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 training in the intensive model through Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) and TheraSuit. She loves to help kiddos that have been “stuck” developmentally in traditional therapy for long periods of time with little to no results. It is her privilege to work with families and empowering them to help their child in new ways to achieve the unthinkable. The best part of her job is watching each child gain confidence in themselves as new neural pathways form in their brain, and the impossible becomes possible.

On a personal note, she is a three time NICU mom herself and her experience as a medical mother lends itself to her practice and interacting with families with empathy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for her family, making sourdough bread, listening to audiobooks, playing the piano and perusing old bookstores. She has worked in a variety of settings including: inpatient pediatric acute at a large children’s hospital, outpatient pediatric clinic, home health, and telehealth.

Because her kiddos’ needs are always changing, she finds it imperative to continue learning. She loves to expand her “OT toolbox” through continuing education. This allows her to keep her kiddos challenged, engaged, and making big gains.

Franchesca received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University.

Special Training and Focus

Dynamic movement intervention (DMI Introductory Level C)
Suit Therapy through the TheraSuit Method
TASES (Task Specific Electrical Stimulation)
HyperVibe Whole Body Vibration
Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)
Neurodevelopmental techniques
Infant and preemie development and rehabilitation
Balance and coordination
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Conservatively treating plagiocephaly and torticollis
Primitive Reflex Integration
RYT 200 Registered Yoga Instructor

Occupational therapist & DMI Therapist

Meet Ashley!

Hi, my name is Ashley, and I’m thrilled to join Therahappy here in Texas! I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and have been an occupational therapist for almost three years. I specialize in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), holding a Level C certification, with nearly two years of experience in this area. I have extensive training in working with children of all ages and a variety of disabilities, including Spina bifida, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and more.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and our 2-year-old Australian Shepherd, Sky. I love to read books and listen to podcasts on my spare time. I’m also passionate about traveling—most recently, I spent two weeks in Ecuador for a DMI intensive. I’m excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to this new chapter in Texas and make a positive impact in the lives of the children I serve.