I see progress in Jayden thanks to Josie, Ana, Joana, Peter, and Jesus. Thank you!
What is Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy is specialized care designed to help children develop and strengthen the skills they need to move confidently and independently. Through playful, targeted exercises and hands-on techniques, our therapists support improvements in muscle strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility.
We work with children facing a wide range of challenges, including recovering from injuries or surgery to managing medical or developmental conditions. At the Clubhouse, our goal is not just to improve movement, but to boost your child’s confidence, independence, and enjoyment of everyday activities, all while keeping therapy engaging and fun.
How does Physical Therapy at the Clubhouse work?
At the Clubhouse, our pediatric PT services in North Mayfair and nearby suburbs combine play-based therapy with individualized treatment to keep children motivated and engaged.
Each child receives an individualized pediatric PT treatment plan designed to address their specific needs, whether that’s gait training and movement correction, balance and coordination in children, or improving strength, endurance, and posture.
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates closely with families to make sure exercises can be safely practiced at home and progress carries over into daily life. For infants and toddlers, we also offer early intervention physical therapy in North Mayfair, helping children reach critical motor milestones as they grow.
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly (flattening of baby’s head)
- Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
- Hypertonia (increased muscle tone) and Spasticity
- Toe Walking/Gait Abnormalities
- Orthopedic and Sports Injuries
- Gross Motor Delay/Developmental Delay (not meeting milestones)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Other Genetic Syndromes
- Neurological Disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.)
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Manual Techniques
- Kinesiotaping
- Orthotics Coordination/Management
- Gait Training
- Child and Caregiver Education
- Home Exercise Programs
- Collaboration with our Clinic’s Interdisciplinary Team (OT, ST, DT, ABA)
- Collaboration with the Child’s Community Resources (Pediatricians, Medical Specialists, Teachers, etc.)
- Muscle Strength
- Flexibility and Range of Motion (ROM)
- Balance
- Coordination
- Proprioception/Body Awareness
- Gait and Mobility Needs
- Motor Planning
- Posture and Alignment
- Endurance
- General Developmental Delay (not meeting milestones)
Areas We Serve
- Downers Grove
- North Mayfair
- Westmont
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Darien
- Albany Park
- Edgebrook
- Forest Glen
- Jefferson Park
- Clarendon Hills
- Lisle
- Hinsdale
Who We Serve
We provide pediatric physical therapy in North Mayfair for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents. Our services are designed to meet each child where they are in their developmental journey, helping them reach their full movement potential.
Our pediatric PT services support children with a wide range of movement and developmental challenges. Common areas we address include:
- Gross Motor Delays: Children who are slow to reach milestones like sitting, crawling, walking, or running receive targeted exercises to build strength, coordination, and confidence. We focus on improving gross motor development through playful, engaging therapy activities.
- Balance and Coordination: Children with difficulty maintaining balance or coordinating movements benefit from gait, balance, and coordination training. Therapy helps them move more safely and confidently in daily activities.
- Muscle Weakness: For children with hypotonia or reduced muscle strength, we focus on building strength, endurance, and posture improvement. Exercises are tailored to encourage gradual, sustainable progress.
- Motor Planning: Some children need support with motor planning or awareness of their body in space. Therapy includes guided movement exercises that improve coordination and control.
- Posture and Endurance: Children struggling with postural control or low endurance receive exercises to enhance stability and stamina. This helps them participate fully in school, play, and daily routines.
- Gait Abnormalities: Children with walking pattern concerns or toe walking participate in gait training and movement correction. Therapy helps them develop safer, more efficient ways to move.
- Recovery and Rehabilitation: Children recovering from injury, surgery, or illness benefit from customized rehabilitation plans. Physical therapy supports their safe return to daily activities and active play.
Neurological and Developmental Conditions: Children with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome receive specialized support. Therapy focuses on gross motor development, balance, coordination, and achieving individual milestones.
Program Structure
Our pediatric physical therapy program ensures every child receives individualized, goal-driven care that adapts as they grow and make progress.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with a thorough physical therapy evaluation and movement analysis. This helps us understand your child’s current abilities and identify areas for gross motor development.
Tailored Treatment Plan
Each child receives an individualized pediatric PT treatment plan. Goals are designed to improve strength, balance, coordination, and overall mobility.
Therapy Scheduling and Frequency
We work with families to determine the best therapy schedule for consistent progress. Sessions are structured to support motor milestone development and functional gains.
Active Intervention Techniques
Our therapists use hands-on exercises, gait training, and movement correction to address specific needs. Play-based activities keep children engaged while targeting strength, endurance, and posture improvement.
Progress Monitoring
We track each child’s progress through ongoing data collection and assessments. This ensures therapy remains effective and goals are continually updated.
Family Coaching Integration
Parents and caregivers are guided on exercises and strategies to use at home. This supports consistent practice and reinforces skills gained during pediatric PT sessions.
What Parents Say About Our Pediatric Physical Therapy in North Mayfair?
Over 95% of families leave us a 5-star review on Google! See what our families said about their experience at the Clubhouse:
My daughter’s behavior progress and language development has been extraordinary with the guidance of the wonderful staff at Communication Clubhouse.
I’ve been with Communication Clubhouse since my Son was 18 months old. Kyle is now 11 yrs old. He receives Speech, Occupational and ABA therapy in the Downers Grove office. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with this office. Honestly this is his 2nd home. Kyle has advanced so much because of them. I’m so appreciative to Communication Clubhouse.
The team at Communication Clubhouse have made a huge impact for our daughter and son. Both have learning disabilities and have benefited from the reading therapy, behavior therapy and occupational therapy.
P gives Olivia and Mary two thumbs up – and her parents give even more gratitude for the patience, persistence and support. Thanks to everyone at CC for your work!
When our daughter graduated from EI, we knew we wanted to stay with our OT and started attending sessions in the clinic. Sarah had a huge impact on the way we parent and how we support our daughter’s sensory needs. We loved her so much, and when she moved out of town, we were nervous about transitioning to a new OT. But Brianne is fantastic and it was a smooth transition. Our daughter had her sessions in the gym, which is an amazing space with so many different ways for children to work on their therapy goals. The space combined with Brianne’s creativity resulted in such fantastic growth that our daughter has since graduated from OT. We feel very grateful for the role Communication Clubhouse has played in our daughter’s development, and it is wonderful knowing that we have such a great place at our disposal should our daughter need additional OT services in the future.
The Clubhouse has been an incredible resource for our family! Our son came into the center only speaking a few words and is now speaking full sentences, labeling his emotions and having conversations! The sessions have been life changing and we couldn’t be more grateful of the dedication, time and grace that Ms. Megan has put in with our son! Thank you!
A wonderful place with caring staff and a nurturing environment! Two of my sons have gone here now and they both have shown remarkable improvement! My middle son went from barely speaking at all to now speaking full sentences. My oldest son started saying the “s” sound that he struggled with after just a couple sessions! They love coming here because they make it so much fun for kids that they don’t even realize they’re learning. Thank you so much!
We have been working with therapists from The Clubhouse since my twins were 18 months old and in early intervention. We then started going to The Clubhouse after they aged out of EI and have been there ever since for multiple types of therapy. My twins are almost 10. We love the therapists, office staff, program offerings, and schedule availability. This place is built for kids, they get it. I feel so grateful to have connected with this group of caring humans. They have made a huge impact for my kids and have helped them group tremendously! I would highly recommend The Clubhouse to anyone looking for pediatric therapy!
Our son has been going to Communication Clubhouse for six years and we love it. Wonderful people!!
Our Insurance Providers
The Clubhouse works with families with all major insurance coverage. We are proudly an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid. While we are not in-network with other insurance companies, we can provide the necessary documentation to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company.
Meet Chicago’s Trusted Physical Therapy Team
Our clinic has been serving children and families for over 20 years, providing expert care in pediatric physical therapy in North Mayfair and nearby suburbs.
Our team of skilled physical therapists brings a wealth of experience in helping children improve strength, balance, coordination, gait, and overall gross motor development. Each therapist is trained in pediatric-specific techniques and works closely with families to create individualized pediatric PT treatment plans that support motor milestone development and functional progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
A pediatric physical therapist is a licensed professional trained to help children improve movement, strength, balance, coordination, and overall gross motor development. They create individualized pediatric PT treatment plans to address each child’s unique needs and support motor milestone development.
Sessions for infants focus on gentle, play-based exercises that encourage crawling, rolling, sitting, and other early motor milestones. Therapists use toys, movement games, and parent involvement to make therapy fun and motivating for babies while targeting gross motor development.
We provide pediatric physical therapy for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents. Our services are designed to support gross motor development, balance, coordination, and overall movement skills at every stage.
Sessions for older children include a mix of targeted exercises, gait and movement training, and play-based activities designed to build strength, endurance, balance, and coordination. Children are actively engaged throughout the session, and therapists provide guidance for exercises to practice safely at home.
No, a formal diagnosis is not required. Pediatric physical therapy in North Mayfair supports children with a wide range of challenges, including gross motor delays, balance or coordination difficulties, muscle weakness, and recovery from injury or surgery.
Yes, we provide early intervention physical therapy for infants and toddlers to support the development of motor milestones and prevent future delays. Early intervention can help children build strength, coordination, and confidence from the very start.
If your child shows delays in sitting, crawling, walking, running, or other gross motor skills, struggles with balance or coordination, or is recovering from an injury, it’s a good idea to schedule an evaluation. Our pediatric PT team will assess your child’s movement, create an individualized treatment plan, and guide you on next steps.
Frequency depends on each child’s needs and goals, but many children begin with weekly sessions to build strength, improve gait and posture, and achieve motor milestones. As progress is made, session frequency can be adjusted while maintaining consistent gains through home exercises and family involvement.