Business Details
Expert Pediatric Therapy Services in Miami
We are a pediatric therapy practice dedicated to empowering children's growth through specialized therapeutic expertise. Our mission merges active family involvement with professional therapy to enhance children's capacity for development. With a foundation built on accountability, communication, and passion, we prioritize creating adaptable, creative solutions tailored to each child's unique needs. Our team includes experienced professionals like our founder, a certified occupational therapist with over two decades of clinical experience.We emphasize functional skill development in natural environmentshomes, schools, and daycare settingswhile maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and transparency in all client interactions. Our services integrate evidence-based methods and modern telehealth platforms to maximize accessibility and effectiveness. Through consistent, disciplined approaches and multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, we ensure culturally responsive care across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Playtime/Early Development
Telehealth Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience
- Therapists fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Services provided in natural environments (home, school, daycare)
- Certified professionals trained in multiple therapy approaches
- Telehealth services available for added flexibility
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy program focuses on improving movement and gross motor skills through functional activities. We address gait training, balance, coordination, and playground accessibility. Our therapists help children develop motor patterns for running, climbing, and walking through structured, play-based interventions tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Occupational Therapy
We specialize in developing fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and self-care capabilities. Our occupational therapists address handwriting difficulties, feeding challenges, and sensory integration through meaningful activities. The program emphasizes practical skill development for dressing, grooming, and classroom participation in natural environments like home or school settings.
Speech Therapy
Our speech-language pathologists address articulation disorders, language delays, and social communication challenges. We provide treatment for auditory processing difficulties, fluency disorders, and feeding issues. The program integrates cognitive-communication skills development and utilizes evidence-based approaches to improve both expressive and receptive language abilities in children.
Playtime/Early Development
Structured one-hour play sessions focus on age-appropriate activities that foster long-term developmental outcomes. Our therapists use play-based interventions to enhance sensory integration, motor coordination, and social skills. This service benefits parents seeking professional developmental support while accommodating busy schedules through flexible scheduling options.
Telehealth Services
We offer virtual therapy sessions through secure telehealth platforms for children who need speech therapy services. This remote option provides access to specialized care while maintaining treatment continuity. Telehealth services include patient education components and are available for selected therapy modalities while maintaining clinical effectiveness and convenience.
People
Virginia Pacheco
Founder & Occupational Therapist
With over 20 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience, Virginia Pacheco founded Viva Therapy after graduating from National University of Colombia. She specializes in evidence-based interventions, maintains fluency in English and Spanish, and focuses on developing practical solutions for children's sensory processing and motor coordination challenges.
Questions
What pediatric therapy services do you offer?
We provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and early development play sessions. Our services address motor skills, communication, sensory processing, and daily living abilities for children.
Do you accept insurance for therapy services?
Yes, we accept CMS Medicaid, Sunshine (ages 0-2), and private pay. Please verify specific coverage details with our administrative team for accurate billing information.
Are your therapists qualified and bilingual?
All therapists hold appropriate certifications with specialized pediatric training. Our clinical team is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for effective communication across diverse families.
What locations do you serve for therapy sessions?
We provide services throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in various natural environments including homes, schools, daycare centers, and our primary office location in Miami.
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy services for speech therapy through secure telehealth platforms. This option maintains treatment quality while offering added flexibility for busy families.
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Reviews (3)
Maria Celia Enriquez
Nov 06, 2020
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The team at Viva Therapy is great. My son started receiving therapy at nine month old and he has improved so much. The therapists are so professional and lovely with he. I really recommend them
Mrs.
Oct 29, 2020
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Very unprofessional, unreliable and this agency owners allow misconduct in her agency by staffs. They should appreciation for their patients but instead they show immaturity and unstable behaviors of high like attitudes. Go elsewhere if you want peace and prosperity for your child. Bad experience!
Lizzie Hamilton
Jun 06, 2019
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I cant not explain how happy I am with the services my son is receiving! I have seen great improvement in a short amount time. Will continue with Physical therapy too.
