What if we stopped asking what a child can't do - and instead started unlocking what they can?
In this transformative episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova sits down with Physical Therapist Elena Maugere to explore the profound ways that movement, joy, and deep connection can unlock brain potential in children with developmental disabilities.
From neuro-biomechanical stimulation to family-integrated therapy, Elena shares how her approach isn’t about compensation—it’s about stimulation, celebration, and true healing.
🟢 Key Themes:
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Redefining Disability Through Movement: Elena shares how the body can stimulate the brain, awakening new capacities through structured biomechanical challenge.
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Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) & Neuro-Biomechanics: Her therapy blends proven neuro-rehab techniques with innovation, focusing on the child’s untapped potential.
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Family-Centered Healing: Therapy doesn’t stop with the child—parents and siblings are empowered to become part of the transformation.
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Language Beyond Words: Elena explains how she connects with non-verbal children through tone, presence, and emotional resonance.
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Creating Joy Inside Challenge: Sessions are energetic, spiritual, and affirming—because healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
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Spirituality & Growth in Practice: Elena reflects on her personal journey of healing and how it now shapes her approach to every child and family.
About Elena Maugere:
Elena is a Physical Therapist with 14 years of experience supporting children with motor and cognitive disabilities. She specializes in Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) and is developing a Neuro-Biomechanics Stimulation method for neurodevelopmental conditions. Based in Argentina, she also integrates ontological and systemic coaching into her sessions, offering a holistic, family-centered approach. She holds a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and is a CME Practitioner Level II.
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