Dynamic Strides Therapy

12/18/2025

From some friends in Muskogee... Those Elves may need a therapy note after working so hard all month 😉

Just incase you need a day or two of rest....☺

12/18/2025

❄ Snowflake has been checking out the PT gym… and look where we found him yesterday! ❄

He decided he wanted a turn in the Spider Cage with all the patients. Looks like we’ve got ourselves an honorary PT patient! 🎄

12/18/2025

💥 Employee Spotlight on Charlotte 💥

Today we want to introduce Charlotte, our newest face on the OT team. With 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Charlotte brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. She comes with a strong background in sensory processing treatment as well as a special interest in aquatic therapy.

Having recently moved from Alaska to be closer to her father, she is still settling in to the climate and culture of Southwest Missouri. When she’s not helping others live their best lives, you’ll likely find her walking with her dog, or cozied up with some yarn, working on her latest knitting or crochet project. Charlotte is also a proud mom of three grown children, all currently living in Washington State.

If you see her out in the barn, or hanging out in the sensory gym, please take a moment to help us welcome Charlotte to the DST Team!

12/16/2025

DST will be closed this morning while our team completes training in preparation for our upcoming transition to The Arc of The Ozarks.

We appreciate your patience as we get ready for this exciting change! 💙

12/15/2025

Meowdy -

The staff had a holiday party on Friday... without me. But if you'll notice I was featured heavily in the gift giving.

- Momo 🐾

12/14/2025

Mark your calendars! 🎄
We have several closures coming up

✨ Closed: Tuesday, December 16 - Closed 8 am to 1 pm only!
✨ Closed: Wednesday, December 24
✨ Closed: Thursday, December 25
✨ Closed: Wednesday, December 31
✨ Closed: Thursday, January 1
✨ Closed: Friday, January 2

We hope your holidays are as bright as can be! ✨

12/13/2025

On The National Day of the Horse, we honor the horse as the foundation of hippotherapy. 🐴

In hippotherapy, the horse’s movement is not incidental—it is essential. The unique, rhythmic, and variable gait of the horse provides dynamic neuromuscular input that cannot be replicated in a clinic setting. Through this movement, horses help support improvements in balance, strength, coordination, posture, and functional mobility.

Beyond biomechanics, horses offer presence and responsiveness, creating an environment that fosters motivation, engagement, and connection. Every therapeutic outcome in hippotherapy is made possible by the well-being, training, and partnership of the horse.

Today, we recognize the critical role horses play in treatment, recommit to their care and welfare, and express our deepest gratitude for the impact they have on the lives of those we serve.

Happy National Day of the Horse.

12/13/2025

🎄✨ Festive & Fun ✨🎄

Holiday Spirit Month continues next week… and it’s officially Pyjama Week!
Bring on the cozy vibes, festive PJs, and all the comfy fun. ❄️💙😴

12/12/2025

Farewell, Sofi! ✨

Today we say goodbye to our PT student after six weeks with us. Sofi, thank you for bringing curiosity, kindness, and a truly thoughtful approach to every patient and every moment.

We’ve loved watching your skills grow and seeing the confidence you’ve built along the way. Our team – and our patients – have been better for having you here.

We know you’ll go on to do amazing things, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.

You’ll always have a cheering section here. 💙

12/11/2025

Guess who we found hiding in the cloud light?

☁️❄️ SNOWFLAKE! ❄️☁️

He said he needed a “higher vantage point” to supervise the Christmas chaos. 😂
Stay tuned—he’s definitely up to something! 🎄✨

12/10/2025

One of our favorite (and easiest!) hand-strengthening tools is Mr. Munch — a classic that never disappoints. 🐊💪

While he’s usually a go-to for building hand strength in young children, today Mr. Munch played a much bigger role. He helped a young lady who is relearning the developmental steps of separating the hand into its power side (pinkie/ulnar side) and precision side (thumb/radial side).

With a little help from kinesiology taping for wrist and finger extension, small objects tucked into the ulnar side for stability, and Mr. Munch encouraging a strong key/lateral pinch on the radial side… this simple toy turned into a powerful therapeutic tool.

And Mr. Munch? He was just excited he got to “eat” pom poms all afternoon. 😄💚

12/10/2025

🎄🦌 Reindeer Games Are Back! 🦌🎄

This year's training course is legendary! Our kids have taken on the Package Carry challenge — and let’s just say, Santa would be proud. 🎁💪 From speed to stamina, everyone's bringing their A-game.

We even fit in a test track, just to make sure the sleigh team is holiday-ready. And yep… the results were equal parts impressive and hilarious. 😂✨

Stay tuned — more station discussions (and maybe a few wipeouts) coming soon! ❄️🏆