JPT KIDS
◉ ABOUT JPT KIDS
HELPING EVERY CHILD MOVE, PLAY, AND THRIVE!
At JPT Kids, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to move, play, and thrive. Our pediatric physical and occupational therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care in a fun and engaging environment, helping children build confidence, improve movement, and reach their developmental goals. Located in Vancleave, Mississippi, JPT Kids partners with families, physicians, and our colleagues at Coastal Speech, Language & Literacy to provide comprehensive pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy in one convenient location.
Mission Statement
We help children move, play, and thrive through compassionate, evidence-based physical and occupational therapy. By partnering with families and collaborating with healthcare providers, we build confidence, promote independence, and celebrate every milestone along the way.
Our Vision
To be the trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children to move, play, and thrive while partnering with families to help every child reach their fullest potential.
WHAT WE DO
OUR PEDIATRIC SERVICES
We work with infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents through individualized, play-based treatment. Every child's plan is built around their goals, their family, and the activities that matter most to them at home, at school, and in the community.
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Pediatric Physical Therapy
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Strength, balance, coordination, and mobility
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Developmental delays, neurological conditions, and genetic disorders
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Torticollis, toe walking, and gait abnormalities
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Orthopedic and sports injuries
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Play-based treatment to reach meaningful milestones
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Coastal Speech,
Language & Literacy
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JPT Kids has partnered with Coastal Speech, Language & Literacy, a local speech-language pathology practice
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Speech, language, and literacy therapy from certified speech-language pathologists
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PT, OT, and speech services all in one convenient location
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12313 MS-57, Vancleave, right next door to our JPT orthopedic clinic
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
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Fine motor skills, visual motor integration, and handwriting
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Self-care, feeding, and daily living skills
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Sensory processing and emotional regulation
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Coordination for home, school, and community
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Engaging, child-centered activities that build independence
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Family-Centered
Care
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Partnering with families and physicians every step of the way
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Care in our outpatient clinic and through Mississippi's First Steps Early Intervention program
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Home programs that carry progress into everyday life
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Celebrating every milestone along the way
◉ OUR THERAPISTS
MEET OUR PEDIATRIC THERAPISTS
Garris Jones, PT, DPT, has over 10 years of pediatric experience and is dedicated to helping children move, play, and thrive. She provides care in both the outpatient clinic and through Mississippi's First Steps Early Intervention program, and her background includes working in a special needs daycare and using hippotherapy techniques to help children build strength, confidence, and independence.
Peyton Belton Artmann, OTD, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist passionate about evidence-based, family-centered care that supports independence in daily activities and builds confidence. Her background includes outpatient and school-based therapy, as well as graduate research on self-regulation.
◉ GET IN TOUCH
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOUR FAMILY
Have questions about your child's development or wondering if therapy could help? Reach out and our team will be happy to talk with you.
Phone: 228-591-2032
Email: info@jptvancleave.com
Facebook: JPT Kids Pediatric Therapy
Location: 12313 MS-57, Vancleave, MS 39565