Letter by Althea Kcesler, mother of a child treated with CME therapy in Toronto by a CME I therapist (2003):

Dear Ramon:
 
I am writing to thank you for your ability to create and train therapist in the CME physical therapy techniques.

Our son was born with Down syndrome and consistent with this diagnosis he has Hypotonia. He was born at 37 weeks gestation and had surgery when I was about two days old. After 3 weeks in hospital he came home and shortly after we started a physiotherapy program with him.

By the time he was about 9 months old, he was unable to hold his head up, being very frustrated and upset with this care we looked for help elsewhere. We were then introduced to your physical therapy and within a very short time our son was progressing. He had gained his head and trunk control and was able to sit-up by himself. It has now been 8 months and our son has gained the ability to stand by himself for about a minute and walk with only support at ankles. He continues to grow stronger and develop new skills regularly.  Also with your physical therapy we have been able to work on his fine motor skills as we are not have to wait so long for his gross motor skills to develop. This is truly amazing.

We were truly blessed when we were introduced to your CME physical therapy. Our son has developed so well in such a short time. You have given us hope for our son and we will be forever grateful. It was an honour and pleasure to have met you in Toronto. We cannot thank you enough and wish you all the best.

With much gratitude and respect we remain  

Althea Kcesler