Andrea S. Callanen, PT, MPT
Owner
- Over 20 years experience as a pediatric physical therapist and treating congenital muscular torticolllis (CMT), plagiocephaly, and motor skill development.
- Recognized as an expert in her field; guest speaker at national conferences sponsored by both Hanger and Orthomerica on the multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of CMT and plagiocephay
EDUCATION
- Master of Physical Therapy. Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA.
- Bachelor of Science in Science-Business. University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame, IN.
RESEARCH
Since 2009, published multiple peer reviewed papers for CINAHL’s Rehabilitation Reference Center an evidence-based clinical reference site for physical, occupational, and speech therapiesProfessional Experience Prior To Opening Looking Ahead Pediatric Physical Therapy, PLLC In November 2014
- ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER (Mission Viejo, CA)
- WEST COAST PHYSICAL THERAPY-MISSION INTERNAL MEDICAL GROUP (Laguna Niguel, CA)
- RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (San Diego, CA)
- KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE (Baltimore, MD)
- JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (Baltimore, MD)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of APTA, TPTA, Pediatric Section Member
- Member of APTA, CPTA, Pediatric Section Member
- Member of the Monogram Club. University of Notre Dame
- Recipient of Athletic Scholarship. University of Notre Dame
PERSONAL HISTORY
- Moved to the suburbs of Nashville from Southern California with her husband and two children.
- Enjoys an active lifestyle with her family including traveling, skiing, running, and cooking healthy meals. Both children play soccer, basketball, golf, and swimming
- She coaches with Tennessee Soccer Club and volunteers her time to support many programs within the school and church communities
Dr. Jessica Smith, PT, DPT
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy University of Michigan, Flint.
- Bachelor of Science Central Michigan University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Experience in multiple pediatric settings including outpatient, school-based, home health and skilled nursing rehabilitation.
- Advanced TMR TOTs trained in 1, 2, 3
- Advanced training in torticollis and plagiocephaly
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Tennessee Chapter and Pediatric Sections
PERSONAL HISTORY
I am originally from Michigan! After getting married and graduating with my DPT in 2013, I moved to southern Alabama for 5 years and then found home here in Murfreesboro, TN in 2018. Been practicing pediatric therapy since graduating in 2013 (10 years). I am married and have 2 little ones, Colton and Evelyn; I love doing art projects, building forts with the kids, painting, being outdoors, traveling back home to see family. Personal experience: My son had torticollis and plagiocephaly due to a breech positioning in utero. The difficulties with breastfeeding, poor tummy time tolerance and reflux, gave me an entirely different outlook on my treatments and how I connected with parents as a mom and a physical therapist. My expectations changed drastically since I was experiencing first-hand what it was like to be on that side! I love the 1:1 experience that I get working with infants and families here at Looking Ahead. I am blessed with the ability to share my own stories as a mom as well as my clinical expertise to hopefully make their own journey as parents less stressful and more enjoyable without having to constantly worry about how their baby is developing.Dr. Olivia Vanderveer, PT, DPT
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy Georgia State University
- Bachelor of Science Kennesaw State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
She has been practicing in outpatient pediatrics for over two years and has gained experience working with a variety of diagnoses including CP, torticollis, developmental delay and orthopedic injuries.PERSONAL HISTORY
She is originally from Marietta, Georgia but made the move to Nashville after finishing school. Spends her free time attending sporting events, being on the lake, snowboarding and hanging out with friends/family. She loves to travel and never turns down a weekend getaway to explore a new place.Dr. Rachel Schmidt, PT, DPT
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy Belmont University
- Bachelor of Science Belmont University