Mega Physical Therapy

Dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapy Services
Making a MEGA difference

About Our Practice
Providing private home-based compassionate and customized pediatric physical therapy, we strive to support your child's development and physical well-being with our expert and friendly care, helping them to reach their fullest potential.

Available to travel throughout Bergen County including Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Paramus and more.

Team

Katie Messineo, PT, DPT, PCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

I am a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist with over 15 years of experience providing private, in-home therapy evaluations and treatment for infants and children. I specialize in delivering individualized, family-centered care within the comfort of a child’s natural environment, allowing therapy to be both effective and meaningful to daily life. I am an ABPTS Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of varying abilities and developmental needs, focusing on improving strength, mobility, coordination, balance, and overall functional independence. I partner closely with families and caregivers to create personalized treatment plans that support each child’s unique goals while empowering parents with education, strategies, and confidence. I have experience working with medically complex infants and toddlers in a variety of settings including acute care, NICU, rehab, school, home and outpatient settings. My approach emphasizes evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and collaboration, ensuring that every child receives high-quality therapy tailored to their developmental stage and home setting. I am committed to helping children reach their fullest potential through skilled, engaging, and supportive physical therapy services.

Empower Your Child
Every child develops in their own way—and their therapy should reflect that. We provide personalized pediatric physical therapy tailored to your child’s unique needs. Discover the difference with individualized therapy solutions.

Services

Torticollis

Torticollis: Our specialized therapy service targets the treatment and rehabilitation of babies experiencing torticollis—a condition characterized by the abnormal positioning of the neck. Our team employs evidence-based approaches to alleviate symptoms, improve range of motion, and enhance quality of life.

Sensory Based Approach Therapy

Sensory Based Approach Therapy is a holistic therapeutic method aimed at integrating sensory experiences for enhanced emotional well-being and physical coordination. This approach facilitates personalized interventions tailored to individual needs.

Gross Motor Development

Gross Motor Development services focus on enhancing core physical skills such as balance, coordination, and strength through structured activities and exercises tailored to individual needs.

DMI - Dynamic Movement Intervention

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a specialized therapy designed to enhance motor skills, balance, and functional movement in individuals through targeted and progressive interventions.

NDT - Neurodevelopmental Treatment

A hands-on therapy approach for individuals with neurological conditions like stroke, cerebral palsy or brain injury aiming to improve functional independence, posture and movement quality through guided facilitation.

TASES Neuromuscular E-Stim

Task Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES) is an advanced therapy technique using mild electrical currents to activate muscles precisely when needed during functional activities to improve movement, strength, range of motion, and motor control by enhancing motor learning and sensory feedback in a task-focused way for children with cerebral palsy.

Testimonials

 

Katie is one of the most caring, patient and skillful therapists we have ever worked with. Our daughter, who has Down's Syndrome, grew in confidence in walking, running and playing - and Katie was a constant font of knowledge and holistic support, always going above and beyond to meet our daughter's needs. We couldn't recommend Katie highly enough.

     
Philip
Parent of a 3-year-old treated for motor development delays.
 

We are beyond grateful for the care and expertise of our pediatric physical therapist, Katie Messineo. She truly changed our lives. When my son began his therapy due to his weak core and torticollis, his action plan projected cruising in six months — instead, he was walking in just three. Katie’s dedication to his progress was incredible. She has the most calming, reassuring presence with children. I often called her the baby whisperer — even when she was gently maneuvering my son through his painful torticollis, he felt safe and comforted. Her approach was thoughtful, patient, and deeply compassionate. What set her apart was how she turned therapy into play. She created fun, engaging games that never felt like chores but blended seamlessly into playtime, making progress feel natural and joyful for my son. I cannot stress enough how her work with son was life changing for our family. Her skill, creativity, and genuine care made all the difference, and we will forever be thankful for the impact she had on son Giovanni's gross motor development.

     
Lindsay
Mother of baby with torticollis.
 

Our daughter has cerebral palsy and worked with Katie from about 18 months through age three. Katie has been truly instrumental in her progress. Not only does she bring an exceptional depth of experience from renowned institutions, but she is also everything you hope for in a pediatric physical therapist. Katie has an incredible ability to connect with children and understand what uniquely motivates them to take the next step - literally and figuratively. She makes therapy deeply rooted in play, creating a warm, loving environment where children feel safe, engaged, and motivated to thrive. She never takes shortcuts and is always thoughtful and intentional in her approach. Equally important, Katie excels at partnering with parents. She has a rare ability to translate theory into practice, helping us understand the purpose behind each exercise and guiding us through new equipment in a way that truly clicks. She creates a strong, collaborative therapist–child–parent relationship, which we believe is essential in pediatric physical therapy. We cannot recommend Katie highly enough and miss her dearly since her relocation.

     
Cecile
mother of 3 year old with cerebral palsy
 
 

Contact

  • Glen Rock, NJ, USA