Hi! My name is Dr. Jennifer Palmer and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I have a BS in Health Science with a minor in Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College in 2013, my DPT earned in 2015. I am a mom of 2 little humans who have changed my whole perspective on life. My daughter is the one who led me on an even more recent journey of becoming a Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist in January 2021.
My interests as a professional include: primary care PT and direct access, sleep health and its impact on human function, pre and post-natal care for women with a focus on those who have disabilities that may impact their physical function and performance during the transition to parenthood, normal developmental sleep in babies and toddlers and how this is impacted from many external factors (that aren’t sleep), circadian medicine, and how nature affects our bodies. In regards to infant and toddler sleep, I do NOT support cry it out (CIO) or Ferber to assist with sleep, I focus more on attachment parenting.
In recent years, I have taken many continuing education courses on sleep health, brain development specifically in childhood, the circadian rhythm, proper breathing, as well as lymphatic health. I recently became a holistic lymphatic drainage clinician (C-MLD 2024) in order to further help my patients (and my family) live a healthier life. I also created a continuing education course for other physical therapists to learn more about pediatric sleep.
My interests/hobbies on a personal level include: traveling, photography, hiking, exercise, camping… basically anything outdoors and with my family! I also can’t leave my love for a warm latte out of this bio. I’m a rare hot coffee gal year round.
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**In regards to infant and toddler sleep, I do NOT support cry it out (CIO) or Ferber to assist with sleep, I focus more on attachment parenting.
Email me: thesleepdpt@gmail.com (for physical therapy evaluations, sleep consultations, or professional questions)
Professional Instagram: @thesleepdpt