BOLD CHILD CO.
occupational therapy. physical therapy. speech therapy. feeding therapy. developmental resources.
ABOUT US
Bold Child Co. is a pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapy concierge private practice in Jacksonville, Florida. With over 20 years of combined experience, Amanda Vargas, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, CBS, and Kate DeValerio, PT, DPT, PCS, founded Bold Child Co. to focus on development for children aged birth through elementary. Areas of treatment include fine and gross motor development, head shaping and torticollis, tongue tie assessment and follow up, communication disorders, literacy, comprehensive feeding therapy and developmental resources to empower both parent and child. We offer virtual, mobile and in-clinic appointments to meet the needs of every family.
OUR SERVICES
TORTICOLLIS AND PLAGIOCEPHALY MANAGEMENT
Torticollis and head misshaping (known medically as plagiocephaly or brachycephaly) are common, and very treatable, orthopedic concerns for infants. These concerns can come in isolation or together. An early start is best and infants can be evaluated as young as three days old. Bold Child Co. takes these conditions throughout childhood.
BOLD BEGINNINGS
Ever wonder what your baby should be doing at a certain age and how you can help them achieve their next milestones? Bold Beginnings is for you! We offer developmental resources, expert guided toy selection, and have developed healthy child activity programs (COMING SOON!) for children from birth-24 months to build confident kids and parents.
Kate is a licensed Physical Therapist, board certified as a Pediatric Certified Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association as well as a Neurology residency graduate. Kate is passionate about early childhood development, torticollis, head misshaping, balance, and caregiver empowerment. In addition to treating exclusively pediatrics since 2011, Kate has mentored pediatric physical therapy residents and trained postgraduate professionals in the areas of development of play skills and treating torticollis and head shape conditions. Kate obtained her bachlors in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Florida (2006) and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of North Florida (2010). As a Navy brat and Jacksonville native since 1999, Kate enjoys travel, sharks tooth hunting, home decorating and gardening, and spending time with her family. Kate and her husband are raising a son and a daughter, are parents of a NICU graduate, and foster/adoptive parents.
Kate DeValerio, PT, DPT, PCS
Amanda is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), the only OT in the state of Florida to hold her Specialty Certification in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing (SCFES). She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS). Amanda obtained her bachelors in Health Science from the University of Florida (2009) and her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University (2011). Amanda is passionate about empowering families during the critical moments in a child’s first years with both feeding and development. Amanda specializes in the pre/post rehab of tethered oral tissue (tongue and lip ties) and helps families with both breast and bottle feeding from birth. Additionally, Amanda has helped children achieve independence and confidence with fine motor skills, self-care skills and handwriting. Originally from South Florida, Amanda has called Jacksonville home for more than a decade. Amanda and her husband are raising a daughter and son and enjoy spending as much time at the beach as possible.
Amanda Vargas, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, CBS
GET IN TOUCH
If you are unsure of what services would be best for your child or if you would like to schedule a discovery call with one of our experts, please fill out the form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Operating by appointment out of our office at FCP-Intracoastal
14444 Beach Blvd #28, Jacksonville, FL 32250
