Fighting Joey: End of Intensive Session

Thursday, October 1, 2009

End of Intensive Session

Tomorrow Friday is the last day of Joey's Intensive Suit and Tomatis therapy. Yes Joey has made some great changes. He is able to roll from his back to tummy a bit now. He also can sit on a bench for a few minutes by himself now. His body is a lot looser. He seems to be reaching more with his arms. Because I am with Joey all the time, it just seems like I am watching grass grow. To really see the results, I need others to see him and tell me what they have noticed.

Besides Joey's great improvements. We are really really going to miss all the kids and mommies at the center. We had a great group of people these last 3 weeks. My sister and her daughter Faith, Pam and Makenzie from Colorado, Jennifer and Gracie from Las Vegas, and Kelly and Savannah from Redondo Beach, Ca. Joey got lucky to be surrounded by a bunch of hot chicks. At least we will be able to keep in contact on Facebook and through our blogs.

On Wednesday we did an early graduation performance. It was super cute. I have posted the video below.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...: still following joey's amazing progress. joey has quite a mommy!!

mary in las vegas

(friend of cousin gayle); October 2, 2009 at 2:17 PM

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NeuroSuit Therapy

NeuroSuit Therapy is an intensive therapy program. You can read more about them by clicking the link above.

Accomplishments: Joey has gained his head and trunk control, learned to sit, crawl, bare weight on his arms and legs. He began talking during NeuroSuit Therapy. He has made more progress during this therapy then any other Physical or Occupational therapy he has done.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

I take Joey to the NAPA Center in Los Angeles 2x/wk, 2 hrs each time. The NAPA Center is also where Joey does his NeuroSuit Therapy. The therapist here are the best. They keep him stretched, loosened and continue teaching him how to work his body.

Tomatis Therapy

This therapy is a listening therapy. Classical music is played at different decipels to train his ear muscles to contract and expand with different sounds.

Accomplisments: He became more grounded, more centered. His eyes focus more and he is much more relaxed. His fime motor skills have also improved.

This is a home program specifically designed for Joey. You can click on the click above to read more about them. This program allows me to work with Joey at home. It compliments the therapy done at the NAPA Center.

Equestrian Therapy

Horse Back Riding. Accomplishments: He has gained incredible trunk control. Click the link for more information.

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

This is an hour session where Joey is put in a chamber that supplies him 100% oxygen under pressure. The oxygen penetrates deep into his major organs which increases blood supply. The link will give you more information on the center I take him to.

Accomplishments: Lessen his tone. He has regained his eyesight somewhat. He also has improved cognitively.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the therapies.

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This is appro. a 20-45 minute therapy. The best way for me to describe it is it is like chiropractic, nothing is being cracked. The doctor is adjusting your body to get the spinal fluid moving freely through the spinal cord to the brain and to unclog any blocks due to the injury.

Stem Cell Therapy

Joey underwent stem cell therapy in China in August 2009. He received 6 injections. 2 IV and 4 Spinal. You can read all about the therapy on Joey's blog or click the title link for information on the company we went through.

Accupressure

Electric Wave Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Massage Therapy