Big Stone Therapies - Baxter

05/27/2026

🌟Concussion & Brain Health🌟

Concussions don’t just affect athletes—they can impact memory, attention, and communication.
If you or a loved one has experienced a concussion, speech therapy can support recovery by targeting:
🧠 Focus and attention
🧠 Word-finding and memory
🧠 Problem-solving and initiation skills

Fun Fact: Even a mild concussion can temporarily disrupt how your brain processes information.
You don’t have to “just wait it out”—support is available!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸Big Stone Therapies is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. ❤️💙

05/18/2026

🌟Brain Injury & Communication🌟
Recovering from a stroke, concussion, or neurological condition?
Speech therapy addresses more than speech—it supports:
🧩 Memory
🧩 Attention
🧩 Conversation skills
🧩 Daily communication

Fun Fact: The brain has an incredible ability called neuroplasticity, meaning it can reorganize and form new connections even later in life.
It’s never too late to improve communication 💙

05/11/2026

🌟Voice Care & Aging🌟
Is your voice getting quieter, hoarse, or tiring easily?
Changes in voice are not just a normal part of aging—they can often be improved with therapy!

Speech-language pathologists can help:
🗣 Strengthen your voice
🗣 Improve clarity and volume
🗣 Reduce strain and fatigue

‼️Fun Fact: Your vocal cords vibrate over 100 times per second when you speak!
Let’s help your voice be heard again 💬

05/06/2026

🌟May is Stroke Awareness Month🌟

A stroke can change many aspects of daily life—but recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Our Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy teams work together to support patients after a stroke by focusing on:
✅ Regaining strength, balance, and mobility
✅ Improving walking and safety with daily activities
✅ Restoring speech, language, voice, and swallowing skills
✅ Building confidence and independence step by step
Every recovery journey is unique. Our therapists create individualized rehab plans to help patients return to the activities that matter most to them—at home and in the community.

If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, we’re here to help answer questions and support the next steps in recovery. 💙
📞 Call us or talk with your provider to see if PT or Speech Therapy may be right for you.

05/04/2026

🎉May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!🎉

Swallowing Health (Dysphagia Awareness)

Did you know swallowing problems can be treated—not just managed?
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) can affect nutrition, hydration, and quality of life—but speech-language pathologists are trained to help improve safety and comfort at mealtimes.

✅ We evaluate swallowing
✅ Recommend personalized strategies
✅ Help you return to foods you enjoy

Fun Fact: You swallow over 500 times a day without even thinking about it!
🍎 If eating has become stressful or uncomfortable, we’re here to help.

☎️Call 218-454-7012 to schedule a free screen with a speech therapist!

05/01/2026

🎉May is Better Speech and Hearing Month and we would love to celebrate our Speech Therapist, Laura Bye, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS!

Thank you for all that you do for the patients who come to you for care in our Baxter Clinic!

Laura specializes in treating:
✅Dysphagia-difficulty swallowing
✅Neurological disorders
✅Concussion/traumatic brain injury

She has a gift for helping patients see just how far they have come in their recovery process and uses all of her skills and resources to achieve high patient satisfaction and great outcomes!

We appreciate you, Laura!

04/22/2026

🌟Happy Administrative Professionals Day!!🌟

On Administrative Professionals Day, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the incredible work our administrative team does every day. Your organization, attention to detail, and dedication keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you for your professionalism, positivity, and the vital role you play in our success—we truly couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

04/21/2026

🌟Patient Testimonial!🌟

“After dealing with shoulder and upper back pain that was not improving, I contacted Big Stone. It was the best decision I could have made. Before therapy I could not reach up to put dishes away in cupboards, and my pain level was at a 7 or 8.

Jeff was fantastic! He was so personable and friendly, yet professional. He worked hard to get me pain free and feeling back to normal. I have no restrictions in movement and am back to normal activities and playing pickleball.

I would not hesitate to recommend Big Stone to friends and family. The entire staff Is great! Thank you Jeff!”
-Karen

Thank you for choosing Big Stone Therapies and for the kind words you shared, Karen!

04/16/2026

04/07/2026

🌟Patient Testimonial!🌟

Thank you for choosing Big Stone Therapies, Kari! Keep up the hard work! 🙌