Physical Therapists
Julia Dobias, PT-
Megan Hazelrigg, PT:
I graduated from Indiana University in 1998 and worked in outpatient and inpatient environments prior to becoming a mom. Now that my children are reaching school ages, I am returning to work as a First Steps provider with personal experience in the system. I am a mother of a 9 year old, 6 year old, and 4 1/2 year old (whom participated in the First Steps program for 2+ years). I look forward to treating children with a variety of diagnoses. My personal experience in First Steps was through my son’s developmental delay, low tone, and orthoepedic abnormalities. I feel my physical therapy training, being a mother, and experiencing the First Steps program as child’s mother will allow me to treat your child with a complete picture of what your child and family is going through and how to meet your outcomes as effectively as possible. Please call me with any questions.
Ann Lauri, PT:
I received my Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2000 and have worked primarily in outpatient orthopedics and skilled nursing for the last 11 years. I am blessed to be the mother of two young children and currently work on a part time basis as a First Steps provider. I am comfortable treating children of all ages, pediatric diagnoses and developmental delays. It is my goal to see your child reach their potential during our time together. I believe that family education and participation is essential to a child’s successful outcome. I look forward to being part of your child’s team.
Melissa Maxwell, PT:My work experiences include pediatric inpatient, outpatient, inpatient rehab & the Indiana First Steps as an independent provider, AEPS eligibility team & agency provider. I have worked in the PT field since 1978 & since 1993 as a PT. My background includes NDT Certification, Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy & Sensory Integration. Two years ago I completed a Bones for Life Teacher Training & have included Feldenkrais principles into my approach to Physical Therapy as well as caring for the Caregivers of those I see for therapy. I am comfortable with a wide variety of pediatric referrals.
Heidi Miller, PT-A:
Amy Peterson, PT:
I received most of my training while working for 10 years at Riley Hospital for Children. I have been working part-time in the First Steps program for the past 12 years. I have a great deal of experience working as a pediatric physical therapist. I have treated children with varying diagnoses–Prematurity, tone abnormalities, stroke, torticollis, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, metabolic disorders, developmental delay, orthopaedic abnormalities, spina bifida, neurological degeneration, and rheumatalogical disorders to name a few. I have also had specialized training to treat babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, and I am very comfortable working with premature babies. I am a mother of a 4 year old (who was in the First Steps program) and a 5 year old. I feel that being a mom has given me a new and more complete perspective of what families go through on a day to day basis. Please call me with any questions. I currently work Monday-Thursday.
Laura Ray, PT:
I am comfortable working with children and families of all abilities and disabilities. I am excited to be working with children using an interdisciplinary approach in order to provide for all of the families needs. Diagnoses Skills: Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, Brain injury, Failure to thrive, hemiparesis, hearing loss, hydrocephalus, prematurity, seizures, Spina Bifida, Torticollis, Abnormal tone, cleft lip, ADHD, FAS, Developmental delay, Congenital Abnormalities. I also have worked in the Community North NICU, working mostly with premature infants. I am available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. I do not work on Tuesdays.