Karen (Missy)
Barnes- Ball, PT Missy is the former Assistant Director of the Physical
Therapy Department at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans and now serves as
Seating Clinic Consultant and Education Specialist for Freedom Designs. For
five years, she has also specialized in pediatrics in her private practice,
PhysioBall Therapy LLC.
Ms. Ball was
listed in the International Who’s Who in 2000-2001 and received the Medical
Technology Student Bowl award in 1977 for State, Regional and National
levels. She is a member of the Association of Clinical Pathologists (MT ASCP),
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Neurodevelopmental
Treatment Association (NDT). In addition to her professional work
experience, Missy also gives back to the community in numerous volunteer
capacities.
Missy’s 20 plus years experience in
patient care as well as her research, publications, and professional
associations validate her qualifications to instruct in the areas of seating
and mobility. She is an accomplished and respected speaker who has lectured
all across the country as well as around the world.