Frequently Asked Questions

  • Occupational therapy helps individuals engage fully in the meaningful activities—known as occupations—that make up daily life. Sessions focus on identifying and overcoming barriers to participation in a range of these occupations, including:

    Self-Care (Activities of Daily Living or ADLs):
     Assistance with essential daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and moving safely within the home.

    Home and Community Living (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living or IADLs):
     Support with more complex activities like cooking, medication management, shopping, housekeeping, and transportation.

    Rest and Sleep:
     Strategies to improve sleep habits and promote restorative rest, which are vital for healing and overall wellness.

    Work and Productivity:
     Guidance in managing work-related tasks, whether returning to employment, volunteering, or fulfilling daily responsibilities.

    Leisure and Play:
     Encouragement and adaptations to participate in hobbies, relaxation, and play—helping to enhance quality of life and reduce stress.

    Social Participation:
     Support to strengthen connections with family, friends, and the community through improved communication and social engagement.

    Health Management and Education:
    Support in developing routines, knowledge, and skills to promote physical and mental well-being. This may include medication management, chronic condition support, pain and fatigue strategies, understanding health information, following through with medical recommendations, and creating sustainable wellness habits.

  • Occupational therapy services can benefit a wide range of people who need support to safely and independently manage daily activities in their own homes. Specifically, those who may benefit include:

    • Individuals recovering from surgery or injury: For example, women healing after a c-section or other surgeries who need help regaining strength, mobility, and function.

    • People with chronic illnesses or disabilities: Such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, or autoimmune conditions that impact daily living skills.

    • Older adults: Especially those at risk for falls, needing help with balance, strength, or home modifications to age safely and independently.

    • Individuals with cognitive or neurological challenges: Such as mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, or traumatic brain injury affecting memory, organization, or daily routines.

    • Caregivers and families: Who want guidance on how to safely support a loved one at home and make necessary environmental adaptations.

    • Women with pelvic health concerns: Including incontinence, pelvic pain, or postpartum recovery challenges.

    Basically, anyone who wants to improve their ability to perform meaningful daily tasks—whether that’s cooking, dressing, managing self-care, or safely moving around their home—can benefit from occupational therapy home health services.

  • Wellness consultation services are non-clinical, holistic, and personalized sessions provided by an occupational therapist to support a woman’s overall wellbeing across all stages of life. These services focus on support, prevention, education, and lifestyle optimization—not medical treatment.

  • At Magnolia Women’s Wellness, we’re here to walk alongside you through the many seasons of life. Our care is designed to meet women where they are, with compassion, understanding, and practical guidance. We support:

    • Girls and parents navigating menarche – easing the transition into adolescence with confidence and reassurance.

    • Women preparing for pregnancy – creating healthy routines and laying a strong foundation for the future.

    • New and expecting mothers – finding balance with postpartum routines, energy management, body mechanics for baby care, and emotional adjustment.

    • Women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or coping with the loss of a loved one – finding steadiness, self-care, and space for healing while moving through grief.

    • Women in perimenopause or menopause – guidance for managing fatigue, sleep shifts, stress, and lifestyle changes through hormonal transitions.

    • Busy professionals and caregivers – building tools for preventing burnout, maintaining energy, and creating sustainable self-care.

    • Women experiencing chronic stress or overwhelm – support for calming the nervous system, reshaping daily rhythms, and developing healthy coping strategies.

    • Women managing chronic conditions (outside of clinical OT treatment) – personalized lifestyle strategies for pacing, nutrition timing, rest, and overall well-being.

    • Anyone seeking holistic, preventive care – staying ahead of health challenges and nurturing quality of life across physical, emotional, and environmental well-being.

  • Occupational Therapy Services

    • Purpose: These are clinical, therapy-based services designed to address a diagnosed medical condition or functional impairment.

    • Scope: Focused on rehabilitation, recovery, or management of physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges that affect daily living.

    • Regulation: Usually provided under a physician’s order and often eligible for insurance reimbursement, depending on individual out-of-network benefits.

    • Examples: Helping a woman recover mobility and function after surgery, managing pain or swelling, improving balance to prevent falls, or adapting the home environment to support safety.

    • Setting: Delivered in the client’s home or virtually, focusing on medical and functional needs.

    Wellness Consultations by an Occupational Therapist

    • Purpose: These are non-clinical services aimed at promoting overall health, prevention, and lifestyle improvement.

    • Scope: Focused on education, guidance, and strategies to enhance wellbeing, prevent injury, and support healthy habits.

    • Regulation: Not billable to insurance and does not require a medical diagnosis or referral.

    • Examples: Coaching on ergonomics for home or work, advice on healthy routines, stress management techniques, or strategies for aging well and maintaining independence.

    • Setting: Provided virtually.

  • We are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide a superbill upon request for occupational therapy treatment services. You may be able to submit this to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.

    Please note: Wellness consultations are non-clinical and not eligible for insurance reimbursement or superbill submission.

    Payment is due at the time of service. We accept HSA/FSA cards, as well as standard credit/debit payments.

  • For occupational therapy treatment services, a physician’s order is required in most cases to begin care—especially if you plan to seek reimbursement through insurance using a superbill. If you don’t already have one, we’re happy to guide you through the process of obtaining it.

    For wellness consultations, no referral or doctor’s order is needed. These services are non-clinical and can be scheduled at your convenience.

  • 📍 In-Home Services
    We provide in-home occupational therapy and wellness consultations within a 15-mile radius of Herndon, VA. Travel beyond this area may be available for an additional mileage fee—please contact us for details.

    💻 Virtual Occupational Therapy
    Virtual therapy services are available to clients anywhere within the state of Virginia. A physician’s order is required for treatment services.

    🌎 Virtual Wellness Consultations
    Wellness consultations are available regardless of location, with no state or referral requirements. These sessions are non-clinical and designed to support your overall health and wellbeing.