Meet the Owner

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Dr. Katie Dougherty, PT, DPT

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Katie Dougherty is the owner and founder of PhysioBaby Therapy & Wellness, where she specializes in pediatric physical therapy with a focus on infants and young children. With her years of clinical experience, Katie has worked across pediatric outpatient, pediatric acute care, and specialty care settings. She brings advanced training in neuromotor development, postural therapy, feeding intervention, and integrative techniques such as craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) designed to reduce body tension and optimize developmental progress. Her work emphasizes both functional outcomes and family-centered care, ensuring parents feel supported and empowered in their child’s therapeutic journey.

As founder of PhysioBaby Therapy & Wellness, Katie combines her clinical expertise with her passion for mentorship and leadership, cultivating an environment where therapists grow as practitioners while families receive the highest quality care. She remains committed to advancing the field through continuing education, innovative practice models, and professional development of future pediatric specialists.

Achievements

Bachelors of Science in Biology (B.S.)

The University of Alabama,
2007

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham,
2011

LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist

2016

Tongue-Tied Academy for Therapists

2021

Gillespie Approach Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

2022

Advanced Clinical Specialist

Texas Children’s Hospital

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A Message from Dr. Katie

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“As a pediatric physical therapist, I believe in meeting a baby and their family where they are on their journey. I aim to support comprehensive needs of baby and family along the way. This means becoming a part of the baby’s world and prioritizing what is important to the baby and family to achieve. Meeting physical and emotional needs of a baby and their family is critical to achieve optimal outcomes through physical therapy. 

As a parent, I believe that my worlds as a pediatric physical therapist and mom complement one another in a special way. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I look forward to learning more about you and your precious baby!”