About Us
What is Pediatric Therapy Essentials?
Therapy Services: Pediatric Therapy Essentials is a pediatric physical therapy practice owned and operated by Dr. Heather Sossoman. PTE offers in home physical therapy services to children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age in Broward and Southern Palm Beach County Florida. Dr. Sossoman has over 22 years of experience working with children and teens with a variety of medical diagnoses and developmental delays. She also has extensive experience assisting patients in obtaining appropriate adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and bracing.
Tools and Materials: In addition to providing physical therapy services PTE creates educational content to support therapists, teachers, and parents. Within the pages of this website and through the videos on my YouTube Channel, you will find tools and materials such as educational blog posts, follow along workouts and activity videos, digital downloads, equipment and toy recommendations, and apparel. All of these tools and materials will Empower You to Make a Difference in the Life of a Child!
Therapists and Teachers, I hope you find some new ideas here to use with your patients and students. The activities on this site are for children of all ages and ability levels, however you will see a large number of activities for kids with movement limitations. These kiddos have a special place in my heart. I know how hard each of you works serving your children and their families. My hope is that these videos and handouts will save you some time and provide you with a little inspiration.
Parents, I hope that you find some hope and inspiration in the videos and activities on this site. These activities are meant to help you work with your child, have fun with your child, and make a difference in their life and yours. Just remember to check with your medical provider before starting any new exercise regimen. The providers on this journey with you know your child so be sure to check with them first.
My Story
Heather Sossoman, PT, DPT
Pediatric Clinical Specialist American Board Of Physical Therapy Specialties
I guess I should start with the professional basics. I graduated from Furman University in 1996 with a B.S. in Biology and Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1998. For the next 6 years I worked in pediatrics in a variety of settings trying to learn as much as possible and gain experience in this field I love. In 2005, I started my own practice providing physical, occupational and speech therapy to children. I successfully ran that company for 9 years. In 2013, I sold my business and moved back to sunny South Florida to be close to my family. Once home, I began working for a local school district and went back to school obtaining my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018 along with my Board Certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities in 2018.
On the personal side, I am a single mom with three wild and crazy boys that make life fun! When I actually have some free time, I love cooking and working around my house. I am an avid do-it-yourselfer and will try to fix/create just about anything I get a crazy idea about, as long as I can find a good YouTube video to show me how. Most importantly, I am in love with travel. I love new places, new adventures, and beautiful natural wonders.
Thank you so much for stopping by my site. More importantly, thank you for caring enough about a child to be here. I hope you find the materials here helpful and useful.
– Heather