Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone, PT, DPT Senior Physical Therapist & Mobility Specialist Mawoko Healthcare Network Professional Overview Sharon Stone is a licensed Physical Therapist bringing more than 25 years of diverse clinical experience across outpatient pediatrics, hospital-to-home transitions, and community reintegration. Throughout her career, Sharon has championed patient autonomy by bridging the gap between clinical rehabilitation and real-world functional living. At Mawoko, Sharon leads personalized transition programs that empower pediatric patients, young adults, and families to navigate daily routines safely. Her practice pairs biomechanical rigor with deep empathy, ensuring every patient develops sustainable movement patterns, functional strength, and lasting confidence within their home and community environments. Areas of Clinical Expertise Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Mobility: Assessment and therapeutic intervention for congenital, developmental, and neuromuscular conditions; gross motor milestone progression, coordination conditioning, and postural control. Hospital-to-Home Transition & Safety Planning: Comprehensive environmental evaluations, room layout optimization, and assistive equipment integration to eliminate fall risks and support smooth discharges. Functional Transfer & Gait Training: Targeted gait mechanics, ambulation training with dynamic assistive devices, and biomechanically sound bed, chair, and vehicle transfer protocols. Family & Caregiver Coaching: Hands-on instruction in safe handling mechanics, ergonomic lifting, and daily routine adaptation to reduce caregiver strain and reinforce patient progress. Community & Transportation Mobility: Community outings preparation, safe vehicle ingress/egress training, wheelchair transport securement, and practical navigation of public spaces. Clinical Philosophy & Approach Sharon approaches rehabilitation through a functional, whole-environment lens: Ecology of the Home: True recovery happens in everyday living spaces. Interventions are directly mapped to the patient’s home layout, daily routines, and family dynamics rather than isolated clinical drills. Confidence Through Competence: Restoring mobility requires addressing both physical capability and psychological readiness. Sharon focuses on incremental, measurable wins that build genuine self-efficacy. Caregiver Empowerment: Sustainable outcomes depend on a well-equipped support system. Sharon prioritizes clear, non-jargon training for family members and support networks. Professional Credentials & Education Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Accredited School of Health Sciences Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Active State Board Licensure Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) – Environmental modification & accessibility design Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association