Lake Norman Children's Therapy

Move & Grow! Inc

Physical Therapy Services

To schedule your appointment, please call:

 704.896.8688, ext 207

Fax 704.896.7975

Physical Therapy Staff. Seated left to right: Nikki Degner, Liz Jones. Standing left to right: Jackie Currie, Lindsay Hartsell, Heather Zucker, Jessica Holmes, Jennifer Fletcher (not pictured).

The Physical Therapy department (also, known as Move & Grow) at Lake Norman Children’s Therapy provides comprehensive services to children of all ages who experience movement challenges. Our services are provided at the clinic as well as in many schools and in conjunction with early intervention programs in the area. We also offer aquatic therapy at Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics.

Our philosophy is based on the belief that movement is vital for a meaningful life and essential for healthy development. Our goal therefore, is to implement treatment plans specific to each child in order to assist them in the formation of strong, well balanced, and efficient motor function.

New Patients: Please download and complete the welcome packet before your first session. This will help us maximize the time we have together on our first session.

Download: Welcome Packet

In Network for:

• BCBS
• Medcost
• PHCS
• Aetna
• Great West
• Medicaid

Out of Network for:

• Cigna
• United Health Care (in process)

Important Websites:

http://www.interactivemetronome.com/

Meet the Physical Therapy Staff!

Jackie Currie MS, PT is the owner of Move & Grow! Inc. and  holds an Advanced Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University. Her areas of expertise include Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Rett's Syndrome, Infantile Spasms, Hypotonia, Spina Bifida, Scoliosis, Torticollis, Brachial Plexus Injury, Sensory Integration disorders, Autism, Muscular Dystrophy and motor planning. Jackie is also certified in Interactive Metronome and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy.

Nikki Degner, MPT, received a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Physical Therapy from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating cum laude. She is particularly interested in treating children and infants with Torticollis, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and developmental delays. Nikki is a certified Infant Massage Instructor and trained in aquatic therapy and casting for orthotics. She also has experience in areas of NDT and Sensory Integration and is finalizing certification in Cranio-Sacral Technique. Nikki began working at Move & Grow in 2005.

Jessica Mills Holmes, DPT received a Masters in Physical Therapy from Eastern Carolina and a Doctorate from UNC Chapel Hill. Jessica has extensive experience working with infants and toddlers and with children diagnosed with Down syndrome, Rett’s syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Torticollis, and Autism. Jessica is certified in Yoga for children and creatively incorporates this and many other techniques into her treatment sessions. Jessica began working at Move & Grow in 2006.

Lindsay M Hartsell, MPT graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor degree in Health and Exercise Science. She attended Western Carolina University where she received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Working with children has always been her passion and she has been working in the Pediatric field for over 10 years with experience in a variety of settings including intensive rehab, school systems, clinic, and home health. Lindsay has been with Move & Grow, Inc for 6 years. She particularly enjoys working with the early intervention program in the Charlotte community and surrounding areas and in the school system. Lindsay currently resides in Mooresville, NC with her husband and three boys.

Heather Zucker, MPT received her undergraduate degree from Davidson College and a Masters in Physical Therapy from Eastern Carolina. Heather lives with her husband and three children in Mooresville, NC and has been with Move & Grow from its inception working in the school setting. She has extensive experience working with children with a wide range of diagnoses that experience developmental delay and  have complex equipment needs.

Liz Jones, BA   is the business manager at Move & Grow and has worked with us since 2009. She has a BA in Psychology from Mississippi State. Liz oversees the finance department and handles all issues with third party payers. She lives in Charlotte with her husband and two children.

Jennifer Fletcher, PTA Jennifer received her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Central Piedmont Community College. Jennifer has recently joined the staff of Move and Grow. She resides in Huntersville with her husband and two boys.