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Niswonger Children’s Therapy Services
A care site of the Niswonger Children's Network
Pediatric outpatient therapy near you
Ballad Health Niswonger Children’s Therapy Services provides personalized outpatient therapy services for children from birth through 18 years of age.
Our team of specialized pediatric therapists is dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential through compassionate, evidence-based care.
We partner closely with families and caregivers to provide individualized, focused therapy sessions that support each child's unique strengths, developmental goals and overall well-being. Our therapists provide high-quality services in a welcoming and supportive environment where children and families are valued, respected and empowered.
Our pediatric therapy clinic is specially designed for children—creating a welcoming, engaging and developmentally supportive environment.
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Comprehensive pediatric therapy services in Johnson City, TN
We offer multiple specialized pediatric therapy services in one convenient location.
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Physical therapy
Our physical therapists use their expertise in development and movement to help children participate in activities at home, at school and in play.
The goal of physical therapy is to assist the child in achieving maximal potential while working toward developmental milestones as they grow.
Physical therapy designed just for children focuses on
- Muscle strength and flexibility
- Coordination and balance
- Endurance
- Joint Mobility
- Postural Stability
- Developmental progression
- Assisting with adaptive equipment needs to increase independence in functional skills
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Occupational therapy
A child’s occupation is to be a kid!
Through the use of play, our occupational therapists help children acquire the skills needed for live their best life.
Goals of occupational therapy include but are not limited to
- Promoting independence of daily living skills including dressing, grooming and feeding
- Facilitating developmental play skills
- Improving fine motor and hand/eye coordination
- Improving sensory processing skills such as organization, emotional regulation and behavior
- Enhancing visual motor and visual perceptual skills, including handwriting and coloring
- Assisting with adaptive equipment needs to increase independence in functional skills
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Speech therapy
Communication can be challenging for children with underlying delays or disorders.
A speech language pathologist encourages learning experiences to help children and their families develop skills that foster social interaction and confident communicators.
Speech therapy can assist with
- Improving communication skills including speech sound production, language development and the ability to express wants, needs and ideas clearly.
- Promoting independence with communication
- Oral motor strengthening needed for speech, eating and swallowing
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to assist with the child’s ability to connect, learn and thrive
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Feeding therapy
Pediatric feeding therapy helps infants and children develop the skills and confidence needed for safe, successful eating.
Using play-based approaches, therapists help children develop positive mealtime experiences while reducing stress and anxiety around eating.
Through individualized evidence-based care, feeding therapists can provide support for the following needs, skills and goals:
- Infant feeding difficulties
- Chewing, swallowing and oral motor skills
- Expanding food variety and tolerance of new textures
- Supporting safe and efficient eating and drinking
- Reducing mealtime stress for children and families
- Addressing picky eating and feeding aversions
- Supporting growth, nutrition and overall health
Pediatric equipment and a dedicated pediatric therapy environment
Our therapy clinic is thoughtfully designed, creating a kid-friendly space that is safe and engaging. This inclusive setting supports functional, play-based therapy for children of all ages and abilities.
Our specialized pediatric therapy equipment allows us to provide advanced treatment approaches that focus on your child's unique goals, including:
- Developmental progression
- Sensory regulation
- Communication
- Social engagement
This dynamic environment allows therapists to tailor play-based, developmentally appropriate interventions that support meaningful progress for every child.
Conditions treated with pediatric rehabilitation
We support children with a wide range of developmental, medical and therapeutic needs.
Developmental and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Developmental delay
- Speech and language delays and disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- ADD/ADHD
- Failure to thrive
- Sensory processing disorders
- Down syndrome
- Genetic syndromes
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
- Orthopedic and sports injuries
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Gait disorders
Neurological and neuromuscular conditions
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Brachial plexus injuries
Infant and early childhood conditions
- Prematurity
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome or prenatal drug exposure
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly
Collaborative care through Niswonger Children's Network
Our clinic is proud to be an affiliate of Ballad Health’s Niswonger Children’s Network, which connects our team to a region-wide system of pediatric-focused care.
To make sure care is coordinated and comprehensive, our pediatric therapists collaborate with a full network of providers including:
- Pediatricians
- Specialists
- Orthotic and prosthetic companies
- Durable medical equipment (DME) providers
- School systems
- Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)
This affiliation strengthens our ability to serve children and families across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia by ensuring seamless access to specialized resources, collaborative expertise and comprehensive care that centers pediatric needs.
Most importantly, we are dedicated to partnering with you, your child’s physician and your child's school to achieve the very best possible care and outcome for your child.
How you can be involved in your child's care
Family involvement is essential to each child’s success in therapy.
By partnering closely with caregivers, we ensure skills practiced in therapy are reinforced during everyday routines at home and in the community.
Our therapists provide education, guidance and practical strategies to help families feel confident supporting their child’s progress. This collaborative, family-centered approach leads to meaningful outcomes and lasting growth beyond the therapy setting.
Pediatric therapy specializations at Niswonger Children’s Therapy
Our clinic is dedicated exclusively to children and families, providing expert pediatric therapy services in an environment that meets the specific needs of our pediatric patients.
- Board-certified pediatric therapists: advanced clinical expertise focused exclusively on infants, children and families
- Specialized pediatric feeding therapy: advanced training in treating feeding difficulties, picky eating and oral motor challenges in infants and children
- Sensory processing expertise: specialized training to support children with sensory processing differences that impact daily life and development
- Dedicated sensory therapy rooms: inviting, innovative spaces filled with specially selected sensory equipment to help children explore, regulate and grow through play
- State-of-the-art therapy equipment: advanced therapy equipment that is designed specifically for children and individualized to help your child reach their fullest potential
How to get started with outpatient pediatric therapy
Does my child need a referral?
A doctor’s referral is often required for your child to begin outpatient therapy. If you have questions about insurance coverage, please contact your insurance provider.
It's recommended that you speak with your child’s pediatrician or medical provider about any concerns you may have about your child’s development.
Scheduling an appointment
Once your child's physician provides a referral, you or your provider’s office can contact our clinic directly to schedule your visit.
Once you've scheduled your child's first visit, you can use the Ballad Health app to view and manage healthcare appointments, access visit details and keep your schedule organized in one convenient place.
Preparing for your child’s first visit
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your child’s scheduled visit to complete new patient paperwork.
You should also bring your insurance card and a guardian photo ID.
Frequently asked questions about outpatient pediatric rehab and our clinic
Outpatient pediatric rehabilitation includes therapy services your child will receive at a clinic while continuing to live at home.
Outpatient pediatric therapy services at our location can include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Feeding therapy
Appointments are scheduled, and your child will return home the same day like any other typical doctor’s visit.
Every child progresses at their own pace, and therapy results can vary based on individual needs, goals and consistency of participation.
Some children show progress within the first few weeks, while others may require more time to develop and strengthen new skills.
Meaningful improvements often occur gradually through regular therapy sessions and continued practice at home. We partner with our families to celebrate each milestone along the way!
Episodic care is a therapy model that provides focused treatment during periods when a child has specific developmental needs or goals.
Therapy is delivered in planned episodes, with built-in breaks to allow children time to practice new skills in their natural environment.
Families and therapists work together to determine when therapy sessions should begin, pause or resume based on the child’s growth and changing needs.
Choosing the right clothing for therapy helps your child move comfortably, participate fully and stay safe during all activities.
Because therapy often involves movement, play, sensory exploration and hands-on skill building, we recommend clothing that allows children to stretch, climb, sit on the floor and engage in active play.
Our office is located directly across from Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center.
Patient parking is available in front of the building. You will enter through the automatic doors in the front and check in at the pediatric registration desk.
Contact us
Schedule your appointment or ask us about any of our services by calling (423) 232-1107.
