About Me
"My favorite part about being a therapist is helping a child take their first steps. It's one of life's greatest gifts and I look forward to meeting you and your child." -Dr. DeMura
"I love working with children to help them reach their maximum potential." -Dr. Kristen DeMura
Kristen DeMura PT, DPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist for over 20 years
Experience in all settings to include:
Home Health
Inpatient Acute Care
Pediatric ICU
School Settings
Outpatient
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Certified Pediatric NDT Therapist (Neuro Developmental Treatment)
Specialties
TASES Electrical Stimulation
Whole Body Vibration
Conjoined Twins
Pediatric NDT
Gross Motor Delays
Torticollis
Cerebral Palsy
Cancer
Muscular Dystrophry
Rare Chromosomal Disorders
Down's Syndrome
Developmental/Milestone Delays
Low or Increased Tone
Decreased Strength/Endurance
Traumatic Brain Injury
Orthotic Consult/Recommendation
Wheelchair Evaluations with Vendor
Early Intervention... & more!
"My goal is to help your child achieve their milestones- sitting, crawling, walking, running, and beyond." -Dr. DeMura
Outside of Work
Married for over 20 years with three children (one adopted from Haiti)
Loves to travel- honeymooned in Thailand
Hobbies include snowboarding, gardening, and lacrosse
Received her BS and Doctorate at Daemen College in Buffalo, NY
Success Story: Conjoined Twins
In 2004, I was introduced to Mohamed and Ahmed Ibrahim, formally conjoined Egyptian twins brought to the US for a specialized 26 hour surgery to separate them. Several months after their surgery, they were discharged from the hospital and began PT. My life as a pediatric physical therapist was forever changed the moment I became Ahmed and Mohamed's PT.
Their journey after separation was incredible. They learned to roll, crawl, and walk after intensive PT 4x/week. They became like family to me and will never be forgotten. The twins shaped me into the therapist I am today. Neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to adapt is amazing. There was no "textbook" treatment for these two. I used everything that I had learned in my NDT (neurodevelopmental) certification and doctoral schooling and applied it. There was continual analysis and reevaluation of treatment. I progressed as a therapist as they did as my patients. Guiding them to take their first step was unbelievable. They are a true miracle.
I also had the privilege of being the physical therapist for the Italian conjoined twins. These loving, smart twins hold a special place in my heart and made a huge impact on me. This was an extra challenging experience as a therapist because they were never separated under my care.
