About
Meet the hosts of the Pushing Pediatrics podcast!
Sheila Madden
Sheila is an accomplished pediatric physical therapist who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She is currently based in Hawaii on the island of O’ahu and is board certified in pediatrics. In 2021, Sheila passed the PCS exam, further demonstrating her expertise in the field. She currently works in a pediatric outpatient clinic on the island and is also an Adjunct Faculty member with Hawai’i Pacific University’s DPT program, where she shares her knowledge and experience with aspiring physical therapists. Sheila is also an active member of the APTA PCS Prep Committee and serves as Faculty for the APTA Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) Exam Preparation Course, contributing to the ongoing development and education of her fellow professionals. Her dedication to her profession and commitment to ongoing learning make her an invaluable asset to the pediatric physical therapy community.
Sara Karman
Sara is a pediatric physical therapist who has been practicing in the field for six years. After graduating from PT school in 2017, she returned to her home city Upstate/Western New York with her now husband. Sara passed the PCS exam in 2021, making her a board certified pediatric clinical specialist. She currently works as a school based physical therapist in a school for children and young adults with severe and complex physical, cognitive, and behavioral needs. Sara is an active member of the APTA, serving as the co-chair on the APPT Mentoring program subcommittee and is a credentialed clinical instructor. In addition to physical therapy, Sara is also a certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer, and volunteers at GiGis Playhouse, a center for individuals with Down Syndrome. Sara’s goal as a clinician is to better the lives of the children and young adults that she works with through gaining knowledge and expertise and aspires to teach new graduates and physical therapy students in the future.