Hi, I’m Jenny Thurner!
I am a mother, a wife, and a Pediatric Physical Therapist!
I received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. Upon graduating, I jumped right into pediatrics. I have worked in various settings including pediatric rehabilitation hospital, outpatient, schools, and early intervention. I am also a Certified Infant Massage Instructor through Infant Massage USA, licensed Learn With Less® Facilitator, certified TummyTime!™ Method clinician, and cranialsacral fascial therapy provider through the Gillespie Approach. I focus on overall infant development and early parenthood.
I help new parents and caregivers find ways to support and connect with their baby or toddler’s motor, educational, social, and emotional experiences. I am excited to let you know that I have put together a few Caregiver and Me Classes to hopefully meet your needs with your baby and/or toddler.
My Approach
I love working with infants, toddlers, and their families! It is exciting to help kiddos build strength and improve motor function, balance, and coordination in fun, creative ways. The majority of the work I do as a pediatric physical therapist is based in play… it’s the most positive way to get children motivated and involved! I take a holistic neurodevelopmental approach with all of my kiddos. There is always a why, and it is not always visible. Lets set the foundation for learning during infancy!
I Help Babies…
Who have Difficulty with Tummy Time
Your baby MAY be uncomfortable in tummy time if baby has areas of tightness or restriction in the soft tissues/connective tissue of the tongue, head, neck, shoulders and back or lack experiences with tummy time.
Who have a tendency to turn or tilt their head in ONE direction (Torticollis)
You notice your baby prefers to turn their head to the left or right even after you try changing it for them.
Who have a flat spot forming on the back or side of their head (Plagiocephaly)
Babies who have signs of misshapened heads tend to have tightness and restrictions in their musculature or difficulty with freedom of movement.
Who are irritable or "colicky"
It has been said that colic means that the baby is unusually sensitive to stimulation or cannot “self-console” or regulate his nervous system (immature nervous system).
Who are showing delays in meeting their motor milestones
Early infant development sets the stage for optimal progression of health, growth and learning.
Author
Healthy Baby Habits: Help your baby dominate development.
A guide for birth to 12 months.
This book was written for those parents who wish to create a solid foundation and support their child's natural development.