Who is it for?

DMI is for children with any type of motor delay. DMI is an intensive approach to therapy promoting the development of gross motor milestones including rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, transitional movements, and walking.

DMI may benefit children with: 

• Developmental delays

• Hypotonia or hypertonia

• Cerebral palsy

• Genetic conditions

• Gross motor delays

• Spinal cord lesions

• Acquired brain injury

• Children at risk, such as those who are born prematurely can also benefit from this therapy due to the strong neuroplastic changes that this treatment stimulates within the developing brain.

Children do not need a formal diagnosis to participate.  

Location

Watts Therapy will meet you in your home, school, or any public area approved by the therapist. An additional travel fee may apply for locations outside our standard service area.

What to Expect

Intensive therapy programs are designed to provide concentrated support over a short period of time. Intensives typically run for 3–5 consecutive days, with 1–2 sessions per day for two weeks. We recognize this schedule may not work for every family and can also recommend alternatives such as two sessions per week or two sessions per day, based on individual needs.

Each session lasts 45 minutes and is tailored to the child’s goals. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to observe, participate, and receive home carryover strategies to support ongoing progress outside of therapy.

Sessions may include a variety of approaches, such as Whole Body Vibration, Electrical Stimulation, Primitive Reflex Integration, Neuro-Developmental Treatment, and manual techniques to stretch and release tightness throughout the body.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing for movemnet 

• Orthotics or mobility devices (if used)

• Any favorite motivators or comfort items 

Payment and Reimbursement

Watts Therapy is a private pay company meaning we do not accept insurance and are not a Medicaid provider. If you are wanting to seek insurance reimbursement, please refer to the out of network checklist attached in the information packet. A superbill is a medical receipt that will be generated on the 10th day of every month detailing payments, codes, and specific medical information needed for insurance reimbursement. Health plans vary and we cannot guarantee reimbursement.