Coming Soon to Central Phoenix
Building Skills.
Growing Confidence.
Pediatric Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy. Coming Soon to Central Phoenix.
Powerful Kids Therapy was founded to inspire children to build the skills, independence and confidence they need to be successful in everyday life.
We believe meaningful progress happens when children, families, and therapists are supported together.
Be among the first to hear about opening updates, future appointment availability, services, insurance participation, and family resources.
Every Child's Journey Is Different
Children grow, move, communicate, play, learn, and experience the world in different ways.
Powerful Kids Therapy was founded to provide thoughtful, individualized pediatric care that helps children build meaningful skills for everyday life.
We believe therapy works best when the child, the family, and the therapist are supported together.
Our ApproachPediatric Therapy Designed Around the Whole Child
Occupational Therapy
Helping children build skills for daily life, independence, regulation, coordination, play, participation, and confidence.
Physical Therapy
Supporting strength, movement, balance, mobility, coordination, and confidence.
Speech Therapy
Helping children develop communication, speech, language, feeding-related skills, and meaningful connection.
Additional specialty programs and services will be announced as we move closer to opening.
Care That Supports the Whole Team Around a Child
Confidence First
Helping children recognize what they can do and build from there.
Family Partnership
Parents and caregivers are valued members of the therapy team.
Individualized Care
Goals and treatment are shaped around the child, not a template.
Evidence + Compassion
Thoughtful, evidence-informed care delivered with warmth and respect.
Our Founder
Built From Experience. Created With Purpose.
Powerful Kids Therapy was co-founded by pediatric occupational therapist and healthcare leader J. Mariah Runkle, MS, OTR/L.
With more than 14 years of experience in pediatric therapy, including nearly a decade owning and leading a pediatric therapy practice and later serving in executive leadership across large, multi-site pediatric organizations, Mariah wanted to build something different.
A practice designed to support the child, the family, and the therapist together.
Meet MariahFamily Waitlist
Interested in Therapy When We Open?
Join our early family interest list and we'll keep you informed as services, insurance participation, and appointment availability are confirmed.
Confident. Connected. Capable. Powerful.
Progress looks different for every child.
Our therapists meet your child where they are at to create an environment that fosters their unique journey to mastering new skills, increasing their independence and building confidence with activities that once felt hard.
At Powerful Kids Therapy, those moments matter.
Help Us Build Something Powerful
We're beginning to build our founding team and would love to connect with talented people who believe exceptional pediatric care starts with supported clinicians.
Explore CareersJoin Our Team — Help Build Powerful Kids Therapy
We're building a practice where clinicians are supported, families feel heard, and children grow with confidence. If you want to be part of our founding team, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Partners
Let's Support Kids Together
We'd love to connect with pediatricians, healthcare providers, schools, early intervention professionals, and community organizations serving children and families throughout Central Phoenix.
Prefer to share your practice details directly? Submit your info via Google Form
Something Powerful Is Growing in Central Phoenix
Join us from the beginning.