Mary Beth Crawford, MPT, IMC, CEIM received a B.S. in Biology from Villanova University in 1997. In 2000 she graduated summa cum laude from Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University with a Master of Physical Therapy. Mary Beth has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children with pediatric neurological, neuromuscular, myofascial and sensory-motor challenges. She has a strong background in working directly with infants and toddlers, as well as in the treatment of children diagnosed with generalized dyspraxia, hypotonia, torticollis, and autism spectrum disorders.
Mary Beth regularly provides lectures and in-service training to numerous parent groups and medical professionals / allied health groups on typical and atypical motor development, and on her unique approach to pediatric physical therapy. Her continuing education includes John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Technique (MFR ©), Vestibular Processing Disorders, Neuro-Developmental Technique (NDT) handling, sensory integration and sensory processing disorders, and her most recent certification in DIRFloortime® through ICDL. Mary Beth is a certified practitioner for the John F. Barnes MFR- pediatric course as well as a level 1 practitioner. She is a certified practitioner of the Interactive Metronome program, is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage and is certified in Therapeutic Listening™. Mary Beth feels strongly that an essential part of every family’s journey is to have the adequate emotional and educational support along with a comprehensive and thorough evaluation and treatment plan for therapy. She believes that collaboration and communication among parents, therapists, children and health care professionals is the cornerstone of any therapy plan. |
Mary Beth founded Baby Steps Therapy in May of 2008 following the birth of her first son. In April of 2010 her second son was born and in May of 2013 she gave birth to her daughter. Mary Beth is humbled and honored by the privilege of being a mother. She feels that motherhood has not only helped her into a better person but continues to enrich her understanding of her professional life. She is excited to continue to develop her skills as a clinician in a caring and integrated approach to pediatric therapy.
Marcy O'Neill, PT, MSPT graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science in 1995 and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1996. She has spent all 20+ years of her career providing pediatric physical therapy services. Experience working with children from birth to 21 years of age has given Marcy insight and understanding into the particular needs and goals of children with a wide variety of diagnoses and abilities. She has provided therapy in a variety of settings including outpatient, school-based, and itinerant services. Additionally, Marcy has participated as a member of interdisciplinary teams to address seating and positioning as well as access to assistive technology. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has also been a clinical instructor for physical therapy students while supporting these college programs at the educational level as well.
Marcy believes that each and every child deserves to have their wants known and their goals achieved. She enjoys working with families and their children to succeed, taking into consideration their personality, learning style, and physical ability. When not busy in the PT clinic, Marcy and her husband are frequent fans at their daughters’ sporting events or driving carpools. If there is still any time left in the day, Marcy enjoys spending time with friends and family and taking her dog for a walk through Media. |
Suzanne Gabriele OTR/L, CEIM, IMC, DIR-FT practitioner, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from West Chester University in 2002 where she went on to work one-on-one with children with developmental delays and various diagnoses in their homes and classrooms as a Therapeutic Support Staff. Working closely with families and practitioners led to the pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Temple University in 2006. During her studies she participated in a graduate assistantship where she worked closely with adults with autism to develop training materials for a state grant for Youth Advocate Programs. During this experience she developed a deeper understanding and respect for the daily struggles and also the exceptional abilities of autistic individuals. After graduating she has worked in various settings including early intervention in schools and homes, in private practice, outpatient rehabilitation and throughout the community.
Suzanne is an experienced clinician certified in Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, a Certified Educator of Infant Massage as well as an intermediate level practitioner in DIR®/Floortime™. She also has experience with Balametrics, Tomatis Sound Therapy, Pediatric Myofascial Release and Tactile Integration as a part of the Masgutova Educational Institute. Suzanne truly believes in family-centered therapy and assisting each individual child to reach their fullest potential through a team approach. She believes in respecting the individual’s personal goals and supporting the family and caregivers to reach these goals. She is passionate about highlighting children’s strengths and abilities through a natural, holistic therapeutic method. |
Mahnaz Maqbool Graduated in 1998 from Boston University with a Master in Speech Language Pathology and has worked in private practice and public schools for the last 20 +years. She frequently lectures and mentors students in local and international institutions .She has lived across the United States in Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and finally settled in Pennsylvania in 2005. Her focus has been on Autism, Developmental Language Disorders, apraxia of speech, reading and written expression. Mahnaz has advanced training in DIR/Floortime and PROMPT and is trained in the reading curriculum Lively Letters. Mahnaz has a particular interest in narrative formulation and how it relates to the development of self. Mahnaz has a passion for working with children and believes that children are not a collection of diagnoses but unique individuals with their own interests, personalities and strengths. Her unique focus is the developmental model of therapy where individual differences are celebrated and the child is led through each developmental milestone of language development. Mahnaz believes that the success of therapy is through building a strong relationship with the child and those in their world. Only when an emotional bond is well formed is the child and family ready and available to learn. Mahnaz is a bilingual therapist in Urdu/Hindi
When not working Mahnaz enjoys running, reading and crocheting and spending time with her husband and three children. |
Maureen Hugel, PT received a B.S. Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 1984. She is an experienced clinician and educator with over 36 years working exclusively with children birth to 21 years with a wide range of diagnoses in a variety of settings. Maureen has a strong background in assessment and treatment of infants, toddlers and children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic and equipment needs. Maureen has a broad level of understanding of the provision of community-based services, how to access, and assist families in understanding available services that may be needed to meet the unique and individual needs of their child.
Maureen is an adjunct professor at Widener University and enjoys working with students and expanding their knowledge in pediatrics. She provides lectures and trainings to college students, parents, and medical professionals in the community. Maureen has served on a number of local and federal committees to improve the services for children with special needs in our community and across the nation. She has also served as president of the Early Intervention Providers Association in Pennsylvania working with providers across the State and government entities to ensure the access and provision of quality services for all children and their families. Maureen is passionate about being a pediatric physical therapist and values the parent-caregiver-child relationship. She utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach when working with children and their families focusing on their unique strengths and needs while striving to help them reach their fullest potential. Maureen believes that a team-based approach is essential to support a child and family and achieve positive outcomes. Maureen and her husband are enjoying their new roles as Grammy and Grandpa. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. In her free time, you can find Maureen out volunteering on the farms with the Chester County Food Bank or paddling on the Schuylkill River with a local dragon boat team. |
Revel Weber MSW, LICSW graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Health Sciences in 2012 and a Master’s in Social Work in 2018. She also received a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders. Revel is a DIRFloortime® Expert and Training Leader and uses this approach in her work with families and children. Her career as a therapist has included working with children with trauma, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among others. Revel is trained in the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder and early childhood mental health assessments. Her commitment to continually learning is evidenced by her extensive list of completed training opportunities. Revel believes in using therapeutic approaches that are person centered and relationship based. As a parent to a neurodivergent child she is passionate about supporting children and their families in her clinical practice. Revel strives to create a safe and supportive environment where children and families can begin to understand themselves and each other better and create positive change in their lives. Her caring nature puts families at ease, and she goes the extra mile to understand the unique profiles of the individuals she works with.
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