Physical Therapy Program

PKRC’s Physical Therapy Program is a partnership with Kidz Therapeze in Killeen, offering services at the retreat’s nature preserve for children and young adults, ages 5-22, with disabilities or chronic illness.

The Physical Therapy Program is a unique complement to traditional programs, capitalizing on the retreat’s natural resources and recreational spirit to enhance rehabilitation exercises through a non-clinical therapeutic environment. The retreat is fully equipped with handicap-accessible facilities and walkways, safety equipment and adaptive tools to serve the physical and rehabilitative needs of children and their families.

The organization maintains outstanding natural areas and man-made facilities to fulfill therapeutic goals through fun, safe, age-appropriate, ability-appropriate activities such as:

PT at PKRC works to enhance the physical health of children with disabilities by:

• improving coordination, balance, body strength and limb functionality
• enhancing social skills in communication and teamwork
• increasing self-confidence and motivation
• reducing personal anxiety and stress

PT at PKRC helps kids realize tremendous emotional gains by:

• building self-confidence, greater self-esteem and positive life attitudes
• developing critical-thinking and coping skills
• fostering cooperation and interpersonal communication skills

Contact Laura Nickel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information