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Bonnie Soto

PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Certified Babywearing Consultant | Craniosacral Fascial Therapist

Background

Dr Bonnie Soto is a Pediatric PT with 14 years of experience with expertise focused on treating infants having difficulty with motor skills, tension, torticollis, head flattening, tongue/lip ties, delays, medical complexities and more. Bonnie is also a Certified Babywearing Consultant helping families find comfort and joy in their ability to keep their baby close, regulated and know they are supporting their development at the same time.

Specialties

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Genetic & birth conditions (e.g. Down syndrome - cerebral palsy)

Medically complex

Plagiocephaly (flat head)

Body tension (infant - parent/caregiver)

Visual tracking issues

Diastasis Recti (pediatric - parent/caregiver)

Toe-walking or gait abnormalities

Torticollis (head turning preference - head tilt)

Muscle tone (Core weakness - low muscle tone/ hypotonia - high muscle tone/hypertonia)

Prematurity

Gross motor milestones (e.g. - rolling - sitting - crawling - walking)

Motor planning difficulties (dyspraxia)

Education & Training

PT, DPT

Insurance

Other

Superbill for reimbursement

Languages

English

Affirming Care

Neurodiversity Affirming

LGBTQIA+

Contact

Provider Website

(480) 613-9441

Service Areas

Mesa, Arizona

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VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness

A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]

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Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes + Birth & Parenting Preparation Classes

Since 2002, Prenatal Yoga Center has offered expert-led prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, and parenting preparation classes for expectant and new families. Our evidence-based PYC Method blends functional movement, childbirth education, and community to help students prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and build confidence for the journey into parenthood. We offer in-studio, livestream, hybrid, […]

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Feeding for Function

So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]

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Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey

To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]