The younger, the better! The earlier we can introduce the brain to correct movement patterns, the better chances we will have in developing more effective and efficient movements and avoid bad habits.

While DMI is intensive, research shows that children can tolerate an hour of strong exercises. Exposing children to this level of activity assists in increasing their level of alertness, increasing their awareness, and builds the foundation needed to gain fine motor and oral motor skills. We will work with your child to ensure that they can tolerate the level of activity expected of them.

DMI is a great intervention for those with visual impairments as these movement patterns give strong sensory input to the child to increase their body awareness via their proprioceptive and vestibular systems. They will respond to these exercises despite their level of visual acuity.

Please discuss this with us during intake as we will need to understand more about your child’s ability to actively control their hips.

Having a seizure disorder alone does not prevent your child from being appropriate for DMI or Intensive services. For your child’s safety and well-being, we do want to see that the seizures are largely managed and controlled. Please discuss with us your child’s specific seizure presentation so that we can be best prepared to care for your child during these interventions.

Please inform us of any lengthening procedures and dates of those procedures in the intake process. It is generally recommended that the child should wait a minimum of 8-12 weeks post-op before performing weight bearing exercises.

These lines do not limit your child from being able to receive these interventions but just require that we be extra diligent with them. Please educate us on what lines your child has and we will work with you to ensure all precautions are being taken to prevent dislodging of lines or equipment.

We strive hard to accept any and all kids that we can. The only diagnosis that is fully contraindicated to DMI and Intensive programs is osteogenesis imperfecta. If your child has uncontrolled seizures despite medical management, we will advise deferring intensive treatments as well for your child’s safety. We recognize that we cannot cover the full list of potential diagnoses, therefore all other diagnoses will be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis.

We want to accept as many children as possible as we know that there are limited programs offering DMI and Intensive Therapy services. Therefore we want our families to be committed to coming and participating. However, we do recognize that life happens, sickness hits, or unexpected issues come up. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• 181+ Days: Full return of deposit.

• 61-180 Days: $100 cancellation fee and the remaining portion of your deposit will go towards a future booking of an intensive program scheduled within the next 12 months.

• 31-60 Days: $500 cancellation fee and the remaining portion of your deposit will go towards a future booking of an intensive program scheduled within the next 12 months.

• Less than 30 days: You forfeit your deposit, but any balance you have paid towards sessions will be credited towards a future booking of an intensive program scheduled within the next 12 months.

** Please note, if another intensive is not scheduled within the next 12 months, you forfeit any remaining deposit balance.

We will make every effort to keep all scheduled and booked appointments and cancellations will only occur in extenuating circumstances beyond our control. If we have to cancel any sessions or part of your intensive program, we will refund you the full amount for missed sessions.

We’re glad you’re thinking about your trip and attempting to prepare! Once you book an intensive, we will mail you a helpful and fun parent/caregiver packet that will have all the tips and tricks for your trip here. We’ll include a packing list, lodging recommendations, local sightseeing recommendations and more!

We are not an in-network provider with insurance, but we are happy to provide you with a super bill for you to turn into your insurance.