First things first: how about them GAMECOCKS!!! My apologies to those who for some unknown reason dislike the Gamecocks. Ah, it was beautiful last night, and all of our boys had a spectacular performance!

Now, on to the local news. Conductive Education is continuing smoothly as we move on through the second week of it. Every single one of the children are benefitting from the work Krisztina and the aides are doing, and I can only stand in awe at the miracles happening before my eyes. We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to offer this program year-round, and even more blessed to have such wonderful conductors and aides.

As Dawn mentioned in the comments on the last post, we are in business for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. In just the past few months, our productivity has skyrocketed, and we find ourselves thinking to when we will have to expand. What a thought! You tell me, what business is looking to expansion after just five months of being opened? And I do not mean out of want, but out of need. How awesome of a need is that! Just yesterday, one of the little boys who comes here for physical therapy progressed tremendously in only one session. Take a look at the video of this adorable little boy, Ethan.

How sweet is that! Moments such as this take place here every day, one way or another, touching our hearts, and motivating us to continue what we do. At The Therapy Place we have an awesome team of therapists who are treating the children coming to see us every day. You can see in their eyes and actions just how much they love working with the kids and how much they love their jobs.

Dawn also brought another point about TheraSuit. Beginning in July, The Therapy Place will be offering a program called TheraSuit which works to improve the ballance, coordination and fine motor skills of the individual being treated. From what I have heard and read, it truly has an amazing outcome for any and all who go through it. Designed for those with neurological and sensory disorders,The TheraSuit Method has been proven to help support weak muscles, improve hip alignment, decrease uncontrolled movements, and so much more. Last week our physical therapist Lisa spent an entire week in Michigan where she was trained in the TheraSuit Method. She returned with a newfound love and devotion to the TheraSuit Method, as well as a new perspective on therapy as a whole. What a wonderful feeling that must be, and to have the opportunity to share it with those who need it, one can only imagine what she is feeling. All in all, we are extremely excited to offer it. If you want to know more about it, follow the link http://www.suittherapy.com/ , or check us out on our website http://www.thetherapyplace.org to read about it.

Announcements:

• Juliet, our occupational therapist, has a baby activity mat with music and lights, as well as a baby bath tub, that she is giving away. If anyone is interested, give us a call at the office or send us a message on facebook.

Before we go, here are a few more pictures to enjoy:

Back in Business

Whew! It has been such a long time since any of us have been on this thing! My most sincere apologies go out to each of you.

Well, we have just begun Conductive Education 2011, and everyone here at The Therapy Place is excited that it is finally here! And the best part of it? Kristina is here to stay! That means that Conductive Ed is going to be offered year-round. I am hoping to post more information on the schedule and how everything is going to work out, but for now, everyone can simply log on to http://www.thetherapyplace.org to find more information on Conductive Ed.

So allow me to introduce myself: my name is Brooke, and I will be your author, informer, entertainer, blogger, photographer, videographer, and possibly much more. Dawn and Susan hired me back in May, and we are just now getting back in to the routine of blogging. Honestly, it really is a difficult thing to keep up with; I've tried it before. In a nutshell, I love the children who come here for therapy, and if I can share with y'all even a glimpse of the blessings, miracles, and and overall awesomeness that happens here, your hearts will be touched forever.

Like I mentioned, Conductive Education has begun, and already we are seeing huge transformations. One of our boys stood for 15 seconds yesterday, after standing for only 8 the day before! The work these children are putting in to the activities is tremendous, and I can only stand in awe at their strength and perseverance. I hope that I can document accurately and effectively the journey of every child who steps through our doors, and somehow convey to you, our readers, the wonderful things taking place within these walls. Keep checking to see what new things are taking place at The Therapy Place.

I know this is a short blog, but I thought I might as well introduce myself and let you know that yes, we are back and we are here to stay. So for now, have a wonderful afternoon, and I'll talk to ya when I talk to ya.