Meet the
Milestones Team
Growing up shouldn’t have to be scary.
Pediatric physical and occupational therapies help children master gross and fine motor skills, improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and participation in daily childhood mobility skills.
Pediatric physical therapists help your little one master gross motor skills and catch up to milestones, work on symmetrical movement patterns, work with conditions such as flat head spots and Torticollis, developmental delays, helping infants born premature to catch up to peers.
Pediatric occupational therapists work to improve your child’s independence with daily tasks such as eating, dressing, brushing teeth; emotional regulation, picky eating, fine motor skills and hand writing, sensory processing and problem solving.
A skilled pediatric therapist will ALWAYS make therapy look like PLAY.
Not all Pediatric PT/OTs are created equal. If your child was referred to outpatient PT/OT or you are interested in seeking these services, here are some things to consider prior to scheduling your appointment:
Does this therapist have vast pediatric experience?
Does this therapist/clinic allow family participation in the treatment sessions?
Does this therapist have special training or certifications related to your child’s unique condition?
Does this therapist understand your unique home and family situation?
Will you work one-on-one with the same therapist to allow your child to build a trusting bond with them?
Does this therapist provide a thorough treatment plan and a home exercise program?
At Milestones Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy, we strive to provide the highest quality of wholesome care for your child and can proudly answer YES to all the listed considerations!
Meet the Founder
Dr. Vera Malushi, PT, DPT, PCS
Dr. Vera is a pediatric physical therapist with a national board certification in pediatrics and many years of experience in various PT settings. She started Milestones Pediatric Physical Therapy during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, when many of local rehabilitation clinics stopped providing services. She understood that lack of expert rehabilitation care for the vulnerable pediatric population could cause detriment to their development. Starting and growing a successful practice throughout the pandemic allowed her to deliver skilled PT services throughout Metro Detroit while keeping her precious little patients safe!
Dr. Vera earned her Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences from Oakland University, Rochester Michigan and continued at OU to graduate from the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. She is experienced in working with children with various neuromuscular, orthopedic, and genetic conditions. She provides in-home evaluation and hands-on expert treatment for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
Dr. Vera is passionate about her profession and her mission of providing personalized therapy within the child’s home, focusing on goals that are most meaningful to the child and family. Herself and her amazing team of experienced clinicians are here to support your child through all stages of development, striving to meet every milestone!