Infant Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas.

“When you partner with a physical therapist for treatment, to create individualized learning opportunities and movement experiences, your baby can discover the potential of their motor capabilities.”

 
 

It makes all the difference.

  • An Experienced Therapist.

    Your care will be provided by Jennifer Gaewsky. She is a highly skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy with 10 years of experience working with families.

  • Meaningful Results.

    The focus is always on helping you and your baby achieve YOUR specific goals as quickly as possible. Be ready to marvel at your baby’s progress!

  • The Comfort of Your Own Home.

    Research supports physical therapy for babies to take place in their natural environment. That’s why physical therapy services are provided in the comfort of your home (or virtually). It means better results and carryover.

  • Individualized Education.

    Feel empowered to support your baby’s development. Comprehensive and individualized education allows you to carryover exercises and activities that you learn during sessions — making a bigger impact on your baby’s progress.

  • On-Going Support.

    You are not expected to do this alone. You’ll have phone, text, and email access to your therapist between sessions if you have questions or need clarification.

  • No Waiting Around.

    Operating outside of the insurance network avoids lengthy authorization processing times (sometimes 1-2 months) that can postpone your baby’s access to time sensitive care.

Pricing.

 

$175

60 Minute In Home Physical Therapy Evaluation

  • A physical therapy evaluation is a comprehensive examination and assessment, performed by a physical therapist, with regard to your specific areas of concern.

    During an evaluation, your physical therapist will ask you about your specific concerns, and will observe your baby’s movement patterns, strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, and other physical systems and skills. Clinical observation of your baby’s function, combined with standardized tests and measures, will be used to assess your baby’s development.

    If the physical therapist determines that physical therapy treatment is recommended, you will also discuss a treatment plan together. A treatment plan includes: the recommended frequency for physical therapy treatment sessions, and individualized, specific, and measurable therapy goals.

    A physical therapy evaluation includes: in-person at-home evaluation session lasting 1 hour; copy of written report; and an un-timed follow up call to review and discuss the report. 

    You do not need a referral for a physical therapy evaluation. 

    Home based services available in the Austin, TX area.

$100

60 Minute In Home Physical Therapy Treatment Session

Available locally in the Austin Texas area.

  • Physical therapy treatment sessions are 60 minute sessions, for families who have: received a physical therapy evaluation; physical therapy treatment has been recommended; and a plan of care has been established.

    These sessions are a time for your physical therapist to come alongside your family and provide you with education about your baby’s gross motor development and mobility; to guide you in facilitating opportunities for your baby to move and develop gross motor skills through play, activities, exercises, positioning, and handling; and to assess ongoing progress toward your physical therapy goals. 

    In Texas, a physical therapist may treat a patient for an injury or condition, without a referral no more than 10 consecutive business days. If treatment is required after those 10 consecutive business days, you will need a referral to continue treatment.

    In-home sessions are available in the Austin, TX. area.

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Areas of Expertise.

  • Torticollis

  • Plagiocephaly

  • Gross Motor Delay

  • Premature Birth

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Hypotonia

  • Hypertonia

  • Down Syndrome

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Spina Bifida

  • Gross Motor Incoordination

  • Motor Planning Difficulty

  • Walking Difficulties

  • Balance Training

  • Other Neurological Conditions

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 FAQs

 

  • Your baby’s physical therapist will be Dr. Jennifer Gaewsky, PT, DPT. But you can call her Jen. Meet her here.

  • In-home wellness sessions are available in Austin, Texas. The current service area is limited to a radius around "home base." The following zip codes are served: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78751, 78721, 78746, 78722, 78723, 78741, 78744, 78745, 78751, 78756.

    Telehealth physical therapy for Texas residents.

    Virtual wellness visits for anyone living in Texas.

  • Physical Therapy for Infants operates out-of-network with all insurance companies, and accepts payment for services at the time of your session.

    By remaining out-of-network, and out of the control of insurance companies, the highest standard of physical therapy can be provided to your family. Under this model, a doctor of physical therapy is able to make the most clinically appropriate, and evidence based treatment decisions, without limitations imposed by third-party-payers.

    Another significant advantage of operating outside of the insurance network is that you avoid lengthy authorization processing times (sometimes 1-2 months) that can postpone your baby’s access to time sensitive care.

    There is also evidence indicating that the cash-pay approach could be associated with lower overall costs and greater patient-reported levels of improvement.

    It is recommended that you contact your insurance company to determine whether you are eligible for out-of-network telehealth physical therapy evaluation or treatment services.

  • In the state of Texas, you do not need a referral for the following services: Consultations/Screening, Physical Therapy Evaluation, Educational Sessions.

    Treatment sessions are a little different. Treatment may not be provided prior to the completion of an evaluation by a physical therapist. Following a completed evaluation, a qualifying physical therapist may treat a patient for an injury or condition, without a referral no more than 10 consecutive business days. If treatment is required after those 10 consecutive business days, you will need a referral to continue treatment.

  • If you bring your concerns to your child’s healthcare provider, and they say “let’s wait and see” I strongly urge you to ask them what you can be doing to support your child in the meantime.

    “Wait and see” should not equal, “wait and see... and do nothing.”

    If they cannot provide you with ideas for how to support your child during the “waiting” period, ask for a referral to a specialist that is an expert in the area of your concerns. For example, if you have concerns about gross motor skills, ask for a referral to a physical therapist.

  • Yes, telehealth Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided across the entire state of Texas.

    Virtual Wellness Visits can be provided to anyone living in Texas.

  • Telehealth is the use of electronic communication to remotely provide health care information and services. As stated by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, “telehealth is not a new treatment, or an expansion of scope of practice, but a means to deliver physical therapy care to those in need. The physical therapist is still responsible for the care of the patient and for making determinations of the best means to deliver that care. The standards of care and practice, laws, and regulations currently required to be followed for any in-person encounter must also be followed for any encounter via telehealth.”

  • Hands-on treatment is a component of physical therapy, but it certainly is not the only effective treatment method. As physical therapists pursue evidence based treatment methods, we are finding that our role as movement experts relies less on patients being physically in the clinic for treatments and more on patient education and other evidence based treatment choices. That being said, in-person visits may still be the most appropriate means to deliver care for some patients. The physical therapist is responsible for making determinations of the best means to deliver care.

  • No. Telehealth may not be the best means to deliver physical therapy for everyone. In-person visits may be the most appropriate means to deliver care, for some patients. The physical therapist is responsible for making determinations of the best means to deliver care. A consultation with a physical therapist is a great place to start, to determine whether telehealth is right for you.

  • Telehealth can be delivered: 1. Live video. This is also referred to as “synchronous” format, and uses live interaction between two parties over video. It’s also sometimes called “real-time.” This type of delivery is ideal for evaluations and treatments. 2. Store-and-forward. This is sometimes called “asynchronous” format. This involves the transfer of health history and/or medical records over secure electronic means. 3. Mobile health. This involves healthcare services, education, and public health notifications being delivered over cellphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. This type of delivery is ideal for alerting patients to updates to their HEP.