What does a DMI Intensive look like?

A DMI intensive is a block period of time of 1 to 3 weeks of DMI therapy for 2 different times a day. This method allows the brain to better understand the patterning and repetition to make gross motor movements while building the strength and endurance of the child. The sessions will last around 45 to 50 minutes long. The goal of DMI intensives is to challenge the neurological and sensory systems to enhance gross motor movements. The therapist will challenge the child's head/neck control, core stability, righting reflexes, balance and coordination, movement against gravity, and postural strength challenges. Throughout the intensive, the child will build new neural pathways, strength,and endurance for improved motor outcomes. 

 

Services and Prices

Here at BeelievAbility, your child can receive DMI services in a variety of ways: 

The Buzz: Individual DMI Sessions (fly in and fly out) that are scheduled 45 minute session weekly/biweekly/once a month based on the child’s needs and therapist availability. This is only for people who have participated in any DMI experience. $150 per session.       

The Busy Bee: Intensive DMI Sessions. 2 scheduled 45 minute sessions each day (1-3 weeks, scheduling dependent for one therapist).

  • 1 week intensive; $1,550 (500 deposit)

  • 2 week intensive; $3,100 (1000 deposit)

  • 3 week intensive; $4,650 (1000 deposit)

To book an intensive a deposit is required to reserve your spot and the remainder of the payment will be due before the first session on the first day of intensive.



 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The first step is to fill out our intake form located on the Scheduling Page. Once this form is filled our team will review and get back to you to book or answer any follow up questions.

  • No, we do not take insurance and are private pay. We can supply a Superbill that you are able to submit to your insurance.

  • Yes, someone needs to be present at the session in order to help motivate and support the child. We will also utilize your child’s favorite toys, music, or favorite videos to encourage your child to perform their best potential. We encourage parents to participate and help motivate their child throughout the session, as well as teaching them how to perform home exercises to allow for best carry over.

  • No, we do know some people are allergic or fear animals. We ask to indicate this on the intake form. It also depends if our therapy dog is available.

  • An invoice will be sent for a deposit of $500 via email. Before starting the first session of the Intensive the remainder will be due. An invoice for the remainder will be sent 7 days before the intensive starting the intensive. We accept Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle and HSA cards.

  • Deposits are required for intensives, but not contract services. A deposit cost is $500 for all intensives.

  • The Intensive Model does recommend a 3 week intensives for optimal results. Great articles such as:

    Størvold G.V., Jahnsen, R.B., Evensen, K.A., Romild, U.K., Bratberg, G.H. (2018). Factors Associated with Enhanced Gross Motor Progress in Children with Cerebral

    Palsy: A Register-Based Study. Physical Occupational Therapy Pediatrics. 38(5):548-561. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2018.1462288. Epub 2018 May 1. PMID: 29714626

    &

    Elgawisha, M.H., & Zakaria M.A. (2015). The effectiveness of intensive versus standard physical therapy for motor progress in children with spastic cerebral

    palsy. Egypt Rheumatology Rehabilitation, 42:1-6. https://doi.org/10.4103/1110-161X.155622

  • Siblings and family is allowed to attend sessions. Please be aware that our space is small and fits a small amount of people. No outside therapists are allowed to attend.

  • We recommend to bring any motivating items /toys that your child is interested in. As well as non-orthotic shoes, orthotics, possible walker, and compression vests if you use this in therapy. More details about what to bring will be discussed in zoom call with therapists before intensive date.

  • The Intensive Models (IMOT) recommends 3 weeks of an intensive to help build neuroplasticity through repetition and introducing novel tasks. However, we know picking an intensive is based off many factors such as cost, time away from family, the child, etc. That is why we offer 1 to 3 week intensives to meet the needs of the families and children.