Jane Styer-Acevedo

Jane is a wonderful, caring, and intelligent instructor who fosters a supportive & fun learning environment.

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:08:30 +0000

I had previously taken 3-day courses from an NDT-approach. Coming to this class has completely changed the way I treat and approach therapy. This class has allowed me to make important, life-changing functional improvements in childrens’ lives allowing them to live a happier life. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Jane is a wonderful, caring, and intelligent instructor who fosters a supportive & fun learning environment.

This course has been an amazing experience…

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:06:23 +0000

This course has been an amazing experience that has allowed me the opportunity to grow as a physical therapist. Jane gave me the knowledge of NDT which in turn gave me the ability to better assess my patients in a way that will continually allow them to achieve their greatest functional outcomes possible. I honestly look forward to taking more continuing education courses in NDT from Jane.

…I think in a new way to activate core/posture/alignment…

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:03:13 +0000

The NDT “8 Week” is so much different than any 3 or 5 day course. I learned some techniques form the weekend courses – but not the “why or how” it works. Also working on children with instructors present is so much more beneficial to the learning experience. Many differences to treating the clients now – I think in a new way to activate core/posture/alignment. -my clients probably would agree they have to work harder now – as I am not holding them “up by their bones!”

My approach to clients has definitely changed and I see more and faster successes because of it

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:01:37 +0000

My approach to clients has definitely changed and I see more and faster successes because of it. As an SLP, it was a challenging course, however, my clients have benefitted greatly from this approach and its amazing to see the changes that I can bring to them.

The NDT approach gives me the tools I need to facilitate my children to reach their highest potential.

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:59:39 +0000

NDT has taught me to refocus on what is important to my patient. The NDT approach gives me the tools I need to facilitate my children to reach their highest potential. Through my handling, choice of environment and by increasing expectations, the children I work with have increased functional independence and have accomplished tasks no one ever thought possible.

My treatment sessions are more focused…

jsacevedo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:58:10 +0000

The NDT Approach gave me a place to start with my patients, especially those that are more involved and difficulty to treat. I also learned a wide variety of treatment strategies that can be adapted or expanded to meet a specific child’s need. My treatment sessions are more focused & much more productive, focusing on things that are important to the family and child. My patients are making more gains functionally and are carrying over those skills week to week. The course was very challenging and intense, but worth the final outcome.

Hannah: Changed as a Therapist…

jsacevedo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:50 +0000

This course has changed me as a therapist. I better understand dysfunction, assessment, and treatment, and feel I am a stronger therapist. It has increased my personal goals for myself & also goals I have professionally. I hope to influence my families & clients with my new passion for NDT by showing them progression & achieving functional goals! I have met other professionals that I can collaborate with all over the country. Truly a wonderful & meaningful experience!

Kara: Great Opportunity…

jsacevedo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:46 +0000

NDT has helped me to see my clients differently, in subtle ways. For example, I may pay more attention to alignment and activation of postural muscles, or I may recognize subtle movements that lead me to understand the whole child better. I have become motivated, more so than before taking the NDT Certificate course, to set session-specific functional outcomes so that progress can be measured more specifically. It was a great opportunity for me, after working for 9 years in pediatrics, to sharpen my skills and benefit from instruction & mentoring from experienced C/NDT clinicians!

Holly: The greatest asset I am taking from this course…

jsacevedo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:26 +0000

The greatest asset I am taking from this course is the assessment/observational skills and problem-solving approach to functional tasks. Figuring out the essential components needed really guides your treatment strategies resulting in more direct addressing of impairments. By following this treatment approach I have seen amazing functional shifts that have provided our patients with more confidence and self-esteem that have created tears and smiles for their families.

Kristen: Incredibly Thankful…

zyoung — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:22 +0000

After being trained in NDT, I am incredibly thankful that I took the course! I feel that my treatment sessions have now gotten much more organized with a true focus on specific impairments directly related to each & every individual patient & their functional outcome. It has made me a better therapist as I continue to grow in my profession.