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Dori Maxon, PT, MSPT, MEd

20 years or more / Physical Therapist

Offers:
Spanish
Focus Areas:
Aquatics
Cerebral Palsy
Pediatrics
Adaptive Sports

Practice Description: Community based aquatic services and aquatic therapy program for children with special needs. I have been serving children with children with physical, developmental, autism, genetic differences for over 30 years. I also provide training for professionals, parents, and volunteers in pediatric aquatic skills.

Member: APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Pediatrics

1 Practice Location

PO Box 120, Berkeley, CA 94701-0120

About

Dori Maxon, PT, MSPT, MEd

Dori has provided aquatic services to a variety of populations since 1978. In 1991 she founded & continues to direct SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program). SNAPkids gives children with special needs a place to exercise, have fun and let their lights shine brightly while utilizing caring volunteers to create more respectful, just and inclusive communities. Dori has received numerous awards & has taught courses in the US and abroad on the topics of pediatric aquatic therapy & adapted aquatics.

Professional Education

Pediatric Clinical Specialist in 1995, MSPT in Physical Therapy and Community Health 1990, MAEd in Perceptual and Motor Development 1987, BAEd in Education, 1981, Numerous professional courses, pediatrics, aquatics

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Other Certifications

TAMO, Halliwick, Watsu, AiChi

Additional Interests

Aquatics, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy

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