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Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services

Serving the Montevideo area in MN.

Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services provides pediatric and mental health occupational therapy services, specializing in infant massage, mental and social skills, motor delays, self-regulation, and sensory processing.

07/23/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Hallie Helgeson. In order to care for ourselves and our team during this difficult time, Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services will have altered hours next week. Families with scheduled occupational therapy visits will be notified directly to reschedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

A celebration of Hallie's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo, followed by burial at Strombeck Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, and again one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Thank you for your support as we navigate this loss with the community. 🕊️💔

07/22/2025

“𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮?”

This is the exact quote my preschool son said to me as we ate breakfast, watching a crop duster soar through the sky and spray the lush cornfield on the morning of July 20, 2025. There was only one cloud in the sky when I learned about the tragic passing of Hallie Helgeson, a former high school student who shadowed me during the 2024-2025 school year in Montevideo. After reviewing messages from colleagues about Hallie, I looked up. That single cloud, alone in the vast sky, held deep symbolism for me. My son was right. It felt like someone was watching over me.

I’ve had the honor of taking several students during my career. Hallie was one of a kind. She spent between 2-3 hours with me weekly during the past school year learning about school-based occupational therapy. On December 6th, 2024, she texted me her acceptance letter to Lake Area Technical College to pursue a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was proud and excited to start her schooling after she graduated Montevideo High School in May 2025.

Hallie had a beautiful soul. We built a relationship, and she was always eager to jump right in to assist our students. Hallie asked questions, was curious, punctual, organized, intelligent, humorous, athletic, and most importantly, compassionate. Hallie’s love for others was evident as she walked into my office with a smile on her face every single time.

I am deeply saddened for Hallie’s passing. Gone way too soon. Take a moment. Stop what you’re doing, and look up in the sky. There is no doubt in my mind that Hallie is looking over us.

As our community mourns, please hold the Helgeson and Heiling families in your prayers. Let's be a source of strength for one another and find comfort in the presence of those who bring light and hope during this difficult time.

https://www.andersontebeest.com/obituaries/hallie-helgeson?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLrXUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHix7ao0vdKOsbTY1lTj0HR_81xWcYn-AiWAnxhppE974R3djStwCxgqHUZIA_aem_HdVK_ziSTmhu22X6wHVj8Q

-Annika Swenson, OTR/L

07/10/2025

☀️ Summer's in full swing, and we're embracing the heat! Annika will be out of the office from July 10th-14th. She'll be back on July 15th and will respond to all messages and inquiries then. We hope you're having a wonderful summer too! ☀️

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe, healthy, and fun-filled day. We'll be back in the office on Monday, July 7th.

07/03/2025

Splashing into progress with Annika! 💦

This week at Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services, an occupational therapy session was pure joy and fantastic development!

Annika, our occupational therapist, willingly agreed to some seriously fun water play, and the learning was undeniable.

What did we do? We dove into water sensory play with gusto! From the thrill of a water bounce house to the precision needed for water blasters and the delightful chaos of the sprinkler, every moment was an opportunity for growth.

What did we learn & how was it beneficial?

☀️Gross Motor Skills Galore! Jumping in the water bounce house and navigating the sprinkler stream provided excellent opportunities to develop core strength, balance, and coordination. These are vital for everyday tasks and play!

💦Targeting Fine Motor Skills! Manipulating those water shooters wasn't just fun – it was a fantastic way to refine hand-eye coordination, grip strength, and isolated finger movements.

🕶️Building Social Interaction! Water play naturally encourages shared laughter, turn-taking, and communication. These organic interactions are key to developing crucial social-emotional skills in a natural, engaging environment.

🌊Sensory Regulation! The diverse tactile experiences of water – from splashing to spraying – offered wonderful sensory input, helping to promote self-regulation and a calm-alert state.

It's incredible to see how much progress can be made when therapy is engaging and tailored to individual needs! We're all about discovering your inner Sisu through purposeful play!

06/21/2025

Huge congratulations are in order this weekend for Mrs. Kelsey Langen! 🥳 We're so thrilled to celebrate Kelsey, who was one of Annika's fantastic Level II occupational therapy students just two years ago. From her time with us to her big day, we couldn't be happier for her. Sending all our love and best wishes for a beautiful wedding and a future full of joy!

06/18/2025

What a difference a year makes! 🎉

A year ago, Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services was just getting started, with Annika eagerly awaiting insurance credentialing and building her caseload.

Fast forward to today: We're thrilled to announce that effective immediately, a waitlist will be initiated for outpatient occupational therapy clientele! This incredible growth means Annika's schedule is happily full. We'll still be accepting referrals, but please be aware of the new waitlist.

Annika's also been busy supporting our community. She recently finished her time at Montevideo Schools for the season and will be covering a maternity leave at Johnson Memorial Health Services in their hospital and Care Center settings. She'll be back in Montevideo Schools following this assignment.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

06/11/2025

This just melted my heart! One of my amazing 10-year-old clients handed me this beautiful homemade crown today and said, "I made you a crown. It is yellow for you because you’re bright and you have positive thinking. I put a feather on it because of your gracefulness." 🥹

These unexpected gifts of appreciation truly highlight the impact of our work at Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services. Feeling immense gratitude for the trust and connection I share with all my clients. 💛

05/29/2025

Happy Last Day of School, Montevideo community! 🎉 That "School's Out for Summer" feeling is definitely in the air (and yes, that includes us staff too!). ☀️

Just a heads-up: Annika will be out of the office on vacation from May 30 - June 4, and then attending a conference on June 5-6. During this time, responses to messages, calls, and emails will be very limited. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reconnecting soon!

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Montevideo, MN
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