About Us
We believe in working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive and effective treatment plans for each child.
WHO WE ARE
The care your child deserves
What distinguishes us at Strive Pediatrics is our commitment to achieving real, measurable results through a compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approach. Seeing your baby and child as a whole child, we consider factors beyond specific concerns, delving into whole-body movement patterns, oral function, feeding and sleep routines, and overall health.
Why families love Strive Pediatrics
OUR VALUES
Care
We offer expert, compassionate care tailored to their child's individual needs. Our holistic approach focuses on addressing concerns early, ensuring optimal development and growth.
Support
We demystify the journey of infant development through childhood, providing parents with the support, validation, and insights they need to navigate with confidence.
Excellence
With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of pediatric care, Strive Pediatrics is the trusted partner parents can rely on for their child's well-being and future success.
What makes Strive Pediatrics different…
The child comes first
Our guiding principle is to answer the question: "What is best for the child?" We approach each treatment session as if your child were our own.
A modern approach
The “wait-and-see” method is antiquated and outdated. Knowledge is power and early intervention makes a difference in the wellbeing of your child.
Focused on results
We are serious about maximizing function and reaching positive outcomes with an evidence based approach. We assess, measure, and rigorously drive toward results. Together we will achieve the objectives outlined in the treatment plan.
Meet the Team
Strive Pediatrics has a growing team of therapists with different backgrounds and specialties allowing us to treat your child’s specific needs with a whole body approach. All our therapists are well versed in all areas of development.
Dr. Katie Kennedy
FOUNDER
PT, DPT, PCS, NTMTC, CEIM, NISE-Stim 1
Pediatric Physical Therapy, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), Wellness
Welcome to Strive Pediatrics, As a mother and Infant and Pediatric Physical Therapist, I understand firsthand the overwhelming challenges that come with motherhood, especially when our little ones struggle to eat, sleep, and feel comfortable in their body. That's why I founded Strive Pediatrics—to provide compassionate support and expert care from the very beginning. At Strive Pediatrics, we empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to support their baby's growth and well-being at every stage.
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I have specialized in pediatrics since my last clinical rotation at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). My clinical expertise ranges from treating children in the outpatient, acute care, home health, and aquatic therapy settings. I further specialized in infants while spending five years working in the nation-leading IV NICU and CICU settings, with the opportunity to follow these babies after discharge. Through my wide range of specialized pediatric physical therapy experience, I recognized gaps in care for both healthy and medically complex children and understand the importance of providing specialized, individualized care that always asks, “How can I better support this child and their family?”. That's why Strive Pediatrics offers Infant Physical Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy as separate services while also providing Wellness to meet your child's unique needs.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Board Certified Clinical Pediatric Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association
Gillespie Approach - Craniosacral Fascial Therapy Certification (CFT)
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained
Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Infant Massage USA
Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification, Neonatal Certification
NISE-Stim Level 1
Lauren Parcell
PTA, Level C DMI, NISE-Stim 1
Pediatric Physical Therapy, DMI, Theratogs & Wellness
Hi y’all, my name is Lauren Parcell! I am a Texas Longhorn alumni who has been providing physical therapy to the pediatric population for the past 10 years addressing the concerns and impairments amongst a wide variety of diagnoses. I truly feel like I am a kid stuck in a 36 year-old body making my charismatic energy and silly personality a match made in heaven for all ages! I am very driven to keep up with what’s trending in the pediatric therapy space while always looking for new ways to maximize the potential for every patient.
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I specialize in a variety of techniques and modalities such as DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention), NMES, TheraTogs, Whole Body Vibration plate and comes with a wide knowledge on orthotics/footwear. During my free time I love catching live music with my husband, going on hikes with our dog Willie Nelson and crocheting while watching HGTV.
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Bachelor of Science, Human Development & Family Sciences, The University of Texas
Associates in Physical Therapy, HCC
Introductory Level B Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Certified
Certified TheraTogs Fitter
Dr. Caroline Davies
PT, DPT, C/NDT
Hi y’all, my name is Caroline Davies! I am a Pediatric Physical Therapist with six years of experience exclusively in pediatrics. I discovered early in physical therapy school that pediatrics was exactly where I was meant to be, and since then, I’ve continued to learn, grow, and deepen my practice in supporting children and their families.
I believe in supporting both the child and the family—empowering caregivers with knowledge, confidence, and tools to help their child thrive in their everyday routines. It is a true privilege to walk alongside families during these meaningful early stages of development.
Pediatric Physical Therapy and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT)
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I received my Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities from Baylor University in 2016, where I developed a foundation in a holistic approach to medicine and earned my Clinical DPT from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2018. My clinical work has been centered in pediatrics from the very beginning, with experience across outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehab, and pediatric home health.
I have supported post-NICU infants, infants with torticollis and plagiocephaly, and children with medically complex orthopedic, neurologic, and genetic diagnoses. I am especially passionate about infant development and exploring what may be restricting a child’s movement, so they can build strong foundations and achieve their gross motor milestones.
In continuing to grow my skills in infant care, I found Strive Pediatrics and am grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside a team that values mentorship and collaborative, family-centered practice. I believe movement is multifaceted, and providing high-quality care means taking a holistic approach—looking at the whole child, their environment, and their family together.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Arts, Medical Humanities, Baylor University
Total Motion Release for Tots and Teens (TMR TOTs)
Gillepsie Approach - Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT)
Certified Neuro-Developmental Treatment professional (C/NDT)
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association Member (NDTA)
Shauna Monahan
OT, CNT, NTMTC
Occupational Therapy
Hi everyone! My name is Shauna Monahan, and I am an Occupational Therapist and proud dog mom to two Goldendoodles, Coconut and Ollie. I earned my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
My passion for working with children began at a young age when my younger brother was diagnosed with Autism. Through supporting him, I became deeply involved in the special needs community and discovered my calling for pediatric therapy.
As I pursued my degree in Occupational Therapy, I served as a Special Olympics Head Coach, aquatic therapist, and worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for five years.
Each of these experiences helped prepare me for my career as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
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I earned my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
My passion for working with children began at a young age when my younger brother was diagnosed with Autism. Through supporting him, I became deeply involved in the special needs community and discovered my calling for pediatric therapy. As I pursued my degree in Occupational Therapy, I served as a Special Olympics Head Coach, aquatic therapist, and worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for five years.
Each of these experiences helped prepare me for my career as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, a role I had dreamed of pursuing for many years.
Over the course of my career as an Occupational Therapist, I have always specialized in pediatrics, and I am thrilled to bring this dedicated expertise to Strive Pediatrics
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Masters’s in Occupational Therapy, University of St. Augustine
Bachelor of General Psychology, Eastern Washington University
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
Lisa Galow
OT, CNT, NTMTC
Occupational Therapy
Hi, I’m Lisa and for the last 34 years, I’ve had the absolute privilege of working as an occupational therapist. My journey started with a foundation in neuro-developmental treatment (NDT), which sparked my lifelong passion for understanding how the body moves, heals, and thrives. Over the years, I've expanded my toolkit with specialized training in massage therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, and neuromuscular therapy.
For the past 14 years, my heart and primary focus have been in the NICU as a Certified Neonatal Therapist. Prior to, I’ve had the privilege to work on an infant/pediatric feeding team in a hospital setting, outpatient and birth to three.
To provide the absolute highest level of care for my families, I recently completed Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) training and am currently working toward a Lactation Consultant Certification.
My approach is deeply rooted in the power of listening. I am passionate about empowering parents with the tools and confidence they need to help their babies thrive every single day.
When I’m not working you can usually find me either spending time with my husband, dogs and friends or in a crew boat practicing on Lady Bird Lake and traveling.
Zachary Kennedy
Business Operations, Administration, & Marketing
After almost a decade in the military, Zach discovered an interest in business and entrepreneurship. He was inspired to help make Strive Pediatrics a reality after observing his wife’s talent and passion for improving the lives of children. Zach supports the staff and patients with all non-clinical business activities to enable Dr. Katie to focus solely on patient care.
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Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy
Master of Business Administration, Cornell University
Master of Business Administration, Queens University
United States Army Veteran
CAREERS
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