MEET THE DIRECTOR/OWNER
Evelina Ricci-Yuster
Very early in my academic career I knew I wanted to work with children. Many therapists hold themselves out to be pediatric specialists but do not have the breadth of experience, training, skill, or intuition necessary to understand and guide patients through a healing process. This is all I have ever done and remains the sole focus of my professional endeavors.
I believe that pediatric physical therapy is a dance between the child and me, linking play with movement.
I have over 18 years of pediatric clinical experience, most of which was dedicated to early intervention. This allows me to offer an extensive knowledge base of proven treatment programs.
I graduated from McGill University, Montreal, in 1996. I was selected that same year as one of only two students from Canada to participate in the physical therapy clinical residency program at the prestigious Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center.
Following my experience at Rancho Los Amigos, I joined the out-patient pediatric physical therapy department of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 1997. I specialized in the treatment of infants and children with neurological and genetic disorders, developmental delays, torticollis and plagiocephaly.
In 2002, I was invited by the Cedars Sinai Medical Center pediatric department to be a guest lecturer at the hospital’s Pediatric Grand Rounds where I presented a dissertation entitled “What’s New With Torticollis – Plagiocephaly Deformity Sequence”.
In addition, I also served for two years as the designated pediatric physical therapist within the neonatal intensive care unit infant progress follow up clinic. Working with geneticist Dr. John Graham, I conducted developmental assessments for premature infants who were at risk for developmental delays.
My pediatric hospital experience includes work within the acute and out-patient rehabilitative settings, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Beginning in 2002, I opened my own private practice consisting of clinic and home-based pediatric physical therapy services.
MEET OUR OFFICE MANAGER
Holli Miller
Holli is our everything! She is busy scheduling, taking calls, billing, and reminding us of deadlines all day long. She is a sweetheart, and the ultra organized member of our PT N’ PLAY family. We couldn’t operate without her! Holli recently graduated with her Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, crafting and is a busy mom. We love her infectious smile and we know you will love her too!