Why This Mom Flew Across the Country for Reflex Integration Therapy

She’s not just a mom—she’s also a pediatric occupational therapist.

She knows the milestones. She’s familiar with the protocols. And she’s spent years helping other families navigate developmental delays.

But when it came to her own child, something still didn’t sit right.

Despite trying every therapy available and working with great providers, her son was still struggling. Frequent falls. Poor balance. Low endurance. Difficulty keeping up with other kids. All signs pointed to something deeper—something not being addressed.

And then she stumbled across a video that changed everything.

It featured a little boy who moved and behaved almost identically to her own son. In the video, we talked about retained primitive reflexes—those early brainstem reflexes that are supposed to integrate in infancy, but sometimes don’t.

The Lightbulb Moment

Like many therapists, she had briefly learned about primitive reflexes during school—but it was a topic that never got the attention it deserved.

Now, seeing this child’s story laid out so clearly, she had a moment of recognition: “This is my son. This is what we’ve been missing.”

She began learning everything she could, took courses, and eventually made the decision that changed everything—they packed their bags and flew across the country for a two-week intensive with us at Infinity.

What She Noticed in Just Two Weeks

It wasn’t easy. The work was intense. Two hours a day of focused neurological and physical challenges—laser therapy, reflex exercises, oxygen therapy, sensory work, and movement-based rehab.

But the transformation was undeniable.

• Her son’s balance improved. At the start, he couldn’t stand heel-to-toe without stumbling. Two weeks later, he held the position for over 13 seconds.

• He stopped falling for no reason. There was more control, more awareness of where his body was in space.

• His endurance shot up—he climbed the rock wall with pride.

• Most importantly, he showed emotional resilience. Even when things were hard, he didn’t shut down. He pushed through.

She also noticed gains in his core strength, confidence, and his overall willingness to try new and difficult tasks. And after everything they’d been through, there was finally joy in movement again.

Our Whole-Child Approach at Infinity

What stood out most wasn’t just the progress—it was the way we approached it.

At Infinity, we don’t just treat symptoms. We look at the whole child—neurological function, retained reflexes, metabolic health, energy systems, inflammation, sensory processing, and how it all fits together.

We treat the child as a person, not a checklist. And we include parents every step of the way. In this case, we welcomed her clinical insights as a therapist just as much as her love and advocacy as a mom.

That level of partnership is something we believe deeply in—because when we work together, the results go deeper and last longer.

Why It Matters

At one point, her son quietly said, “I can’t keep up with the other kids.” It broke her heart. But those words became a turning point.

Today, she sees a new path. His foundation is stronger. His confidence is growing. His body is working with him, not against him. And there’s a plan in place that supports his full development—not just one piece of it.

She’s also walking away with tools and insights she can use not only at home, but with the families she serves as a pediatric OT.

Because once you’ve seen what reflex integration can do, you can’t unsee it.

And that’s why she flew across the country—to be a part of something different. To start with the foundation. To build something lasting.