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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 x208
terrin@ptnmail.org

Chief Programs Officer
Rosalinda Garcia
(310) 328-0276 x518
rosalindag@ptnmail.org

Chief Financial Officer
Jerry Papazian
(310) 328-0276 x232
jerryp@ptnmail.org

Fundraising
Stephanie Townsend
(310) 328-0276 x218
stephaniet@ptnmail.org

Employment
Haifah Van Der Schyff
(310) 328-0276 x205
haifahv@ptnmail.org

Occupational Therapy
Merry Lee, OTD, OTR/L, SWC
(310) 328-0276 x399
merryl@ptnmail.org

Speech/Language Therapy
Kathleen S. Murnen MA, CCC/SLP
(310) 328-0276 x519
kathym@ptnmail.org

Camp Escapades
Karen Rodriguez, MS, OTR/L
(310) 328-0276 x364
karenr@ptnmail.org

Physical Therapy
Nancy Smith, PT, MPT
(310) 328-0276 x321
nancys@ptnmail.org

Early Intervention
Kimberlee Elliott, MSW
(310) 328-0276 x504
kimberleee@ptnmail.org

Early Head Start
Araceli Espinoza
(310) 328-0276 x217
aracelie@ptnmail.org

Social Skills & Community Integration
Abbie Gregory Bryant, OTD, OTR/L
(310) 328-0276 x310
abbieg@ptnmail.org

Marketing & Communications
Heather McGuire
(310) 328-0276 x361
heathermc@ptnmail.org

Products
Pam Milroy
(310) 328-0276 x327
pamm@ptnmail.org

Early Start Denver Model
Ashley Sellers, MS, CCC-SLP
(310) 328-0276 x302
ashleys@ptnmail.org

Telehealth
Bindi Gudhka, MA, OTR/L
(310) 328-0276 x365
bindig@ptnmail.org

Connect With Us

ptn4kids

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

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It’s National Handwriting Day! This holiday fittingly falls on the birth date of John Hancock, who has one of the most famous signatures in history. Handwriting can be difficult for some children, so here are some tips from a PTN occupational therapist: "If your child has difficulty writing for long periods of time, they may also have limited hand strength. You can provide opportunities to develop hand strength with the use of tools such as scissors, a hole punch, tweezers, a spray bottle, tongs, or building blocks. Let your child help around the garden with a spray bottle or make a fun craft with scissors and a hole punch. Hand exercises can be a lot of fun!" For more information on handwriting, visit the link in our bio.

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We are now enrolling for our group speech therapy programs! "Toddler Talk" utilizes a play-based approach to focus on speech and language development in children 18 months to three years of age. "Talk Time" is a similar program for children three to five years of age. "It Takes Two To Talk" is a well-known, evidence-based program developed by The Hanen Centre. Children 18 months to five years of age participate in group speech therapy while their parents attend training sessions. To learn more about each program, visit the link in our bio.

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Meet Kye! He just turned three years old and graduated from our early intervention program, Leaps and Bounds. Mom shares, "One year of Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Social Language therapy at this school has been the most rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thank you PTN for everything. Off to Pre-K we go!"

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We are so happy to announce that, with your help, our year-end fundraising campaign surpassed our $50,000 goal! We also received an additional $50,000 in matching funds from anonymous donors. Thanks to your support, Pediatric Therapy Network can continue to provide life-changing therapeutic intervention to children of all abilities! We appreciate you! Click the link in our bio to learn more about our campaign or to donate.

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THIS Friday is the deadline to register for PTN's Annual Ski Trip to Big Bear! Join PTN's physical therapists and the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) for a day on the slopes of Big Bear on February 14th. USARC will provide adaptive ski lessons using the best equipment and teaching techniques available. Families must register by January 10th. Link in bio for more info!

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Last chance to double your impact for PTN! A generous donor will match every dollar you give in December. Only two more days to help us reach our $50,000 goal! Your gift has the power to change the lives of the 5,500 children and families touched by PTN each year. Please contribute what you can by clicking the link in our bio and unlock 2x the impact for PTN!

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Celebrate the creative spirit of people with disabilities! Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for the seventeenth annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. This event will feature wheelchair dance, live music, sign language choirs, art demonstrations, accessible SCUBA diving demonstrations and free classes led by people who have disabilities. The event takes place Saturday & Sunday January 25th and 26th from 9am-5pm. Free admission with advanced reservation. Call 562-590-3100 to make a reservation by January 20th and mention the code D-HAS. For more information, click the link in our bio.

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PTN has been keeping it merry since 1996! This holiday season, we give thanks for our colleagues, clients, families, and friends. Best wishes from your friends at Pediatric Therapy Network!

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Frosty Fiesta is our annual celebration for PTN families who are in need of a little extra help during the holiday season. This year, our friends at AMAG Technology hosted Frosty Fiesta where PTN families enjoyed food, music, arts & crafts, and pictures with Santa. Every child was able to pick out and take home their very own toys. Thanks to the help of our community, we were able to provide toys to 200 children in need!

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Member of PTN's Board of Directors, Community Advisory Board, and Medical Advisory Council gathered at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ to celebrate the holiday season and reflect on PTN's accomplishments in 2019. Thank you to Craig Hofman of Lucille's for graciously hosting this annual event! Happy Holidays to all of our Board members and volunteers!

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When Bob Gawlik visited Pediatric Therapy Network and saw first-hand the care and commitment of the staff and therapists, he made a personal commitment to support the mission. First, by becoming a member of the Board of Directors and, most recently, being elected and agreeing to serve as Vice-Chairman for 2020.To raise $10,000 for PTN this year, Bob, along with his partner Kim Davidson, has committed to matching the first $5,000 donated before the end of 2019. These funds help the 200 PTN staff continue providing the life-changing intervention services for the 1 in 4 California children facing developmental, behavioral, and social delays. PTN is non-profit and relies on your contributions to continue providing these much-needed services. Please join Bob & Kim and contribute today by clicking the link in our bio to help unlock these much-needed funds!

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Where in the world is PTN? Amber Ramseyer is in beautiful Aruba! Amber has spent this past week teaching a Sensory Based Approach to Yoga course put on by Boutique Learning Experience! Course attendees enjoyed the island breeze, nutritious meals, and free time to participate in rejuvenating activities for the mind, body, and spirit.