About Me
Erika Barger, PT, DPT, PCS
Erika is a board-certified pediatric physical therapist who is passionate about helping children build strong movement foundations through play, confidence, and family support. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Chapman University in California.
Erika has extensive experience working with infants and children of all ages and abilities, across a wide range of diagnoses. She has a special interest in supporting babies with developmental delays and torticollis, and she is especially passionate about guiding families through early gross motor milestones such as tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking.
Erika believes the best progress happens when families are actively involved. She takes a family-centered approach, partnering closely with caregivers to create individualized goals and treatment plans that fit naturally into daily routines.
Outside of the clinic, Erika has been a children’s ski instructor with Vail Resorts since 2016, teaching kids ages 3–6 how to ski. She holds a PSIA-AASI Level 1 certification in ski and snowboard instruction, blending her love of movement, play, and confidence-building both on and off the slopes.
❊ Diagnoses
This list highlights common diagnoses I treat. I’m always happy to discuss your child’s individual needs, even if their diagnosis isn’t listed.
Supporting Children With a Variety of Movement Needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Down Syndrome
Gait Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Limb Length Discrepency
Musculoskeletal Pain
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Scoliosis
Sever’s Disease
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spina Bfida
Toe Walking
Torticollis