Question 1

Q: What is Occupational Therapy and how does PWTS personalize these services to empower families?

Accepted Answer

A: Occupational Therapy at PWTS focuses on helping individuals of all ages develop, recover, or maintain meaningful daily activities and independence. Our personalized approach means each therapy plan is tailored to the unique needs and goals of the client and their family. This includes addressing physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional challenges to improve skills essential for everyday living, school, work, and play. By empowering families through individualized sessions, PWTS supports clients in achieving greater confidence and functionality in their daily lives, fostering lasting improvements one session at a time.

Question 2

Q: What is pelvic floor therapy?

Accepted Answer

A: Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized area of occupational therapy that focuses on improving the function of the pelvic floor muscles to help with everyday activities, bladder/bowel control, sexual health, and pain management.

Question 3

Q: In pelvic floor therapy, how involved is my partner?

Accepted Answer

A: Your partner or spouse can be as involved as you and your clinician deemed helpful! Each client and situation is different, so it's best to answer that case by case. Partners, spouses and children can benefit from hearing from an outside source; whether it be education or review of home exercise programs.

Question 4

Q: What is the difference between OT and PT?

Accepted Answer

A:  OT & PT have crossover benefits. The difference comes from how sessions are approached, and scope of practice specific interventions. Also, the lens in which any therapist you work with varies on life experiences, continued education, and practice history.

OT (Occupational Therapist): Helps you do daily life activities—like dressing, cooking, working,  or caring for yourself—after injury, illness, or disability. Focus is on function and independence.

PT (Physical Therapist): Helps you move better and reduce pain—like walking, stretching, or building strength—after injury, surgery, or illness. Focus is on mobility and physical recovery.

Question 5

Q: What are common outcomes I can expect with OT?

Accepted Answer

A: The outcomes can vary depending on the individual’s goals and conditions, but some common outcomes include: improved daily functioning, enhanced physical abilities, cognitive and mental health benefits, adaptation to environment, ease of return to school or work, prevention of complications (reducing likelihood of falls, injuries, deterioration of function, encouraging healthy routines and lifestyle adjustments).

Question 6

Q: How long does it take to see results with OT?

Accepted Answer

A: The timeline for seeing results with Occupational Therapy can vary widely depending on several factors: the condition or reason for therapy, severity, community & support, capacity for carry over, and priority of goals.

Question 7

Q: What other services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

A: Pediatric therapy, pelvic health therapy, workshops & trainings, consultations, and much more!  We offer occupational therapy services for children, families, and adults.
*Keep checking in as we are actively growing to provide more services!

Question 8

Q: Why in-home therapy?

Accepted Answer

A: Home-based therapy maximizes functional outcomes, encourages caregiver involvement, addresses environmental barriers, and ensures therapy is meaningful, practical, and integrated into the client’s real life.

Question 9

Q: Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

A: PWTS is a specialized therapy company that provides very individualized plans of care, and to accommodate that, it is a private pay company, and we do not go through insurance, but will make sure that each client's plan of care is well-structured to accommodate the varying needs of each family we support. When requested a superbill can be provided to be submitted to your private insurance provider.

Question 10

Q: Do you work with other professionals?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, we are happy and excited to work with many different professionals! An interdisciplinary approach to care supports, not only the client, but also continues to build resources and education from a diverse group of backgrounds.

Question 11

Q: Why does pediatric therapy look like play?

Accepted Answer

A: Pediatric occupational therapy often looks like play because play is a natural, motivating, and developmentally appropriate way for children to learn skills. While it might seem casual, every activity is carefully designed to target specific goals.

Question 12

Q: How involved are parents or guardians?

Accepted Answer

A: Parents/guardians are not just observers—they’re active partners in evaluation, therapy, and daily practice, which often determines the child’s success. Pediatric OT is very much a team effort between the therapist, child, and family.

Question 13

Q: What is the process to get started?

Accepted Answer

A: To get started, schedule your free 15-minute phone consult with Rachael and learn about all the opportunities to work together an ensure it's the right fit. After initial call, we will schedule our first meeting! A virtual consultation or initial assessment, both have corresponding intake forms that you will receive once the appointment is set.
*Please complete 24 hours before you appointment. Your therapist can then walk into the appointment with a baseline history and can jump right into supporting you!

Question 14

Q: What is an intensive?

Accepted Answer

A: An OT intensive refers to a therapy program that is more immersive and provides a more concentrated 'dose' of therapy. The condensed time allows for more repetition and quick wins that maximize opportunities to learn new skills, increase function, or improve participation.

Question 15

Q: How much extra time outside of the session is needed for results?

Accepted Answer

A: Consistently with anything is key. Carry over of the home plan provided by your therapist outside of the sessions is important. Most people benefit from 15–30 minutes of focused daily practice, tailored to their goals. Short, frequent exercises integrated into daily routines are often more effective than occasional add ins but any carryover will support you towards your goals. Your therapist will provide a personalized home plan and help you find the best time add to your home plan to your daily routine.

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