At the New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI), we understand how important physical development is to your child’s overall health and happiness. Our pediatric physical therapy (PT) services are designed to support infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with mobility, strength, posture, and coordination — helping them reach developmental milestones and enjoy everyday life to the fullest.
Our program is led by Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAc and Giana Giorello, PT, DPT, two highly trained, board-licensed pediatric physical therapists. They work closely with NJPNI’s pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons to ensure your child receives the most comprehensive care.
We provide therapy for a wide range of diagnoses, including but not limited to:
Torticollis & Plagiocephaly
Developmental Delay
Cerebral Palsy
Hypotonia (low muscle tone) & Hypertonia (high muscle tone)
Balance & Gait Dysfunction
Scoliosis
Spina Bifida
Concussion & Brain Injuries
Pediatric Oncology Support
Genetic Syndromes
Muscular Dystrophy
Sickle Cell Complications
Clubfoot
Hydrocephalus
Hemiplegia
Premature & High-Risk Infants
Each child receives an individualized treatment program that may include:
Therapeutic exercise & stretching
Neuromuscular re-education
Tummy time coaching for infants
Positional therapy for torticollis/plagiocephaly
Gait training and balance exercises
Parent education for home carryover
Post-operative rehabilitation after neurosurgical procedures
Your child’s first visit includes a detailed evaluation of:
Motor skills and strength
Range of motion and flexibility
Posture, gait, and balance
Functional skills (e.g., rolling, crawling, walking)
Following the evaluation, we develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your child’s age, condition, and goals. Every session is designed to feel like play — because therapy should be as joyful as it is effective.
Early support makes a lifelong difference. Our pediatric PT experts are here to help your child move, grow, and thrive.
📞 Call NJPNI at (973) 326-9000 or request an appointment online to schedule your consultation today.
NOTICE: This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for a patient/physician relationship.
NJPNI is committed to creating a culturally diverse, inclusive and collaborative community for patients and their families, employees and associates where each person is celebrated and has a sense of equal belonging. See our DEI Statement Page for more information.
NJPNI does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, or on the basis of disability or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits of any of its programs and activities or in employment therein. This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to the Acts, Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations part 80, 84, and 91.
