


Dr. Laurie Webb, a certified infant massage instructor, has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist. Her passion for working with children is evident in her dedication to enhancing gross motor development and empowering parents with the knowledge and tools to support their child’s progress. She takes special care in educating caregivers and developing effective home exercise programs to support each child's development.
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Dr. Webb has extensive expertise in treating motor delays associated with genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and neurofibromatosis, congenital anomalies including prematurity, cerebral palsy, and agenesis of the corpus callosum, as well as neurodivergent conditions such as autism. She also specializes in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, including hypotonia, toe walking, developmental delays, and sensory preferences.
Dr. Webb’s diverse professional experience spans acute care settings, rehabilitation hospitals, school districts, and neurodivergent and medical diagnostic clinics. She possesses in-depth knowledge of medical equipment, including ordering wheelchairs, compression vests, standers, and lower extremity orthotics. Her dedication to the profession extends beyond clinical practice—she has traveled to Cuba multiple times to assist in distributing wheelchairs to children in need. She is currently involved in clinical research investigating early detection of cerebral palsy.
In her spare time, Dr. Webb enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, traveling, and community service.




Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist, Illinois
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AED and CPR) Program
Infant Massage USA, Certified Infant Massage instructor
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Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois
Early Intervention Specialist - Physical Therapy
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Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Early Intervention Specialist -Assessment/Evaluator
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Human Research Protections (IRB) Basic
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI, Good Clinical Practice
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), HIPAA Security and Privacy
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Michigan Flint, 2024
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Master of Human Service Administration, Spertus Institute, 2003
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Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy, Howard University 1992
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Bachelor of Science Biology, Dillard University 1991
Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Reliable with Assessments
Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)
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Bayley Sales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition
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Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE)
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Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Third Edition (PDMS-3)
The Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) pending.
Prechtl’s General Movements Assessment Basic (GMA) pending.
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