Our Approach
Harnessing the Power of Neuroplasticity.
At Now I Can, we believe change happens when therapy is focused, consistent, and rooted in the science of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire and form new pathways.
That’s why our intensive physical therapy model looks different from traditional outpatient care. Instead of waiting months to see results, children in our programs complete 57 hours, 27 hours, or 14 hours of therapy in just three weeks. This level of intensity provides the repetition and challenge needed to unlock remarkable progress in strength, balance, alignment, and everyday function.
At Now I Can, we use a variety of specialized techniques and equipment including the Therasuit, Universal Exercise Unit, Galileo Vibration Plate, and electrical stimulation to help each child reach their next milestone. More than anything, our focus is on the whole child. We work to build strength, confidence, and independence while creating an environment filled with encouragement and hope.
Every program is personalized, goal-driven, and family-centered. Together, we celebrate milestones, adjust plans as needed, and create an environment where children don’t just receive therapy—they achieve breakthroughs.
Therapies & Techniques
We bring a range of specialized services into a single, supportive space
Intensive Physical Therapy
Intensive physical therapy means more hours in fewer weeks, so kids make faster progress. In just three weeks, children can achieve changes that might otherwise take a year in traditional therapy. At Now I Can, our Intensive Model of Therapy (IMOT) is unlike traditional weekly PT. Instead of waiting months for progress, children complete 57, 27, or 15 hours of focused therapy in just three weeks—often achieving milestones that could take a year elsewhere.
Each program is customized to your child’s goals and combines powerful tools like the Therasuit, Universal Exercise Unit, DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention)and TASES (Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation), along with the Galileo Vibration Plate and hands-on manual therapy. This blend of repetition, alignment, and support helps kids build strength, balance, and independence.
Families don’t just see therapy here, they see hope. Breakthroughs happen, confidence grows, and children do more than they ever thought possible.
Therasuit
The Therasuit: building strength and alignment so kids can move with greater confidence and control.Research shows that orthotic suits composed of various resistance bands placed over major muscle groups, can greatly increase a child’s mobility achievements. Now I Can therapists are experienced in accurately assessing where to place the bungees, which order to train the muscles, and the amount of resistance required for each child’s specific needs. We love using this therapy tool at Now I Can!
Made of soft canvas, our suit is a breathable, dynamic orthotic that improves and changes proprioception (the brain’s awareness of the position and movement of the body). It works by loading the entire body with weighted resistance bands that mimic real-life muscular reaction to gravitational forces. Wearing the suit reduces pathological reflexes and also restores physiological muscle synergies.
Each child wearing the suit will move through exercises that help them experience “normalized” movements and gait patterns. How the suit is worn, and how the straps engage the body through resistance, cause the nervous system to send new messages to the vestibular
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy means hands-on techniques that improve movement, reduce tightness, and support proper alignment.
It’s important because it prepares the body for exercise, making therapy more effective and helping kids move with greater ease.Now I Can therapists provide the hands-on evaluation and personalized therapy your child deserves. Applying the newest innovations, our physical therapists use manual therapy as a tool to prepare the body to achieve better range of motion or improved alignment. We use a combination of massage and pressure point techniques to target joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and lymphatic fluid in areas affected by neuromuscular disorders, faulty movement patterns, or injury.
These hands-on therapies help to alleviate pain, stiffness, spasticity, swelling, guarding, and other imbalances.
The Galileo Vibration Plate
Gently stimulates muscles and the nervous system through safe, controlled vibrations.
It helps improve strength, coordination, circulation, and flexibility—making therapy more effective and engaging for kids.A type of neuro-muscular re-education, vibration therapy ultimately works to increase communication between the body and the brain. When a child stands on, or otherwise engages with, our vibration plates, each motion transfers a quick burst of energy to the child which then engages the involuntary stretch reflex and causes muscles to contract and relax multiple times per second.
The high repetition rate (frequency) of the vibrations, plus the alternating tilt of the plates, causes rhythmic muscle contractions between the right and left side of each muscle, mimicking a human gait. (The motion is similar to the way a pelvis moves and tilts when walking.)
The result? The brain receives thousands of signals which enhances neuroplasticity, which then translates into motor relearning. Tense muscles begin to relax, balance improves, muscles strengthen, bone density increases, spasms decrease, and over all there is a lessening of complications associated with disorders that restrict movement and limit sensory processing.
Your Now I Can Foundation therapists are able to assess your child’s range of ability then formulate a vibration plate action plan that produces optimized change.
Vibration Plate Therapy Benefits
Reduce spasticity
Gain muscle tone and power
Improve motor function
Enhance gait speed
Create higher bone mass
TheraTogs
are specialized orthotic undergarments that support children with neuromotor challenges. These wearable systems provide gentle compression and sensory input, helping improve posture, stability, and movement control. By enhancing body awareness and alignment, TheraTogs assist children in developing better motor skills and achieving greater independence in their daily activities.
Traditional Physical Therapy
Steady, consistent support for long-term growth. At Now I Can, our physical therapists inspire and motivate children to help them reach new developmental milestones. Our therapy team creates an individualized plan for every child that comes through our doors. Along with our intensive programs, we offer traditional physical therapy appointments. Traditional therapy sessions are ideal for keeping the body limber, strengthened and moving toward milestones. These visits are more frequent and on-going, and are offered on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis according to our schedule and your needs.
Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)
The spider cage as it is affectionately called, uses pulleys and bungees to support and challenge children as they practice movements. It helps build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence in a safe and adaptable way. We want to see your child reach milestones. Improvements in crawling, sitting, walking, even jumping - are all within reach with the help of the Universal Exercise Unit (UEU).
The Universal Exercise Unit holds the child with bungee cords attached to a belt around their waist. Pulleys and weights may also be used to create muscle isolation and improve strengthening. The UEU allows therapists to have free hands to help the child perform the exercises correctly. The bungees allow kids to feel themselves in space, improve balance and have needed support while stretching, doing sit to stand, or balancing on one leg. The spider cage opens the door to a whole new set of treatments that can rapidly help patients achieve maximum function in gait, balance and coordination.
The best part about the Universal Exercise Unit is that it’s fun! With a few adjustments to the bungee support, kids can learn to jump and “fly” in the air. It’s so fun to see children experience movements and sensations they’ve never been able to experience before!
Benefits of UEU treatment
Increased range of motion
Isolates desired muscle groups to strengthen them and enable function
Eliminates gravitational forces acting on the body
Improves balance
Improves coordination
Promotes developmental milestones
Facilitates upright position, improving breathe support and decreasing pressure
Promotes independence and overall improved physical image
TASES (Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation)
Gently activates muscles with safe electrical signals to help children practice movement. It’s important because it strengthens weak muscles, improves coordination, and supports lasting functional gains. TASES (Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation) is a safe and gentle therapy that uses mild electrical signals to activate muscles. By “waking up” weak or hard-to-use muscles, TASES helps children practice movement more effectively, build strength, and improve coordination. When combined with exercises, it supports lasting progress and greater independence.
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
is a therapy approach to help children build strength, balance, and coordination through fun, challenging movements. During DMI sessions, patients are guided through specific exercises that stimulate their brains and bodies to learn new motor skills, like sitting, crawling, or walking. It’s especially helpful for children with developmental delays or neurological challenges because it encourages the brain to form new pathways—supporting long-term improvements in movement and independence.
Total Motion Release
Our total motion release technique uses the principles of “Strain Counterstrain” to alleviate pain and dynamically increase range of motion and comfort throughout the body.
It starts with hands-on therapy that gently guides spasmed muscles and debilitated joints into agreeable, shortened muscle positions. This new alignment blocks spasms and delivers a calming release to affected muscles. Relaxed muscles allow previously restricted joints to attain greater levels of motion release. While in this position of counter-strain the therapist will have your child perform simple exercises that work to strengthen the body and maintain proper alignment and function.
Therapy Schedule
Our Pennsylvania clinic is currently accepting new families. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate school, work, and your day-to-day routines. We aim to make therapy fun, effective and convenient
Once you’re ready, we’ll walk through appointment availability together during your free consultation.
