Enhancing your child's Quality of Life through Functional Mobility.
Preemies/Post-NICU babies, Infants, Toddlers, School-aged children up to age 21.
Personal Touch Therapies Staff
Kym Scearce-Schenck, PT, MSPT, DPT, Owner has a doctorate of physical therapy with over 25 years of pediatric experience in Hospital Settings including in-patient, NICU, mom/baby unit, Out-Patient Clinics, School Districts, and pediatric Home Therapy with emphasis on post-NICU Early Intervention infants. Kym is BABIES TRAINED to support the medically fragile premature infants and their families in their home, she has completed the Colorado Early Intervention training for "Coaching" therapy to support the "whole" child and their family, she has experience with a variety of medical disabilities with all aged children, and she thrives on "Functional Fun" during her therapy sessions. Kym as the owner of Personal Touch Therapies, PC since year 2000, enjoys training Therapists in becoming professional, confident Pediatric Therapists who love supporting families and school teams celebrate every milestone small or large that their child or student accomplish to have fun, play, and just be a kid! Outside of a wonderful and busy career, Kym enjoys traveling, skiing, and hiking with her family as well as attending an occasional dance class.
Laura Atencio, SLP, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist originally from Oregon. She has always been drawn to working with children because of their curiosity, resilience, and the pure joy they bring to the world. She chose pediatrics because she loves helping children find their voice, whether that is through words, sounds, or alternative ways of communicating. Her favorite part of working in pediatrics is building meaningful connections with both children and their families and celebrating the small (but powerful) wins along the way. Outside of work she enjoys being with family, hiking, and organizing.
Angela Atwood, PT, MPT has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist. She received her graduate degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN. Angela has a wide range of pediatric experience including NICU, acute care pediatric ICU, rehabilitation hospital inpatient/outpatient services, school district, and early intervention. She has experience with a wide range of medical diagnoses in children of all ages. She has a strong interest in reflex integration and supporting a child's development through reinforced foundational skills. Angela has a kind and caring approach, along with her experience and knowledge, that builds trust with the families. She has a passion for helping children gain strength and function through play-based therapy. Angela has two daughters and loves spending time with them, her husband and their dogs.
Lindsay Bowen, PT, DPT loves working with children and their families to help them achieve major motor milestones. The majority of her experience is in Early Intervention, working with children ages birth to 3. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and Sheepadoodle, being involved in her local church, spending time outdoors, and hiking.
Becky Brown, PT, DPT completed her undergraduate at Whitman College in Biology and Psychology. She graduated from the University of Colorado with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2010. She loves working with kids and started as a pediatric PT in 2010. She enjoys cross-country skiing, camping, and spending time with her family.
Sebastian Faundez, PT, DPT graduated from Western Carolina University with his doctorate of Physical Therapy. He enjoys working with the pediatric population and is looking forward to making a difference and helping kids develop He has a passion for facilitating motor learning throughout the lifespan and empowering patients and families to succeed. He is fluent in Spanish. On his time off he enjoys Mountain Biking and the outdoors.
Rebecca "Becky" Fowler, PT, MSPT, DPT is a skilled, versatile, and compassionate physical therapist who has over 20 years of experience with treating clients form birth through older adulthood. She has a strong foundation and understanding of a variety of PT programs and interventions that improve and restore function, and limit disability for patients with pediatric, orthopedic, neurological and medically complex diagnoses. In her spare time she enjoys walking with her dog and being with her family.
Barb Frye, PT, MSPT has been a physical therapist since 1994. She loves working with children of all ages, their families and school teams. Barb believes the kids’ energy, enthusiasm and smiles brighten every day. She loves spending time with her family, taking hikes or walks with her three dogs, backyard vegetable gardening, soccer games, and enjoying all the beauty that Colorado has to offer!
Madison "Maddy" Haller, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in pediatrics. Madison received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University. She has a passion for understanding how to motivate her patients and encourage their participation in their care. She embraces the team model and values working with all parties involved in a patient's improvement and recovery. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and being with her two fur doggies.
Yvonne Harris, PT, DPT earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University. She's a SoCal native who made the move to Colorado in 2023. Yvonne has always been drawn to working with kids, and that passion only grew during her time as a student. She loves helping children and their families reach their goals, while making sure to have fun along the way. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, as well as indulging in activities like skiing, reading, and traveling whenever she can.
Abby JohnsLapp, SLP, M.S. Ed, CCC-SLP Abby graduated from Valdosta State University with her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2020. She specializes in augmentative alternative communication, neurodiversity affirming therapy, and helping children be the best version of themselves. Her favorite part of being a part of Personal Touch Therapies is being a caregiver coach and empowering parents to utilize strategies in their daily lives.
Christine Ott, PT, DPT Christine has a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Gannon University. She grew up in Colorado Springs for the majority of her childhood. She has always been passionate about working with the pediatric population, especially in regard to facilitating kids' independence and assisting families in learning how to best help with their child's development. On her time off she enjoys reading, hanging with friends and family, traveling, and doing projects such as reupholstering.
Riley Schafer, OTD, OTR/L received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and BA from CU Boulder in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Riley is a Colorado native and passionate about integrating her love for the outdoors into therapy sessions! She has experience in rural school settings as well as outpatient pediatrics. Riley sees the value in treating the entire family unit to best support development. Outside of work, you can find Riley rafting down a river or hiking with her husband.
Emma Vornhagen, PT, DPT graduated from Creighton University with her doctorate of Physical Therapy. As a student physical therapist, she found her passion while working with the pediatric population. She was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado and is ecstatic to have the opportunity to serve the community she was raised in. In her free time Emma loves cooking, exercising, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Wood, PTA has spent most of her life working with children. In her endeavor as a Physical Therapist Assistant she looks forward to helping children reach their full potential through the enhancement of their movement capabilities. She loves creating family-centered, meaningful moments of opportunity for clients and their families to interact and grow together. In her spare time, she loves dancing, traveling, choreographing musicals, and spending time with family and friends.
Mercy Yermo, PT, DPT Originally from Mexico City and raised in San Antonio, Texas, she completed her undergraduate degree at Midwestern State University while competing on the cross country and track teams. She pursued her doctorate degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch where she realized she wanted work with the pediatric population. She wanted to be part of the pediatrics team as they develop and empower each child and their family. She is fluent in Spanish. During her time off she enjoys running, playing tennis with her grandpa, and spending time with friends.
Susan Hunter, CFO graduated Magna Cum Laude from Metro State University with her Bachelor of Science. She enjoys working with the therapists, patients, and families in making a positive change in their lives. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at her church, gardening, and genealogy.