Pediatric Physical Therapy
In the Comfort of Your Home
Whittier, CA and surrounding areas
Meaningful and individualized physical therapy
so that your child feels confident
playing, exploring, and learning.
Children are naturally curious and learn through exploration and movement.
Sometimes, children have difficulty feeling comfortable in a position or with movement and need help to further their skills.
Does your little one need help with the following?
Head and trunk control
Rolling
Tummy Time
Crawling
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Going up and down stairs
Running and Jumping
Does your child have any of the following?
A side preference with movement
High tone, tense postures
Low tone
Decreased strength and endurance
Flat areas on their head
Torticollis, head tilt and rotation preference
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty breast or bottle feeding
When a child is comfortable with their body, they are able to move better, develop, & learn.
Specializing in pediatric motor development and therapeutic touch using myofascial release (MFR) and craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT).
awareness : movement : play
Hazel Legaspi, PT, DPT
Hello! I am Dr. Hazel Legaspi. I am a physical therapist specializing in pediatric movement and development. I have 14 years of experience as a therapist working with newborns and young children in a variety of settings. I am a functional movement expert and use a holistic approach. I understand that every child is unique and movement involves more than just improving strength and range of motion--- it takes putting your child at ease with how they feel in their body and an internal motivation to move and play.
I am a lover of knowledge and continuously seek to improve my therapeutic skills to enhance the synergy between the nervous system and the rest of the body. I believe the nervous system is the cornerstone of movement and that fascia serves as the crucial bridge in how the body feels, moves, and heals. Without optimal nervous system regulation and fascial health, the synergy and connection within the body becomes stagnant and dysfunction occurs. I am trained in the gentle fascial modalities of John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Technique (JFB MFR) and The Gillespie Approach of Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT).
Having a child or multiple children with therapeutic needs can at times be very challenging and overwhelming for parents. I understand this both as a clinician and as a mother. I am here to help make the journey of physical wellbeing and greater mobility easier so that you can enjoy seeing your child thrive.
Testimonials
“She made physical therapy fun through play. She was super supportive and answered all questions. She gave us guidance for what to do in the future.”
- Kirsten
"Dr. Legaspi was very thorough and explained her findings with great detail. I received exercises and tips to do with my child at home. She made me feel very confident to be able to work with my child. She checks on myself and my family to see how we are doing which I truly appreciate."
- Anna
“Doctor Hazel is a very attentive and nurturing person. She uses myofascial release techniques coupled with stretches and exercises to assist you in feeling your best and functioning as you should. It has been a pleasure to be under her care and I have noticed a marked increase in ease of movement, decrease in pain and discomfort, and overall better understanding of my body's function and how to better take care of myself. She is very much invested in and is always seeking ways to better herself and her practice without pretense or attitude. Her approachable, nurturing, and earnest care for her clients make her a perfect care provider."
- Christopher
“Dr. Hazel helped me on how to work with my daughter on working on her balance to learn how to sit up. She also helped me understand what to look for in regards to her learning development."
- Cathy
