Dynamic Movement Intervention
Intensive Therapy for Babies, Toddlers, Children and Adolescents
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is the foundation of our intensive therapy at our physiotherapy practice in Eldagsen. We support children with motor developmental challenges through structured intensive therapy phases, individually adapted to each child’s situation.
Available spots in 2026
What is Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)?
When a child needs support in their development, parents often have questions:
What is right for my child? What makes sense?
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a physiotherapy-based approach in which children are guided through specifically designed movement situations.
These situations allow the child to actively respond and develop its own motor strategies.
A central part of the approach includes working with:
- different positions
- balance
- the influence of gravity on movement and posture
Each session is individually adapted and based on the child’s abilities and current situation.
Who is DMI used for?
DMI is used in physiotherapy practice for children with motor or neurological developmental challenges, for example:
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- genetic syndromes (e.g. Down syndrome)
- global developmental delay
- muscle tone differences (hypotonia / hypertonia)
- premature infants
Suitability is always assessed individually through physiotherapeutic evaluation and medical consultation.
Training / Qualifications
Laura Johanna Timm started training in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) in January 2022 directly with the founders of the method, Jake Kreindler and Jo-Anne Weltman.
According to the training provider, Laura Johanna Timm was among the first therapists in Germany trained in this method.
Since 2024, DMI has been continuously applied in her own practice.
Laura Johanna Timm has completed the following courses:
Introductory Level A (2022)
Introductory Level B (2022)
Introductory Level C (2023)
Note: The content presented describes experiences and structured procedures. It does not constitute a promise of healing and does not replace individual medical advice.
DMI Intensive Therapy Process
- Physiotherapeutic evaluation
- Setting individual therapy goals
- Implementation of intensive therapy sessions
- Continuous adaptation throughout the process
Each treatment is individually adapted depending on the child’s tolerance and current condition.
Intensive Therapy for Babies, Toddlers, Children, and Adolescents
DMI therapy can be applied to babies from 3 months, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
DMI as Intensive Therapy
In our practice, DMI is applied within intensive therapy phases.
This means:
Over a defined period of time, multiple therapy sessions take place in which the child repeatedly engages with similar movement challenges.
This structured approach allows:
- repeated movement experiences
- close therapeutic adaptation
- individual development within the therapy phase
What is important to us in therapy?
The focus is not on a method, but on the child.
Each child brings individual abilities, experiences and developmental steps.
Therapy is adapted accordingly.
What matters to us:
- attentive therapeutic guidance
- clear structure within therapy
- involvement of parents
Parents gain insights into the therapy and receive suggestions for everyday integration.
Intensive
Introductory-Intensive
Duration: 1-2 days
Therapy sessions: 1-4
max. sessions per day: 1-2
Mini-Intensive
Duration: 3 days
Therapy sessions: 3-6
max. sessions per day: 2
Intensive
Duration: 5-15 days (weekends off)
Therapy sessions: 10-30
max. sessions per day: 2
FAQ | DMI-Therapy
You can find more Information on our FAQ page.
Why is DMI not widely known yet?
DMI was developed in 2021 by Jake Kreindler and Jo-Anne Weltman in the USA and is still relatively new in Germany.
What should you and your child bring to therapy?
- Comfortable clothing (ideally long pants)
- Sturdy footwear
- Something to drink
- Favorite toy to increase motivation
- Latest report from your child’s doctor
How is DMI therapy prescribed?
Your pediatrician issues a private prescription for physiotherapy according to Dynamic Movement Intervention.
Please check in advance whether your health insurance covers or subsidizes the treatment.
Example for two intensive therapy weeks (once per day):
Diagnosis: xx
10x physiotherapy sessions according to DMI
5 sessions per week
How do I register my child for therapy?
Appointments can be made by phone or via the contact form.
How much does DMI therapy cost?
60 minutes: €115
Status: March 2026 (Subject to change and price adjustments. The fee agreement valid at the start of treatment shall apply.)
Sustainability and Transfer into Daily Life
Intensive therapy phases support structured movement processes. Through continuous observation and guidance, parents gain insights into therapy and receive suggestions that can be integrated into everyday life.
Supplement to regular care
DMI therapy complements regular physiotherapy at your child’s local practice.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
On your request, we provide therapy reports and are available for professional exchange with the child’s local therapists.
Parental guidance
We give practical instructions that can be implemented at home.
Personal Consultation and Contact
Phone: +49 5044 8808575
Email: laura.timm@diephysiotherapiepraxis-eldagsen.de
Adress: Lange Straße 41, 31832 Springe, Germany
Every child is unique.
We offer individual consultations to assess physiotherapy support in each case.
After an initial consultation, a short preparation form can be provided if needed.
Notice
The content is for informational purposes only. It does not replace medical advice. No promise of therapeutic outcomes is given.
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