ABOUT

At Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy, we believe that every child deserves a powerful and positive beginning. Founded with a deep passion for serving the pediatric population, we specialize in providing one-on-one physical therapy services that set children on the path to a bright future. Our focus on early intervention allows us to promptly address body tension, difficulty with tummy time, torticollis, plagiocephaly (head flattening), and developmental delay.

What sets us apart is not only our dedication but also our expertise in a highly specialized area of pediatric care. As a lactation-informed physical therapist with specialty training in tethered oral tissues (TOTs), we have a unique, full-body approach to treating oral motor dysfunction and providing pre- and post-release therapy for tongue and/or lip ties, reducing associated breast and/or bottle feeding challenges. In addition, our founder is both a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and a Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist. She has undergone numerous hours of postdoctoral training, including prestigious in-person and virtual mentorship experiences. This ensures we are bringing cutting-edge knowledge and compassionate care to both infants and their families facing any of these challenges.

In addition to our specialized services, we are also committed to reaching underserved rural populations, ensuring that every family has access to the critical care their child needs. We take pride in offering skilled and timely interventions, dedicated to making sure each child gets the positive start they deserve.

Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy: A powerful and positive beginning for your child’s journey.

Welcome to Roaring Start!

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Meet Dr. Ashton Walton, PT, DPT, cprcs, cbs

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​​Hi there! I’m Dr. Ashton — pediatric physical therapist, certified breastfeeding specialist, and owner of Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy. I’m also a mom of two, passionate about supporting parents and their little ones through those amazing (and sometimes messy) first years of life.

Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy was founded on the belief that every child deserves to feel good in their body — and that parents deserve the tools and knowledge to feel confident in supporting their child’s development.

My own experiences as a parent navigating challenges like breastfeeding challenges, torticollis, body tension, reflux, bottle refusal, and tethered oral tissues have deeply shaped how I approach care. I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that holistic, whole-body treatment can have on comfort, connection, and development.

My goal is to help establish strong early foundations for development — giving each child a powerful and positive beginning. I’m passionate about empowering and educating parents, helping them connect with their little ones through purposeful play and meaningful movement.

The easiest and most recommended way to get started is by filling out our contact form. If you find yourself interested in pediatric therapy for your little one but hesitant to get started, I’d be happy to chat through the process during a free, virtual consultation, which you can book through the link below.

I feel so lucky to have a career focused on helping babies move, grow, and thrive — while supporting their families every step of the way. Thank you for being here!

VIRTUAL CONSULTATION

Formal Education and Advanced Training:

Northeastern State University: B.S. in Health and Human Performance

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

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Talk Tools

Functional Assessment and Remediation of Tethered Oral Tissues

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Milk Matters Academy

Global Tongue Tie Scholars Program Graduate

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Lactation Education Resources

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

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Evergreen Certifications

Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist

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Lactation OT

TMR Tots for Torticollis - From Feet to Feeding

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Year One Wellness

Oral Motor Assessment & Clinical Mentorship

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Baby Begin

Treating Plagiocephaly Without A Helmet

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B.Well Tots

B.Mentored Clinical Foundations & Practice Flow Graduate

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We service Blanchard, OK & surrounding areas. An additional travel fee may be added to your home visit based upon location. This will be communicated with you upon booking, if it is applicable.

    Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy has the power to determine if a home is within its service area for home visits, which may change based on the fluctuating caseload.

  • Roaring Start Pediatric Therapy offers in-home sessions so that your child will have access to the services they need from the comfort of your own home.

  • At Roaring Start, our goal is to provide both you and your baby with the foundational skills needed to master all motor skills independently, including breast/chest feeding, tummy time, reaching, rolling, sitting, crawling, transitioning, standing, and walking. In addition, we want to help you understand how your babies’ body works and how to best support his/her development throughout their first years.

    Treatment for your baby will consist of a multi-system approach to address the joints, muscles, fascia, and nervous system. This may include, but is not limited to, parent education, manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular re-education, movement exercises, repositioning strategies, and functional activities.

  • All appointments are 45-60 minutes, depending on the infant’s tolerance and readiness for therapy. We do not expect or require newborn babies to stay awake for the entire duration of the appointment.Therapeutic intervention can still be performed on babies while they are sleeping.

    Additionally, part of the appointment time is allocated for parent education.

  • In the state of Oklahoma, you do not need a referral for a physical therapy evaluation and 30 business days of treatment. However, a referral will be required to continue treatment beyond that, if indicated.

    Our standard will be to fax a referral to your physician directly following evaluation, removing that step for you. We strive to collaborate with all members of your child’s care team.

  • We are an out-of-network practice and do not directly bill insurance. However, we do provide you with a detailed invoice (superbill) upon request that can be submitted to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We value your expertise in your child’s care, which is why we opt to work directly with families, providing transparent transactions, upfront costs, and no hidden fees.

  • All forms of payment including cash, credit/debit cards, check, and HSA/FSA cards.

We exist to help with:

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  • Developmental delays

  • Head shape concerns

  • Tummy time difficulties

  • Head turn preference

  • Torticollis

  • Infant body tension

  • Breast and/or bottle feeding challenges

  • Tongue and/or lip tie therapy

    (before and after release procedure)

  • Milestone consult

We are here to help you and your little one on your journey to a powerful and positive beginning!

LOCATION

Blanchard, OK

CONTACT

(405) 252-0190 | hello@roaringstarttherapy.com

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