Arianne (Ari) is a pediatric Physical Therapist and founder of Rising Champs Pediatric Therapy. She is passionate about helping all children of various ages reach their fullest potential through movement and exercise. She is licensed in the state of Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Ari received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Touro College in New York. During her undergraduate years, Ari played Division I tennis. Playing a sport at a young age has given Ari the ability to understand what it takes to overcome adversity and rise like a champion. In turn, Ari incorporates these skills that she learned into practice when evaluating and treating children. Ari has worked in various settings including early intervention, schools, teletherapy, in outpatient centers, in PPECs, and in homes.  She has experience with various ages and diagnoses including but not limited to: developmental delays, gross motor delays, Down Syndrome, genetic disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing disorders, ADD/ADHD, Torticollis, Brachial Plexus Injury, and orthopedic impairments/sport related injuries. Ari knows how important it is to empower and motivate each and every child, as well as help parents and caregivers understand the importance of physical therapy.