Al R, PTA

Physical Therapist
Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2024

Credentials and Certifications

  • BLS Provider Certified

My Story

When I was eight, I fell in love with ballet. As an energetic child, ballet allowed me to express myself and channel my energy. It also gave me my passion for working with kids. I started teaching dance classes to children when I was 13 years old and continued into my professional career as a ballet dancer. From these experiences, I knew that I wanted to work in a pediatric setting when I began transitioning into a career as a licensed physical therapist assistant. I love working with children and their families to develop the child’s love for movement and help them discover ways to find accessible and joyful ways to move and play.

My Advocacy

I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients and their families. In order to do this I am continuously working towards increasing my cultural awareness and learning from voices who represent the communities I work with.

My Education

Physical Therapist Assistant,
Associate in Applied Science,
Malcolm X College

My Professional Goals

I plan to continue growing my knowledge and expertise in relation to pediatric physical therapy, including pursuing continuing education in pediatric orthotics.

Blue Bird Day

Blue Bird Day fosters socialization, sensory regulation, and pre-academic learning in children ages 2–7 years in therapeutic rotations that simulate  preschool and kindergarten settings. Our compassionate therapists practice a relationship-based and family-centered approach, provide parent training, and collaborate on goals and individualized intensive treatment plans for your child.

We believe in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team approach to therapy.  A team of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, developmental therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and therapeutic assistants are created for each child to ensure child and family are fully supported and the best possible results are achieved.  

Options for individualized, group and virtual therapy sessions are available as well. 

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