TCS: Therapy and Counseling Services

08/01/2025

You will soon see some new equipment and sensory items throughout the clinic! Join us in saying a big “Thank you!” to Walmart Supercenter Camp Hill and congratulations on your grand reopening!

07/03/2025

06/29/2025

*New services alert*

Many of you know that I have been open about my autistic identity for years now. But I have been significantly less public about my journey with chronic health conditions, many of which are all too common in the neurodivergent population.

Over the past several years, I have been diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), hEDS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). This “trifecta” of conditions frequently occur together, and occur at a higher rate among the autistic population than the general population. With them come a myriad of symptoms and challenges. If you know, you know.

Throughout my journey, I harnessed the power that is the autistic special interest (combined with my clinical education) to learn everything I possibly could about these conditions. As I became more confident managing my own health, I shifted my focus toward learning how to best help others with POTS, MCAS, hEDS or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), and other similar conditions. I went to medical conferences, read journals, and took numerous courses from the field’s leading experts. Hypermobility and its related conditions are too often misunderstood. I am excited to now be offering specialized occupational therapy services to children and adults with hypermobility, dysautonomia, or similar conditions, with a provider who understands the unique challenges of navigating life with these complex conditions.

Some examples of things that OT can help with in the context of these diagnoses:
⁃ nervous system regulation
⁃ Energy management
⁃ Joint protection
⁃ Pain management (non-pharmacological)
⁃ Interoception
⁃ Health management
⁃ Sensory regulation
⁃ Proprioception and balance

Services are available now, virtually or in-person. Most insurances accepted. All services provided with a neuro-affirming lens to fit each individual’s needs.

(On a related note, a general update about TCS service availability: OT has immediate availability. If you were on our OT waitlist you should have received a call recently to get scheduled. Speech therapy unfortunately is still on a waitlist at this time.)

06/25/2025

Clinical Director Andrea joined the Pennsylvania Trialliance (representing PT, OT, and SLP associations) in advocating for access to therapy services in PA this morning. We had some great meetings with legislators and staff, and are looking forward to additional advocacy opportunities!

06/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat today to come out for our first annual Summer Fun Day! We had a great time seeing everyone and making slime with all the kids. Looking forward to next year!

06/05/2025

Our Saturday morning Down Syndrome class is just the beginning of our fitness programs for all ability levels.

While we currently work with individuals on the autism spectrum and Down Syndrome, we are expanding our program so we can reach even more who deserve access to fitness services.

Next month, we officially will launch additional small group classes dedicated to individuals of all ability levels through Omni Abilities!

If you, anyone you know or an organization you work with would benefit from access to these programs, reach out to us!

As parents of children on the spectrum and with nervous system disabilities, the owners of Omni Fitness are highly dedicated to providing others with a safe and inclusive space.

05/29/2025

We have been hard at work creating our FREE video parent resource center, funded by the Partnership for Better Health. We've been creating short, practical videos on the topics you told us were most important to you. While we are still working on creating more content and getting our website updated to create easy access to the resource center, we have published several videos and are excited to share them with you! Please feel free to comment below with any additional topics you'd like us to cover!

Links under each photo. We hope you find them helpful!

05/25/2025

This is an amazing resource!

05/24/2025

Memorial Day Sale!

We have just a couple openings left in our inclusive summer kindergarten prep program. Snag one of the remaining openings this weekend and receive $100 off the total price! The discount will apply to all registrations received this weekend.

This program, co-led by certified teacher and OT, is designed to prepare students for success in kindergarten. Small class size, neurodiversity-affirming curriculum, and access to all of the therapy clinic make this program one-of-a-kind!

Full details and registration info at the link below.

05/16/2025

05/03/2025

Come out and join us at the Neurodiverse NetworkMay Mile on city island today!

04/14/2025

There are a lot of resources available for free to help keep autistic kids safe; links in the comments on the original post.

: Sharing resources & meaningful awareness is no small action. Prevention resources include:

- Free door alarms & other tools to help families prevent wandering. Linked in comments.

- Free 'Meet the Police' Toolkit to help prevent dangerous police encounters. Linked in comments.

- Free Emergency Profile Sheet that helps police, teachers, and neighbors understand your loved one's needs & ways to safely interact. Linked in comments.

- Free digital resource library to help prevent wandering. Linked in comments.