Welcoming a new baby into your family is HARD. So much change. So much worry. So little sleep.
Feeling alone with your worries is the worst. And while I might also be a bit of worrier, I am also an expert problem solver, especially when it comes to infant and toddler development. I’m here to LISTEN, answer your questions, and help you come up with a plan to get your baby on the right track. There is A LOT that your baby has to figure out in their first year - a little help can make a BIG difference.
Hi there, I’m Dr. Brenda. I’m a doctor of pediatric physical therapy and certified breastfeeding specialist. I have been lucky enough to make a career out of helping babies move, feed, and feel better, while supporting their families along the way. I have over 16 years of experience working alongside families to help them reach the goals they have for their children.
In 2023, I took a big leap, and opened Playful Progress LLC so I could have control over my physical therapy practice, using the best treatment strategies to achieve your child’s important goals. No more limitations on where, how often, or how I can work with your child. Playful Progress has been the answer to an obvious need in southern NH: direct access to private, personalized, pediatric physical therapy for your infant or toddler in our cozy clinic or the comfort of your home.
How Playful Progress Can Help
Lactation-Informed Physical Therapy Services
Tongue & Lip Tie Therapy (before and after release procedures)
Torticollis Treatment
Head Shape Correction
Milestone support
Community-based motor playgroups
Dr. Brenda Sacino, PT DPT CBS
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Mother to two young girls, 11 & 14
Married to an orthopedic PT
Lives in Bedford, New Hampshire
Loves good cheese and chocolate
Shade Lover
Enneagram Six: “The Loyalist”
Lake over beach anyday
Drink of choice: margarita
Best nickname: Frenda
Runner and hiker
Formal Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Franklin Pierce University
Concord, New Hampshire
B.S. in Business Administration
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
Advanced Training & Memberships
Lactation Resources
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist April 2024
Milk Matters Academy
Global Tongue Tie Scholars Program Graduate (3 day mentorship)
KinActive Kids
Building Blocks Clinician Fall 2021
Lactation OT
Tethered Oral Tissues Badge (25.5h)
Bodywork for Better Breastfeeding
Talk Tools Courses:
Functional Assessment and Remediation of Tethered Oral Tissues
Baby Begin: The Helmet Alternative
The Therapist’s Role in Treating Plagiocephaly without a Helmet
International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals
Member since 2023
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Member since 2008