PEDSeminars, LLC.
Our Faculty
Tina Weisman, OT NDTA Inc./OT Instructor
Tina has been practicing OT for more than 25 years and currently is in private practice in Westchester, N.Y. She received her BS in Occupational Therapy from University of Buffalo, 1985. Tina qualified as an NDTA Inc. Instructor in 1992 and since then teaches basic, intermediate and advanced level NDT workshops in the United States and Israel. Tina has dedicated her career to working with clients with neuro-motor impairments. Her passion has always been working with therapists who share her dedication to this special population. Tina is known for her practical and approachable style of teaching. It was Tina’s talent and passion for teaching that inspired her to create PEDSeminars, LLC.
Joan D. Mohr, PT
Internationally renowned NDT/Bobath instructor, Joan is known for her hands-on, practical clinical approach to the treatment of clients with neurological impairments. Joan received her training from the Bobaths in 1966 and qualified as an NDT instructor in Pediatrics in 1970 and as an Instructor in Adult Hemiplegia in 1973. Joan travels and teaches throughout Israel, South Africa, Europe, Eastern Europe, North and South America, China and India with a special focus on developing countries. Joan provides corporate consultations and continues to spend part of her time in private practice. She has served as chairman of NDTA and IBITA and has been a Senior NDT Instructor since 1979. In 1988, she was honored as the recipient of the NDTA, Inc., Award of Excellence. Joan’s passion is teaching about the postural system. 
Karen Goldberg
Karen received her B.S. PT. Degree from McGill University, Montreal, Canada and a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado  in Denver. She received her basic neurodevelopmental training with Dr. and Mrs. Bobath, and studied Baby Treatment with Mary Quinton. She has been a NICU Physical Therapist for over 30 years and published the original articles on the role of the Physical Therapist in the Special Care Nursery. She studied and trained with Dr. Lula Lubchenco, Dr. Heidi Als and Dr. Heinz Precthl.Ms. Goldberg has worked in a variety of Physical Therapy settings including Early Intervention, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and is a consultant for various medical agencies. She is currently working as a senior therapist at Danbury Hospital and is a consultant to a visual neurorehabilitation clinic in Connecticut. She is a certified Adaptive Ski Instructor in Vail, Colorado. She teaches courses and seminars on Physical Therapy in the NICU, utilizing an NDT approach both in this country and abroad.
Gail Ritchie, OTR/L
Gail received her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has over 20 years of extensive clinical experience specializing in pediatrics in the medical and community settings. She has been an OT Instructor for the NDTA since 1996 and on Boehme Workshops Staff since 1993. Gail teaches the OT content in the NDT Bobath/8 Week Course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy as well as numerous continuing education courses in the treatment of individual’s with neurological challenges on a national level. She is a member in the NDTA, AOTA, and IOTA. Gail participated in the development of the book entitled Neuro-Development Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice and the study guide for Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice  She is currently on the Theory and Curriculum Committees for the NDTA. Gail is currently associated with Milestones Therapeutic Associates in Mc Allen, Texas and continues to do consultation in the Chicago and Midwest.
Dawn Morgan PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, CKTP
Dawn Morgan is an NDT-trained therapist who has practiced in rehab, outpatient, hospital, and early intervention settings. She is the current Assistant Director of Outpatient Services and former Senior Physical Therapist for Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton, NJ. Dawn is a certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She earned her Kinesiotaping Certification in 2008. Dawn has taught and assisted with Taping Courses for more than 4 years.


Upcoming Events

November:
Trunk and Shoulder Girdle

December:
Taping for the Pediatric Population

January:
Strengthening the Postural System

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