Physical Therapy
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Pediatric physical therapy focuses on gross motor movement patterns and development of those patterns during childhood. PT frequently incorporates neurological, orthopedic, and developmental knowledge to ensure a child has a firm foundation on which to build good movement patterns necessary for functional independence into adulthood. PT can address the following areas:
Gross Motor Skills
Coordination Skills
Balance Training
Childhood Orthopedic Conditions
Neurological Conditions, Deformity, and Body Alignment Issues
Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapy utilizes a holistic approach to treat underlying deficits that impair a child’s ability to engage in activities that he or she needs or wants to do on a daily basis. Pediatric occupational therapy treatment takes a family-centered approach in order to include the caregiver’s concerns within the plan of care. Underlying deficits may include:
Fine Motor Delays
Handwriting Concerns
Sensory Processing Delays
Feeding Concerns
Social Skills
Neurological Disorders
Visual Motor Delays
Speech Therapy
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Speech Therapy focuses on whatever a child needs to experience successful communication at home and at school. Foundational Language and articulation skills are essential for the development of speaking, reading, and writing. Our services include intervention programs for all levels of severity in the following areas:
Articulation
Argumentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Receptive Language
Expressive Language
Social Skills
Fluency (Stuttering)
Reading Comprehension
Oral Motor Therapy
Feeding and Swallowing
Meet the Owners
We are three moms on a mission to provide excellence in skilled therapy services for the children within our community. We are a family centered clinic, focusing on what is important to both the parent and child.
Firm Foundation Pediatric Therapy is the result of a big dream and a huge leap of faith. Kim Roach began as the sole therapist and owner offering physical therapy services within the home, clinic, and two local school districts.
In 2021, Kim saw the need to expand her business and connected with a local occupational therapist, Anna Claire Pritchard, and speech therapist, Annie Robertson. In 2022 they became three separate entities operating under one roof, which allows them to ensure the best client care within each of their specialties.
By God’s goodness and faithfulness, the year 2022 quickly became a year of growth. The original clinic, located on E. Reynolds Dr., was quickly outgrown. In June, we made the move down the road to E. Kentucky Ave. The current location is over twice the square footage of the original location and allows each discipline to maximize their therapy services within an environment that is conducive to learning and gaining new skills.
We consider it an honor and a privlege to work with each family that walks into our doors. Together as a team, Kim, Annie, and Anna Claire hope to provide excellent therapy services to the Ruston community and surrounding areas for many years to come.
Meet Our Team
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Dr. Kimberly Roach, DPT
Owner/Physical Therapist
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Anna Claire Pritchard, LOTR
Owner/ Occupational Therapist
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Annie Robertson, M.A, CCC-SLP
Owner/ Speech Language Pathologist
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Wendy Antley, COTA
Occupational Therapist
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Mary Hollis Lewis, SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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April Burney, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Lauren Freeman
Clinic Coordinator
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Morgan Griffin
Occupational Therapy Tech
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Courtnei Doolittle, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Therese Pirkey, COTA
Occupational Therapist
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Jayde Long, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
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Emily Moore, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Location
1316 E Kentucky Ave.
Ruston, Louisiana
71270
Make an Appointment
Office: (318) 224-9081
Fax: (318) 224-9083