Dr. Legaspi Synergy Physical Therapy is out of network for all insurances. A superbill can be provided. You can then submit to your child's insurance for possible reimbursement. Please call your child's insurance and ask about your specific coverage for out of network reimbursements and how they process them.
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My experience with working with children is that you have to give them space and the time to trust that you aren't there to force anything on them.
Therapy is hard work but it should NOT be torture. My approach is to allow a child to explore and guide them towards having a fun time discovering, moving, playing. As I learn what your child enjoys, I use that to guide our sessions.
Yes, with having worked in several settings, I have experience working with the following conditions:
Extreme prematurity
Special feeding (ng, g-tube)
GERD
Reflux
Neonatal HIE
Hypertonia
Hypotonia
Spasticity
Torticollis
Plagiocephaly
Clubfoot/feet
Leg length discrepencies
Hip Displagia
Brachial Plexus injuries, Erb's palsy
Seizure disorders
In utero exposure to drugs
Coordination disorder
Attention deficit disorders
Autism
Down Syndrome
Toe walking
Clumsiness
Global developmental delays
Sensory sensitivity
Visual impairments
Auditory impairments
It all depends on the age of your child and what you are waiting and seeing about. For example, if your child is not sitting yet and they are 6 months old, tummy time is difficult, and your baby is not attempting to roll compared to if your child loves tummy time and is rolling all over the place to get around... waiting and seeing for the first scenario is very different than the second.
I like recommending parents look at pathways.org to look at developmental milestones and is a great talking point when discussing concerns about your child with their pediatrician.
The sooner the better! Every three months of the first year of your baby's life there are key milestones that babies typically develop. Each milestone builds upon the previous three month's abilities. If a child starts falling behind on more than 3 months worth of important milestones, it can cause further delays for the next set of activies. Also, skills for moving, playing, and communicating are all linked to each other. If your child is having difficulty holding their head up in tummy time, it not only affects their head control but can also impact their eye hand coordination and even their endurance and speech abilities later on.
I have been working with children and their families since 2010. I am fascinated by the human body and the mind's ability to adapt and change.
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis. I earned my Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's University and am current and up to date as a CA Board Licensed Physical Therapist.
I have worked with children in all settings including the home, inpatient, NICU, outpatient pediatrics, spina bifida and high risk follow-up clinics. I have clinical experience and training to improve motor developmental milestones including infant feeding and gross motor mobility.
I continue to further my manual skills through investing in trainings and courses including John F. Barnes Myofascial Therapy and I have completed Dr. Gillespie's CFT training.
I am also a proud mom! My son keeps me on my toes and keeps my creative mind sharp for new ways to make treatments fun.