Zahava Alon, M.A., PT and Andrea Santman, M.S., PT are
highly skilled pediatric physical therapists. Zahava
has instructed hundreds of therapists in the study of NDT,
a cornerstone of every pediatric physical therapist’s
training. Andrea has been providing pediatric physical
therapy services in the Washington area since 1986 in a
variety of settings including hospitals, schools, research
facilities and private practice. Andrea always brings
the latest research and advances to her practice and has
published and presented her research in the United States
and abroad.
Our therapists have been fortunate to work with many prominent
clinicians in the field of pediatrics. With their
specialized training and more than 20 years experience in
a variety of specialty areas our experienced therapists
have the vision, skill and creativity to adapt the program
to help your child make gains each step of the way.
Zahava Alon, M.A., Physical Therapist
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University
of Maryland
Master of Art in Motor Control and Kinesiology, University
of Maryland
Credentials/Advanced Training
NDT Course Instructor, 8 week Pediatric Course
NDT Course Instructor, Infant Treatment
NDT Trained in Pediatrics (Infants and Children)
Clinical Continuing Education
Therasuit Therapy and UEU
Casting and Splinting/Cascade Orthotics
Partial Body-Weight Supported Gait Training
Pediatric Joint mobilization Soft Tissue Release
NeuroMobilization
Pediatric Pilates
Torticollis
Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
APTA Pediatric Section
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA,
Inc.)
Andrea Santman, M.S., Physical Therapist
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Sargeant
College, Boston University
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Krannert School
of Physical Therapy
Credentials/Advanced Training
NDT Trained in Pediatrics (Infants and Children)
Fellowship in pediatrics at the Georgetown University
Hospital Child Development Center.
Research Assistant at Fussy Baby Clinic
Founded “Sports Fundamentals” a program
that combined sports training and developmental theory
for children with motor coordination disorder.
