Appointments can be scheduled Monday – Thursday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, and on Fridays between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. Scheduling dates and times are subject to change during holidays and MNRI® events that I participate in.

Description text goes hereUnity Therapy Solutions is located at 10551 Mills Rd, Suite A, Houston, TX 77070. My workspace is upstairs, next door to Therahappy, owned by pediatric occupational therapist Franchesca Cox.

Yes, however, the directions to the office sometimes lead families to the church next door to our building. Turn into the driveway in front of the white sign with the Unity Therapy Solution and TheraHappy logos on it.

While there are no spots marked for handicapped parking, there are spaces located near the front door of the building. If you find parking is not optimum for your child’s needs, call or text me upon your arrival and I will assist in any way I can. 

Once you schedule a Discovery Call, you’ll receive a packet of information that includes the cost of services and other info.

Developmental Consultations

Developmental consultations are 90- to 120-minute appointments billed on the day of the session. During this time, I will:

• Assess your child’s reflexes (as possible) or provide reflex recommendations based on observations.

• Observe and evaluate your child’s speech, language, and feeding skills based on your preferences.

• Identify modifications or parent-implemented strategies that can support your child at home.

After the appointment, you will receive a personalized Home Plan, which includes:

• Literature and handouts about reflexes.

• Videos demonstrating how to perform recommended exercises.

• Skilled recommendations for addressing receptive/expressive language and feeding skills based on parent reports and my observations.

Following this consultation, families can schedule an intensive to target reflexes and focus on specific areas of need.

Intensives

Two-Week Intensive

This option includes 10 days of therapy with 90- or 120-minute in-office appointments each day. The intensive focuses on addressing reflexes and building skills in targeted areas such as speech, language, feeding, or motor function.

One -Week Intensive

Families also have the option to schedule a 5 day intensive if this aligns better with their current circumstances. This includes four days of 90- or 120-minute in-office appointments.

Scheduling

All intensives must be scheduled directly through me to ensure availability and avoid conflicts. Please email me with specific date requests, and I’ll work with you to finalize the schedule.

It’s normal for children, especially those younger or with sensory sensitivities, to have difficulty staying still on a massage table. Here are some tips to help make the experience smoother:

• Start Where They’re Comfortable: If your child doesn’t want to lie on the massage table, begin the activity where they feel most at ease—on a couch, bed, floor, or even your lap.

• Incorporate Play: Try integrating toys, songs, or stories to make your child's experience more enjoyable and engaging. This can help distract and relax them.

• Break it Up: You don’t need to complete the activity simultaneously. Shorter sessions spread throughout the day can be just as effective.

• Adapt the Position: If lying flat is challenging, try seated or side-lying positions that feel less restrictive.

• Consistency Over Time: Most children gradually become more comfortable with these activities with repeated exposure and a calm, patient approach.

Remember, the goal is to support your child’s progress in a way that works for your family. If you have specific concerns, let us know—we’re happy to offer personalized strategies to help your child feel more at ease.

I understand that your child’s therapy is a significant commitment for your family, and we want to ensure your time is well spent during appointments. Here are a few ideas:

• Stay on-site: Many parents stay nearby to observe sessions or take notes. This can help you learn techniques and strategies to support your child at home.

• Relax and recharge: If observation isn’t required, take this time for self-care. Read a book, listen to a podcast, or enjoy a coffee break in our waiting area or a nearby café.

• Run errands or catch up on work: Use this time to check off items on your to-do list, whether it’s grocery shopping, answering emails, or completing work tasks.

• Explore the area: If you're traveling for the intensive, take some time to explore local attractions, parks, or shops nearby.

I’m happy to provide recommendations for local amenities or answer any questions to help you make the most of your time. Your support plays a vital role in your child’s journey; I’m here to help you navigate it easily.

Each day of an intensive therapy session is carefully structured to maximize your child’s progress while considering their energy and comfort. Here’s an example timeline:

1. Arrival and Check-In (5-10 minutes):
   Families arrive and settle in. This is a great time to discuss updates, concerns, or observations since the previous session.

2. Therapy Session (65-95 minutes):
   The session will focus on activities tailored to your child’s goals. These may include hands-on techniques, movement-based exercises, and targeted activities to support speech, feeding, and overall motor or cognitive function.

3. Breaks as Needed:
   We incorporate short breaks into the session based on your child’s needs to ensure they remain engaged and comfortable.

4. Wrap-Up and Home Program Review (10-15 minutes):
   At the end of each session, we’ll review what was worked on and discuss any adjustments to the home program. This is also an opportunity to ask questions.

Each child’s schedule may vary slightly based on their needs and tolerance. Your goals will also impact what type(s) of therapeutic modalities are done in the treatment time of the session. After the Developmental Consultation, I should be able to give you a better plan for what each day will look like. If you have questions about your child’s daily timeline or would like tips for managing the time outside therapy sessions, I’m happy to help!

During the intensive therapy program, I’ll work with you to create a plan for continuing your child’s progress at home. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Home Program:
   You’ll receive a customized home program with detailed instructions, exercises, or activities to maintain and build on the progress made during the intensive.

2. Follow-Up Support:
   I recommend scheduling a follow-up online appointment approximately 4-6 weeks after the intensive. This allows us to assess your child’s progress, adjust the home program, and address new goals or challenges. Additional follow-ups can be scheduled based on your child’s needs.

3. Ongoing Communication:
   After the intensive, we encourage families to reach out with any questions or concerns. Staying connected helps ensure your child continues progressing and that the home program remains effective.

4. Transition to Routine Therapy (if applicable):
   Some families may transition to regular therapy sessions based on their child’s needs. I can provide recommendations and collaborate with your local therapists to ensure continuity of care.

By setting clear follow-up timelines and maintaining open communication, we aim to support your child’s long-term success and empower you to feel confident in continuing their development at home.

The time commitment for your child’s home program can vary depending on their unique needs and the goals we are working towards. In general, we aim to design programs that are both effective and manageable for families.

• Daily Time Commitment: Most home programs require about 15-30 minutes per day, but this can be adjusted based on your schedule and your child’s response to the activities.

• Flexibility: You can break the program into smaller sessions throughout the day or complete it all at once, whichever works best for your family.

• Consistency Over Perfection: It’s okay if you can’t complete the program daily. Consistency over time is more important than completing everything perfectly. We encourage you to prioritize what feels realistic for your family.

Let me know if you have specific concerns about how to fit the home program into your routine. We’re here to collaborate and ensure the program is tailored to your family’s needs and lifestyle.

The brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections is powerful, but it can take time, especially for children with brain injuries or developmental conditions. Small changes in reflexes, motor skills, or feeding are often the first signs of neuroplastic changes, and they set the foundation for further progress.

The timeline for seeing changes varies for each child and depends on factors such as the intensity of therapy, the child’s individual needs, and consistency with the home program.

• Immediate Changes: Some children may show immediate responses, such as increased calmness, improved focus, or small gains in movement or coordination.

• Short-Term Gains: Within a few weeks, families often notice more significant improvements in targeted areas like speech clarity, feeding skills, or reflex integration.

• Long-Term Progress: Lasting changes, especially for more complex goals, often take consistent effort over months. Progress is cumulative and builds as we continue to address underlying foundational skills.

Every child is unique, and while therapy is designed to facilitate measurable progress, it’s important to celebrate small wins along the way. I’ll guide you through the process and provide realistic expectations tailored to your child’s journey.

Progress can vary based on several factors, including the nature of the injury, the child's age, and how consistently we integrate the exercises into daily life. Typically, parents start noticing small improvements within the first few weeks, especially in areas like sensory responses or motor coordination. However, significant changes, particularly in reflex integration or complex skills like speech, may take longer to become evident.

1. Session Observations:
   I closely observe how your child responds to the activities and exercises during each appointment. I note improvements in reflex integration, motor skills, speech, feeding, or other targeted areas.

2. Parent Feedback:
   Your insights are invaluable. I rely on your observations of your child's progress at home and in daily routines to gauge progress and make necessary adjustments.

3. Home Program Updates:
   I review and revise the home program as needed to ensure it continues to meet your child’s needs and build on their progress.

4. Follow-Up Appointments:
   During follow-up or future intensives, I reassess your child’s skills to measure the effectiveness of previous recommendations and plan the next steps.

MNRI® encourages the facilitation of reflex patterns by repeatedly moving through the entire circuit to pattern or repattern the basic and variant circuits for development. Only then can the reflex fully maturate or integrate to serve for conscious motor control. Many programs out there work the opposite way by inhibiting the firing of the reflex. This happens when movement through the reflex pattern is discouraged and eventually leads to it being erased from the body. We don’t want to erase the reflex, we want to teach it instead the correct pattern so that it will fire correctly and only when we need it to resurface.

That’s such an important question—and the honest answer is: MNRI doesn’t treat a diagnosis; it helps the nervous system function better.
Every diagnosis—whether it's cerebral palsy, autism, a brain injury, or something else—affects how the brain and body work together. MNRI focuses on improving that connection by supporting reflex integration, postural control, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.

So instead of trying to “fix” a label, we look at your child as a whole person. We assess their reflexes, movement patterns, and stress responses to figure out what’s making life harder for them—whether that’s speech delays, feeding challenges, poor balance, or emotional overwhelm. Then we use MNRI techniques to help their brain and body communicate more efficiently, which often leads to progress in those areas.

In short: MNRI helps the person underneath the diagnosis function at their highest potential.

I am an out-of-network, fee-for-service provider and do not contract with insurance companies or submit claims directly. After receiving payment, I can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Still, reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your insurance policy. You must check your out-of-network benefits to find out if your insurance company will reimburse you for your payments to Unity Therapy Solutions. A physician's order with the appropriate medical or speech diagnosis code is required to submit a Superbill. If your child receives speech therapy, these CPT codes may already be on file or listed on assessment documents. This means that if your child does not have a medical diagnosis that warrants speech therapy, I am not ethically able to create a Superbill for you to submit. 

Payments can be made by credit card, check, cash, and digital payments such as Venmo and PayPal. I also accept payments from Health Savings Accounts and Family Spending Accounts.

Yes, I offer a fixed 20% discount on all future two-week intensives after completing the initial two-week intensive with me. I also offer payment plans in specific instances when famiies meet certain criteria.