Specialized Pediatric Therapy in your Home
Kinesiocare believes in the power of your child. We come to you where your child is most comfortable and help you learn ways to assist your child with their development in the comfort of your home and within your daily routine. We work to learn your goals and priorities for your child and adapt interventions accordingly.
Meet our founder
Dr Jordan Verdi
Jordan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Kinesiocare Specialists. She received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration from The University of Iowa and her Doctorate from Clarke University.
Jordan specializes in a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, gross motor delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries/conditions, and torticollis. She treats children from birth to 18 years of age.
Her love for pediatric physical therapy began in 2013 and she hasn’t looked back since! Jordan has a passion for targeting a child’s areas of need by being creative and making it fun! She prides herself in her ability to work with a large variety of personalities from shy and quiet to playful and outgoing. She loves being a “grown-up kid” and finds true joy in the successes of her clients.
Our Core Values
Human Connection
We focus on building strong relationships with the child and the entire family and focus on your priorities. We become fully invested in your child and consider ourselves both the coach and cheerleader!
Spirit
We truly enjoy the work we do, and it is obvious through our interactions and treatments. Your child will work hard and have fun. We find the best way to motivate your child based on their interests.
Memorable Moments
Our goal is to create those memorable moments of your child’s achievements and celebrate them with you. Together we will decide what would improve your child’s life and well-being and create a path to achieve it.
Excellence
We are committed to continuously growing and learning to better our practice and what we can offer to our clients. We are committed to providing only the best care. Our number one priority is helping your child grow to their full potential.
Trustworthiness
We want every family to feel our genuine concern for the best interests of the child and family. Each child is special to us. We are honored when a parent or caregiver entrusts us to guide them in their child’s motor development.
Free 15 minute Consult with Dr Jordan
If you are not sure how to help your child or even if they need physical therapy, book a free consultation to discuss your questions or concerns and determine any need for a formal evaluation.
If it is determined that a formal evaluation is not required, recommendations for helpful activities or other resources or referrals will be provided. If we are not the best fit for you, we can help you in finding what your child needs.
If there is cause for a formal assessment and the parent agrees, then logistics will be discussed. We can ass online via telehealth or visit you in your home if you live within travel distance.
What our clients think
Our Process
Contact Us
Get in touch via phone or email OR
Book an Appointment
Book your free consult to discuss your questions or concerns and determine any need for a formal evaluation
Formal Evaluation
Our therapist will get to know you and your child, verify concerns, and discuss medical history. They will also discuss treatments options. More details provided on booking.
Follow Up Appointments
Therapy sessions can be provided at home or through our online telehealth platform. Details will be determined following your initial evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The therapist will bring the necessary equipment and toys to engage your child in therapy. Some inexpensive supplemental items may be requested by the therapist if necessary. The therapist will often get creative and find items around your home to incorporate into sessions.
It is unlikely that you will need to purchase any equipment. Some inexpensive supplemental items may be requested by the therapist if necessary. The therapist will often get creative and find items around your home to incorporate into sessions. The therapist will contact you prior to the session to request items from around your home to gather to make the session most efficient.
The therapist will start by discussing your concerns and gathering relevant medical and background information. For a portion of the session the therapist will observe how your child moves in their environment. The therapist may also ask to see specific skills based on your child’s age as well. Afterwards the therapist will discuss initial findings and make recommendations regarding any need for therapy and how often.
The session will start with any updates related to the child and the exercises from the prior session. The therapist will then engage in one-on-one activities with your child that involve toys, play, and exercise that target the needs of your child. Activities will be structured yet playful. It is expected that the parent also be involved in the sessions and be able to assist during to carry over activities throughout the week.
Your therapist will be able to recommend need for additional therapy services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, etc) based on their ongoing observations of your child and provide you with direction in obtaining these services.
The best way to know for sure is to schedule your free 15-minute phone or video consultation. Here are a few examples of reasons your child may require physical therapy.
Baby:
- Not meeting developmental milestones like sitting, rolling, crawling, cruising, walking
- Prefers to remain in sitting and not move out of the position
- Dislikes tummy time
- Always looks to one side and/or the head tilts to one side
- Has flatness on one side of the head or the entire back of the head
- Has any neurological, genetic, or cardiopulmonary condition
Walking Age and Beyond:
- Frequently trips or falls
- Prefers to w-sit
- Preference to use one side of the body i.e. only goes up the stairs with the left leg
- Appears clumsy compared to peers
- Has difficulty climbing or jumping
- Walks “funky” i.e. on the toes or with feet turned in or out
- Recovering from an injury
- Has any neurological or genetic condition
The consultation will allow us to discuss the concerns you have related to your child’s motor development. We can then get an idea of your child’s need for a formal evaluation
Physical therapy is a type of care that that betters peoples lives by easing pain and helping people move and participate in what they enjoy. Pediatric physical therapy is a specialty subset. It looks at the “why’s” and “how’s” of a child’s movement or posture and uses innovative and creative strategies to address their areas of need to help them function to their fullest capacity.
You are welcome to stick with one type or do a combination. We are able to adjust to your needs and level of comfort when choosing which method you prefer,
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown *Some surrounding neighborhoods may be available for appointments in addition to Evanston and Skokie. Please contact us if your area is not listed but you would like an assessment or have specific questions about availability.
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