Anaheim Hills Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
A physical therapy corporation
Bethany Tomokiyo, OTR/L was born and raised in LA county, CA. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with double Bachelor of Art degrees in Child Development Family Studies and Family Life Education, then graduated from West Coast University with her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Working with children and their families has always been a passion for her. She always strives to provide client and family centered care with the most updated evidence based interventions. Bethany loves the Dodgers and the Lakers, going on hikes, playing piano for church, and spending time with her husband.
Danielle Navarro, OTR/L was born and raised in LA County. She has a bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness from Cal State Monterey Bay and graduated with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has been working with the pediatric community since 2011. She has worked as an instructional aide for the East Whittier School District and as an ABA therapist before earning her license in Occupational Therapy. Her goal is to provide children with the best care and resources they need to succeed. Outside of the clinic Danielle enjoys being at the beach, making yummy food for her friends and family, watching baseball, and trying new places.
Emily Frevert, PT, Director, a native Texan, stated hopped the south before moving to California in 2008 and founded Anaheim Hills Pediatric Therapy, Inc. in 2016. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She has lived in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia where her oldest daughter and triplets, one daughter and two sons, were all born. She has practiced in pediatric physical therapy for over 20 years in clinic, home, aquatic and hippotherapy settings. She has entwined her passion for understanding and developing the greatest potential for children with sensory, attention, behavior, strength, and coordination challenges into also homeschooling her children through Classical Conversations, kindergarten through high school. Having two children with high functioning autism and another with dyslexia and dysgraphia has given Emily enormous amounts of hours of experience as a parent of children with special needs that she brings to our practice.
Kourtney Kingsmore, PT, DPT, was born and raised in Simi Valley, CA. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Chapman University and Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University. She has experience treating children in the Pediatric setting ranging from infants to young adults with a vast range of neurological conditions. She loves working with kids as they bring her so much joy. She aspires to provide the best quality of care utilizing evidence-based practice and spending quality time providing parent and family education to equip the children and their loved ones with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancée and her family, exercising, hiking, and taking trips to the mountains.
April Purdy, PT, DPT, is from San Diego, CA. She graduated with honors from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Physical Therapy program with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. She received her bachelor degree in Human Development, with minors in Biology and Chemistry, from the University of California San Diego. She has experience in all aspects of pediatric therapy which include outpatient rehabilitation, school-based therapies, in home therapies, and neonatal physical therapy. Her personal goal is to provide the highest standard of care using evidence-based practice, in order to provide every child and family with the tools they need to succeed. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting, trying new restaurants and breweries, hiking, and hanging out with her husband and their adorable dog Pippen.
Aaron Puertollano, PT, DPT, was born in San Diego, CA and raised in Murrieta, CA. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University. He has experience treating children from infants to young adults with a broad range of neurological conditions. He enjoys training and mentoring physical therapy students on evidence-based practice and theory in the pediatric setting. He has a strong fascination with the brain as it relates to neurology and behavior and its application to patient intervention and communication. He has a strong passion for sports and his favorite teams are the Lakers, Dodgers, and Chargers. Outside of the clinic he enjoys playing basketball, videogames and working on projects in photography, videography, and graphic design.
Jada Helberg, PTAwas born and raised in Riverside County. She has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercises science from California State University Bakersfield and participated in collegiate water polo, then graduated from Stanbridge University with her Associates degree in Physical therapy. She found her passion for working with children while being a swim and water polo instructor for 8 years. She enjoyed watching the growth of her athletes in and out of the pool. In her free time she enjoys taking road trips, going to the beach and trying new restaurants.