The heartwarming story, The Adventures of Little Ben & Casey the Super Cat, written by our founder, Dr. Ben Burton, inspired our pediatric center and website! In the book, Casey helps Little Ben practice calm breathing, mindfulness, and the comfort of being present—guiding the values behind our therapeutic environment and online experience.
Every detail you see, from our welcoming spaces to our digital design, was created to reflect the warmth, imagination, and child-centered care found in Little Ben’s story.
Copies of the book are available at our center.
At NJ Children’s Therapy Group, a division of The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy, we provide personalized care to help children build strength, confidence, and independence.
Our dedicated team offers pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and in-home therapy across Northern New Jersey, with convenient locations in Montville and Paramus.
Whether your child is developing motor skills, recovering from an injury, or working through a developmental challenge, we are here to guide every step with compassion and expertise.
Supporting movement, balance, coordination, and recovery so children reach their milestones with confidence.
Building everyday skills, fine motor coordination, and sensory integration to foster independence.
Supporting movement, balance, coordination, and recovery so children reach their milestones with confidence.
Our pediatric physical therapy programs in New Jersey focus on helping children of all ages improve movement, strength, balance, and coordination. From infants working on developmental milestones to teens recovering from sports injuries or surgery, our therapists design one-on-one treatment plans that build confidence and lasting skills.
Treatment may include exercises, play-based activities, and hands-on techniques designed to enhance mobility and reduce pain. By blending clinical expertise with creativity, our pediatric PTs make therapy engaging while producing measurable results.
Building everyday skills, fine motor coordination, and sensory integration to foster independence.
Occupational therapy for children empowers them to participate fully in school, home, and play activities. At NJ Children’s Therapy Group, our OTs help children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care independence.
Therapy sessions often focus on handwriting, feeding, dressing, and sensory regulation, using a play-based approach that keeps kids motivated. By strengthening these foundational skills, children gain the confidence they need to succeed in daily routines, school readiness, and social participation.
Bringing expert therapy
directly to your home for flexible, family-centered care.
We understand that not every family can make it to the clinic. Our in-home pediatric therapy services in Northern NJ bring expert care directly to your doorstep. Doctors of Physical Therapy work with your child in the comfort of your home, reducing stress and supporting consistency in care.
This approach allows therapy to integrate naturally into your child’s daily environment, often accelerating progress. Families benefit from flexible scheduling, personalized attention, and continuity of care without the need for extra travel.
Our pediatric physical therapy programs in New Jersey focus on helping children of all ages improve movement, strength, balance, and coordination. From infants working on developmental milestones to teens recovering from sports injuries or surgery, our therapists design one-on-one treatment plans that build confidence and lasting skills.
Treatment may include exercises, play-based activities, and hands-on techniques designed to enhance mobility and reduce pain. By blending clinical expertise with creativity, our pediatric PTs make therapy engaging while producing measurable results.
Occupational therapy for children empowers them to participate fully in school, home, and play activities. At NJ Children’s Therapy Group, our OTs help children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care independence.
Therapy sessions often focus on handwriting, feeding, dressing, and sensory regulation, using a play-based approach that keeps kids motivated. By strengthening these foundational skills, children gain the confidence they need to succeed in daily routines, school readiness, and social participation.
We understand that not every family can make it to the clinic. Our in-home pediatric therapy services in Northern NJ bring expert care directly to your doorstep. Doctors of Physical Therapy work with your child in the comfort of your home, reducing stress and supporting consistency in care.
This approach allows therapy to integrate naturally into your child’s daily environment, often accelerating progress. Families benefit from flexible scheduling, personalized attention, and continuity of care without the need for extra travel.
At NJ Children’s Therapy Group, your child is supported by highly trained pediatric clinicians who specialize in helping children reach their potential.
Director of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Dr. Andrasko leads our pediatric division with a strong background in child development, rehabilitation, and family-centered care. Her passion lies in helping children gain mobility and independence through engaging, evidence-based therapy.
Assistant Director of Pediatrics
Dr. Schaefer is committed to delivering individualized, compassionate care that helps children thrive. With specialized training in pediatric rehabilitation, she ensures each therapy session is fun, effective, and tailored to every child’s unique needs.
Director of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Dr. Andrasko leads our pediatric division with a strong background in child development, rehabilitation, and family-centered care. Her passion lies in helping children gain mobility and independence through engaging, evidence-based therapy.
Dr. Catherine Andrasko is a highly-qualified and intuitive Doctor of Physical therapy who is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in the fields of pediatrics and sports. Catherine is one of only two double board-certified specialists in sports and pediatrics in the entire country and is the only provider who specializes in both on the East Coast. As a former national swimmer who overcame a shoulder injury of her own, Catherine understands the mindset of an athlete. She knows what it takes to turn injured athletes back into champions. The passions, goals, and needs of Catherine’s patients are her top priorities. Drawing upon a dynamic combination of proven scientific evidence, skilled manual therapy, and her wide-ranging experience, Dr. Andrasko uses her creative mindset to build each of her patients an individualized program. Catherine expertly treats patients with various conditions and has special interests, including pediatrics, youth sports, endurance athletes, and injury prevention. Dr. Andrasko loves a challenge and is committed to seeing patients crush their goals.
After graduating with her BA in Health Science from Gettysburg College, Catherine went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Stratford Campus of the Rutgers School of Health-Related Professions. While working diligently towards her Doctorate, she was selected to present her noteworthy research on using manual therapy to heal shoulder injuries in athletes at the American Physical Therapy Association’s prestigious Combined Sections Meeting. Additionally, she was only one of two students nationwide to be selected to complete a competitive internship in the field of pediatrics.
When she’s not treating her patients, Catherine enjoys doing DIY projects around her home and staying active by swimming or training for her next running race. Catherine is also an enthusiastic traveler and enjoys exploring new places, both overseas and throughout the USA. In fact, she has been to all continents except Antarctica. Additionally, she is a die-hard Alabama football fan who can be found cheering on the Crimson Tide every Saturday in the fall!
Assistant Director of Pediatrics
Dr. Schaefer is committed to delivering individualized, compassionate care that helps children thrive. With specialized training in pediatric rehabilitation, she ensures each therapy session is fun, effective, and tailored to every child’s unique needs.
Dr. Alexa Schaefer is a dynamic, highly intuitive Doctor of Physical Therapy with focuses in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics. Alexa customizes detail-oriented treatment plans to exceed her patient’s physical therapy goals. Profound experiences working with stroke patients at Valley Hospital and volunteering at the Muscular Dystrophy Association set a strong foundation for her devoted, patient-centered practice. Patients of all ages quickly discover that Dr. Schaefer works with steadfast determination to find the root cause of injury. She believes proper functional movement is essential for patients to return to the activities they love. Alexa compassionately and thoroughly explains each step of the recovery process utilizing the most up-to-date scientific research as she delivers expert, one-on-one care.
Growing up a competitive dancer and volleyball player, experiencing years of physical therapy, Alexa set her goals to become an accomplished Doctor of Physical Therapy. Flourishing at the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology, she earned membership into the prestigious Delta Epsilon Mu, a highly distinguished Pre-Health Fraternity. Alexa quickly rose to the top of her class when achieving her Doctorate from Kean University. With unwavering fortitude serving as a dedicated Vice President, she organized her class’s inaugural white coat ceremony and earned recognition as Teacher’s Assistant, providing astute mentorship to first-year students.
When Alexa is not celebrating her patients’ accomplishments, she enjoys furthering her fitness journey and challenging new gym routines. She enjoys catching up with friends on beach trips, experiencing New York City, and diving into plot-twisting novels.
Dr. Catherine Andrasko is a highly-qualified and intuitive Doctor of Physical therapy who is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in the fields of pediatrics and sports. Catherine is one of only two double board-certified specialists in sports and pediatrics in the entire country and is the only provider who specializes in both on the East Coast. As a former national swimmer who overcame a shoulder injury of her own, Catherine understands the mindset of an athlete. She knows what it takes to turn injured athletes back into champions. The passions, goals, and needs of Catherine’s patients are her top priorities. Drawing upon a dynamic combination of proven scientific evidence, skilled manual therapy, and her wide-ranging experience, Dr. Andrasko uses her creative mindset to build each of her patients an individualized program. Catherine expertly treats patients with various conditions and has special interests, including pediatrics, youth sports, endurance athletes, and injury prevention. Dr. Andrasko loves a challenge and is committed to seeing patients crush their goals.
After graduating with her BA in Health Science from Gettysburg College, Catherine went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Stratford Campus of the Rutgers School of Health-Related Professions. While working diligently towards her Doctorate, she was selected to present her noteworthy research on using manual therapy to heal shoulder injuries in athletes at the American Physical Therapy Association’s prestigious Combined Sections Meeting. Additionally, she was only one of two students nationwide to be selected to complete a competitive internship in the field of pediatrics.
When she’s not treating her patients, Catherine enjoys doing DIY projects around her home and staying active by swimming or training for her next running race. Catherine is also an enthusiastic traveler and enjoys exploring new places, both overseas and throughout the USA. In fact, she has been to all continents except Antarctica. Additionally, she is a die-hard Alabama football fan who can be found cheering on the Crimson Tide every Saturday in the fall!
Dr. Alexa Schaefer is a dynamic, highly intuitive Doctor of Physical Therapy with focuses in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics. Alexa customizes detail-oriented treatment plans to exceed her patient’s physical therapy goals. Profound experiences working with stroke patients at Valley Hospital and volunteering at the Muscular Dystrophy Association set a strong foundation for her devoted, patient-centered practice. Patients of all ages quickly discover that Dr. Schaefer works with steadfast determination to find the root cause of injury. She believes proper functional movement is essential for patients to return to the activities they love. Alexa compassionately and thoroughly explains each step of the recovery process utilizing the most up-to-date scientific research as she delivers expert, one-on-one care.
Growing up a competitive dancer and volleyball player, experiencing years of physical therapy, Alexa set her goals to become an accomplished Doctor of Physical Therapy. Flourishing at the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology, she earned membership into the prestigious Delta Epsilon Mu, a highly distinguished Pre-Health Fraternity. Alexa quickly rose to the top of her class when achieving her Doctorate from Kean University. With unwavering fortitude serving as a dedicated Vice President, she organized her class’s inaugural white coat ceremony and earned recognition as Teacher’s Assistant, providing astute mentorship to first-year students.
When Alexa is not celebrating her patients’ accomplishments, she enjoys furthering her fitness journey and challenging new gym routines. She enjoys catching up with friends on beach trips, experiencing New York City, and diving into plot-twisting novels.
Convenient care is available at our Montville and Paramus pediatric therapy clinics. Each location is equipped with child-friendly spaces, engaging equipment, and the expertise of our pediatric specialists.
The heartwarming story, The Adventures of Little Ben & Casey the Super Cat, inspired our pediatric center and website! In the book, Casey helps Little Ben practice calm breathing, mindfulness, and the comfort of being present—guiding the values behind our therapeutic environment and online experience.
Every detail you see, from our welcoming spaces to our digital design, was created to reflect the warmth, imagination, and child-centered care found in Little Ben’s story.
Copies of the book are available at our center.
Dr. Catherine Andrasko is a highly-qualified and intuitive Doctor of Physical therapy who is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in the fields of pediatrics and sports. Catherine is one of only two double board-certified specialists in sports and pediatrics in the entire country and is the only provider who specializes in both on the East Coast. As a former national swimmer who overcame a shoulder injury of her own, Catherine understands the mindset of an athlete. She knows what it takes to turn injured athletes back into champions. The passions, goals, and needs of Catherine’s patients are her top priorities. Drawing upon a dynamic combination of proven scientific evidence, skilled manual therapy, and her wide-ranging experience, Dr. Andrasko uses her creative mindset to build each of her patients an individualized program. Catherine expertly treats patients with various conditions and has special interests, including pediatrics, youth sports, endurance athletes, and injury prevention. Dr. Andrasko loves a challenge and is committed to seeing patients crush their goals.
After graduating with her BA in Health Science from Gettysburg College, Catherine went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Stratford Campus of the Rutgers School of Health-Related Professions. While working diligently towards her Doctorate, she was selected to present her noteworthy research on using manual therapy to heal shoulder injuries in athletes at the American Physical Therapy Association’s prestigious Combined Sections Meeting. Additionally, she was only one of two students nationwide to be selected to complete a competitive internship in the field of pediatrics.
When she’s not treating her patients, Catherine enjoys doing DIY projects around her home and staying active by swimming or training for her next running race. Catherine is also an enthusiastic traveler and enjoys exploring new places, both overseas and throughout the USA. In fact, she has been to all continents except Antarctica. Additionally, she is a die-hard Alabama football fan who can be found cheering on the Crimson Tide every Saturday in the fall!
Dr. Alexa Schaefer is a dynamic, highly intuitive Doctor of Physical Therapy with focuses in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics. Alexa customizes detail-oriented treatment plans to exceed her patient’s physical therapy goals. Profound experiences working with stroke patients at Valley Hospital and volunteering at the Muscular Dystrophy Association set a strong foundation for her devoted, patient-centered practice. Patients of all ages quickly discover that Dr. Schaefer works with steadfast determination to find the root cause of injury. She believes proper functional movement is essential for patients to return to the activities they love. Alexa compassionately and thoroughly explains each step of the recovery process utilizing the most up-to-date scientific research as she delivers expert, one-on-one care.
Growing up a competitive dancer and volleyball player, experiencing years of physical therapy, Alexa set her goals to become an accomplished Doctor of Physical Therapy. Flourishing at the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology, she earned membership into the prestigious Delta Epsilon Mu, a highly distinguished Pre-Health Fraternity. Alexa quickly rose to the top of her class when achieving her Doctorate from Kean University. With unwavering fortitude serving as a dedicated Vice President, she organized her class’s inaugural white coat ceremony and earned recognition as Teacher’s Assistant, providing astute mentorship to first-year students.
When Alexa is not celebrating her patients’ accomplishments, she enjoys furthering her fitness journey and challenging new gym routines. She enjoys catching up with friends on beach trips, experiencing New York City, and diving into plot-twisting novels.
