About
Anna Mc Carney, PT, DPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Helping children and their families discover what's possible — one milestone at a time. Anna founded Adapt Physical Therapy on the belief that every child deserves expert, compassionate care delivered in the comfort of their own home.
My Story
My path into pediatric physical therapy started long before I earned my doctorate — it started with a deep curiosity about how children move, grow, and push past challenges that adults might take for granted. After completing my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, I spent years working in clinical and early intervention settings across northern New Jersey. Every family I worked with reinforced the same truth: children make their best progress when therapy happens where they feel safe and loved. That insight became the foundation for Adapt Physical Therapy.
I founded Adapt because I wanted to do things differently. In a traditional outpatient clinic, a child has to adapt to a foreign environment before they can even begin to work on their goals. By bringing therapy into the home, I meet each child exactly where they are — in the space where they play, eat, crawl, and learn to walk. It changes everything. I've watched children who struggled in clinic settings blossom into confident, capable movers the moment therapy happened on their own terms.
What drives me every single day is the relationship I build with families. Parents aren't just observers in my sessions — they're partners. I believe deeply in family-centered care: teaching caregivers the techniques, strategies, and confidence they need to support their child's progress between visits. When a parent tells me their child took independent steps for the first time, or climbed the stairs on their own, that milestone belongs to the whole family.
Education & Credentials
Committed to the highest standards of pediatric care, with specialized training and licensure that keeps families and children safe.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- New Jersey Licensed Physical Therapist
- Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS)
- Early Intervention Certified Provider
- CPR / First Aid Certified
My Approach
Every child I work with gets a completely individualized treatment plan built around their specific goals, their family's priorities, and the natural rhythms of their day. I start every new relationship with a thorough evaluation — looking at strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and how your child moves in their everyday environment. From there, we build a road map together that makes sense for your family.
I'm a firm believer in play-based therapy. Children don't separate playing from learning, and neither do I. My sessions are structured, evidence-based, and goal-directed — but from your child's perspective, we're just having fun. Whether that means chasing bubbles across the living room to work on balance, climbing couch cushions to build core strength, or practicing transitions on a favorite blanket, every activity has a purpose rooted in developmental science.
Parent education is built into everything I do. I'll show you exactly what exercises and activities to weave into your daily routines so that progress happens between our sessions, not just during them. You know your child better than anyone — my job is to give you the tools and confidence to be their best advocate and their most effective therapist outside our visits together.
Growing Our Team
Adapt Physical Therapy was built on a simple idea: that every child in our community deserves access to exceptional, personalized care. As demand for our services grows, so does our commitment to bringing more talented, compassionate therapists into the Adapt family.
We are always looking for pediatric physical therapists who share our values — therapists who believe in family-centered care, love working in home and community settings, and are passionate about helping children thrive.
Interested in joining Adapt? Get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to get started?
Reach out to schedule an evaluation. I would love to meet your family and talk about how Adapt can help your child thrive.
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