Cheshire Fitness Zone Pediatric Therapy
Cassandra Nelson currently serves as the Doctoral Coordinator at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, starting in September 2023. Cassandra has extensive experience in occupational therapy, holding various positions at Quinnipiac University, including Adjunct Professor and Visiting Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, since August 2021. Cassandra's practice spans multiple healthcare settings, where responsibilities include directing occupational therapy tasks, conducting assessments, and developing specialized programs, such as the Pediatric Pelvic Health program at Cheshire Fitness Zone Pediatric Therapy. Educationally, Cassandra holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration, a Post-professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University and the University of New Hampshire, respectively.
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Cheshire Fitness Zone Pediatric Therapy
CFZ was designed specifically for children and adolescents of all ages and abilities. We feature three main therapy areas to include physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (ST). Our physical therapy gym has a full array of exercise equipment biomechanically designed to fit children as well as a 32 foot long rock climbing wall. In addition, our physical therapy space has a baby-friendly room and a private treatment room. Our occupational therapy space features two sensory gyms and two fine motor rooms. The speech department boasts a number of individual treatment rooms. Each therapeutic program is individually designed to meet the needs of our clients. Our professional staff has many years of experience working with children. Physical Therapy Our team of physical therapists at CFZ has over 45 years of cumulative experience working exclusively with children to promote independence with functional mobility skills. Occupational Therapy Cheshire Fitness Zone occupational therapists help children develop the necessary skills for the job of living through play. Speech Therapy The speech and language team at CFZ offer specialized diagnostic and language services by completing comprehensive evaluations and treatment for a range of ages and patient needs. Feeding Therapy Our feeding team, comprised of Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, apply principles from advanced training to evaluate and treat patients with feeding concerns. Aquatic Therapy Aquatic therapy is a fun and engaging type of therapy that uses the properties of water to achieve therapeutic gains that may be too difficult for a child to attain through land based therapy.