Traditional and creative therapies

Traditional therapies offered by Unity Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation at the Pieters Family Life Center often are covered by health insurance, with a prescription from a physician. Therapies include:

• Physical Therapy -- Services to help improve muscle strength, coordination and mobility.
• Occupational Therapy -- Services designed to improve upper extremity function and self-care at home and in the community.
• Speech Therapy -- Services to maximize communication skills, cognitive skills and swallowing ability.

Creative therapies are also available at the Life Center. They include:

• Art Therapy, which uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.
• Dance Movement Therapy, which uses the body and expressive movement as a means to enhance mind-body connection, self awareness, emotional integration and physical expressiveness.
• Massage Therapy, which helps with recovery from stress, pain, injuries and surgeries and promotes greater health and well-being.
• Music Therapy, which uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs while improving quality of life.
• Somatron Massage, which incorporates the Somatron, or music chair, to permeate the body with soothing vibrations. The vibrations stimulate circulation, ease tension and promote deep relaxation.