Patricia Torres
Pediatric Physical Therapist in NYC
25+ Years of Specialized Pediatric Expertise
Helping Infants and children build strength, gain stability and independent mobility through in-home pediatric physical therapy across the Upper West side of Manhattan.
Patricia’s approach is play-based physical therapy using fun activities to achieve therapeutic goals. Patricia works with the child and the family in their home where the child feels comfortable and safe and parents and caregivers can learn and provide carryover that is critical for long term progress.
Patricia’s practice focus on helping infants and children gain independence and reach their full potential when navigating their environment. Providing individualize assessment and treatment plans tailored to the needs of each child, Patricia is highly effective reaching desired outcomes. Early intervention is crucial to tap into the brain and the body remarkable ability to learn during early childhood.
25+ years experience | NPI: 1861636938 | Bilingual English & Spanish
Cell Phone 718‑309‑3809 | Email Ptorres.PTkids@gmail.com
Specializing in:
Patricia specializes in neurological disorders and genetic disorders that affect gross motor development.
As a leading provider of Early Intervention in NYC, her practice is rooted in the science of neuroplasticity—the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize and form new neural pathways.
Patricia Torres, PT, is a premier Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist in NYC with over 25 years of specialized experience. Her career is dedicated to providing expert Early Intervention and therapeutic support for infants and children across the Upper West Side (UWS).
Patricia is a highly sought-after NDT-trained (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) specialist and adaptive equipment expert. She provides comprehensive physical therapy for infants and children facing developmental delays, neuromotor impairments, and complex physical challenges, including premature birth and Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL).
Always advancing her clinical practice, Patricia is currently pursuing DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention) certification. Her approach focuses on maximizing neuroplasticity to improve movement skills, strength, coordination, and functional development. Whether working with infants or school-age children, Patricia’s goal is to ensure every child reaches their full physical potential through dedicated, evidence-based care.
My Approach
Every child is different — there is no one-size-fits-all therapy.
My approach is play-based physical therapy that integrates games, toys and interactive activities into sessions to address physical challenges. Purposeful play are activities challenging enough to promote growth but achievable enough to maintain the child’s motivation. I work with children in their home and in the community, parks and playgrounds where the children learn to overcome their challenges in real life settings.
Early therapy matters because a child’s brain has the greatest ability to adapt and form new connections in the first years of life. This natural ability — called neuroplasticity — allows therapy to have the greatest long-term impact when started early.
Treatment plans are fully individualized and modified to address each child changing needs as they grow and develop.
Family involvement is essential. Parents and caregivers are active participants in the process, and I provide simple, practical guidance you can use between sessions. Progress is a team effort.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re concerned about your child’s motor development or milestones, early support can make a meaningful difference.
📞 Call 718-309-3809
Email Ptorres.PTkids@gmail.com
Serving families throughout the Upper West Side and NYC with in-home kids physical therapy.
Meet Patricia Torres, PT | Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist NYC
My Services
Kids Physical Therapy Tailored to Your Child’s Needs
Patricia Torres provides in-home kids physical therapy designed to help infants and children build the skills they need to move, play, and grow with confidence. Each therapy plan is customized based on your child’s age, abilities, and developmental goals.
A kids physical therapist supports age-appropriate gross motor development, helping children progress through important milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking.
Areas of Focus
Therapy may include targeted work on:
Strength to support posture, mobility, and stability
Endurance to improve tolerance for movement and daily activities
Coordination to help movements become smoother and more controlled
Balance for standing, walking, and safe transitions
Motor planning to conceive organize and execute a new skill
Motor control to improve purposeful, efficient motion
Body and spatial awareness to understand how their body moves in space
Gross motor skills including rolling, crawling, cruising, and walking
Strength & Endurance Groups
When appropriate, Patricia also offers strength and endurance group sessions designed to help children build stamina, confidence, and movement skills in a supportive environment.
Early Intervention
Helping infants develop essential motor skills through personalized therapy plans.
Orthopedic Support
Creating gross motor independance in various environments.