Laser and Massage Therapy: Supporting Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Goals for Children with Neuromotor Conditions

Helping kids move, play, and grow with comfort

Children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or other neuromotor conditions work incredibly hard during their physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions. These therapies help build strength and coordination — but muscle tone, fatigue, and sensory overload can make progress harder than it needs to be.

That’s why at Same Stars Wellness, we use low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and massage therapy together to help kids’ bodies feel ready to move, stretch, and play.

How laser therapy supports your child’s progress

Low-level laser therapy uses gentle light energy to help muscles and nerves work more efficiently. It’s non-invasive, safe, and painless — most children say it feels like “warm sunshine.”

For kids, it can help:

Reduce spasticity and tightness before therapy
Improve range of motion for stretching and play
Support muscle recovery after intensive physio or OT
Decrease pain or fatigue that limits movement

Because LLLT works deep within the tissue, it helps kids maintain flexibility and comfort, allowing them to get the most out of their therapy time.

Massage therapy: reinforcing comfort and awareness

Massage therapy adds a tactile, calming component that helps children feel safe in their bodies.
Using light pressure and playful, rhythmic motion, it helps:

Decrease muscle tone and resistance
Improve body awareness and sensory regulation
Support circulation and gentle movement
Encourage relaxation and sleep after therapy days

Massage therapy also helps children better understand their bodies — how to move, stretch, and rest — which builds confidence and independence.

Combining massage, laser, and therapy for better results

Together, laser and massage therapy prepare the body for more productive physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions.
This combined approach supports:

Greater stretch tolerance and joint movement
Better coordination and muscle activation
Improved focus and participation in therapy
Reduced discomfort and anxiety

We often collaborate with your child’s existing therapy team, ensuring all care aligns with their goals — whether that’s crawling, walking, grasping, or improving fine motor control.

A safe, sensory-aware environment

Our clinic spaces are fully accessible and designed for children with diverse sensory and physical needs.
Treatments are flexible — kids can stay in their wheelchair, on a mat, or even with a caregiver close by.
Every session is meant to feel encouraging and fun, never clinical or stressful.

Growing stronger, one gentle step at a time

Laser and massage therapy give your child’s body the extra help it needs to do the hard work of therapy.
When muscles move more easily, therapy feels less like work — and more like play.

At Same Stars Wellness, we’re here to make that journey a little smoother, a little more comfortable, and a lot more empowering for kids and families alike.