Marcella Andrews, MPT, DPT
Owner of Transform Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Marcella has over 25 years of experience in pediatrics. She received her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2000 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began her pediatric work in Birth to Three in Chicago. She has practiced in every pediatric setting from hippotherapy to the NICU. In 2009, she became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics through the American Academy of Physical Therapy (APTA). From 2015-2017 she was faculty at the Waisman Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison and was the Leadership Education of Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor. She served in three multidisciplinary clinics during this time; Newborn Follow-up Clinic, Down Syndrome Clinic and Spasticity and Movement Disorder Clinic. In 2017, Marcella received her Certificate of Leadership Competency from the Fully Prepared to Lead program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and moved to Seattle where she practiced at Seattle Children’s Hospital. In 2020, Marcella returned to school and in 2022 she completed her transitional doctorate in physical therapy and received her Certificate of Rehabilitative Administration from University of Montana-Missoula. She has served on several committees including the Student Outreach Committee for Washington Physical Therapy Association and is currently one of the leading members on the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Clinical Guidelines of Practice Committee for the APTA. She is a mentor for new pediatric graduates through the APTA mentorship program and was Adjunct Faculty at University of Puget Sound teaching Pediatrics Course for the spring class of 2022 and 2023. She recently became a Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist (2024), completed her certification as an Integrated Listening Therapist (2024) and began a Vision Rehabilitation Certified Specialist in 2025.
Her passions include Nordic skiing, hiking, gardening and cooking (and of course her kids).
Publications
Commentary on “Physical Therapy Dose After Multi-level Surgery Varies by Ambulatory Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy” Andrews, Marcella DPT; Logan, Lynne PT, PhD, PCS; Scharks, Tim PhD Jan 2025
Cerebral Palsy Etiology, Evaluation, and Management of the Most Common Cause for Pediatric Disability Bennett, John Forrest ; Andrews, Marcella ; Omura, Jaclyn Published Oct 2020 |Physician Assistant Clinics
Commentary on "Gait Analysis Parameters and Walking Activity Pre- and Postoperatively in Children With Cerebral Palsy" Andrews, Marcella and Bjornson, Kristie Published Jul 2018 |Pediatric Physical Therapy
Measuring Exertion During Caregiving of Children and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy Who Require Assistance for Mobility and Self-Care Andrews, Marcella ; Bolt, Daniel M. ; (...); Benedict, Ruth E. Published Aug 2013 |Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics
Development of the Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT) Albright, Leland and Andrews, Marcella Published May 2010 |Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Marcella’s Family
Because Transform will be working close with your family, Marcella would like to introduce you to hers. Her wife, Jordy and her two amazing children; Atticus and Rosemary. They are a big part of Transform Pediatric Physical Therapy, not only do they often help volunteer at many of the therapy sessions and classes when not in school, they also help with cleaning, toy testing and the endless project needs a studio has! Please say hello if you see them.
Our Chickens “The Girls”
Having animals as part of our therapy sessions is a great motivator for all. Pictured is Rose, one of our favorites who is no longer with us. We currently have 4 laying hens; Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Pansy and Night Shade.
Cinnamon and Sugar “The Boys”
These rescued bunnies joined us during the start of COVID and have brought us and many kids and their families great joy. Ask about their favorite foods.
My Volunteers
Without the support of our volunteers Transform could not be successful. Our volunteers are made up of former therapy colleagues with decades of experience (how lucky are we), new graduates considering PT as a profession, PT students, middle and high school kids from the neighborhood as well as my children and wife.