmail.org

Employment
Haifah Van Der Schyff
310-328-0276, ext. 205
haifahv@ptnmail.org

Occupational Therapy
Merry Lee, OTD, OTR/L, SWC
310-328-0276, ext. 399
merryl@ptnmail.org

Speech/Language Therapy
Kathleen S. Murnen MA, CCC/SLP
310-328-0276, ext. 519
kathym@ptnmail.org

Camp Escapades
Karen Rodriguez, MS, OTR/L
310-328-0276, ext. 364
karenr@ptnmail.org

Physical Therapy
Nancy Smith, PT, MPT
310-328-0276, ext. 321
nancys@ptnmail.org

Early Intervention
Kimberlee Elliott, MSW
310-328-0276, ext. 504
kimberleee@ptnmail.org

Early Head Start
Araceli Espinoza
310-328-0276, ext. 217
aracelie@ptnmail.org

Social Skills & Community Integration
Amber Ramseyer MS, OTR/L, SWC
310-328-0276, ext. 315
abbieg@ptnmail.org

Marketing & Communications
Heather McGuire
310-328-0276, ext. 361
heathermc@ptnmail.org

Products
Pam Milroy
310-328-0276, ext. 327
pamm@ptnmail.org

Early Start Denver Model
Ashley Sellers, MS, CCC-SLP
310-328-0276, ext. 302
ashleys@ptnmail.org

Telehealth
Bindi Gudhka, MA, OTR/L
310-328-0276, ext. 365
bindig@ptnmail.org

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ptn4kids

An early child development and therapy center serving children with special needs in Torrance & Long Beach.

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The Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting two amazing events in March! Abilities Night is on March 8th from 6 - 9 p.m. while Autism Families Night is on March 15th from 6 – 9 p.m. These events let people with disabilities and their families experience a tranquil evening exploring the exhibits and enjoying the nighttime lighting of the Aquarium. Abilities Night is free with advanced reservations which can be made online at aquariumofpacific.org/abilitiesnight. Autism Families Night is $7 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door.

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PTN families enjoyed a day of skiing on the slopes of Big Bear! Instructors at the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) and PTN therapists helped children of all abilities down the slopes with specially adapted ski equipment. Thank you to all of the ski instructors from USARC who made this a memorable day for our families!

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Just swinging by to say hi and Happy Valentine's Day!

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We are hiring! We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the PTN family. Job openings include a part-time Physical Therapist, part-time Occupational Therapist, and more. Link in bio to learn more.

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PTN’s Charlene Nishimura received the South Bay Spirit Award at the @torrancechamber Women of Influence Luncheon! The award celebrates Charlene’s enthusiasm for the South Bay business community and the partnerships she has forged, particularly in her role as the co-chair of the Chamber’s Women in Business program. Congratulations, Charlene! A well-deserved honor for a hardworking and generous member of the PTN family!

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The Abilities Expo is coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center February 21st - 23rd! This fun event showcases a wide range of experiences that include high-impact workshops, an all-inclusive climbing wall, new products, and more! Register for free online by clicking the link in our bio.

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PTN hosted a conference for physical, occupational, and speech therapists called "Handling The Rib Cage for Improved Respiration Coordination in Function." Thirty therapists from four states learned how the rib cage influences the rest of the body, and treatment strategies to improve rib cage alignment. We are always happy to host educational opportunities for therapists, knowing that the knowledge learned will directly benefit children.

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Occupational Therapy students from South Korea and Taiwan visited PTN via USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. The students were able to observe our early intervention programs and individual therapy sessions. We are always happy to open our doors to inspire and educate the next generation of therapists!

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Ready and waiting for our new families! PTN’s early intervention program, Leaps and Bounds, is opening its 8th classroom today! This is our third Leaps classroom at our Long Beach location. We are so happy that more children and families will benefit from this wonderful program that serves children ages 18 months to three years who have developmental delays.

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Former PTN parent, Katie, shares, "PTN is above and beyond excellent from the facility to the dozens of talented and caring therapists from around the world. My son, Ian, has Down syndrome and autism and benefited tremendously from ages 3 to 8 when we sadly had to leave PTN to relocate to Northern California. He had hundreds of hours of physical and occupational therapy sessions during the five years that we were blessed to attend PTN. And as a mom of an extremely challenged child with two disabilities as well as two autoimmune diseases, I always felt like I was home when I walked through their doors. A rare thing indeed. LOVE PTN! Gets an A++ grade from me!" Has PTN made a positive impact on your life? Click the link in our bio to share your story with us!

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Mark your calendars! The dates for Camp Escapades 2020 are August 3 – 14! Camp Escapades offers children in our community a traditional summer camp experience that is inclusive of everyone's needs. Over the years, thousands of young campers have experienced the joys of camp: pony rides, arts and crafts, music, dance, sports, and more. Camp Escapades offers the quintessential camp experience for campers in a safe and therapeutic environment. Camp Escapades will once again take place at Rolling Hills Country Day School in Rolling Hills Estates. Click the link in our bio for more details! #CampEscapades2020

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We got a makeover! We are excited to share PTN's new website, www.PediatricTherapyNetwork.org (link in bio). We hope our new site is easier to navigate and better shares the PTN story to our families and community supporters. We will be updating and enhancing the website on an ongoing basis. If you have a suggestion of something you feel would be beneficial to add, please mention it in the comments below or send us a message. We hope you like PTN’s new look!

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