Ahoy Baby
I have loved kids my entire life and knew from an early age I wanted to have a career involving kids. In high school I worked at a summer camp for children with disabilities and that’s when I really found out about the world of pediatric physical therapy. I studied at Sacred Heart University and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. I have been practicing pediatric physical therapy since 2004 and over the years I have collected countless hours of continuing education in a variety of topics. In 2020, I became a children’s yoga teacher through Kidding Around Yoga and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Most of my career has been working in early intervention or outpatient therapy with the pediatric population. I really enjoy working with children and their families to make a positive impact and empower those families to make informed decisions for their children. In addition to always wanting to work with children, I have always wanted to be a mother. In 2018, my husband Evan and I welcomed our only son, Duke. Duke was born in Charleston, South Carolina where Evan and I moved just one week after getting married in 2017. Today, our family lives in Ipswich, MA with our dog, Grady. We love living by the ocean and enjoy trips to the beach as often as possible.
Your can order my book, Navigating Motor Milestones in Your Infant's First Year, here.
During the critical first year of life, your baby's brain undergoes significant growth, particularly in areas governing physical development. This guide was developed by Pediatric Physical Therapist, Meagan O'Neill, MSPT, CIMI-2, and is designed to harness this rapid brain development while supporting infants in reaching their full potential. As the founder of Ahoy Baby Pediatric Physical Therapy & Wellness in Topsfield, MA, Meagan brings two decades of expertise as a pediatric physical therapist, empowering families to guide their babies through crucial motor milestones. She specializes in infant and toddler development with a focus on torticollis, plagiocephaly, motor milestones and manual therapy. Meagan has developed a pediatric therapy tool box that includes new and innovative approaches to pediatric therapy including manual therapy techniques, craniosacral therapy, DMI, Whole body vibration, Spinal stimulation and functional electrical stimulation.
Engage in purposefully play with your baby.
Help them to achieve developmental milestones. With over 35 age-appropriate exercises, from Visual Tracking to Walking, this comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions and guidance on facilitating various movements.
What sets this guide apart is its interactive approach.
Alongside detailed written instructions, each exercise includes a QR code linking to instructional videos, allowing parents to visually grasp each activity's execution. Meagan understands that every parent plays a pivotal role in their baby's development, and she equips them with practical, hands-on strategies to incorporate into daily routines.
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