Dr. Laurie Whorton

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Dr. Laurie Whorton Pediatric Physical Therapist Whorton Pediatric Therapy provides expert pediatric physical therapy services for infants in the comfort and privacy of your home.

Our therapists help your child improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility to achieve new gross motor skills and allow your child to safely participate in her environment. Working directly with you, we will evaluate your child's needs and develop a plan of care to help your child attain new skills and meet your developmental goals. We believe that all parents should feel empowered to help their child succeed. With this in mind, our services not only focus on delivering excellent individualized care, but also ensuring that parents feel comfortable understanding the goals and techniques of therapy and carrying out a home program. Physical therapy services are carried out in each child's natural environment. Laurie has been a pediatric physical therapist for 28 years, obtaining her doctorate in PT in 2017. She has had a specific interest in treating babies with torticollis (tight muscle in the neck), flat head syndrome and the developmental delay that can occur with both diagnoses. Laurie recently attended an intensive torticollis class and has a mission of preventing flat heads as well as the developmental delay from this treatable, reversible diagnosis.

10/12/2026

May be quiet on SM for a few days as we wait for power to come back on and get things back in order. Good thing is we are safe and that's what matters.

10/08/2026

A lot has changed since the 90s! Send this to the grandparent who needs it.

10/06/2026

The first sign of a flat head isn't the back of the head. Comment EARS and I'll send you my head-shape checklist.

10/05/2026

Tummy time doesn't have to mean lying flat on the floor. ❤️
For babies with a G-tube, tracheostomy, or other medical needs, traditional tummy time may require modifications but there are still ways to help baby with tummy time and build important head, neck, shoulder and trunk strength. The key is finding positions that work for your baby's individual medical needs, equipment and tolerance.

1. Start where baby is comfortable
2. Modify the position and support as needed
3. Short, successful opportunities count
4. Work with your baby's medical/therapy team to determine what's safe for your child

This video is general education and isn't a substitute for individualized guidance from your child's medical and therapy team.

10/04/2026

It doesn't have to look pretty! When babies first learn transitions, they may look awkward, wobbly and VERY uncoordinated. That's part of figuring it out. Instead of always putting baby back into the “perfect” position, give them safe opportunities to problem-solve and MOVE. Messy movement is still movement.

10/03/2026

“When will my baby walk?” It's one of the most common questions parents ask. But before I worry about the DATE, I'm looking at the skills baby is building along the way. Walking isn't one skill that suddenly appears. It's the result of lots of little skills coming together. Don't just watch the calendar, watch your baby!

10/01/2026

Everyone celebrates pulling to stand! But then...How does baby get back down? Standing is only part of the skill. Watch what happens AFTER this important milestone.

09/30/2026

When baby starts standing, don't just watch their hands...look DOWN! I'm interested in patterns that happen consistently, not just once in awhile. Watch how your baby uses BOTH feet and BOTH legs during standing and play. Sometimes those little feet tell us a lot!

09/28/2026

Maybe a mascot for Whorton Pediatric Therapy??? Let me know what you think in the comments.

09/26/2026

Common doesn't always mean “ignore it.” Watch the pattern.


General developmental education only; concerns about your child's movement should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.

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7552 Navarre Parkway, Unit 22
Navarre, FL
32566

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+18506027040

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