Coldwater Total Rehab

09/12/2025

Wishing our Speech Therapist, McKenzie all the best as she pursues her love for traveling while working across the country!

Huge thanks to Brently (aka Spider-Man) for making McKenzie's last day at work unforgettable! 🕷️🕸️ It's moments like these that make our workplace special. We're going to miss you, McKenzie, but we're so glad you got to go out with a superhero send-off! 🎉

08/12/2025

The aquatic center is putting on a great class for individuals who are 60+years old. Starting August 19th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week! All fitness levels are welcome. If you would like more information contact the Brown Aquatic Center! 😁

There are still openings for this great class open to Branch County Residents age 60+

Stop in and see the friendly staff H. & C. Burnside Senior Center to learn more and sign up!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Our office is closed today for the holiday. Have a safe and wonderful Independence Day! 🎆

06/24/2025

To our incredible speech pathologist, Linda, as you embark on your well-deserved retirement, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your years of unwavering dedication and compassionate care. Your expertise and commitment have transformed countless lives, giving a voice to those who needed it most. We celebrate your achievements and wish you joy, relaxation, and new adventures in this exciting chapter! Thank you for being your amazing self! We will miss you! ❤️

05/27/2025

Understanding when kids should hit certain speech sound milestones can be super helpful! Generally, by age 3, kids should be mostly understandable, and by age 5 or 6, they should be able to say most sounds correctly. If you're concerned about your child's speech development, talking to a speech therapist is a great idea! They can assess and provide support. 🗣👧

This is a great graphic to understand what sounds, words, and letters kids should be able to pronounce by certain ages.

05/26/2025

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave who sacrificed for our freedom. Remembering their courage and dedication. Thank you for your service. ❤️

05/21/2025

One of our rockstar speech therapists!! Thank you for all you do for your patients Linda! 🎉🤩

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

Meet our team: Linda Clements, CCC-SLP
Linda graduated from Marshall University in West Virginia with a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She has been a speech therapist for over 46 years and has worked in private schools, hospitals, and private practice. She particularly enjoys her current setting the best as she divides her time between outpatient and inpatient care. Linda loves working with all ages, from birth to geriatrics, and specializes in pediatrics and swallow studies. She really enjoys the challenges each case provides.

For more information, call the office at 517-279-5457.

05/19/2025

Having trouble swallowing solid foods, liquids, and/or pills? Did you know Speech therapy can help with that too? Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can be scary, but targeted exercises and strategies can make eating and drinking safer and more enjoyable. Let's work together to get you back to safely enjoying your meals! 😊🍽

Ask your doctor about Speech Therapy if you are having trouble with swallowing.

05/12/2025

Speech therapy is super helpful for all sorts of communication challenges, like stutters, lisps, or even difficulties after a stroke or brain injury. It's all about improving your speech and language skills so you can communicate more effectively.

If you have experienced a voice change for 2 or more weeks, seek medical attention!

05/05/2025

Developmental milestones are important markers that indicate a child's growth in various areas, including speech and languages. Speech therapists closely monitor these milestones to ensure that children are developing their communication skills appropriately.

They look for signs such as babbling, first words, and the ability to form sentences. By tracking these milestones, speech therapists can identify any potential delays and provide targeted interventions to support a child's speech and language development.

Early detection and support can make a difference in helping children reach their full communication potential. 🌟

Talk to your doctor about seeing a Speech Therapist if your child needs speech and language support. Call our office to make an appointment at (517) -279-5457

05/01/2025

May is National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month! 🥳

It's time to celebrate the importance of communication and the incredible work our Speech-Language Pathologists do every day. SLPs assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of speech and language disorders, which can include difficulties with articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension. Speech therapists work with people of all ages, from children with developmental delays to adults recovering from strokes or injuries. They also work with individuals who may have difficulties with swallowing and ensure safe eating and drinking. Through personalized therapy sessions, they help clients develop effective communication strategies, enhance their speech clarity, and build confidence in their ability to express themselves. Their work is essential in promoting better communication and improving the overall quality of life for those they serve.

Thank you Linda and McKenzie for all you do for our patients at Total Rehab!

04/28/2025

It's been a great month recognizing all the amazing things our Occupational Therapists do! Their dedication, support, and expertise has made such a positive impact in our patients lives. Thank you for always going the extra mile to help your patients achieve their goals. Total Rehab truly appreciates everything you all do! ❤️