PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
Specializing in physical therapy, birth - 5 years old
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Pediatric PT comes to YOU! Time saved, don’t have to leave your home!
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Private Pay only.
No insurance plans accepted.
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Evaluations $250
Re-Evaluations $250
Treatments $175
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To start, have your doctor fax a PT referral to PEARL at 855-955-3924. Once signed PT referral is received, PEARL will call you to schedule right away!
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Who We Help
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NICU graduates (micropreemies), Delayed developmental milestones, Torticollis, abnormal head shape or flattening of baby’s head (plagiocephaly and brachycephaly), toe walking, chromosomal and congenital diagnoses, neurological disorders, high risk infants and toddlers with complex medical histories, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, AMC, HIE, intrauterine strokes, sensory processing, ASD, mobility and gait progressions
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Carissa Tracy, PT, MSPT, CertIMT
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WORD AROUND TOWN IS...
5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is an amazing physical therapist AND and amazing human being! She treated our daughter for many months and was outstanding with her, and so helpful and encouraging to me. She helped our sweet girl to accomplish so much, and always kept our spirits high. You will be blessed by Carissa!”
-Sara White
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is a fabulous therapist, advocate, and educator. She has helped our son (age 3, former micropreemie born at 25 weeks, who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy) IMMENSELY with his gross motor development. In addition to all of the movement-related therapies and teaching, she always freely shares her wisdom and insight into how we can further help him continue to advance and grow. We are so blessed to have crossed paths with her and thankful to have such an amazing resource in PEARL Pediatric Therapy.”
-Calee Jaskula
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5 of 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“When I found out that my son had torticollis, I wanted to immediately start physical therapy and try to help him as soon as possible. Carissa quickly responded to my request and met with us within a few days for our first appointment. She takes her time each visit with me to explain and show me the ways to help him. She is very responsive between appointments and always very caring. Carissa is a very professional, knowledgeable, and gifted physical therapist.”
- Tamara Sanford
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is a joy to work with! She is very knowledgeable and creative. She puts patient and family care first. She communicates well with the family to assist with skill generalization into the home environment and routine. I highly recommend PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC!”
-Nicole Marie
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“As a mom and speech therapist, I highly recommend PEARL Pediatric Therapy for your little ones! Carissa is a fabulous physical therapist and our little boy absolutely loved her. She is incredibly knowledgeable and her approach to treatment is invaluable. After our evaluation, no time was wasted in helping him achieve his goals and he progressed before our eyes. Carissa is a kind and caring therapist and surely has a way with babies! We owe our son's progress to her and her home exercise programs which got our whole family involved in helping our little guy catch up to his friends!”
- Tricia Muenchow
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“If you’re looking for the hands down BEST pediatric physical therapist, look no farther! God broke the mold when he made Carissa. I had run the gamut and had interviewed several pediatric PT’s to no avail before discovering PEARL Pediatrics. Carissa came highly recommended by another PT and after reading her credentials I was thoroughly impressed. I scheduled an assessment with her for my 3 year old daughter and hired her immediately thereafter. Carissa offers an unparalleled therapeutic approach through her genuine heart to heal, teach, empower and ultimately helping your child to become the best version of themselves. I have seen her vast knowledge and skills put to the test and my daughter experienced noticeable improvements after only a few sessions. Carissa exudes unlimited kindness, joy and patience with her client kiddos and equips their parents with the knowledge and tools that they need during non-session days. PEARL Pediatrics will remain my go to choice for all of my children’s physical therapy needs.”
-Lauren Haass Kiker
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Hardworking and caring PT”
-Raychal Ann Burget
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The time, detail and care that goes into each visit is above and beyond!
We needed a second opinion or insight. We weren’t disappointed. Thoughtful, caring, positive & most of all took her time. Would highly recommend giving Carissa a try in helping your family.”
-Felicia Bodie-Arredondo
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is hands down the BEST PT I’ve ever met professionally and personally. Blessed to have had her work with our daughter!!!!! 💗”
-Rebecca Wilkinson-Smith
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As a mom and fellow PT, I wholeheartedly recommend Carissa and PEARL!! I have one of those kiddos that most folks would see as typically developing or even ahead, but I saw something was missing in the safety department. Carissa was my first call! She helped me see that there were some stability milestones we had missed out on and made some great recommendations for ways we could work on stability during play. Mind you, all this was via Telehealth! Don't get me wrong, if I were still in town, I would have loved Carissa to stop by and meet my little in person...but Carissa is a total pro with her HIPAA compliant telehealth platform and made it easy and fun :)
-Stefanie Foster
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is hardworking, caring and compassionate. She goes above and beyond for her clients, day in and day out. ❤️ ”
-Katie Huseman
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is such a kind, gentle and talented therapist! She truly is living her calling!”
-Kristan Cogan-Sais
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is hands down the best Pediatric physical therapist we have ever met! We’ve been through many generic/bad therapists. She was a breath of fresh air for us and was the only physical therapist that was able to get our daughter to progress in treatment and are thankful we met her.”
-Alexandra Hargett
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa showed immense talent, ingenuity, creativity and skill at every visit. She treated our daughter for almost a year and a half through some of her toughest challenges. She is a caring therapist as well as an amazing person.”
-Becky Schwartz
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I can’t say enough about how much Carissa does for everyone she comes in contact with. She’s a fantastic mentor, a fierce advocate, and a rock star physical therapist. She brings a special kind of heart and soul to her work and her people. If you have the blessing to meet Carissa, you will leave feeling empowered and safe. I am a physical therapist myself and when I was in PT school I was lucky enough to have Carissa as a clinical instructor. She is amazing!”
-Emily Atwood
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is one of the most knowledgeable, caring, and encouraging therapists I have encountered. She really takes the time to educate parents and caregivers to help ease anxiety, answer concerns, and empower families to help their littles. She is the best!”
-Sarah Wagner
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"We cannot say enough about what a good experience it was to work with Carissa. It was so convenient that she came to the house. Our daughter absolutely loved her and ran to the door to greet her every time. She helped her with torticollis. She is so cheerful and instantly ups the mood and atmosphere of the home! She was kind and gracious with my older children. She truly has a gift for what she does!"
-Anna Maher
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Miss Carissa has been such a gift to our family. My son was in an insurance accepted treatment program for over a year and made no measurable progress. After just one month, my son made 20 months of progress, and continues to meet milestones and make amazing progress. I am so thankful for her and her time with us. She truly cares about my son, and treats him with so much kindness and respect."
-Hannah Matlock
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is the BEST!!! She worked with my son who has Down Syndrome since birth. I wish you can see him today how strong and capable he is! We absolutely LoVe her and will be for ever thankful with her!”
-Adriana De la Garza
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is an amazing person and a fabulous Physical Therapist!!! I had the pleasure to work and shadow beside her. She will never disappoint and always work her hardest to help her patients and their families! You will get professional quality care, I highly recommend her and PEARL!!”
-Korie Lynn Burget
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Not only is Carissa an incredible PT, but she is wonderful, caring, and genuine person to boot! I am a physical therapist as well, and have referred multiple patients to her due to her vast pediatric knowledge and experience. If my kiddo ever needs PT, Carissa would be my first call.”
-Madison Austin
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“We wouldn’t be anywhere near where we are with our son’s Torticollis without Carissa’s Hep! She is so so knowledgeable, helpful, thorough, and encouraging in making sure we understand what exercises need to be done, how to do them, ensuring we are doing them correctly, and the significance of what those particular exercises are helping with. Could not recommend PEARL enough♥️”
- Megan White
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carissa is very knowledgeable and caring pediatric therapist - She will give your family all of the tools you need to help your little one thrive. Highly recommend PEARL!”
- Marci Chandler
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5 of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I would personally recommend PEARL to anyone for pediatric PT. We contacted Carissa after seeing a different office based PT for four months with no progress with our little boy with Torticollis. He was almost 10 months and had just learned to sit up. When we started with Carissa, he was not rolling or anywhere near crawling, but wouldn’t even place weight through his arms. Within 1 month with Carissa, he was progressing before our eyes. Something we never saw with the other PT. After a little over a year of PT with Carissa, he’s now walking everywhere and completely caught up to his age in gross motor with no signs he ever had Torticollis or was delayed in gross motor. Carissa really does take the time to really show a parent how to help their kids in everyday ways that make sense. She listens to concerns and helps you see things in a different way. She’s so good at responding to texts and giving you ideas to trouble shoot a specific concern. Her home programs were easy to follow andI fully believe that’s why our son is where he’s at. She’s more than a PT, she loves each kid she helps and truly wants the best for them. It’s not just someone she checks off her schedule and list for the day like we felt at other PT office. We love Carissa and if you’re looking for an amazing PT who genuinely cares then you should see PEARL Pediatric Therapy.”
- Katie Rawlings
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PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
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Hours of Operation
Open 7 days —> by appointment only
* Scheduling —> Text 210-412-1542 *
Evaluations and Treatments available,
In person or Telehealth options!
Contact PEARL
You need us?
We are your baby and toddler lifeline!
You’ll feel the difference from the very first visit!
PEARL does not bill insurance.
No waiting.
No hoops.
No pending authorizations to wait on.
We can START RIGHT AWAY with a referral from your doctor.
Parents - You are back in control of what your baby or child needs!
Ready, set, PEARL!
New Braunfels, TX, USA
EMAIL —> pearlpediatrictherapy@gmail.com
PHONE —> (210) 412 - 1542
FAX —> (855) 955 - 3924
Therapy Services
How I Can Help
1:1 PT Initial Evaluations - 1 hour
Telehealth or In Person
Pediatric physical therapist comes to your home for a thorough 1:1 initial evaluation with you and your baby/child. During evaluation, physical therapist will perform clinical observations and facilitations to best assess function, compensations, atypical movement patterns and limitations, as well as baseline age equivalents. Goals and tailored plan of care will be created and explained by physical therapist. Evaluations will conclude with home exercise program (HEP) demo and education (to empower you right away)!
1:1 PT Treatments - 1 hour
Telehealth or In Person
Follow up treatment sessions execute the plan of care determined from evaluation. Treatments include (but not limited to): manual therapy, soft tissue and joint mobilizations, certified infant massage, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercises and activities, functional mobility, balance and safety training, fall prevention, gait and agility tasks, Neuro-Developmental Treatment handling/facilitations, home program education and caregiver training, and plan of care progressions by licensed physical therapist. Babies and children are so unique, and each treatment session will be skillfully adjusted to your/their needs and motivators and goals.
Equip Fit/Order Visit - 1 hour
Telehealth or In Person
If you need a separate session to be focused on fitting/ordering equipment — no problem. Our PT can coordinate with a local DME (durable medical equipment) rep to join together in person or via Telehealth platform in this type of collaborative session!! We can come to you as a team to make fitting and ordering equip easy and stress/worry free!! We want to expedite receiving medically necessary orthotics and/or durable medical equipment for your child. All documentation required for ordering will be completed efficiently and quickly by your PEARL PT!
GROUP CLASS Babies 0-6 months old
Group classes led by PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Hands on, educational, and empowering baby development classes for babies 0-6 months old! Come learn how to optimize your baby’s milestones and how to spot and watch out for yellow and red flags. 🚩 Meet other mommies and daddies with babies same age as yours! Let’s dive into the world of baby development TOGETHER! We will learn about... developmental milestones, flat spots on your baby’s head and how to correct them, positioning, soothing techniques, head control, tummy time, games to play while babies are on their backs, great developmental toys (and which to avoid!), midline play, vision coordination games, precursors to conquering rolling and sitting... lots of education and Q & A! Come join! 3 separate Saturdays, 1 hour class times, and spread over 3 consecutive months.
GROUP CLASS Babies 6-12 months old
Classes led by PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Hands on, educational, and empowering baby development classes for babies 6-12 months old! Come learn how to optimize your baby’s milestones and how to spot and watch out for yellow and red flags. 🚩 Meet other mommies and daddies with babies same age as yours! Let’s dive into the world of baby development TOGETHER!
We will learn about... developmental milestones, sitting coordination and transitions, how to prepare and conquer spinning on belly, getting in and out of sitting, getting in and out of crawling position, crawling tips and tricks, recommendations on devices and toys (and what to avoid!), positioning, games to play while babies are exploring pulling up and lowering down from furniture, and countless ideas to get your baby walking safely so you can sit back and applaud! ... lots of education and Q & A!
Come join! 3 separate Saturdays, 1 hour class times, and spread over 3 consecutive months.
Advocacy Visit
Need a wingman?
You are not alone. Navigating this world for your child can feel overwhelming and confusing at times. That’s why these Advocacy visits are available if you need a pediatric physical therapist alongside you at that upcoming ARD, specialty appointment, event, or group meeting of any kind — where the mutual goals for your child are priority. I can come with you!
Speaking Events
If you have an event where PEARL can serve, contact us. See you out there!
Delivered to you — empowerment, inspiration, education, and solutions for all topics for families with babies and kiddos! Here to conquer topics with parents/caregivers/community outreach/clinicians and healthcare professionals.
Online Programs
Parent/Caregiver Series & Clinician/Healthcare Provider Series
Revolutionizing our outreach here at PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC — we want to help as many people as possible with our digital products. Video series of demo and educational gems, presented with expertise, to bring solutions to your phone, computer, tablet, tv — for you to keep as a resource.
Bridging the gap for those far away!
1:1 PT Re-Evaluations - 1 hour
Telehealth or In Person
This Re-Evaluation service is only for current PEARL patients, who are seeking an extension of their current plan of care and full re-assessment of initial evaluation findings to compare with a new full updated evaluation. All updated medical specifics, treatment progress, functional goal update objectives, age equivalents, and developmental scores will be documented in detail. PEARL will fax a copy of your Re-Evaluation to your physician for you, for hands free coordination of care communication. If extension is recommended, physician and PT can communicate seamlessly via HIPAA safe fax. This proactive approach by PEARL will eliminate any lapse in care for “waiting periods” or “authorization holds” that insurance companies choose instead.With our private pay model, we communicate with physicians directly and don’t miss a beat for our mutual patients to get the continued care they deserve.
(Parent copy provided of course as well.)
FAQs
Do you take insurance?
—> No. PEARL PT is private pay only.
We have eliminated the insurance middle man!!
—> This gives PARENTS the freedom to start immediately — without any insurance company dictating when or how much care your child receives.
What is mobile physical therapy?
We come TO YOU in your home!
Your time is saved with PEARL Pediatric Therapy.
Virtual Telehealth or In Person options.
Any free resources parents love?
Yes! Join our free FB community group!
There are videos, posts, discussions of all things prenatal to preK :)
Search within the group with the magnifying glass 🔍 by keywords!
@
‘Prenatal to PreK Physical Therapy Place’
See you there!
Most popular services? Travel rates info?
Q: Most popular services?
A: —> Families seem to request these 1:1 services most often…
Initial Evaluations $250
Re-Evaluations $250
Treatments $175
note —> “Therapy Services” tab on the home page describes what they each include… and other things we offer too! Check it out!
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Q: Can you come to where I live? What are the varying travel rates?
A: —> Yes, we can.
Here’s how we break travel rates down:
***If you are located <10 miles one way from PEARL (1418 Azalea Ln 78130), standard rates apply.
***If you are located 10-19 miles one way from PEARL, additional $25/round trip. 🚗
***If you are located 20-29 miles one way from PEARL, additional $50/round trip. 🚗
***If you are located 30 miles or greater one way from PEARL, please utilize our Telehealth platform at HIPAA compliant Doxy.me for your tailored visits with physical therapist. 💻
*** Live further? —> As long as you live in the state of Texas, we can still serve you via our Telehealth services! 💻 👍🏽
How do I get started today?
Easy as 1, 2, 3!
step 1: Have your child’s physician fax a signed PHYSICAL THERAPY REFERRAL to PEARL @fax (855) 955 - 3924.
step 2: Text (210) 412 - 1542 for scheduling. Open 7 days, by appointment only.
step 3: Relax, PEARL PEDIATRIC THERAPY is on the way!
PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
We specialize in high risk infant/toddler physical therapy! Unprecedented outcomes! Expertise brought to you for your baby / child.
🤩A big hello from the founder and owner:
Here at PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC,
we strive to knock your socks off with compassion, resources, skilled handling during activities, unprecedented outcomes for your littles, hope, joy, collab with your physicians/specialists team — and of course “pearls of wisdom” galore.
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Re-writing the “norm” for pedi PT services. These babies and toddlers deserve it.
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Inspired by how a pearl forms from such a small beginning and is formed and cultivated into a precious and rare wonder from all the trials and sand fine-tuning it’s shape... our precious micropreemies and littles also start from such miraculous beginnings and overcome. They persevere. They inspire. They shine. They lead. They make their own paths. They amaze.
“Through trials, look for the pearls.”
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PEARL Pediatric Therapy is your LIFELINE for all things development and physical therapy for babies + toddlers + children!
Meet the Founder
Carissa
I’m happy to be here, New Braunfels! My family moved to New Braunfels after almost two decades in San Antonio/San Marcos. When I arrived to New Braunfels, I realized there is a huge need for mobile concierge physical therapy for babies/children locally. Working with families is my happy place.
I have been a pediatric physical therapist for 15 years now. I opened this private practice in 2019 to deliver what I would want for my own children. No waiting, expertise and the heart of a teacher, no hectic commuting to clinics, and no insurance games.
And so,
PEARL PT was created.
I come to you loaded with vast experience at children’s hospitals, pediatric ICUs, home health agencies, adaptive recreation experience, and upper management experiences as Rehab Supervisor and Clinic Director in outpatient clinics formerly. I’ve had several doctoral graduate PT students complete their affiliations under my wing. I enjoy coordinating care with physicians, nurses, schools, hospitals, and adjunct services to therapy - always to advocate for the patient.
My formal education includes a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science (BESS) with minor in Athletic Training in 2006, and a Masters in Science of Physical Therapy (MSPT) in 2008 — both from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. I enjoy life long learning and all the continuing education I can get my hands on. I am NDT trained, certified in infant massage, and have also been selected to serve as certified trainer for incoming hires at previous agencies.
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Bringing real solutions to situations where families need help is my honor.
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I owe my mentors the world, and hope to pay it forward to lead the next generation of pediatric physical therapists now as a mentor and community leader.
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As owner and creator of PEARL Pediatric Therapy, PLLC, welcome to the new movement! You decide when you want therapy, and I’m there to meet your needs.
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When I’m not at work, family life is full with my husband of 15 years, also a physical therapist — and our two kiddos (9 and 6). Being outside together, with our neighbors, or catching live music is our jam. We love our life-giving church home too! We will probably bump into you out there in other local fun that New Braunfels offers! Come say hi!