Dr. JUDITH DANIELS
doctor of physical therapy
certified yoga therapist
Judith S. Daniels is a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy, Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Therapist and trained in Level I &
Level II Hippotherapy Treatment Principles by the American Hippotherapy Association. She has over 15 years of experience specializing in Pediatrics across a broad range of medical settings.
 She integrates a variety of treatment strategies, based on a multisystems approach, to address the individual needs of the families under her care. This has led to her extensive training in Behavior Modification (ABA), DIR/Floortime, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Sensory Integration, Yoga Therapy and Hippotherapy (Physical Therapy treatment for adults and children with the use of highly trained and specific breeds of horses for therapeutic purposes). She owns a Physical Therapy & Therapeutic Yoga practice in West Los Angeles, CA providing in-home visits to families. She has had the privilege of mentoring students from the University of Southern California, Mount St. Mary's College and California State University, Northridge.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Temple University
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in French
University of California, Los Angeles
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Certification in Yoga Therapy - Level III
Loyola Marymount University
Member of Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association
American Hippotherapy Association
International Association of Yoga Therapists
American Physical Therapy Board
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PAYING IT FORWARD
Dr. Judith Daniels has had the honor of working directly with Monaco and France's Special Olympics Equestrian Teams. Dr. Daniels assisted in evaluating the athletes' physical abilities and matching the most appropriate horse to the rider prior to competing in the World Games. Dr. Daniels worked directly with Monaco and France's coaches, athletes and a selective few horse trainers in winning two Gold Medals, three Silver Medals and a Bronze Medal during the 2016 Special Olympics World Games.
Dr. Judith Daniels has dedicated extensive time volunteering as a Physical Therapist at special needs orphanages worldwide,
most recently in Guatemala and Vietnam. Dr. Daniels played a key role in evaluating, treating and training staff in therapeutic techniques and the use of specialized equipment to ensure ongoing progress after her departure.