Pediatric Therapy Backed with Heart and Science Franchesca Cox, Owner & Occupational Therapist Franchesca is an occupational therapist living in Houston with her husband and children. When she learned about intensive therapy she found every resource imaginable and began getting her own … Read More about Meet the Therapist
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Pediatric Intensive Therapy in Houston
Here at Therahappy, diagnoses don’t dictate a child’s potential
Unlocking the full potential in kids and empowering families with specialized therapy.
Our clinic is thrilled to offer intensives with the following modalities and treatments:
DMI | Whole Body Vibration | TheraSuit | Universal Exercise Unit (UEU) | Spider Cage
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DMI Therapy
DMI Therapy is a highly sought after therapy for many reasons. This powerful therapy tool is giving families around the world hope with powerful exercises that provoke neuroplastic changes in the child’s brain. By exposing children to gravity with the least amount of support, we are enabling the child to learn how to activate muscles and build new permanent neural pathways. Learn more…
TheraSuit Method
TheraSuit Method is a rare find in the United States, but it is widely known and considered the gold standard for cerebral palsy in South America, Europe, and Australia for many reasons. It was developed by two PTs who have a daughter with cerebral palsy more than thirty years ago. This modality was developed to stimulate the vestibular and proprioceptive sensory systems in the body to improve muscle tone, coordination, and balance.
The TheraSuit Method also includes spider cage and universal exercise unit (UEU), all targeting specific gross motor issues with unique approaches. Learn more…
Jumpstart Your Child’s Therapy with a Wellness Visit
Whether you are wanting to try something outside of the box or frustrated with your child’s current therapy situation, a developmental wellness visit may just be the jumpstart you’re looking for to boost your child’s development and empower you as a caregiver and parent to help your child in the best way possible. Developmental wellness visits are a good fit for parents and caregivers willing to take charge of their child’s development through a strong home program and intermittent visits, as needed. Learn more…
Testimonials
“Thank You for all the work you did with our grandson. He has absolutely blossomed since learning to walk! You have made such a difference in all of our lives. We are blessed to have you in his life.” – Jeanne
“Franchesca is great! She has such a warm disposition and you can tell she truly enjoys her job and helping kids. She is always coming up with new ideas to help the kiddos. I truly believe DMI was the game changer my daughter needed to finally start walking.” – Jennifer
“5 stars just isn’t enough! Franchesca is kind, patient, knowledgeable, & dedicated to her craft! She doesn’t just do this for a paycheck, she TRULY cares about your child and their progress. She will give you resources, at home programs to continue after your intensives, and she will treat you like you are family. I just cannot recommend her enough.” – Taylor
Intensive Therapy is a Game Changer for Many Conditions
Cerebral Palsy • Neuromuscular Disorders • Gross Motor Delay • Balance and Coordination Issues • Developmental Delay • Down Syndrome • Drug Affected/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • Muscle tone disorders • Hypotonia (low muscle tone) • Hypertonia (high muscle tone) • Non-Fatal Drowning • Spasticity • Dystonia • Torticollis and Plagiocephaly • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • Anoxic Brain Injury (ABI) • And More…
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A portion of all proceeds is donated to Internation Mission Stations Incorporated, a humanitarian global organization alleviating poverty, poor access to education, hunger, and the ravages of war.
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What is the Vestibular System?
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