All Kids Are Perfect

All Kids Are Perfect Pediatric Physical Therapy providing Dynamic Movement Intervention, intensive physical therapy program for ages 0-5 years.

03/15/2026

Research has shown that photobiomodulation can influence:
• mitochondrial activity through cytochrome c oxidase
• nitric oxide release
• ATP production (cellular energy)
• anti-inflammatory signaling
• cerebral blood flow regulation
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These signaling pathways can influence neural networks beyond the exact depth of light pe*******on.
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So at AKAP we think of it more simply as priming the brain. If we can reduce inflammation, improve oxygen utilization, and support cellular energy, it may help the nervous system respond more efficiently to therapy and support neuroplasticity.
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For example, one mother whose child has been using LLLT for about 6 weeks, and then continued during his intensive with us this week, shared the following observations:
• She said this was the best intensive her child has had, and he has been doing two intensives per year for several years.
• Her child is sleeping better, which has resulted in much more daytime energy.
• Our therapist Tara has been able to work on much more advanced exercises because he seems more confident.
• We suspect this may be related to reduced fear and improved nervous system regulation.
• We’ve also seen improvements in primitive reflex patterns, which we are addressing through therapy along with LLLT at the brainstem where reflexes originate.
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Of course, this is one family’s clinical observation, not a controlled study. That’s why we present LLLT as a tool, not a miracle treatment.
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At All Kids Are Perfect we only use it in conjunction with PT or OT intensives, where movement, sensory input, and motor learning are still the primary drivers of development. The laser simply supports the brain and nervous system while that work is happening.
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I also intentionally priced it much lower than many clinics because I never want families to feel like they’re being sold a miracle cure. It’s just one more tool in our toolbox. Book for May and summer now!

Is this what we should say to parents? Would someone explain what evidence based practice really means?
03/12/2026

Is this what we should say to parents? Would someone explain what evidence based practice really means?

For 27 years I’ve believed therapy should evolve as we learn more about the brain and body.~Low level laser therapy is s...
03/10/2026

For 27 years I’ve believed therapy should evolve as we learn more about the brain and body.
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Low level laser therapy is simply another tool to support what we’re already doing in intensive therapy.
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The FDA has cleared therapeutic lasers for uses such as:
• decreasing inflammation
• improving circulation and oxygenation
• supporting cellular energy
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At All Kids Are Perfect, we combine tools like NeuroLight + intensive PT/OT to help drive development forward.
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You no longer have to travel to multiple clinics to access both.
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We’ve got you covered here.
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NeuroLight can be added to your child’s intensive beginning April.
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📩 Email dana@allkidsperfect.com to learn more. We are offering much lower rates than other settings. We want to help you as much as we can. Questions?
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If your child isn’t crawling yet, it doesn’t always mean they can’t — sometimes the body just needs the right inputs.At ...
03/07/2026

If your child isn’t crawling yet, it doesn’t always mean they can’t — sometimes the body just needs the right inputs.

At All Kids Are Perfect, we look deeper.

We assess things like:
• primitive reflexes
• trunk mobility
• shoulder strength
• motor planning

Because crawling isn’t just about strength.
It’s about how the brain and body communicate.

Once we teach the motor plan, the child begins showing different grades of the movement, and that’s how true motor control develops.

And this is exactly why I created AKAP Pathways.

AKAP Pathways is our new learning portal launching soon where parents will learn:
• the AKAP Stretch
• primitive reflex work
• exercises to support development
• how to teach motor plans at home

Along with videos, explanations, and live Q&As with me.

If you want to start learning now, click the link in my bio to download a free AKAP Stretch guide and get on our email list so you’re the first to know when AKAP Pathways launches. https://allkidsareperfect.myflodesk.com/akapstretch?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Because parents deserve to understand how to help their child move forward. Questions?

03/05/2026

AKAP is adding another tool to our toolbox.

We are launching AKAP NeuroLight, our low level laser therapy program used alongside our intensives.

Low level lasers are FDA cleared to help decrease inflammation and support increased blood flow and oxygenation at the cellular level. When used with therapy, this may help support the body’s cellular energy and responsiveness during motor work.

But this is important to understand.
Laser is not a stand alone treatment here.

Think of it like having an energy drink before going to the gym. It helps support the work but it does not replace the work.

At AKAP, NeuroLight is always used with the AKAP Way intensive model.

We are starting NeuroLight intensives in April and May. We can only treat 2 kids per hour, so availability will be limited.

If you already have an intensive booked, you can add NeuroLight for an introductory price of $160 per visit, which is much lower than many practices offering laser therapy.

If you want to learn more or reserve a spot:
📩 dana@allkidsperfect.com

Another tool.
Another way to support your child reaching their goals. Drop your questions below.

02/28/2026

Our third AKAP Way scholarship recipient of the year 🖤

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Every time we award one, I’m reminded why we built this differently.

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At All Kids Are Perfect, we don’t define children by diagnosis.

We practice Radical Acceptance.

We teach the motor plan so the body can organize, control, and grow from the trunk out.

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There’s a reason families who travel to All Kids Are Perfect keep coming back.It’s not trends. It’s philosophy, consistency, and a team that truly sees their child.

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To this beautiful family — we are honored to walk with you.

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If you’re interested in an intensive for spring or summer, email me at 📩 dana@allkidsperfect.com ~

Will you show this sweet 🫛 some love?

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02/26/2026

📢 Kids often throw back into extension because it’s the easiest movement for them—it requires less coordination and minimal muscle activation. This is especially common in kids with higher tone. From a young age, children with reflux may extend backward to relieve pain due to the anatomical structure of the esophagus.

There are various reasons why a child may throw back into extension, including weak flexor muscles. While we can’t cover everything in one minute, here are some tips if your child is exhibiting this behavior:

1. **Address the TLR Reflex:** Check out my reflex playlist on YouTube and my reflex highlights on Instagram for guidance.

2. **Stretching and Trunk Mobility:** Trunk restrictions make flexion and rotation difficult, making extension easier. Watch my videos on stretching in both my YouTube playlist and Instagram highlights.

3. **Presume Competence:** Always believe in your child’s ability to understand you. Many parents realize their child is smarter than they thought. Use tactile and verbal cues during exercises to teach them that throwing back into extension isn’t safe.

4. **Promote Side Sitting:** This posture tilts the pelvis anteriorly, activates the abs, and encourages the use of hands—something kids who throw back into extension often avoid. We have intensives available to book in April through summer. We will be adding low level laser so get on the books now if you’re interested.

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