No, our services are not covered by OHIP.

No, services must be paid for by the client at each session. The forms of payment which are currently available are cheque, cash, or e-transfer. Payment by credit card is available, however, carries an additional service fee if selected. A receipt will be provided once payment has been received in full. This receipt may then be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement according to the specifics of your plan.

If you have any concerns about your child’s motor development, feel free to contact Simona. A conversation by phone (or an email exchange) will typically be sufficient to determine if an initial CME session/assessment would be a helpful starting point. If appropriate, based on the findings of the CME assessment, a therapy plan that meets the needs of your child and family will be discussed.

No, physiotherapists in Ontario are regulated, primary care practitioners and a doctor’s referral is not required to access physiotherapy services. However, if you have extended health care benefits that you plan to access, it’s best to first check directly with your insurance provider as some require a doctor’s referral to process a claim.

Most extended health care plans cover either all or a portion of the cost of private physiotherapy for a dependent child. However, each plan is different, therefore, it is important to speak directly with your insurance provider to find out the details of your specific plan.

Yes, for families  who qualify, organizations such as Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation may provide funding for private PT services. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact funding organizations directly. 

Comfortable clothing that is easy for your child to move in, such as shorts, joggers, or leggings, is best. Also, given that, in CME therapy, the practitioner is often focusing their sight line at the level of the child’s nape or upper trunk area, solid colour or boldly printed tops are appreciated. Tops with small prints make it difficult for the therapist to focus.

Regarding footwear, in general, orthotics are not used in CME therapy. Rather, if appropriate, there are specialized orthopaedic shoes that can be discussed on a case by case basis. If your child typically wears orthotics, it is best to have them in shoes that fit without their orthotics on for their CME sessions. This gives the practitioner an opportunity to assess your child’s abilities without the additional support of their orthotics, and to work with their foot/ankle position throughout each session. As part of the assessment and ongoing therapy, appropriate options to meet your child’s specific needs, will be discussed.

Each child is unique, with their individual temperament and tolerance for physical handling. Given the new challenges which CME presents, some children do become agitated during the early stages of therapy, in particular. However, with a caring approach and a regular therapy program, this most often settles as the child acclimates to both the physical environment and the therapist's handling. Having said this, many families comment with surprise at how calm their children are when receiving therapy at SDPT and how much they enjoy the environment created by a 1:1 service experience.