UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Hospital Witwer Children's Therapy - Southwest

3245 Williams Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-369-8407 (Main Phone)

Current Hours: Closed

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Information

Number of patients waiting reflects the current number of patients waiting to be seen. This number changes frequently and is not exact.

Hours & Directions

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


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About Us

Witwer Children’s Therapy has been serving the Cedar Rapids region and surrounding communities since 2012. Helping children and adolescents from birth to 21 years old, the team at Witwer prides itself in working closely with clients and their families to help them achieve their goals. Our team of providers are experts in their field and have a passion for providing a highly specialized, one-on-one therapy experience to meet children’s needs and enrich their lives today and in the years to come.

Our Services

Our pediatric specialists provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

We believe in a collaborative approach—working closely with each child, their family, medical providers, and school teams when needed—to create highly individualized therapy plans that support meaningful progress toward personal goals.

Our team helps children navigate a wide range of developmental and functional challenges, including:

  • Mobility and coordination difficulties
  • Sensory processing and self-regulation
  • Language development and social skills
  • Handwriting and fine motor skills

What to Expect

Children's Therapy Referral Process
Children are referred by an MD, DO, ARNP, or PA to be evaluated for all therapy disciplines and any subsequent recommended ongoing therapy.
Children's Therapy Financial Assistance
We understand the cost of services may limit decisions for the therapy determined a child needs. Financial assistance may be available by contacting the Witwer Children's Therapy Insurance Team at either office location to discuss.
Special Programs
Children are naturally drawn to learning through positive experiences. Physical, occupational and speech therapists create fun, hands - on activities that appeal to kids, and use various play and social techniques to address specific therapy challenges.
Insurance payment policy

Due to the many types of health insurance plans, we recommend that every parent check with insurance to determine policy requirements for prior approval and benefits for therapy. We can provide you with specific information such as diagnostic and treatment codes that you may need when you call. Please call our Case Manager at (319) 286-4327 if you have additional questions regarding your financial liability.

Therapy services are billed as hospital - based outpatient therapy, not an office visit; you may be required to meet your deductible as well as pay a percentage co-insurance.

For your appointment

Once your appointment is scheduled call to pre-register (319) 369-8109. Please arrive 15 minutes early on your first day of therapy in order to complete necessary paperwork. You can print our medical history questionnaire form, fill it out, and bring it with you to your first appointment.

Have your child wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Items you should bring with you include:

  • Insurance card(s)
  • Photo Identification
  • List of child's current medications
  • Order from physician's office, if given to you to bring
  • Your personal calendar, as your therapist will want to set up future appointments

Please allow between 1-2 hours for your first appointment. Subsequent appointments will be 30-45 minutes in length. Your therapist will discuss your child's medical history, the reason for your visit, limitations, and a plan of care to help your child reach their goals.

If you have questions or concerns about your first therapy visit, please call your clinic location. We're happy to help you and thank you for choosing St. Luke's Witwer Children's Therapy.

Providers at this Location

Helena McNamara

Helena McNamara, MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Hanna G

Hanna G., MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Katie K

Katie K., MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Kelsey J

Kelsey J., OTD, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Kate L

Kate L., MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Nicole Halvorson

Nicole Halvorson, MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Cassie Laas

Cassie Laas, OTR/L, PAq

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Takia Wade-Springer

Takia Wade-Springer, COTA/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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Megan Starr, DPT, PT

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Michelle Gehl

Michelle Gehl, MSOT, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Morgan Kellogg

Morgan Kellogg, MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Megan H

Megan H., MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Lexi Keegan

Lexi Keegan, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Lexi Shaffer

Lexi Shaffer, PT, DPT

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Lindsay Lannen

Lindsay Lannen, PT, DPT

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Brittney B., MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Ian Woodward

Ian Woodward, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

Sarah Rowland

Sarah Rowland, MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

Gwyn Smith

Gwyn Smith, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Shelby R

Shelby R., MA-CCC, SLP

Speech-Language Pathology

Jen B

Jen B., RD, LD

Pediatric Dietetics

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Johnna Gary, OTD, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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Alisa Foxhoven, PT, DPT

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Emily Robins

Emily Robins, OTR/L, CLC, CPST

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are your therapy services considered “Play Therapy”?
Our therapists do an incredible job implementing play into their sessions as that is how children learn best, but the services we provide are not considered play therapy. Play Therapy is completed by licensed clinical mental health professionals who have specialized training. If you are looking for Play Therapy services, please contact your pediatrician to establish the appropriate care to meet your child’s needs.
Can my child receive an Autism or other diagnosis from a therapy evaluation?
While our therapists will share their observations and discuss areas where your child may benefit from support, we are not able to provide formal medical diagnoses. However, we can help guide treatment planning based on what we see throughout the evaluation. If you’re interested in pursuing a specific diagnosis, we recommend connecting with your pediatrician, who can help with next steps and referrals for formal diagnostic testing.
How do I start therapy services?
Talk to your child’s pediatrician about your concerns and whether therapy services might be right for your child. If a referral is appropriate, your provider can send it directly to us—and from there, we’ll take care of scheduling your child’s evaluation and guiding you through the next steps. We're here to make the process easy, supportive, and stress-free.
How long and how often are therapy sessions?
Most sessions range from 30–45 minutes, though length may vary depending on your child’s needs and the specific therapy service. Frequency is individualized and determined in collaboration with the evaluating and treating therapist. Sessions can occur multiple times per week, weekly, or even monthly for check-ins—based on your child’s goals, progress, and level of support needed.
My child completed an evaluation in the clinic. What’s next?
After the evaluation, we’ll begin scheduling ongoing therapy sessions once your insurance and physician have authorized treatment and we have available appointment times. We work closely with you to find times that fit your family’s schedule and ensure your child receives consistent, meaningful support.
We received a referral for therapy services. Now what?
Our scheduling team will contact you to set up an evaluation appointment. These appointments tend to be longer in length, typically scheduled for 1-2 hours. During that time, the therapist will complete standardized testing and discuss your child’s needs/concerns to create a comprehensive plan of care.
What is “home programming” and what are the benefits?
It is our therapist's main priority to create individualized care plans for each child they see. This means they will educate the caregivers on important tasks, exercises, or activities to implement into your day-to-day routine to address specific concerns and progress towards your child’s goals.
Where are you located?
We have two outpatient therapy centers, one in Hiawatha (1079 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233) and the other on the Southwest side of Cedar Rapids (3245 Williams Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404).