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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

Interim Controller
Adrian Harewood
adrianh@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
Abbie Gregory, OTD, OTR/L
310-328-0276, ext. 310
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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Today is the 24th, and we would like to share a milestone moment in celebration of PTN’s 24th Anniversary! Meet Jonny Pierce. He’s outgoing, happy, loves to laugh and be silly. It can be difficult for Jonny to make conversations, but he tries to engage with others the best he can. He will be turning 27 years young in just a few weeks and enjoys golfing, playing volleyball, riding trains, and is a very talented artist. Fun facts: Jonny knows everything about Disney and remembers everyone’s birthday! Jonny was one of PTN’s first clients back in the late ’90s, and today he is a record-breaking swimmer! Jonny has qualified to be a part of the US National Paralympic swim team for the past four years. Fortunately, he got back to swim practice in June and is getting back to where he was before the pandemic closed all his swim activities. Jonny will be going to the US Trials in Minnesota next June and hopes to compete in the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Some of his team members refer to Jonny as the “heartbeat” of the team, and his strong work ethic makes others want to work harder too. His dad Tim shares, “I know as parents when Jonny was young, my wife Irene and I never thought he would develop into the person he is today. It’s hard to believe that 24 years ago, Jonny was coming to PTN for physical therapy every week, and to see him now still amazes us. Jonny made great strides working at PTN, and we will forever be grateful.” We will be rooting for Jonny to represent us in the 2021 games in Tokyo! Join us in celebrating Jonny and all of our inspirational alumni by supporting our 24th Anniversary Matching Fund Challenge. Please help us reach our goal by donating or spreading the word about this exciting opportunity for PTN, link in bio. #MilestoneMoments #PTNis24

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Meet Lincoln, a happy and energetic three-year-old with an infectious smile and laugh. His current favorite past times are water play, coloring, and watching Bubble Guppies. Lincoln has been a part of the PTN family for over a year and loves when his occupational therapist Michael sings to him. Lincoln's parents have a new appreciation for his therapists since switching to telehealth and have witnessed firsthand the staff's investment in seeing children thrive. Throughout his time at PTN, Lincoln's strength and control of his body have improved dramatically. Lincoln worked hard to go up and down the stairs unassisted, a goal he just accomplished last week! October is Down syndrome Awareness Month, and Lincoln's parents shared, "People with Down syndrome have hopes and dreams like everyone else. Our son wants to run and play like any other kid. Yes, they're a little different, but there's a beauty in those differences that we wouldn't have seen if it wasn't for our little guy." October is a time to celebrate Lincoln and all individuals with Down syndrome by making people aware of their abilities and accomplishments!

#downsyndromeawarenessmonth #downsyndromeawareness

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You may have seen someone use sign language to communicate. You may have seen someone point to pictures or push buttons on a computer that speaks for them. These are all forms of augmentative and alternative communication or AAC. Our client Inaya is working hard with her speech therapist and her mother to learn how to use a speech-generating device. Inaya was recently upset at home. Instead of guessing what was wrong, her mother asked her to use her device, and Inaya produced, "hungry." Even though the food wasn't ready yet, Inaya calmed down and looked at ease, knowing that her mother understood how she felt. October is AAC Awareness Month. A time to celebrate Inaya and share the many different ways in which people communicate using AAC!

#AACawarenessmonth #AACaware20 #AACawareness

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Join us in welcoming our Fall fieldwork students to PTN! Kimberly and Margie are occupational therapy students from Cal State University Dominguez Hills and Jacy is a physical therapy student from University of St. Augustine. They can be seen around PTN in therapy sessions or participating in telehealth. Welcome to PTN!

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We are celebrating 24 years of serving children and families with 24 weeks of virtual events and opportunities to celebrate our anniversary. Join us for our virtual community wine tasting on October 4th!

What: Virtual Tasting featuring Wine Sommelier and winemaker from Sextant Winery.

When: Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 5:30 pm with Sextant winemaker featuring a bottle of their Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cost is $65 (includes three bottles).

Wine for Tasting: You can have the wines shipped to your home directly, or you can pick them up from Free Run Juice’s Redondo Beach location.

Optional Food Pairings: Not included in the tasting, but an excellent way to complete the evening. Gaetano's Restaurant and Red Car Brewery in Torrance are creating “specials” that will pair nicely with the wine featured in this tasting. Specials will be available to order one day before the tasting.

Click the link in our bio to register!

All of these partners will donate a percentage of proceeds back to PTN!

Questions? Contact Robin Lomas at robinlo@ptnmail.org.

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THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our @longbeachgives fundraiser, an online campaign that inspired the community to give to over 150 nonprofits around Long Beach. Not only did we surpass our goal from last year, but we also won a prize for having the most team members on our Long Beach Gives webpage! Plus, a generous donor matched all the money raised during Long Beach Gives as part of our 24th Anniversary Campaign! We are so thankful for our amazing community for your ongoing support.

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We can't do it without you! There's still time to double your impact and help PTN reach our $10,000 goal through Long Beach Gives, an online fundraising campaign that provides nonprofits the opportunity to share their stories and build relationships with the community. Thanks to all of you who created a fundraising page...we just won a prize for having the most peer fundraisers! Let's keep the momentum going!

Today is the last day to donate and every dollar makes a big impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Plus, every donation will be doubled as part of our 24th Anniversary Matching Campaign.

Thank you for your continued support!

Click the link in our bio to donate.

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Census results affect planning and funding for education—including programs such as Head Start, school lunches, and grants for preschool special education. The Census will impact our communities for the next 10 years and will also be used to determine funding for our hospitals, parks, roads, so much more. Link in bio to complete the Census today.

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Meet Mark Weinfeld, a member of PTN's Board of Directors. A seasoned marketing professional, Mark was honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of Southern California's Most Influential Marketers of 2019. Like other board members, Mark uses his professional network to help PTN and is fulfilled by seeing PTN flourish. He had this to share about PTN's staff, “Their dedication to the quality of the work in these truly uncertain times is inspiring. I have been involved with the organization for less than two years, and if there is one thing I have learned from my experience at PTN, it’s that not all therapy is the same. I have seen some of the innovative things the staff has pioneered with sensory integration and other interventions and how they work with the whole family and not just the child to overcome challenges. This is not something that anyone with a degree can do. It is something that comes from an exceptional person who has the spirit deep inside that drives them to go above and beyond.” Mark, we appreciate YOUR SPIRIT and your help in spreading the word about PTN!

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We have FOUR DAYS to reach our goal of raising $10,000 through Long Beach Gives, an online fundraising campaign that provides over 150 Long Beach nonprofits the opportunity to share their stories and build relationships within the community. Every donation made supports the children and families we serve and donations will be doubled as part of our 24th Anniversary Matching Campaign. Please share this post with friends and family! Link in bio for more info.

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Cheers to PTN during a Virtual Wine Tasting on September 24 to celebrate our 24th Anniversary! Join us in getting the party started with a Sparkling Wine Tasting from our partner Free Run Juice and their wine Sommelier, Kristin Fauth.

What: Celebration Sparkling Wine Tasting featuring a bottle of Casalini Prosecco Brut, JL Denois Brut Rose, and Long Story Short Sauvignon Blanc Bubbles

When: Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 5:30 pm

Where: Online video conference

How: Reserve your Sparkling Wines for the tasting and the Virtual Tasting Experience by clicking the link in our bio. These items can be shipped to you or picked up from Free Run Juice’s Redondo Beach location.

Cost: $65 (includes three bottles)

Optional Food Pairings: Not included in the tasting, but an excellent way to complete the evening. We have two amazing dining partners that created specials to pair with this evening's tasting. Baran's 2239 restaurant in Hermosa beach has created a four-course dining experience for two that will pair with all three sparkling wines. Available for pick-up only. The Red Car Brewery and Restaurant in Torrance has put together seasonal dining options that will pair perfectly with our tasting. Available for pick-up or delivery.

All of these partners will donate a percentage of proceeds back to PTN!

Questions? Contact Robin Lomas at robinlo@ptnmail.org.

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PTN was selected to be a part of Long Beach Gives, an online fundraising campaign that provides over 150 Long Beach nonprofits the opportunity to share their stories and build relationships with the community. Join us on September 24 as we celebrate #LongBeachGives and raise awareness for the great services we provide at PTN Long Beach!

Here are some ways you can help:

Join the PTN team and help us win a prize! Long Beach Gives will award a prize to the organization with the most people on their team. It's free to sign-up and will only take a few minutes of your time. Just click the "Be a Fundraiser" button to create your page and join our team.

Give what you can and make double the impact as donations will be doubled as part of our 24th Anniversary Matching Campaign. Donations through Long Beach Gives will be accepted today through 9.24.20. Give today and help us get a head start on reaching our $10,000 goal! To join our team or donate, visit the link in our bio.

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