Intensive Therapy
Intensive therapy delivers concentrated physical and occupational therapy over three weeks through daily sessions. This evidence-based approach helps children with developmental delays and neurological conditions achieve meaningful progress faster than traditional weekly therapy.
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What is Intensive Therapy?
Intensive therapy provides high-dose therapy in a condensed timeframe. Instead of weekly sessions spread over months, your child receives focused, daily treatment designed to accelerate skill development and functional gains.
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How It Works
Over the course of 3 weeks, your child will receive consecutive one-hour sessions with both OT and PT, 5 days per week. Your therapist will utilize a variety of treatment interventions to maximize gains during this three-week time period.
The Benefits
Significant improvements in functional skills
Faster progress toward developmental milestones
Increased independence in daily activities
Enhanced quality of life for your child and family
Who Benefits from Intensive Therapy
We've seen meaningful progress in children with:
Cerebral palsy
Developmental delay
Prematurity
Stroke
Spina bifida
Hypo/hypertonia (low or high muscle tone)
Chromosomal abnormalities
Genetic syndromes
Acquired brain injuries
Developmental coordination disorder
Undiagnosed conditions
Meet Our Intensive Therapy Team
Chloe Isaacs, PT, DPT, CIMI-2
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Chloe graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2017 and has been devoted to the world of pediatric physical therapy for over eight years. She joined Marshall Pediatric Therapy in 2017 and has become a familiar and friendly face to so many families since. Chloe is certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) through Intro Level C, TASES, TMR-Tots I & II, and Infant Massage, using a blend of evidence-based techniques and creativity to help each child reach their fullest potential.
Chloe loves pediatrics because it allows her to combine her passion for movement and connection—celebrating every small victory and helping children gain confidence through play and purposeful challenge. She’s especially drawn to intensive therapy, where she gets to see meaningful progress unfold in a short time and form strong partnerships with families working toward shared goals.
Outside of the clinic, Chloe enjoys spending time with her husband and six-year-old daughter, finding joy in family adventures and laughter-filled weekends. She’s also a proud dog mom to her yorkiepoo, Dolly—named after her favorite icon, Dolly Parton. True to Dolly’s spirit, Chloe loves all things that glitter and says, “pink is my signature color.”
Heather Anderson, PTA
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Heather Anderson is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 17 years of experience in the field. She has been a valued member of the Marshall Pediatric Therapy team for the past four years. Heather graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Shawnee State University in 2008. She is DMI certified Level A, B and C, TASES for upper extremity and lower extremity, and TMR tots Level 1. She has a deep passion for working with neurological patients, infants, and children with complex developmental needs. Heather finds great joy in supporting children as they overcome challenges and grow in their independence. She believes that one of the most rewarding aspects of her work is the meaningful relationships formed with both the children and their families. Outside of the clinic, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, staying busy with her kids, active sports schedules, being outdoors, and reading.
Meredith Proctor, MSOT, OTR/L, CIMC
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Meredith graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with both her Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Master's in Occupational Therapy. Meredith has been a pediatric occupational therapist at Marshall Pediatric Therapy since graduating in 2020.
She is trained in Dynamic Movement Intervention Level C (DMI), Total Motion Release (TMR-TOTs), Task-Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES), and the TummyTime! Method (TTM). Meredith is also a certified infant massage coach. In sessions, she utilizes modalities like Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Kinesio-taping, and serial casting. She brings a comprehensive toolkit to support each child's unique needs.
Meredith's approach combines evidence-based interventions with genuine care for the families she serves. Her advanced training in multiple specialized techniques allows her to tailor intensive therapy sessions to help children make significant functional gains in a concentrated timeframe.
When she's not in the clinic, Meredith loves spending time with her family (and dog), watching sports, and being outside.
Amanda Keller, MS, OTR/L, CIMC
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Amanda has been an occupational therapist for 17 years and has worked at Marshall Pediatrics for almost 3 years. Amanda is a graduate of EKU, where she graduated with both her bachelor's and master's in occupational therapy. She has specialties/certifications in interactive metronome, infant massage, feeding therapy, NDT, and uses various modalities, including NMES and kinesio taping. She loves working with children with orthopedic and neurological conditions, developmental delays and sensory feeding issues. She has over 10 years of experience working with children with orthopedic and neurological conditions. When not at work, Amanda loves spending time with her family, including her husband and 2 daughters, who keep her busy on the soccer field and at their many sporting events. She loves UK basketball and spending time outside whenever she can.
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