Prematurity & Medical Complexity
Developmental support for NICU graduates and complex needs
Babies born early — or with hypotonia, genetic conditions, or neurological involvement — often benefit from consistent NICU follow-up care and developmental support. I help families understand adjusted expectations and build strength step by step.
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Signs to watch for
When parents reach out
NICU graduate adjusting to home life
Low muscle tone (hypotonia) or floppiness
A genetic or neurological diagnosis affecting movement
Guidance needed on adjusted milestone timelines
01 — The visit
What the evaluation looks like
NICU graduates get an evaluation built around adjusted age and your baby's medical story — what happened in the hospital, which specialists are involved, and what your discharge team flagged to watch. As a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, this is the population my advanced training centers on. I look at muscle tone, movement quality, and how your baby handles different positions, always pacing the session to their tolerance — and stopping when they tell us they're done.
02 — What follows
What progress looks like
Progress with prematurity or medical complexity is measured in your child's own increments, and consistency matters more than intensity. We set expectations by adjusted age, celebrate the small wins that lead to big ones, and adjust the plan as your child grows. With your permission, I share findings with your pediatrician and specialists so everyone is working from the same picture.
03 — The plan
How I help
I bring specialized experience with medical complexity into your home, coordinating with your care team and pacing therapy to your child's tolerance — with parent coaching at the center. I see NICU graduates and medically complex little ones in homes across the Salt Lake Valley, from Bountiful to Lehi.
★★★★★
“Kristi did a great job working with my baby! Not only did she work with him to make sure he was meeting his milestones, including tummy time, sitting, crawling, walking, but she taught me things I could work on with him at home as well. She is amazing with little ones. Highly recommend working with her!”
— Kelly, Asher's mom
Common questions
Do you use adjusted age for preemies?+
Yes. Milestone expectations are set by your baby's adjusted age (counted from the due date), which is the standard for roughly the first two years. A baby born two months early who sits at nine months is right on time.
How soon after NICU discharge can we start?+
Whenever your baby is medically cleared and your family has had a moment to breathe. One advantage of in-home therapy for NICU graduates: no clinic waiting rooms during the months when protecting a vulnerable immune system matters most.
Will you work alongside our specialists?+
Yes — with your permission I coordinate with your pediatrician, neurologist, or other therapists so home therapy reinforces the rest of your child's care instead of running parallel to it.
More about referrals, payment, and service area in the full FAQ.
Wondering if this sounds like your child?
An evaluation gives you answers either way — and I'm happy to talk it through first.
The Village SLC is a private-pay practice — a superbill is provided for insurance self-submission, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted. Payment details in the FAQ
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