Oregon’s Hand & Pediatric Therapy Specialists

Most people are referred to hand therapy by their primary care physician or a hand surgeon. Due to Oregon Licensure, Occupational Therapists and Certified Hand Therapists can see people on a direct referral basis (in other words, you can refer yourself to therapy).Our reception staff is trained in checking insurance benefits. Keep in mind, if your insurance does not want to pay, we can offer you the "Cash Payment" rate and work out a payment plan if needed.

Children with special needs are generally referred to therapy by their Pediatrician. In order to initiate this process, schedule an appointment for your child with their Pediatrician and plan to discuss your current concerns regarding your child's movement, learning abilities, or behaviors. Please feel free to request that the Pediatrician call our office to discuss specific needs of the treatment plan prior to the first visit.

Although some patients only require one visit, some cases can take much more time. The average number of treatments for a hand injury is approximately six visits or about three to four weeks. This can vary depending on the severity of the injury and the demands of use on completion of treatment. Our hand therapists can give you a much clearer idea of the amount of care that will be required after your initial evaluation appointment.

A Pediatric Occupational Therapist will address the functional and developmental needs of your child in a fun, playful, and meaningful way. Therapists use play to increase independence and enhance your child's sense of self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. Your child's therapist will address his/her ability to engage with others across their lifespan and increase independent participation and success in meaningful daily occupations. For children, "occupations" include but are not limited to: self-care (dressing, eating, washing), playing with friends, succeeding in academics, participating in leisure activities, and learning how to manage behaviors and emotions.

Most insurance companies do cover these therapies, but it is always a good idea to double-check. Our reception staff deals with pre-authorizations of treatment daily. Feel free to call our office and they will help you through the process.

Picky and resistant eating can be a typical part of childhood development, however, when the pickiness persists for an extended period of time, is extreme, or creates child/parent anxiety, it can become concerning for patients and professionals. Cause for concern occurs when your child is not eating enough quantity or variety to support healthy emotional, social, and/or physical development. It can also be a cause for concern when pickiness is a significant source of conflict, stress, or anxiety for you and/or your child.