FAQ

For Adults

1. How is it different from physical or occupational therapy?

Physical and occupation therapy focus on strength training and correcting muscular imbalances. Feldenkrais® goes a layer deeper, and addresses the neural connections between mind and body. The method encourages the growth of neural connections, improving brain function and physical movement. In this way, the Feldenkrais Method® makes an excellent compliment or prequel to the strength-development exercises of traditional physical therapy.

2. Is this covered by insurance?

Unfortunately, most insurance companies consider the Feldenkrais Method® to be an alternative therapy, and do not cover it under their plans. However, if you have a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, it may qualify as a health expense.

3. Do you do house calls?

We can arrange for sessions in your home, however the price is adjusted to include travel time. Contact us to discuss your situation and receive a price estimate.

For Children

1. How many sessions does my child need, and how often? How soon can I expect to see results?

We generally recommend that you bring your child 1-2 times a week, and we require a minimum of 5 sessions to begin. As for results, that will depend on why your child is coming to Sensory Nexus. Children with a specific challenge may be able to work it out entirely within 5-10 sessions. Children who struggle with severe disabilities or complex conditions often see improvement in the first few weeks, but will require ongoing care. Every child develops at their own rate, so each plan is tailored to your child’s individual and unique needs.

2. Why do I have to commit to five sessions?

The Feldenkrais Method® is a process of learning and re-education, so there needs to be time for the change and growth to occur. For that reason, we require a minimum of 5 sessions to start, and strongly encourage you to bring your child in at least once a week so they can build skills through consistency. After the first 5 sessions, we’ll re-assess how your child is doing, and how many more sessions might be needed (if any). Once you’ve completed the initial 5 sessions, you’re welcome to bring your child in for single sessions on an as-needed basis, if you feel they’ve developed enough that they no longer require regular sessions.

3. Can I be in the room with my child? Do I need to be?

Yes, and we recommend it. For the first few sessions, your child will be more comfortable with you in the room. This is especially true of younger children. As he or she begins to get comfortable with Amber and with Feldenkrais®, you don’t need to be in the room. If your child is older or wanting to develop a sense independence, this transition may happen faster.

4. How is this different from Physical or Occupational Therapy?

Physical and occupation therapy focus on strength training and correcting muscular imbalances. Feldenkrais® goes a layer deeper, and addresses the neural connections between mind and body. The method encourages the growth of neural connections, improving brain function and physical movement. In this way, the Feldenkrais Method® makes an excellent compliment or prequel to the strength-development exercises of traditional physical therapy.

5. Is this covered by insurance?

Unfortunately, most insurance companies consider the Feldenkrais Method® to be an alternative therapy, and do not cover it under their plans. However, if you have a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, it may qualify as a health expense.

6. Do you do house calls?

We can arrange for sessions in your home, however the price is adjusted to include travel time. Contact us to discuss your situation and receive a price estimate.

7. What if my child hates being touched? Will this still work?

Children with sensory challenges or who have experienced medical trauma are often touch-adverse. There are many ways we can work with this. In some cases, it’s a specific aversion (e.g., hates being touched in the head or on the belly), which we can work around. In other cases, the child may prefer stronger touch over lighter touch, or may be more open to touch once they’re settled under a weighted blanket. Depending on the age and verbal (listening) skills of your child, we may be able to work with him/her through verbal instruction & movement games, rather than through touch. In EVERY case, we take great care to ensure a high level of  trust between child/practitioner, so your child always feels that his/her physical boundaries are being heard and respected. Contact us to discuss your specific situation, and together we can assess whether Sensory Nexus is a good fit for your child.

8. What age should I start bringing my child?

As soon as possible! Your child’s brain is developing very rapidly, so waiting until they’re older could lose precious time. Feldenkrais® is safe for infants, and effective through adulthood.