Opening in Richmond Hill, GA January 12, 2026
Individualized, intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help your child reach their fullest potential
Sea Steps Pediatric Therapy
Individualized Care
Intensive Therapy Options
Intensive Therapy Options
Every Program is designed specifically for your child's needs, abilities and goals.
Intensive Therapy Options
Intensive Therapy Options
Intensive Therapy Options
Focused, high-frequency sessions that accelerate progress and lasting outcomes
Family Partnership
Intensive Therapy Options
Family Partnership
Parents are key team members-we teach strategies to continue success at home
Our Story
Founded in the heart of Richmond Hill, GA, just outside of Savannah, Sea Steps Pediatric Therapy was created to give families better access to more intensive, specialized, evidence-based care in a warm and supportive environment. We believe that progress happens when therapy is individualized, intentional, and filled with encouragement.
Our Mission
To empower children of all abilities to move, communicate, and participate fully in everyday life through individualized and intensive therapy programs grounded in compassion, play, and clinical expertise.
Our Philosophy
At Sea Steps, we understand that no two children, or journeys, are alike. That's why we take the time to truly know your child and their strengths, challenges, and what motivates them. Our therapists combine clinical skill with creativity and play to make therapy sessions fun, engaging, and effective.
We also know that families are the heart of progress. We partner with you to ensure therapy goals align with real-life needs and that strategies carry over into home, school, and community settings.
Our Team:
Gina Haldeman, PT, DPT Owner/Physical Therapist
Gina, founder of Sea Steps Pediatric Therapy, earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University and has extensive experience working with children in-home, community and hospital based settings, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She is passionate about helping children with complex medical conditions reach meaningful milestones through indvidualized, evidence-based care. Gina is certified in DMI (Level A & B), Amtryke Evaluation and Fitting, Universal Exercise Unit (spider cage), Lite-gait and body-weight supported gait training, serial casting and TMR. She has experience working with a variety of diagnosis, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, autism, torticollis, hypotonia, toe-walking, and developmental delays.
Karli Cannon, M.S. CCC-SLP Clinical Director/ Speech Therapist
I am a dog lover originating from Lawrenceville, GA! I completed my B.S. at the University of Georgia, with a minor in Spanish! Following, I completed my M.S. at Armstrong State University (now Georgia Southern).
I have clinical experience that expands across the lifespan, but have special passion for working with children and their families! I am committed to being neuro-affirming and inclusive for neurodivergent kiddos. I myself was late diagnosed with ADHD, and I can't wait to bring my personal experiences to the forefront to best help families in our community. My experiences with pediatric populations include implementation of speech sound and language intervention for Spanish speaking families, AAC funding & care team coaching, providing auditory-verbal training for Deaf/HOH, and creating sensory rich therapy activities for communication learning. I am passionate about parent/family coaching to encourage confidence and continued learning outside of therapy.
I am trained in PROMPT, LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, TDSnap and IDDSI Framework (diet texture standards). I hold GA State SLP licensure, ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, and AHA CPR Basic Life Support Certification.
My favorite thing about being a SLP is building relationships, making therapy fun, and making my clients laugh! In my downtime, I love cooking, going to the beach, working out, and spending time with my dogs Poof and Lola.
Viviana Moreno Ferreira, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Viviana (“Vivi”) is an Occupational Therapist (she/her) who earned her Master’s degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She’s deeply passionate about helping children and families feel supported, empowered, and confident as they work toward meaningful everyday milestones. Vivi has experience in pediatrics, with a focus on sensory integration, fine motor development, infant milestones, and supporting children with autism and behavioral challenges through individualized, evidence-based care. She has completed Pelvic Function Level 1 training and also brings experience in orthopedic care, allowing her to connect therapy to real-life function across a wide range of needs.