Carrie Southgate, PT, DPT, received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in Florida in 2002. Her advanced coursework included Advance Neurological exam – evaluation and treatment with emphasis in pediatrics, occupational therapy and pediatrics, advanced spinal exam – evaluation and treatment; and pharmacology. She has been with Movement Discoveries since May 2006. Prior to joining MD she worked as a Director of Rehabilitation and a Lead Physical Therapist for pediatric clinics. Carrie has extensive experience treating children with neurologic impairments, genetic abnormalities, orthopedic injuries, and traumatic brain damage. She has also worked at the Dolphin Human Therapy in Florida assisting Physical Therapists during treatment sessions involving interactions between children with special needs and dolphins.
Carrie has completed continuing education courses in NDT and sensory integration courses for pediatrics. Carrie is also certified in the TheraSuit Method of pediatric intensive physical therapy. In her spare time, Carrie enjoys travel and skiing.
Gina Calloni, MPT, graduated with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, with a minor in Health, from California State University, Chico. Gina has always had dedication, love, and passion for children. During undergraduate studies, Gina lead children's summer sport camps and volunteered with special needs children programs in Chico, CA. In order to gain more exposure to pediatric therapy, Gina worked as an aide for Movement Discoveries and also for an early development clinic in Fountain Valley, CA providing her background with children diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, and Down's syndrome.
Gina has worked with all of the clinic-based programs at Movement Discoveries including: Gym, Intensives, School Therapy, and Early Intervention. She eagerly continues to develop new skills—Gina recently took continuing education courses in multiple areas including NDT and manual therapy, pediatric kinesiotaping, the hypotonic child, and interventions in neonatal care. She is also familiar with using/recommending Cascade braces, as well as Theratogs.
When away from the clinic, Gina enjoys waterskiing, camping, following the 49ers/Giants/Sharks, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends.