Dr. Natalia Blackman, PT, DPT, PCS

Dr. Natalia Blackman, PT, DPT, PCS is a visionary holistic practitioner and pediatric clinical specialist with nearly 13 years of experience across diverse healthcare and educational settings. Her expertise spans early intervention, hospital-based outpatient clinics, NICU neurodevelopment programs, rehabilitation medicine, and specialized clinics for conditions such as spina bifida and Down syndrome. She has also served as a global development specialist, administering the Bayley-4 assessment in NICU settings, and has contributed extensively to programs like First 5 Children’s Care Connection and Head Start/Early Head Start, developing inclusive early childhood education programs that integrate neurodevelopment, sensorimotor learning, and holistic family wellness.

As a consultant, educator, and public speaker, Natalia is committed to empowering caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals through evidence-based strategies that honor the complexity of human development. Her work emphasizes the interplay between neurobiology, sensory systems, parenting, attachment, and societal influences on child wellbeing. A strong advocate for addressing digital stress and technology’s impact on childhood and mental health, she provides practical, neuroscience-informed guidance to support children, families, and communities in navigating today’s challenges with compassion, joy, and resilience.

Beyond her professional achievements, Natalia is a devoted wife and mother of three, drawing inspiration from her family in both her personal and professional pursuits. She is a recognized thought leader, honored by Marquis Who’s Who in America for her contributions to pediatric physical therapy, public speaking, and human development consulting, and serves as a certified brain development instructor with Zero to Three. Passionate about holistic care and societal transformation, Natalia continues to innovate programs and curricula that put humanity at the center of healthcare, education, and early childhood development.

• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences - DPT

• Honored Listee
• The Growing Brain Trainer of Trainers
• Parent Coach
• Provider Behavioral & Mental Health certification
• Pediatric Clinical Specialist
• Children’s Yoga Teacher certification
• IAIM Infant Massage part 1 certification
• Global Mentorship Alliance