Progressive Therapy Center

Your Potential
Is Our Purpose

With personalized care and forward-thinking therapies, we empower every child and adult to thrive, grow, and shine.

Reaching for the Stars

Progressive Therapy Center has over 15 years of experience treating children and families living with feeding disorders, speech and language disorders, and alternative and augmentive communication, sensory challenges and behavioral challenges with ABA therapies. Our warm, friendly staff is dedicated to providing high quality programs, working collaboratively with our families and the community. We are pleased to offer therapies in multiple disciplines to simplify the lives of families whose children are receiving more than one service, and also give those children a familiar environment where they are comfortable to learn and grow. Together, we work to help our little ones achieve their greatest potential.

While our primary focus is pediatric therapy, we are proud to also offer speech, feeding, and occupational therapy services for adults.

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Innovative Therapies

With the data we obtain, we create individualized treatment plans that to cater to your child’s needs, strengths and learning styles. Using interesting and engaging activities that utilize technology and personal interaction, each therapy session also concludes with a discussion of the day’s activities and ideas for follow-up at home to encourage newly acquired skills to translate into real world experiences.

At Progressive Therapy Center, we believe in supporting the whole child and family. Beyond individualized therapy, we offer a variety of services designed to empower parents, build skills at home, and create lasting progress. Our goal is to be more than just a clinic — we’re your partner on the journey.

 

In-person and remote options

Our office is conveniently located in Point Loma, San Diego. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

  • Speech & Feeding Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • ABA Therapy

  • Intensive Speech & Feeding Therapy

  • Toddler Grow & Play

  • Social Skills Groups

  • After School Program

  • Self Determination & Charter School Fund

  • Special Needs Birthday Parties

    (Sensory Friendly)

Meet our team

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    Shawn Manvell, Owner & Founder, SLP, Pediatric Feeding Specialist, Orofacial Myologist

  • Geraldine, Office Manager

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    Samantha, SLP, Pediatric Feeding Specialist, Orofacial Myologist, Lacation Consultant

  • Almira, SLP

  • Shanekqua, BCaBA

  • Rebecca, BCBA

  • Marissa, RBT & Future SLP

  • Sarah, RBT

  • Marijoie, RBT

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"When we first came to the center, we were overwhelmed and unsure where to start. The team not only welcomed us with open arms but created a plan tailored exactly to our child's needs. In just a few months, we've seen incredible progress—not just in speech, but in confidence and joy. We finally feel like we’re not alone on this journey."
— Sarah M, Parent of a 4-year-old

Get started with Progressive Therapy Center, today.