Now I Can Foundation is a local charity and physical therapy center for children with disabilities.
The center was founded by a Provo couple who experienced a revolutionary therapy with their daughter in Poland, and brought that intensive method back to Utah in 2006.
Tracey Christensen, Co-founder says, “Now I Can is a special place where kids achieve their goals of becoming more independent, and parents have their hope nourished.”
Here are a few FAQs about Now I Can:
*What kind of therapy is it? Now I Can specializes in the intensive model. Most of our sessions are 3 weeks long, 5 days a week, for 4 hours a day. We use traditional methods, and some unique tools, such as the Neurosuit—an orthotic suit. The main difference is the intensity—time to practice and repeat. We also use more hands-on methods, meant to benefit those with neuromuscular challenges.
*What conditions are treated at Now I Can? Any child with a need for physical therapy will benefit from therapy at Now I Can. Such as, cerebral palsy, undiagnosed disorders, developmental delays, stroke or tumor recovery, spina bifida, etc!
*Do you offer maintenance therapy? Yes, we do! Because we are a private center, we can completely customize to what your child needs. We do give preference in scheduling to those who want an intensive session.
*How much does it cost? Now I Can bills to insurance, and many providers pay for some or all of treatment. As a charity, we seek to help anyone who needs this therapy to get it! So we offer grants of $500-$3000 to help with the $6000 3-week session fee ($100 per hour therapy).
A few things that are unique about Now I Can are the family rooms adjacent to each therapy gym so that parents can work or hang out comfortably with siblings during the session. We also have a residence—the Now I Can Cottage, where families from out of town stay while getting treatment at Now I Can. This costs them only $15 a night, and is blessing many families from all over the country.
The Cottage also houses Provo’s first accessible, fenced playground! All Utah Kids are welcome to come to our play dates, or contact Tracey anytime you’d like to use it. (tracey@nowican.org)
Here’s what Rachel, a recent patient’s Mom had to say: "Thank you for everything! I don't think I get enough opportunities to thank you for everything you've given our little family. It had been a roller coaster ride this past year and a half, and Now I Can has given us so much hope and happiness."
Now I Can is more than physical therapy, and more than a clinic. It’s a family. We love our opportunities to rub shoulders and support each other at our Christmas party, annual 5K and other events. These children are angels that grace our halls… and that’s why we make a star with their picture at the end of each session and hang it on the wall to commemorate their spirit and determination.
Now I Can offers free screenings to help you check out our team, our facility and to learn more with no obligation. Call 801-228-1935 to schedule with Melissa. Videos of therapy and more info is available at nowican.org
