Erika Barger, PT, DPT, PCS is a board-certified pediatric physical therapist who helps children build strength, confidence, and independence through individualized, play-based care. With experience across a wide range of diagnoses and a background as a ski instructor, Erika brings creativity, movement, and fun into every session. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, she offers in-person and virtual therapy, meeting families where children thrive most: at home, in the community, on the playground, or in the activities they love.
❊ Services
From small steps to summit goals
Infant Development
Support your child’s gross motor development through fun, purposeful movement. Whether your baby is working on tummy time, rolling, crawling, sitting independently, standing, or walking, Erika helps guide your child through each developmental milestone with confidence and care.
Ages: 0-24 months old
1 on 1 sessions
Location: Your choice
Sport Specific Training
Help your child build strength, confidence, and skill through sport-specific training and age-appropriate weight lifting. Whether it’s soccer, ballet, skiing, snowboarding, lacrosse, swimming, or learning to weight lift for the first time, Erika provides customized training to meet your child’s unique needs.
Ages: 8-18 years old
1 on 1 training
Location: Your gym of choice
Adaptive Classes
This small, supportive group class is designed for children with disabilities to build strength, coordination and confidence through fun group exercises alongside same aged peers. Erika provides a positive and encouraging environment for kids to exercise and move.
Ages: 3-18 years old
4-5 kids
Location: Excel Gymnastics and Steamboat Climbing Collective
Aquatic Therapy
(coming soon!)
1 on 1 aquatic therapy sessions coming soon! Contact Erika to pre register your child today!
Ages: 2-15 years old
Private or small group sessions
Location: TBD
Bike Basics
Is your child learning how to ride a bike? Whether they’re getting started on a balance bike or ready to transition from a balance bike to pedals, Erika can help build the foundational skills needed for bike riding. Sessions focus on balance, coordination, steering, and pedaling with the goal of helping your child feel more confident and independent on their bike.
Ages: 2-10 years old
Private or small group sessions
Location: Meadows Parking Lot
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Where early movement leads to strong, confident kids
❊ Testimonials
Loved by Kids. Trusted by Parents.
Hear directly from the families Erika has worked with
“Erika B was wonderful with our young infant son. She was sweet and patient when he was tired and cranky during sessions and provided him lots of comfort. She also provided us with lots of information and encouragement for at home work to help him succeed in his treatment”
—Parent
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“We’ve seen such great progress with our son. He’s now up on all fours consistently and is starting to use one knee at a time to get himself up. The progress has been amazing. Thank you so much!”
—Parent