Pediatric Physical Therapy
Helping children reach their fullest potential through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Heather Sonnell, PT, DPT
Owner & Pediatric Physical Therapist
Since 2012, Heather has served as a Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Director across multiple clinical settings — working with children from birth to 21 years old with a wide range of neurological, developmental, genetic, and orthopedic conditions. She is passionate about problem-solving alongside families to help every child maximize their individual potential.
Published Research
Immediate Effects of High Intensity Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Levels I-III: A Pilot Study
A. Blahovec, A. Kuiken, J. Mears, H. Riggins (Sonnell) — UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Feasibility of Using a Large Amplitude Movement Therapy to Improve Ambulatory Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy
R. Hickman, J. Dufek, S. Lee, A. Blahovec, A. Kuiken, H. Riggins (Sonnell) — Physical Therapy Faculty Research