Where do services take place?

Womb to Walking, LLC offers concierge services. This means that each session will take place in the comfort of the baby’s home with caregivers present. Babies find peace and security in familiar environments. That is why our therapist will come to you. No need to pack a diaper bag, take a long commute through traffic, or disrupt the baby’s mood and schedule by traveling to a noisy clinic. We will take care of the commute!

How long are appointments?

Most appointments will last about 45-60 minutes depending on the baby’s energy and tolerance for therapy. This includes physical therapy evaluations, treatment sessions, and wellness consults. Part of the appointment time includes parental education and planning. Breaks and snuggles with your baby are always allowed!

How many appointments will my baby need?

This will depend on the diagnosis, age of baby at referral, and severity of the conditions presented. We will give you exercises and activities to complete between therapy sessions to ensure the most optimal outcome for your child. With most diagnoses, research shows the earlier therapy begins in infancy, the shorter the overall treatment time and better overall results. We will recommend the best timing protocol for your infant based on the initial evaluation. Each parent will maintain the right to request more or less support for your family.

Do you accept insurance?

Research consistently shows that timely intervention is a large factor in success in treating infants with torticollis, developmental delay, and plagiocephaly. Early physical therapy intervention can improve outcomes and shorten overall treatment time. Womb to Walking, LLC operating as an out-of-network provider to avoid delaying time sensitive therapy services, frustrating long waiting periods after evaluations, and unnecessary restrictions to the infant’s needed services. We will not directly bill your insurance. We do require payment at the time of service, however, we will provide you with a detailed description of services that you can use as a super bill to submit for reimbursement on your own. We also provide an in-depth reimbursement guide with the initial evaluation. We recommend you research your physical therapy out-of-network benefits prior to initiating our services if reimbursement is desired. Reimbursement is determined by each individual insurance company and does not guarantee payment in full. Wellness consults or services are not subject to reimbursement from insurance carriers.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, credit/debit cards, personal checks, and HSA/FSA cards. HSA/FSA cards cannot be used as a payment source for wellness services.

What is infant massage? Why would my baby benefit from infant massage?

Infant massage has numerous researched benefits in many areas of infant growth and development. It is a beautiful way to promote bonding and attachment for the caregiver and baby right from the start. It has been shown to assist in decreasing both anxiety and depression in both the caregiver and infant. Specifically for the baby, infant massage can provide relief for gas, constipation, GI cramping, teething, and colic pains and discomfort. Certain massage strokes can improve sinus drainage and circulation, while others stimulate muscles and normalize tone. Infant massage supports sensory integration and self regulation from an early age while also promoting relaxation and improved sleep patterns. For more information check out: https://www.infantmassageusa.org/

Do I need a referral from my child’s physician?

In both Missouri and Kansas, Physical Therapists have direct access to evaluate and initiate treatment on a patient without a referral. After the evaluation, we will fax a referral request along with our evaluation to the baby’s physician on your behalf. We strive to maintain an open relationship with your child’s provider throughout treatment. Wellness services do not require a referral.