Ariel's Home
Rehabilitation that reaches the child
A mobile rehabilitation space — professional and humane — that brings treatment into the child's own living environment.
- An initiative of
- Lehoshit Yad
- Inspired by
- Ariel Tshernin
The need
The moment after
Treatment continues at home
The child comes home, but the functional challenges continue. Weakness, reduced range of motion, difficulty with fine motor skills, fatigue, pain and sensory sensitivity can all disrupt daily routine, play and independence. Even simple everyday activities sometimes demand time, adaptation and support.
The need
In rehabilitation, the gap continues at home
Even once hospital treatment ends, the road to continuous rehabilitation is not simple. Distances, long journeys, a vulnerable immune system, a shortage of appointments and the burden on the family can all create interruptions — precisely in the period when the child needs continuity, practice and professional support.
- Distance and long journeys make treatment hard to reach
- A vulnerable immune system and a shortage of appointments cause postponements
- The burden on the family disrupts the rehabilitation sequence
The answer
A dual-space mobile rehabilitation unit
The rehabilitation service comes to the child — at home, or in an accessible, safe environment adapted to their needs. The mobile unit reduces the burden of travel and makes a continuous course of professional treatment possible within familiar surroundings.
Two complementary treatment spaces that reach into the community and adapt to each child's individual plan.
- GMC Savana
- Physiotherapy caravan
- At home or in an accessible setting
The answer
Why Ariel's Home?
A professional service that reaches the child in familiar, accessible and respectful surroundings. Instead of a large, distant institution, treatment takes place in a space that feels safe, welcoming and non-institutional — letting the child engage with the process at their own pace.
Treatment fits into daily life: close to home, adapted to the family, and focused on the function a child needs in order to play, learn and become more independent.
- Close to life itself
- A safe environment
- Treatment that feels natural
The answer
The child's journey
A clear, personal and coordinated path connecting the child, the family and the professional team — from referral through to measuring progress.
- 01
Referral and medical clearance
Receiving a referral from the treating team and confirming medical and safety suitability for the service.
- 02
Intake conversation
A conversation with the child and family to understand their needs, their routine, the challenges and the goals that matter to them.
- 03
Assessment and personal plan
A baseline functional assessment, goal-setting, and an individual treatment plan matched to the child's ability and pace.
- 04
Treatment, measurement and reporting
A course of treatment at home or in the mobile unit, with progress measurement and structured reporting to the referring team and the family.
The answer
A professional team around the child
Two disciplines, one plan
The child receives complementary professional support, adapted to their abilities, their needs and the rhythm of their life. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy combine for assessment, treatment and follow-up on functional progress.
Pediatric physiotherapist
Strength and endurance · Range of motion · Balance and gait · Function and mobility
Pediatric occupational therapist
Fine motor skills · Hand function · Sensory regulation · Play and independence
Working together
Everyday function · Setting personal goals · Adapting activity to the child · Reporting and tracking progress
The unit
The Savana: an occupational therapy room
The GMC Savana is designed as a mobile occupational therapy room — comfortable and suited to children. The space brings treatment into the child's own environment while preserving a sense of security, privacy and professional continuity.
The design combines a flexible space for fine motor activity, accessible equipment, and materials that are easy to clean and disinfect between sessions.
- Modular interior layout
- Folding work surface and adapted seating
- Closed storage, soft lighting and washable materials
The unit
Occupational therapy equipment in the Savana
A mobile, modular and safe equipment set makes it possible to match activity to the treatment goals, to the child's age and to their level of function — inside the Savana and in their own surroundings.
Work station
A folding table, adjustable chairs and a vertical dry-erase board create a flexible working environment for activity seated, standing, and at an adapted height.
Fine motor skills
Threading boards, pegs, large beads, writing tools and grips strengthen hand function, eye–hand coordination and grasp.
Play and function
Therapeutic putty in varying resistances, hand function kits, cognitive games and an ADL set support independence and practice of everyday skills.
Regulation and safety
Portable regulation aids, a visual timer and a protected tablet support structure and self-regulation. Disinfectant and protective equipment are kept available at every session.
The unit
The caravan: a mobile, safe physiotherapy room
The caravan is designed as an accessible, safe physiotherapy room suited to children. It allows treatment in familiar, comfortable surroundings while preserving room to move, secured equipment and appropriate operating conditions.
- Non-slip flooring and a wide passage
- Folding treatment bed and approved anchor points
- Ventilation, low storage, and provision for a ramp or lift
The unit
Physiotherapy equipment in the caravan
Mobile, adapted equipment lets the therapist build safe, graded practice relevant to the child's function — within an accessible, familiar and well-equipped space.
Treatment and movement
A folding treatment bed, mats, a therapy step, rollers and wedges allow work on positioning, transfers, strength, range of motion and balance.
Strength and endurance
Therapy balls, resistance bands, light weights and compact pedals or arm cycles support graded strengthening and improved endurance.
Coordination and measurement
Cones and low balance boards are used for coordination practice. A goniometer and a hand-held dynamometer help measure progress.
Monitoring and safety
Pulse oximetry and blood pressure by protocol, alongside a first aid kit, support responsible monitoring. All equipment will be clinically, structurally and safety approved.
The way forward
Safety, infection control and accessibility
Mobile treatment is designed around a safe, accessible and respectful environment. Before every visit, a health screening and coordination with the treating team confirm that the session suits the child and their medical condition.
Between sessions there is cleaning and disinfection, separation of clean from soiled equipment, and use of personal equipment where required. There is no treatment while the vehicle is moving; level parking, an accessible emergency exit, privacy, heat and water management, and a documented maintenance plan are all required.
- Screening and medical coordination
- Cleaning and equipment separation
- Accessibility and privacy
- Maintenance and risk control
The way forward
Operating model
A mobile, coordinated and flexible setup connecting a professional team, regional activity days and partners across the health system. This makes it possible to reach children at the time and place that suit them, while preserving continuity of care and safe planning.
Core team
A professional lead directs the service; two therapists deliver treatment; an operations driver is responsible for the vehicle and equipment; a referrals coordinator manages contact and scheduling.
Regional coverage
Activity days are planned by region to reduce travel, improve availability and group treatments into efficient routes. Each day holds 4–6 sessions, depending on distance and complexity.
Partnerships
Joint operation with hospitals, health funds and local authorities: structured referrals, coordination with treating teams, continuity of information, and follow-up on the child's progress.
The way forward
Pilot and success metrics
The pilot will run in one region over six months, with 20–30 children. Personal goals and matched functional measures will be defined for each child, assessed throughout the course of treatment and at its conclusion.
We will measure adherence, travel time saved, satisfaction, safety incidents and attainment of personal goals. The decision to expand the project will be made on the data.
- Scope
- One region · 6 months
- Participants
- 20–30 children
- Evaluation
- Data-driven measurement
The way forward
When the road to treatment is hard, the treatment takes to the road
We are looking for partners for the journey: funding, a vehicle and its conversion, equipment, insurance, connections into health systems, and professional guidance. Together we can make accessible, continuous, adapted treatment part of a child's life — even when the road to a treatment setting is difficult.
- Funding partners
- Vehicle and conversion · Equipment, insurance and connections
- Join the project
- Let's build an accessible, safe rehabilitation continuum for children and families
- Professional guidance
- A partnership that brings rehabilitation to the child