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About Us
Our Mission
See the Difference
Our Approach
All of us at Leaps & Bounds strive to provide specialized services in an advanced practice setting for children and teens who may have developmental delays, sports injuries, and a wide range of medical and special needs. We believe EVERY child has potential.
Our Approach
See the Difference
Our Approach
We want to be an integral part of your team. We work closely with you, your child's pediatrician, equipment vendors, and anyone else you designate as an important figure in your child's life. We work together to incorporate therapeutic strategies into your child's daily routine, in addition to the one on one therapy in the clinic.
See the Difference
See the Difference
See the Difference
Our practice is the only local clinic specializing in pediatric physical therapy. All of our therapists have vast training and experience in Pediatrics and are equipped to help your child succeed. We have extensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development and understand how to care for these young patients.
Our Services
Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapy
We treat children and teens with a wide range of needs. From pre-term infants to the young athlete and all ages in-between, we are prepared to help. An evaluation will be completed during your first visit when we will discuss your child's needs and perform an examination to assess which areas to address. From there, we will develop goals and a plan of care. We realize children live in the community and need to be able to function in a variety of places - school, grocery store, home, theme park, wherever! We also realize children have social and emotional needs. We work to help your child feel comfortable, confident, and independent! Our motto is, "MOVE/LEARN/PLAY" because movement alone is not enough. Everyone needs a purpose with somewhere to go and something to explore. Life is full of adventures and your child deserves to be part of it all.
PT Intensives
Intensive blocks of therapy can be provided when a child needs a higher frequency of direct therapy services than a traditional therapy program provides. Sessions may be scheduled 3-4 days/week for 1-3 hrs over the course of 6-8 weeks. Intensive therapy programs are designed to meet specific goals that the child shows good potential to achieve based on the therapist's evaluation. Family commitment is very important to the success of an intensive program.
Fit Kids
The Fit Kids program is designed to help fight the obesity epidemic our young people are facing in the United States. We focus on three main areas with your child or teen - physical activity, basic nutrition, and education all wrapped up in a fun, motivating environment to help your child take charge of his/her own health journey. This program may be covered by your insurance. Call and ask us for more information!
Serial Casting
Our serial casting program starts with an evaluation by one of our physical therapists to assess the needs of the child and determine whether or not the child may be a good candidate for this program. The program involves weekly cast changes for several weeks to achieve the targeted range of motion. This program requires a commitment from the child and family to reach the desired results.
Orthotics
We provide our patients with onsite orthotics services. We are able to assess, measure, and order a variety of shoe insert supports, SMOs, and AFOs. We then follow up with you in the clinic for fitting and adjusting braces as needed.
Infant Massage
Infant massage can be effective in helping babies who experience a variety of problems including: difficulty soothing, colic, sinus stuffiness, constipation, difficulty bonding, muscle stiffness, and neurologic dysfunction. Our therapists can include massage as part of a physical therapy plan of care when appropriate. Private sessions and parent coaching classes are also available.
Our Team
Melanie Haigood PT, MS, Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Melanie is the owner of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy and is certified as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has over 25 years experience in pediatric physical therapy including Early Intervention, public schools, and outpatient therapy. Melanie is a certified Clinical Instructor and enjoys teaching Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students from several local universities. She was trained in Serial Casting by Billi Cusick for treating ankle and foot deformities related to Cerebral Palsy, Toe Walking, and other conditions. Melanie also received training from Dr. Susan Hastings in the use of Electrical Muscle Stimulation for treating children who have spasticity and muscle weakness that impacts postural control and mobility. Melanie has experience in Hippotherapy and hopes to have a registered therapy dog in the clinic one day!
Connie Moore
Connie is our Front Office Coordinator and typically the first person you meet when you arrive at our office. She wears many hats throughout the week including scheduling, insurance authorizations, answering phones, and greeting patients and parents. She is our go to person for many different things and keeps our office running smoothly.
Gabby Lacy PT, DPT, MBA
Dr. Lacy received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Samford University. She joined Leaps & Bounds in 2023 and provides care for infants and children of all ages. Dr. Lacy recently received certification as an Infant Massage Coach and teaches small group classes and individual coaching sessions for parents to learn techniques to help their babies at home.
Erin Austin PT, DPT
Dr. Austin joined Leaps & Bounds in 2024 after completing her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Austin has a special interest in treating young children who may be on the Autism spectrum. She incorporates techniques to help children learn new gross motor skills through structured and child-led unstructured play.
Brittney Poore, PTA
Brittney joined Leaps & Bounds in 2023 after completing her Physical Therapist Assistant degree. Brittney enjoys treating children of all ages and she makes therapy fun! She brings a unique skill set to our team from her experiences as a gymnastics coach. Brittney is a talented therapist who finds creative ways to motivate each child to work hard during therapy sessions and achieve their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at leapsandbounds.office@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We accept BCBS, ALL KIDS, Tricare, and Alabama Medicaid and private pay. We may be able to work with other insurance plans depending on coverage.
A prescription for physical therapy is needed from your child's pediatrician or other physician. If your child is covered by Medicaid, a Medicaid Referral from your child's pediatrician is also required.
We ask you to arrive a few minutes before your appointment time. You and your child will meet with the Physical Therapist to discuss your concerns and an examination will be performed using a play based approach. The therapist will discuss recommendations for treatment with you and answer any questions you may have. Appointments are usually an hour in length.
Contact Us
Please contact us directly with any questions or scheduling inquiries you may have.
(256)235-2524
Leapsandbounds.office@gmail.com
Fax Referrals to (256) 236-2573
Address
626 Leighton Avenue Anniston, AL 36207
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
The Legal Stuff
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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/16/24
Leaps & bounds Pediatric Therapy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us.
Information We Collect
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect:
• Your phone number
• Consent to send SMS messages
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Send you the SMS messages you’ve opted in to receive
- Provide updates, promotions, or other relevant content based on your preferences
Sharing Your Information
We do not share your phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying with “STOP” to any message we send you.
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, contact us at 256-235-2524
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Terms and Conditions (Terms of Service)
Effective Date: 12/16/24
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1. SMS Messaging Service
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages, including updates, promotions, and other relevant content.
2. Message Frequency
You will receive up to 4 messages per month.
3. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s terms.
4. Privacy Policy
Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message. You may also contact us directly at 256-235-2524.
6. Liability
We are not responsible for any charges, errors, or delays in SMS delivery caused by your carrier or third-party service providers.
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