Davis PT: A Balanced Approach

Davis PT: A Balanced Approach We provide outpatient and mobile (in home) physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

Outpatient Therapy Services:
Come visit us at our new outpatient clinic located in Auburn on Minot Ave. Outpatient services available:
Physical Therapy, Sports Performance Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language Pathology. Speech & Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy services include treatment of all ages; pediatrics through adults. Home Health Services:
Avoid the has

sle of leaving your home and venturing out in the weather. Let us come to you, we provide the same services as an outpatient facility, but save you time and money by coming to you! Our mission is to provide excellent, one on one therapy care with goals that focus on you and your aspirations. We serve all populations, however, we have a focus on keeping the aging population in their home safely; preventing a need for higher level of care/assisted living. Our therapists are highly skilled in an array of areas, including neuromotor diseases and conditions, chronic pain, cognition and memory impairment, weakness, self-care skills, orthopedic injuries and post surgical status. Our priority is your health and satisfaction, you will not be disappointed! Services include:
-Therapeutic exercises and activities
-Cognitive assessment and intervention
-Self-care/ADL re-training
-Balance and gait training
-Manual therapy including myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization
-Safety education
-Modalities for pain management
-Kinesiotaping
-Caregiver training
-Specialized treatment plans developed for each individual

Working on a coloring page is about much more than just staying inside the lines—it’s a powerhouse for developmental gro...
05/11/2026

Working on a coloring page is about much more than just staying inside the lines—it’s a powerhouse for developmental growth! From an Occupational Therapy perspective, this simple childhood pastime builds a vital foundation for everyday functional skills. 🖍️

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸To the women who do it all with so much heart; today is for you. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, g...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
To the women who do it all with so much heart; today is for you. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, guiding teens, or supporting grown-up dreams, your love is the glue that holds everything together. 🩷

We are so excited to celebrate a very special birthday today for one of our incredible pediatric physical therapists, Da...
05/09/2026

We are so excited to celebrate a very special birthday today for one of our incredible pediatric physical therapists, Danielle!! 🤍

Whether she is seeing patients in the clinic or visiting them in their homes, Danielle shows an unwavering commitment to the medically complex children and families she serves. Her dedication to her work is truly inspiring and the impact she makes on the lives of her patients is immeasurable. Beyond her clinical expertise she brings a wonderful sense of humor and an uplifting spirit that brightens every room she enters. We are so lucky to have her on our team. Please join us in wishing Danielle the happiest of birthdays and a year ahead that is as wonderful as she is! 🎈

Happy Birthday, Keeley! 🎂✨Today we are celebrating the wonderful Keeley, a truly valued member of our therapy team!Keele...
04/30/2026

Happy Birthday, Keeley! 🎂✨
Today we are celebrating the wonderful Keeley, a truly valued member of our therapy team!
Keeley provides exceptional Occupational Therapy services for Acadia Academy. Even though she works independently and doesn't get to spend much time in the clinic with us, her success and dedication shine through every single day. She is remarkably sweet, gentle, and hands-on with all of her patients, ensuring they receive the highest level of care.
We feel so incredibly blessed and proud to have you on our team, Keeley. We hope your day is as wonderful as the impact you make on your students! 🥳🎈

04/15/2026

This reel captures the rhythm and hard work that goes into a pediatric Occupational Therapy session. By using a back-to-back passing sequence, the therapist is targeting core rotation, shoulder range of motion, and dynamic flexibility in a way that feels like a game to the child.

04/13/2026

Lying on the belly—or prone—is a foundational position for developmental growth. When you add a scooter board, a weighted ball, and a "foot prowl" into the mix, you create a high-level sensory and motor challenge.
Key Benefits
• Postural Extension: Lifting the head and chest while on the board strengthens the muscles along the spine, which is essential for sitting upright in a chair.
• Heavy Work for Shoulders: Pushing a weighted ball ahead provides intense proprioceptive input to the shoulder girdle, helping with body awareness and stability.
• Reciprocal Leg Strength: Using the feet to "prowl" or push the board forward builds hip strength and mimics the mechanics of crawling and walking.
• Visual-Motor Integration: The child must coordinate the speed of the ball with the speed of their body, requiring constant visual monitoring and timing.

This brave kid graduated from OT recently. We are so proud of the kids who work so hard that they earn a graduation cert...
04/10/2026

This brave kid graduated from OT recently. We are so proud of the kids who work so hard that they earn a graduation certificate! 🎓

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Michelle, one of our amazing therapists. Michelle brings 25+ years of...
04/08/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Michelle, one of our amazing therapists. Michelle brings 25+ years of physical therapy wisdom and expertise and her patients love her. She is hard working, dedicated, loyal, empathetic, and possibly a bit of a perfectionist! We are so blessed to have her as part of our family!

There’s nothing like the burrito! Rolling a child up snugly in a blanket—often called the "burrito roll"—is a favorite t...
04/08/2026

There’s nothing like the burrito!

Rolling a child up snugly in a blanket—often called the "burrito roll"—is a favorite tool in occupational therapy. While it looks like a simple game, it provides powerful sensory input that can help a child feel grounded and organized.
Why It Works
• Deep Pressure Touch: The snug wrap provides consistent proprioceptive input to the entire body. This helps the brain understand where the body is in space, which is often very calming for children who feel overstimulated.
• Calming the Nervous System: Deep pressure can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, helping to lower cortisol levels and move a child from a "fight or flight" state into a "rest and digest" state.
• Body Awareness: For children with sensory processing challenges, the firm boundaries of the blanket help "map" their limbs and torso, improving their internal sense of self.
• Regulation Tool: This is an excellent "reset" activity for a child who is experiencing a sensory meltdown or struggling to transition between high-energy and low-energy tasks.

04/06/2026

Using a scooter board to push a weighted ball while the feet prowl the body forward is a powerhouse move for sensory integration and motor planning.
Why It Works
• Heavy Work: Pushing the weighted ball provides deep pressure to the joints, helping with body awareness and regulation.
• Reciprocal Movement: The feet "prowling" mimics a crawling or walking gait, which strengthens the hips and improves bilateral coordination.
• Core Power: Staying balanced on the board while managing an external weight requires intense abdominal engagement.
• High Level Planning: The child must synchronize pushing the ball with their hands and pushing the board with their feet.

Happy Easter to all of our friends! 🐣✝️🐰
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all of our friends! 🐣✝️🐰

Address

368 Minot Avenue, Ste. 3
Auburn, ME
04210

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12073335022

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