Why Cleveland Families Choose Private, In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy

When your child needs physical therapy, finding the right fit can feel overwhelming—especially when facing long clinic waitlists or limited insurance options. Many Cleveland-area families are discovering that private, in-home pediatric physical therapy offers the flexibility, individual attention, and convenience they need to support their child’s development.

At Tiny Strides Pediatric Physical Therapy, we bring expert care directly to your home—serving families throughout Greater Cleveland, including the east, west, and south sides. Our out-of-network model prioritizes your child’s progress and your family’s schedule, helping little ones make big strides in familiar surroundings.

1. Therapy in Your Child’s Natural Environment

By providing therapy in your home, we can see exactly how your child plays, moves, and interacts in their own space. Using their own toys and equipment helps skills carry over more naturally into everyday life. This helps ensure that parents feel confident in carrying-over exercises between sessions.

2. No Waitlists—Start Therapy When It Matters Most

Many Cleveland clinics have months-long waitlists for pediatric therapy. With Tiny Strides, you can begin services as soon as your child needs them. Early intervention makes a huge difference, and our flexible scheduling ensures support starts right away. Ensuring that your child receives care quickly can also optimize the timeline of progress.

3. Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Family

Nap times, feedings, and unpredictable schedules are part of life with little ones. Private, in-home care allows us to work around your family’s needs—whether that means morning sessions before nap time or adjusting week to week as routines change. We want to set you and your child up for success and optimizing the timing of our sessions is a priority.

4. One-on-One Expert Care

Meridith Rodriguez is a licensed pediatric physical therapist with over 7 years of experience in outpatient pediatric physical therapy. You’ll receive individualized, unhurried attention focused on your child’s unique goals. Our visits combine professional expertise with a family-centered approach that empowers parents every step of the way. Meridith specializes in treating torticollis, plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, and gross motor delays through play-based therapy.

5. Ongoing Communication and Support

You’re never on your own between visits. We maintain open communication between sessions, so you can ask questions, send updates, or troubleshoot exercises. That consistent partnership helps children progress faster and gives parents peace of mind.

6. Payment Flexibility and Insurance Options

Private, in-home pediatric physical therapy doesn’t have to mean high out-of-pocket costs. Many Cleveland families use HSA or FSA funds or submit superbills to their insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We help guide you through that process so accessing quality care is simple and transparent.

The Tiny Strides Difference

Choosing private, in-home pediatric physical therapy gives Cleveland families something clinic-based care often can’t—flexibility, personal attention, and therapy that fits naturally into family life. At Tiny Strides Pediatric Physical Therapy, we’re proud to meet families where they are, helping children make tiny strides toward big milestones right at home.

Meridith, a licensed pediatric physical therapist and mom, is dedicated to assisting parents and their children across Greater Cleveland in achieving optimal gross motor development.

If you'd like to learn more about our services or arrange an initial evaluation, please contact Meridith at meridith@tinystridespt.com.