Pediatric Therapy at Empower PT Clinics
Offering Skilled PT + DMI & Craniosacral Services, Custom Orthotics and Equipment Fittings
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric PT spans a wide range of diagnoses, injuries, and services.
Pediatric physical therapy is designed to help children improve their strength, coordination, balance, and overall movement as they grow and develop. We address everything from minor issues such as toe-walking to full comprehensive services for children with cerebral palsy & genetic conditions.
Our pediatric physical therapists at Empower have many years of additional training in multiple specialized pediatric services!
Every visit includes hands-on guidance with caregivers, movement based activities, and a big focus on parent education so you feel confident supporting your child’s progress at home.
What Pediatric Conditions Do We Treat?
Gross Motor & Developmental Delay
Toe Walking & In-Toeing
Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, & Torticollis
Cerebral Palsy
Low Tone & High Tone Conditions
Pain Syndromes & All Orthopedic Concerns
POTS and EDS
Pediatric Services We Offer:
Torticollis & Plagiocephaly Management
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
Craniosacral Manual Therapy
Myofascial Manual Therapy
Pre & Post Tongue Tie Release Bodywork
Pediatric Equipment Assessments
Custom Foot Orthotics & DAFOs
Toe Walking Management
Reflex Integration & Sensory Processing
FAQs About Pediatrics at Empower!
Kansas is a direct access state, so you do NOT need a referral. However, some state insurances require an authorization and a referral helps get PT approved. A referral on file can help us see your child for long-term if warranted (over 3 months).
We are proud to offer these specialized services! At our Andover clinic we offer craniosacral & DMI therapy. These services typically require multiple sessions and we will recommend scheduling these appointments out to get the best benefit. Just call our clinic to see our earliest availability!
We only offer custom equipment assessments & ordering for current patients. This benefit allows us to closely monitor the usage, wear and need for adjustments. If you are receiving PT at a different clinic but want orthotics for your child, please give us a call to discuss the custom orthotic package we have. All pediatric patients at Empower have the benefit of getting assessed for orthotics if desired.
Our PTs have additional training in myofascial therapy to address tongue tie/lip ties - both for conservative treatment & if you choose to have the surgical revision. We recommend at least 1 visit prior to the tongue tie revision and we will perform gentle body work. It is then recommended to schedule after the surgery for a handful of weeks to ensure optimal outcomes. If you are unsure about if your child could benefit from this, you can call anytime for a free 20 minute consultation!
Most babies & children benefit best from 1-2 times a week for 3 months of PT, but every child is unique and will be recommended a plan that is tailored to their condition & findings. More severe & chronic cases may require ongoing care. If you have financial concerns, just call any of our offices to discuss your insurance benefits & you can schedule a free 20 minute consultation to talk through your child's needs with one of our pediatric PTs.
Our pediatric PTs see nearly exclusive pediatric caseloads, allowing them to gain extensive experience in pediatric interventions. Each of our pediatric therapists have unique certifications, so your child may see more than 1 pediatric PT during their care if you're interested in getting other services.
Our typical session is 40 minutes. However, some specialty services such as craniosacral therapy or DMI may require 1 hour depending on your child's age - if this applies to you, you will be notified so you can prepare ahead of time!
Meet The Empower Pediatric Team!
Dr. Sarah Schwemmer, DPT, PT – Andover
Dr. Avery Meyers, DPT, PT – Newton
Dr. Mel Hooper, DPT, PT – West Wichita
Dr. Jessica Nichols, DPT, PT – West Wichita
Dr. Ashley Neidert, DPT, PT – Andover
Schedule an Evaluation for Your Child at Empower Physical Therapy!
Andover:
826 E. Founders PKWY
Ste 100
Andover, KS 67002
West Wichita:
10330 W. Central Ave
#160
Wichita, KS 67212
Newton:
715 Medical Center Dr.
STE 300
Newton, KS 67114
