Do you take insurance?

While we do not bill your insurance directly, we provide you information to bill it on your own.

Should I do Tummy Time?

YES! "Tummy Time" plays an important role in typical development in newborns and infants. "Tummy Time" helps babies to develop postural muscle strength and control while promoting typical head shape and muscle symmetry. "Tummy Time" will help your baby build the strength and coordination needed for rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking.

"Tummy Time" starts right after birth; newborns should be introduced to "Tummy Time" during supervised, awake times and can include modified positions such as on your chest, across your lap, or "airplane carry."

"Tummy Time" should be done often throughout the day, when Baby is awake; aim for at least 5 times per day, 20 minutes on and off of tummy time, to baby's tolerance. No, baby should not cry it out for 20 minutes while on their tummy. We want baby to learn that being on their tummy is a new way to look at the world and explore new things.

"Tummy Time" can be fun! Your baby may enjoy laying on a play mat with interactive toys that light up or make sounds, interacting with you, and exploring their own appearance looking into a mirror. Baby may need a small prop when they are new to this skill; you can use a small pillow or rolled up blanket under their chest.

Just like anyone else starting a new exercise, your baby may need occasional rest breaks but can return to the "Tummy Time" activity once rested.

How long will my child need physical therapy?

Each baby has different therapy requirements, based on their unique presentation. I aim to optimize each session so that fewer sessions are necessary. The goal for each baby is to progress gross motor skills at an age appropriate rate with optimal postural alignment and a good variety of movement patterns. This will depend on your babys muscle tone, strength, motor planning, range of motion, and most importantly your level of participation in a home program. We want your baby to graduate from physical therapy as soon as possible but we also will not let them go too early - this may mean decreasing frequency over time, after initially starting physical therapy at a higher frequency. The caregiver will always be a part of creating this plan and what works best for the entire family.