developt Pediatric Physical Therapy

developt Pediatric Physical Therapy We are passionate about helping children along their developmental journey through play. Kristen is a Physical Therapist in pediatrics based out of Saskatoon.

She earned her Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2004 and, after a brief hiatus, completed her Master of Physical Therapy in 2010, graduating with Great Distinction and earning the Canadian Physical Therapy Award for Clinical Excellence. Since graduating, Kristen has worked extensively within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and for the last nine years with the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program.

She has extensive experience treating conditions that affect gross motor development, including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, plagiocephaly and torticollis, brachial plexus injury, muscle diseases, and multiple other genetic and metabolic conditions. She also has experience in post-operative rehabilitation for club foot, heel cord lengthening, spinal fixation for scoliosis, and boney and soft tissue hip surgery. She has additional training in Early Postural Acquisition, Pediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Intervention, and Functional Electrical Stimulation (with a focus on Cerebral Palsy). In addition, she has completed courses on sensory and motor processing for postural control. She is passionate about helping families become confident in helping their children along their developmental journey and wants all kids to have the opportunity to be active in whatever way works for them.

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects about 5–6% of school-aged children.Chi...
04/08/2026

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects about 5–6% of school-aged children.

Children with DCD often know what they want their body to do, but their brain has difficulty coordinating the movement.

DCD is often misunderstood as clumsiness, but it’s actually a neurological difference that impacts motor coordination.

With the right support, children can build strength, coordination, and confidence in movement.

Happy Easter 🐣from the DeveloPT TeamWishing all of our families a wonderful long weekend— however you celebrate.
04/06/2026

Happy Easter 🐣
from the DeveloPT Team
Wishing all of our families a wonderful long weekend
— however you celebrate.

🌷 Holiday Hours Update 🌷developt will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.We believe time with family is importan...
04/02/2026

🌷 Holiday Hours Update 🌷

developt will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

We believe time with family is important, and our team will be taking the long weekend to rest and spend time with loved ones.

Wishing all of our developt families a wonderful Easter weekend! 💛

💙 April 2 – World Autism Awareness DayToday we recognize and celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and abilities...
04/01/2026

💙 April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
Today we recognize and celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum.
At developt, we believe every child deserves support that helps them grow, communicate, move, and thrive in their own way.
We are proud to work alongside incredible children and families every day — supporting development, building confidence, and celebrating progress at every step.
✨ Different doesn’t mean less.
✨ Every child develops in their own timeline.
✨ Support and understanding make all the difference.

We’re out in the community this April and we’d love to see you there 💛Here’s where you can find the Developt team:• Apri...
03/31/2026

We’re out in the community this April and we’d love to see you there 💛

Here’s where you can find the Developt team:
• April 10 – Heather in North Battleford
• April 15 – Kristen with & NISeeU at Baby Bean Café
• April 16 – Emily at Saskatoon Early Years Resource Centre (East) for Baby Circle
• April 27 – Emily at Saskatoon Early Years Resource Centre (West)

These spaces are all about connection, support, and helping your child grow through movement and play.
Come say hi, ask questions, and be part of a community that gets it 💛

Today we’re wearing purple for epilepsy awareness. 💜Purple Day is about education, compassion, and supporting individual...
03/26/2026

Today we’re wearing purple for epilepsy awareness. 💜

Purple Day is about education, compassion, and supporting individuals and families living with epilepsy. Many children and adults navigate seizures that others may never see — and awareness helps create safer, more understanding communities.

Movement, confidence, and inclusion look different for every child, and that’s something worth celebrating. Join us by wearing purple today and helping spread awareness, acceptance, and encouragement one step at a time.

“Every child deserves to feel comfortable in their own body.” 💛Caregivers play such an important role in helping childre...
03/23/2026

“Every child deserves to feel comfortable in their own body.” 💛

Caregivers play such an important role in helping children build that comfort and confidence through movement. Physical literacy doesn’t require expensive programs or perfect technique — it grows through everyday play, encouragement, and opportunities to explore what their bodies can do.

You can support physical literacy by:

• Making movement part of daily routines — hopping to the car, balancing while brushing teeth, tossing toys into a basket

• Offering variety — playgrounds, swimming, skating, dancing in the kitchen, obstacle courses at home

• Focusing on fun over performance — praise effort, not perfection

• Giving children space to try, wobble, and learn without pressure or comparison

When kids feel supported instead of judged, they’re more willing to move, try new skills, and build confidence in their abilities. Small moments of active play add up to stronger coordination, healthier bodies, and a lifelong comfort with movement.

Today we’re Rocking Our Socks for Trisomy 21! 🧦💛Wearing bright, mismatched socks is a simple but powerful way to celebra...
03/21/2026

Today we’re Rocking Our Socks for Trisomy 21! 🧦💛

Wearing bright, mismatched socks is a simple but powerful way to celebrate inclusion, uniqueness, and the incredible individuals with Down syndrome in our community.

At our clinic, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to move, grow, and build confidence in their body. Physical therapy supports strength, coordination, balance, and functional movement — but just as importantly, it supports confidence, independence, and joy in everyday activities.

Why we rock our socks:

• To celebrate diversity and inclusion

• To raise awareness for Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

• To support families and children in our community

• To remind every child that their differences are their strengths

Movement looks different for every child — and that’s something worth celebrating. 💛

Show us your socks today and help us spread awareness, acceptance, and encouragement one step at a time!

Sometimes children don’t dislike sports — they just don’t feel confident moving their bodies yet. 🌱Signs a child may be ...
03/17/2026

Sometimes children don’t dislike sports — they just don’t feel confident moving their bodies yet. 🌱

Signs a child may be struggling with physical literacy can include:

• Avoiding gym class, games, or playground play

• Preferring to watch rather than participate

• Difficulty learning new movements or appearing clumsy

• Trouble understanding movement concepts like “fast” and “slow”

The good news? Physical literacy is learnable. With variety, encouragement, and positive movement experiences, confidence grows. If you’re curious, Active for Life offers a quick online check to better understand where your child is at.

All set up for Day 2 at the family Expo! Come and try out the obstacle course!!
03/15/2026

All set up for Day 2 at the family Expo! Come and try out the obstacle course!!

Why is Physical Literacy Important? 🌱Physical literacy is a key foundation for a child’s overall development. It goes fa...
03/12/2026

Why is Physical Literacy Important? 🌱
Physical literacy is a key foundation for a child’s overall development. It goes far beyond sports — it helps children build the confidence, skills, and motivation they need to be active participants in everyday life.
When children develop physical literacy, they are more likely to enjoy movement, stay active, and carry healthy habits with them into adolescence and adulthood.
Why it matters:
• Supports children in being active and enjoying movement
• Can improve academic performance and cognitive development
• Strengthens mental wellness and emotional regulation
• Builds social skills, teamwork, and communication
• Encourages lifelong healthy lifestyle habits
The role of active play:
Active play is how physical literacy grows. Through unstructured and structured play, children explore movement naturally and build essential skills without pressure or comparison. Physical literacy becomes part of everyday life — not just something that happens in sports or gym class.
Building blocks of movement:
Learning basic movement skills such as running, jumping, kicking, throwing, catching, and balancing creates the foundation for all physical activity. These skills help children feel capable and confident participating in many different activities and environments.
Physical literacy supports the development of healthy bodies, confident minds, and the ability to make active choices throughout life. It’s about helping children move with confidence, competence, and joy — today and for years to come. 💛

03/12/2026

Our team is growing!

Pediatric Physical Therapist

If you love kids and community, then this may be the place for you! We are a pediatric physical therapy clinic that helps kids with developmental challenges move, play and participate more fully in everyday life. We are looking for another energetic, caring physical therapist to join our incredible team.

Who You Are
• You genuinely care about kids and families and are excited to see them succeed
• You are creative, comfortable getting down on the floor, and being playful
• You are curious, coachable, and love learning
• You value community, collaboration and connection

What You’ll Do
• Perform assessment and treatment of children with a variety of developmental, neuromotor or genetic conditions in a fun, play-based, child-friendly manner.
• Partner with families and caregivers to provide family centered, goal-oriented care and provide practical strategies and activities that can be implemented at home and in the community.
• Provide therapy in a variety of settings, including in the clinic, in-homes, schools and daycares.
• Design treatment plans that use graded challenges and motivating games that will promote success and confidence.
• Collaborate closely and participate in case discussions with an experienced team who loves to share ideas and information, troubleshoot and cheer each other on
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation as per the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing learning and actively contribute to program development
• Participate in community events and outreach as we support families across the city

What We Offer
• We provide in-house mentorship with highly experienced pediatric therapists plus regular learning and growth opportunities
• A supportive, fun clinic culture where you are known, heard and genuinely appreciated
• Flexibility in scheduling to support work-life harmony
• The chance to grow into a therapist who makes a lasting impact on children and families across Saskatchewan
• Opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines and engage in truly interdisciplinary, family-centered care

Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent), and licensed (or eligible to be licensed) with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
Keen interest in, or prior experience with, pediatric practices and working with children and families
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to therapy
A growth-oriented mindset with an eagerness for learning, professional development and receiving/incorporating feedback into practice

How to Apply
If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, we’d love to hear from you!

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Saskatoon, SK

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Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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