MEDEK, Azriel and Josephine

I don’t even know where to begin this post.  I am filled with excitement, pride, wonderment, anticipation, love, joy and just plain happiness!

After much resistance, mainly because of finances, we decided to give MEDEK a chance (a portion of the funds from the Knights of Columbus Council 3533 Pasta Dinner is funding this).

What’s MEDEK?  Click on this link for all the details… http://www.cuevasmedek.com/.

In my words, it’s a form of therapy that focuses on the use of the child’s balance and core muscles to improve gross motor skills like standing and walking.  But what I can say now can’t even express what these videos show.

And WHO is Azriel Novogroder?  The extremely patient and caring PT that has 15 years experience with MEDEK.  He was trained by the creator of MEDEK, Ramon Cuevas.  Many families must travel across the country to meet with Azriel and I feel blessed he is in our backyard (well, up the Garden State Parkway about 29 miles, but that’s better than having to travel from Wisconsin or Maryland!).

Based on Azriel’s evaluation, Josephine will see him once a week for 8 weeks, at which point a re-assessment will take place.  Azriel has already said he can see great things coming from Josephine.  Well, of course, she’s our little girl with so much spunk, drive and love.  She won’t give up and neither will we.

There are 10 (yes, 10) videos here.  Take a your time, grab a doughnut and coffee or glass of wine and some chocolate and enjoy the gift given to us this Christmas 2010.

(A word to those affected by the crying, turn down the volume because it’s loud and steady).

Merry Christmas, Dearest Family and Friends!  It truly is for us.

Azriel & Josephine Meet

***My Second Favorite:  Balance Board

The Box

Leaning on the Table

Standing and Squatting

Starting to Walk

****MY FAVORITE:  First Step and Long Squat

Sit to Stand and Stepping

Assisted Walking

End of Evaluation

4 thoughts on “MEDEK, Azriel and Josephine

  1. He is so endlessly patient and gentle with her. I’m so happy for you Josephine is working with him.

  2. Way to go, Josephine!!! We are so proud of you and we love you so much! You are walking, li’l girl!!!! Merry Christmas, Seneks! We love you all!!!!

  3. Now THAT is an amazing therapist who seems to get PT/OT and core issues. Unbelievable. We went through 6 months of OT with my oldest, who has hypotonia and postural dyspraxia. I’ve never seen anything like what your therapist was doing – amazing!

  4. Just happened to click on this bookmark. So happy to see that Josephine did great with Azriel! She looks terrific. Miss everyone from EI at Stepping Stones. Trish

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