Where are you located & how do I get to your building?

We are located at 258 W State St. We are across from Zion National Bank. We are behind Cyprus Credit Union and Red Rock Cycle. We are the furthest North building in that parking lot.

We share a parking lot with Pizza Hut and T-Mobile, look for our flag to the North.

You can also enter our parking lot off of 100 North. We are nestled between some duplexes and Chartway Credit Union.

Look for our sign next to the mailboxes and a driveway there.

What kinds of Occupational Therapy do you provide?

Matt and KA have been Occupational Therapists for over 60 years combined. They have done many different kinds of OT over this time period. If you do not know if the services they provide cover what you need please call or text to clarify.

Matt and KA see babies, kids, adults and older adults. They have specialty training in aging in place, infant feeding/bodywork, lymphedema, pelvic floor therapy and hippotherapy.

What symptoms do you treat?

We have specialized training in aging in place, infant feeding, lactation, lymphedema, pelvic floor therapy, hippotherapy and pain modalities. However Occupational therapy can treat a myriad of conditions including pain, dysfunction from illness, brain injury, disease, developmental delays or trauma. If you think we might be able to help, likely we can. Give us a call for a FREE 15 minute discovery call to see if we are the right fit.

Can I do yoga separately from Pelvic OT services?

Yes, all of our yoga and fitness classes have an emphasis on pelvic floor function. Doing both together can help to improve symptoms and function better.

Do you also have regular Yoga classes?

Our classes change from time to time. We are now getting ready to start a regular yoga class called Grounding Yoga. Check out our current classes here.

Do you take insurance?

We are a hybrid model. At our brick and mortar Unity clinic we are all private pay. However, we are Medicare Part B certified and can see you at home with this insurance.

Also for breastfeeding and pumping we are set up with The Lactation Network. Check here to see if you qualify. Please call or text with insurance questions. (435) 703-6600

Do I need a referral from a doctor?

If we are billing Medicare Part B yes. We are happy to communicate with your physician and other medical providers but private pay does not require a physician signature.

Can I do yoga separately from Pelvic OT services?

Yes, all of our yoga and fitness classes have an emphasis on pelvic floor function. Doing both together can help to improve symptoms and function better.

Do you take insurance?

We are a hybrid model. At our brick and mortar Unity clinic we are all private pay. However, we are Medicare Part B certified and can see you at home with this insurance.

How should I dress for Occupational Therapy Services?

Wear comfortable clothes you can exercise in and or remove easily if you need to.

How long will the visits take?

Most visits are 60 minutes. Some visits are 30 minutes after the initial visit.

How often will I be coming in?

This all depends on the treatment plan you and your therapist set up for you and your condition.

What is Pelvic Floor OT?

Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapy is a specialized area of OT that focuses on strength, coordination and function of the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs and can be affected by various conditions such as pregnancy, childbirth, surgery or trauma. Occupational therapy practitioners can help clients with pelvic floor dysfunction by providing education, manual therapies, biofeedback, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.

When do I know I need Pelvic OT?

Many symptoms relate to pelvic floor dysfunction. Some of them are more obvious like painful intercourse, a leaking bladder, frequent trips to the restroom, pain during pregnancy or postpartum, erectile dysfunction. Other symptoms may be less obvious like back pain and constipation.

What can I expect in a Pelvic OT appointment?

Prior to your visit you will be asked to fill out an intake form. The intake form will help to highlight areas that need to be addressed. Arrive at your appointment time and the therapist will take you into a treatment room.You may choose to bring a friend or family member as a chaperone or come alone. You will sit and go over the intake form. Then a plan will be made for your evaluation and treatment. Different options for treatment are available including internal vaginal and or rectal work, biofeedback and functional activities/therapeutic exercises. Often 3-6 visits are beneficial to achieve the goals desired.

What ages do you serve? Am I too old for OT?

Nobody is too old or too young for Occupational therapy services. Infants are part of our specialty training as are the older population.

Do I need a referral from a doctor?

If we are billing Medicare Part B yes. We are happy to communicate with your physician and other medical providers but private pay does not require a physician signature.

Can I do yoga separately from Pelvic OT services?

Yes, all of our yoga and fitness classes have an emphasis on pelvic floor function. Doing both together can help to improve symptoms and function better.

How should I dress for Occupational Therapy Services?

Wear comfortable clothes you can exercise in and or remove easily if you need to.

How long will the visits take?

Most visits are 60 minutes. Some visits are 30 minutes after the initial visit.

How often will I be coming in?

This all depends on the treatment plan you and your therapist set up for you and your condition.

How do I know I need lactation services?

If you have any medical issues or have had problems with getting pregnant or with your breasts you are an ideal candidate for prenatal breastfeeding consultation. If your baby is not gaining weight, struggles to breastfeed or is very fussy, lactation services can be very beneficial.

Is Lactation therapy covered by insurance?

This depends on your insurance. We work with TLN, check here to see if they will cover your lactation visits with your insurance. Also we can provide you with a Super Bill to see if you can get insurance reimbursement.

What does a visit look like?

We can do clinic visits or home visits (with a travel fee). We ask that you try to schedule your baby when they are hungry so they can be observed eating at the visit.

The therapist will go over the intake paperwork with you and ask clarifying questions. The therapist will play with your baby and show you some things you can work on at home between visits.

Generally at least one feeding is observed and a pre/post weight are taken. You will be sent home with a list of exercises and suggestions.

What is the best age for a tongue tie release?

Every baby is a little different. Generally speaking, 2-4 weeks is the best time. This gives parents some time to work with the baby on issues prior to the release. Typically, the older the baby is the more work needs to be done. Up to 18 months are considered for a release. Ages 18 months to 4 are tricky ages.

What is the process to get signed up?

For a lactation visit call or text our phone at 435-703-6600. If you have questions about Tongue Tie, get scheduled and we can assess this during your visit.

Our preferred provider is Dr. Tara Erson at Smart Mouth in Las Vegas. She comes to St. George once a month to do releases and follow up visits.

You can call or text her office.

You can also find a list of preferred providers online in a Facebook Group. The name of the group is: Utah Tongue & Lip Tie Support Group. You can join and then search for the most recent list of vetted providers.

What is Per Fact?

Per Fact is a trademarked protocol developed by Dr. Darick Nordstom. It is a technique using radial shockwave therapeutically to help the body and brain generate healing chemicals. Per Fact also releases fascial strain and decreases negative feedback from the tissues. It is a very healing, calming treatment for the body and mind.

What does Per Fact help?

Per Fact helps with a multitude of conditions and is preventative for many physical and cognitive issues. We have seen great success with conditions like autoimmune, Parkinsons, dementia, non-union bone healing, addiction, spasticity, genetic conditions, lymphedema, chronic pain and many others. Per Fact has positive implications for many conditions.

Who can Per Fact help?

Kiddos as young as 18 months or two have been treated with Per Fact. Adults of all ages have benefits from using the Per Fact protocol. Per Fact was designed for clients whom the traditional medical system has failed. It is a very mind-body related treatment.

Is Per Fact Painful, what does it feel like?

The Per Fact protocol is never supposed to hurt. It is indeed a piston that hits the body about 300 times per minute, however, you and your therapist will decide on the settings for the machine. It feels a bit stingy in some areas. If ever things are uncomfortable you will notify the therapist who will turn the intensity down to a comfortable level.

Is Per Fact Covered by Insurance?

No Per Fact is not covered by Medicare and therefore all Per Fact treatments will be private pay.

Are there contraindications with Per Fact?

Having a pacemaker or cancerous tumor may be contraindications to Per Fact.

How Does Per Fact work?

Per Fact is performed with a radial shockwave machine. The protocols are either an hour or two. Mechanotransduction is a process by which cells transform mechanical stimuli into electrochemical processes. These processes increase blood flow, healing, decreasing edema, stimulate calming and an increase in growth factors in the brain and body.

How Often Should I do Per Fact?

We have found that 4-5 visits is usually enough to get a good baseline in. These base treatments should be performed at least 2X/ week until achieved and could be done daily until achieved. Then visits can be spaced out to weekly, bimonthly or monthly to maintain growth factors in brain and body at optimum levels.

How do I get signed up?

Our intake process involves calling or texting our office with your intention to start therapy at Unity, your name, phone and an email address. Then we send an intake form and get you scheduled.

What is aerial yoga?

Aerial yoga is using a silk, sling or trapeze to get deeper into yoga positions. It is a way of improving strength, endurance, lymphatic drainage and achieving spinal traction.

Is there an age limit?

Aerial yoga is beneficial for kids, and adults and can be performed in a very active or zen manner. We often have kids classes for ages 4-12. Otherwise classes are for all ages.

Is there a weight limit?

Our equipment was created to safely operate up to 300 pounds.

What does Aerial Yoga help with?

Aerial yoga can be used for many things. Among them are strength, flexibility, confidence, endurance, spinal decompression, decreased edema, as well as emotional and spiritual healing.

How is Aerial Yoga Different from regular Yoga?

Really, we only use the trapeze or silk as a tool to help us get into positions deeper or differently.

How should I dress for Aerial Yoga?

Wear clothing you would wear for a yoga class. Some women prefer tops that are more conservative for when we get inverted and gravity takes over. LOL!

What do I need to bring with me?

Bring water and a yoga mat to class.

How do I get signed up?

You can sign up for your spot here.

Do you also have regular Yoga classes?

Our classes change from time to time. We are now getting ready to start a regular yoga class called Grounding Yoga. Check out our current classes here.

What is Bungee Fitness?

Bungee Fitness is a low impact, high intensity exercise where you are suspended in a harness by bungee cords. The bungee provides resistance that increases the exercise intensity but also allows you to fly and bounce around. Bungee is is a great way to strengthen muscles and cardio in a short period of time.

What are the benefits of Bungee Fitness?

Bungee increases flexibility, is low impact, improves cardiovascular fitness, burns fat, tones muscle, is strengthening, improves core strength, is stress relieving and is a very adaptable to different fitness levels.

Is there a minimum/maximum age for Bungee Fitness?

Because Bungee Fitness can impact the growth plates we require clients of Bungee Fitness to be at least 18 years old. As far as a maximum age, it is up to the participants. We had an almost 90 year old in a Yoga Sling, upside down a few years ago.

How should I dress for Bungee Fitness Class?

Wear comfortable clothing you would exercise in. Make sure not to wear crop tops and wear a full length top to protect the midriff from the harness which can rub.

What if I have physical limitations?

Perhaps a private session will allow you and the instructor to work through your concerns. Bungee Fitness can also be done in a rehabilitative manner. This is beneficial for clients with injuries and or balance issues. Perhaps you can participate in a regular class and perhaps an adaptive class is more your speed. Please come talk to us and see how we can accommodate you.

I get motion sick easily, is this class for me?

We have not had clients have issues with this in this class. We have other classes where we invert and we have found some clients are sensitive to this. Come try it out and if you have issues please let us know.

How do I get signed up?

Get on our website and sign up to hold your spot! We only have 8 bungee spaces per class so get signed up early.

What is Hippotherapy?

Hippo is the Greek word for horse. Hippotherapy is Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapy using the horse as the primary therapy tool. Hippotherapy induces movements and stimulation in amazing and unique ways for many clients.

Who is Hippotherapy for?

Hippotherapy can be used as the tool by anyone needing Occupational, Physical or Speech therapy services. This could be kids from age 2 up to geriatrics. Hippotherapy can be used for physical or mental disabilities.

What does a Hippotherapy Session look like?

All sessions are individualized to each client.

However, there maybe an introduction to the horse, then the client will typically mount the horse and work on individual goals during each session.

Each session takes about 45 minutes and usually the client will be rewarded with some activity they particularly enjoy at the end of the session.

How long are Hippotherapy Sessions?

The riding portion lasts 30-45 minutes.

What are the benefits of Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is beneficial for so many reasons. Improved strength, endurance, increased range of movement, deep breathing, better sleep and improved confidence and body awareness are among a few of the benefits.

Each client benefits in a myriad of unique ways but all get the benefit of bonding with the amazingness of a horse.

Is Hippotherapy covered by insurance or other community resources?

We are a hybrid model for billing. This means we take Medicare Part B and private pay. If a client has Medicare Part B insurance and qualifies for Hippotherapy we would address this on an individual basis. Otherwise we are private pay.

That being said, we are looking at ways that clients for Hippotherapy can be sponsored for part of their therapy sessions. Look forward to hearing more about this as it evolves.

How do I get signed up for Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is a real team sport. Please call our clinic to talk about plans for you or your loved one to get scheduled for Hippotherapy. (435) 703-6600