As the founder of Mighty Minds and Muscles Therapy & Coaching Services, there are many, many people in this world that I have to express my gratitude towards.  No one person can do anything in this world without support.  The following people (and many more) have played a significant part of making our small practice possible.  By encouraging me, believing in me and supporting M.M.M., I have been able to develop a practice that aims to understand children better and to educate the world about how to truly make a difference in a child’s life.  Thank you to all!!!!  - Padra

My supportive parents and family.

My loving and generous husband.

My friends near and far.

American Red Cross – For allowing me to join an Adult Sign Language Class at the age of 10 and giving me tremendous experience during Hurricane Katrina Relief.

Shari Rarick – For my focus, self-discipline & confidence. (Childhood dance teacher of 20 years. Battle Creek, MI)

Mrs. Buckley - My favorite teacher, inspirer of ‘reaching children of all abilities’. (3rd Grade – Minges Brook Elementary, Battle Creek, MI)

The late David B. Gray, PhD. -For pushing and inspiring me. (Master thesis advisor, World-traveling partner and A.D.A. educator – Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO). As a man with quadripelia for over 40 years, he taught me that having a disability is a not a limitation in life, but often a blessing!

Erna Imperatore Blanche, PhD.- O.T., S.I.P.T. trainer, and professional mentor

Diana Dinn – Professional mentor

Monique Bell – Professional mentor & provider of extraordinary amount of education early in my pediatric career.

Maude Le Roux – O.T.,  Professional mentor, and website collaborator.

Kirsten Lopez – Education Leader, professional friend, and website collaborator.

Paule Doss – Website Designer

Jill Sauerburger – Graphic Designer

Malinda Smith – Sister and Graphic Designer (and doer of all other projects)

Gymboree N.Y.C.– For supporting and collaborating with our small business.