Foundation First Physical Therapy & Coaching

Foundation First Physical Therapy & Coaching Hi, I’m Paige! 👋 Caregiver coach & pediatric PT 💪💙 Helping parents of kids with disabilities feel strong, supported & confident ✨ Join my waitlist today.

Hi, I’m Paige! 👋 Caregiver coach & pediatric PT 💪💙 Helping parents of kids with disabilities feel strong, supported & confident ✨

Program begins July 14th.

Bedtime shouldn't feel like the hardest part of the day.But for a lot of families I work with, it is.By the time bedtime...
04/24/2026

Bedtime shouldn't feel like the hardest part of the day.
But for a lot of families I work with, it is.

By the time bedtime hits, everyone is done. And everything stacks up at once: transitions, sensory needs, fatigue, routines that almost work but not quite.

Here's the shift that actually helps:
You don't fix bedtime by trying harder.
You fix it by simplifying it.

That might look like:
→ adjusting the sensory environment (lighting, noise, input)
→ changing the setup so the sequence actually flows
→ rethinking steps like bathing or clothing
→ removing things that don't need to be there

Not more. Just better...for your real life.
When one routine starts to feel easier, everything else follows.

So if you're feeling stuck right now, start there. Pick one routine. Not the whole day. Just one.

👇 Tell me in the comments: what's one routine that feels hard right now? I'll help you think through it.

When a caregiver or team member feels truly supported, everything changes. Yesterday, I had the privilege of guiding a n...
04/22/2026

When a caregiver or team member feels truly supported, everything changes.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of guiding a nurse who’s been with the family for years. And in just one hour, she told me she learned more than in the past eight years! They may seem like "little things" to an outsider: how to scoot to the edge of the chair, how to get that pesky tilt to work better, how to move the leg rests out of the way for transfers....but those little things add up BIG TIME.

This is why I do what I do. empowering families and caregivers to feel confident, every day. When we work together, we make life more accessible, more connected, and less overwhelming.

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04/20/2026

One hour of PT a week is a start, but what about the other six days? Real progress happens when we create daily routines that stick. I help families carry therapy into everyday life—so those lighter days aren’t just a wish. If you’re ready to build something that works beyond the session, DM me “DAILY”—let’s make every day a bit easier!

04/16/2026

Let me tell you—75 minutes on the phone just to get equipment repairs done! As a parent, who has time for this? That’s why I do more than PT—I help take that stress off your plate. You deserve to focus on your kiddo, not endless phone calls. If you feel like you’re juggling it all, know I see you! 💬 Drop a 🙋🏼‍♀️ in the comments if this has happened to you and DM me if you need this kind of support.

04/15/2026

“I don’t fix behavior.”

Because most of the time… behavior isn’t the problem.

It’s what’s underneath it:
➡️ routines that don’t fit real life
➡️ strategies that don’t carry over
➡️ systems that fall apart outside the clinic

“Works in therapy but not at home” is one of the most common things I hear.

And it’s not because your child can’t do it.

It’s because no one has helped you translate it into your actual day.

That’s where things change.

When support fits your life…
everything starts to feel a little easier.

DM “RESET” if you want help making things actually carry over


If you’re constantly in “go mode”… your body probably is too.And when your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, e...
04/13/2026

If you’re constantly in “go mode”… your body probably is too.

And when your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, everything feels harder:
→ transitions
→ decision making
→ patience
→ even simple routines

This isn’t just something I see in kids —
I see it in caregivers all the time.

The goal isn’t to eliminate stress (that’s not realistic).
It’s to give your body small, doable ways to come back to baseline.

And the best part?
It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s:
• chewing something cold
• taking a few deep breaths
• moving your body
• humming or singing

Small inputs → big shifts over time.

Try one today and see how your body responds.

And if you’re realizing your whole day feels like survival mode…
that’s exactly the kind of thing we work through together.

💬 DM me “virtual” if you want support figuring out what actually works for your life


04/10/2026

When a parent says “Paige, my days feel so much lighter”…

…and I know it’s not because we added more to their plate…it’s because we finally made everything they’re already doing work together.

That’s the shift.

Not more therapy.
Not more strategies.
Not more trying harder.

Better systems.
Less mental load.
Real-life support.

Because when your days feel lighter, it’s not luck…it’s what happens when things actually start to work.

If you’re in a season where everything feels heavy, chaotic, or like you’re constantly reacting… this is your sign that it doesn’t have to stay that way.

💬 DM me “RESET” if you’re ready for things to feel more manageable


inclusivitymatters

Sometimes it’s not about doing more…it’s about finally having a plan that makes everything feel clearer.This is the part...
04/10/2026

Sometimes it’s not about doing more…
it’s about finally having a plan that makes everything feel clearer.

This is the part people don’t always see.

It’s not just a session.
It’s not just ideas or recommendations.

It’s:
→ understanding what’s actually going on
→ having a plan that fits your real life
→ and feeling supported as you implement it

So when I get messages like this… it matters.

Because it means something finally clicked.

And that’s always the goal —
not more overwhelm…
but more clarity, more ease, and more confidence in your day.

If you’ve been trying to piece this together on your own, you don’t have to keep doing that.

💬 DM me “virtual” if you want to learn more about what this could look like for your family


04/07/2026

If your days feel reactive… this is for you.

Most families I work with are already doing everything:

therapy, school supports, appointments, strategies…

And it still feels hard.

That’s not because you’re missing effort.

It’s because no one has helped you make it actually work in your day-to-day life.

That’s the gap.

And that’s the work we do together.

💬 DM “RESET” or book a call if you’re ready for things to feel more manageable



inclusivitymatters

A lot of families are doing all the “right” things.They have the appointments.They have the recommendations.They have th...
04/06/2026

A lot of families are doing all the “right” things.
They have the appointments.
They have the recommendations.
They have the equipment.

But none of it is translating into daily life.

That’s not because they aren’t trying hard enough.
It’s because no one has helped them build the systems that make therapy work at home.

That’s the gap I help fill.

DM RESET for info.

04/02/2026

Adaptive Play Group is not just a play class.

Kids explore.

Caregivers learn how to support their child’s nervous system in real time.

And that skill changes home life.

Sign up for Adaptive Play Group. Link in bio.

If even one of these hit…it’s not you.It’s the system you’re working inside.And systems can change.Message RESET and let...
03/21/2026

If even one of these hit…

it’s not you.

It’s the system you’re working inside.

And systems can change.

Message RESET and let’s fix one part of your day.

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