Occupational Therapy Services in Lexington, KY for Children, Teens & Adults
At Sunny Day Therapy, we provide expert occupational therapy services in Lexington, Kentucky to help children, teens, and adults build independence, confidence, and stronger bodies and minds. Our holistic approach supports both physical and mental health through meaningful daily activities.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Lexington, KY
We offer pediatric occupational therapy in Lexington, KY designed to help children grow, develop, and thrive through play-based, evidence-based interventions.
Our therapy supports:
- Sensory processing and sensory integration
- Fine motor skills (handwriting, grasp, coordination)
- Gross motor skills (strength, balance, coordination)
- Reflex integration
- Self-care skills (dressing, feeding, routines)
- Emotional regulation and behavior
Our goal is to help your child succeed at home, in school, and in everyday life. Learn more about our WHOLE CHILD pediatric OT:
Sensory Integration, Reflex, & Autism Therapy
We specialize in sensory integration therapy in Lexington, KY for children and individuals with autism, ADHD, motor impairments, and sensory processing challenges.
Our approach includes: sensory motor reflex assessment
Sensory gym activities
Nervous system regulation strategies
Environmental and home modifications
Individualized sensory plans
We help clients feel calm, focused, and more in control of their bodies. Read about therapy types:
Pediatric Play-Based Autism Therapy
Therapy for Young Adults and Teenagers
Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy – Maternal Health & Pediatrics.
Therapy for Infants: Motor Development Milestones and Infant Massage.
Occupational Therapy for Toddlers.
Reflex Assessment and Reflex Integration
Executive Function, Maternal, & Mental Health Occupational Therapy (Children and adults)
We provide executive function therapy in Lexington, KY for children, teens, and adults who need support with focus, organization, and emotional regulation.
We address:
- Attention and focus
- Task initiation and completion
- Organization and planning
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Life transitions
Our therapy combines cognitive strategies with sensory-based techniques to improve daily functioning and independence.
Educational Services
Expert Therapy
At Sunny Day Therapy, Dr. Kim Day and Dr. Cara Reynolds integrate educational training and home programs into our specialized pediatric therapy services. We are passionate about training parents and teachers because we understand that calm and empowered parents help the whole family thrive. We provide education on enhancing sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and social skills, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to child development. Through looking at your environment, sensory needs, and physical/mental strength/coordination, we support your WHOLE child and WHOLE family in understanding your challenges and solutions. When you can manage and regulate your body, you are better able to do your daily activities. We want you to thrive at doing the activities you love because this helps clients to experience purpose, meaning, and hope in your daily life. Thus, we have an exercise library to strengthen you based on your motor assessment results and mental/body work tools to help your body relax and focus.
Learn more:
- Primitive Reflexes in Children: What They Are and Why They Matter
- Spinal Galant Reflex: Signs and Symptoms in Children
- How Occupational Therapy Helps Integrate Primitive Reflexes
- Understanding Executive Function: Occupational Therapy for Focus, Organization & Cognitive Health in Lexington, KY
- Pediatric & Young Adult Occupational Therapy in Lexington, KY
- Maternal Health Occupational Therapy in Lexington, KY
- What Is Sensory Integration? Occupational Therapy for Sensory Issues and Emotional Regulation in Lexington, KY | Sunny Day Therapy (Hamburg)
Community Classes, Blog Posts, and Resources for Caregivers
Sunny Day Therapy emphasizes community care, providing telehealth options and in-person support in Lexington and Richmond, making therapy accessible for families in need. Dr. Day and Dr. Reynolds love supporting communities through transformational care and education on resources. We appreciate our community referral partners and value a team approach.
We offer trainings such as infant massage classes and developmental education series; Dr. Day can provide virtual trainings as well as goes to community or educational facilities such as hospitals and schools for trainings and CEU (continuing education) classes. In addition, Dr. Day offers Story Power products through her teachers pay teachers site as well as uses them in her therapy in her office and community sites. Thus, training topics may include sensory integration, stress management, and emotional regulation. Dr. Day has copyrighted many educational programs to teach children how to calm their bodies and think more clearly. She has also designed programs and tools to help families with regulation including The Nourishing New Families Program and training programs for occupational therapy practitioners.
We continue to develop occupational therapy resources for families, teachers, and caregivers:
Sunny Day Therapy Youtube Channel
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/dr-kimberly-day-otd-ms-bcp-cprcs-pmh-c-cimi-2-echm
Our blog and instagram (@sunnydaywellnessot) also provide education: http://www.beewellot.com.
Featured Summer OT Blog Post: Sensory Strategies and Travel Tips for Sensory Overwhelm by A Family-Centered Pediatric OT
New Family Movie Review Blog Post: Why Play Still Matters: Toy Story 5 Review by a Pediatric OT
Functional Fourth Trimester: Podcast About Infant Massage Link Dr. Day’s Postpartum OT Functional Fourth Trimester YouTube Guest Appearance (Benefits of Infant Massage)
Dr. Day’s Podcast appearances also include two episodes on Boston University Health Matters Podcast (episodes 122 (below) and Link to Episode 148)
CEU Design and Coaching
Dr. Day also designs CEUs; her continuing education class Healing through Creativity is approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy. She has experience speaking to schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and groups of therapists. Contact her today to have her design a specialized CEU for your group. Dr. Day has her own space at Hamburg in Lexington, Kentucky to host classes and programs or can come to your facility for a fee to host programs. Dr. Day also welcomes community members to contact her about renting her space to host programs or classes that are a good fit for educating families. Dr. Day loves collaborating with others.
Learn more about Story Power Workshops: https://storypowertherapytools.my.canva.site
Client Testimonials
” I can’t say enough good things about Sunny Day. My son absolutely loved going here. When we got home, he would brag to his brother that he got to go. The communication from staff was A+ from day one. Such great and caring people. After our first visit, I was amazed. Seeing how Dr. Day works with my child, you can tell she is all in. And the results make it even better!!”- Travis C.
Hear from more families who have experienced transformative results through our therapy services, highlighting Dr. Kimberly Day’s expertise and the positive impact on their children’s lives. Read Sunny Day Therapy’s google reviews here: https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=2178570363000976666
Giving Clients a Voice & Meaning
We love creating spaces for calming & focus for clients across the lifespan to get through seasons of stress & growth with physical strengthening, motor coordination, and sensory reflex knowledge & exercises!
