Authentic Health
Helping families throughout Northern Virginia and the Piedmont region reclaim their health, restore their lives, and live authentically.
Who We Are and What We Do
Authentic Health is a distinctive, privately owned practice dedicated to supporting the developmental, physical, and overall well-being of children, adults, and families throughout our community and surrounding areas. Our team of compassionate, highly skilled therapists is passionate about empowering each person to experience greater function, improved wellness, and the freedom to live life to the fullest.
At the heart of our practice is a genuine commitment to people. We value the relationships we build with our clients and their families, taking the time to understand each person’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances. We believe meaningful progress happens when care is personalized, collaborative, and provided at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable. Our goal is not simply to help you overcome challenges, but to equip you with the tools and confidence to participate more fully in the life you want to live.
We are committed to bringing our community current knowledge, thoughtful care, and individualized treatment through Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and complementary manual therapy approaches. In a world that often promises quick fixes, we take a more intentional approach—seeking to understand the underlying factors affecting function and wellness while supporting meaningful, lasting improvements.
Our therapists bring a deep understanding of the human body, child development, and the many interconnected factors that influence health and well-being. We recognize that each person is more than a collection of symptoms or challenges. Physical function, emotional well-being, relationships, and spiritual life can all play important roles in a person’s experience of wellness. By considering the whole person within the context of their family and daily life, we strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that honors individual needs and supports each person’s potential.
At Authentic Health, our purpose is to help individuals and families move beyond limitations, rediscover their capabilities, and embrace a fuller, more authentic life.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
A child’s “occupation” is to play interactively, to move independently and complete daily activities with confidence. We evaluate a child’s current abilities in relation to what is developmentally appropriate for their age, then help them develop missing foundations which allow for success in areas that had been a challenge, addressing sensory, motor, social and behavioral skills.
Kids with certain medical conditions or processing challenges benefit from OT services. These issues can include birth injuries, sensory processing disorders, learning challenges, traumatic injuries, autism and pervasive developmental delay, cerebral palsy, motor planning concerns/clumsiness, dyslexia and dysgraphia and more.
Other Specialized Therapies
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Compromises in the craniosacral rhythm will lead to nervous system restrictions and create “dis-ease” in the body. A craniosacral practitioner can detect, evaluate, and gently release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system.
We also offer other specialized therapies such as Manual Therapy, and Specialized Kinesiology to address the needs of each specific person.
In addition to our sensory-based pediatric occupational therapy, Kid Talk PLC has joined forces with Authentic Health to offer pediatric speech-language services.
Our pediatric speech clinic is located at 183-4 Keith Street next door to our pediatric OT and manual therapy office at 173-3 Keith Street in the Villa Park Business complex in Warrenton, VA.
Pediatric Speech Therapy
