Special Tree

Special Tree Established in 1974, Special Tree is one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neuro diagnoses.

Founded in 1974, Special Tree is a post-acute specialty rehabilitation center providing treatment for brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders. It was the first post-acute neuro rehabilitation organization established in Michigan. Special Tree provides a comprehensive range of care and treatment options, including Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Residential Neuro Rehabilitation, Day Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation. Our specialty neurorehabilitation campus serves the greater Southeastern Michigan area, conveniently located 25 minutes from downtown Detroit and just a 10 minute drive from Detroit Metro Airport. We serve patients throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and throughout the United States. Since 1991, Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It is designated as a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP), making it one of only two organizations worldwide that has received CARF accreditation for both brain injury and spinal cord injury specialties for adults in a skilled nursing facility. In 2020, Special Tree was honored with the Michigan Performance Excellence Award, the state’s highest recognition for organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership, and operational excellence, and was a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for ten years running. Our primary focus is to assist patients in their recovery, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes with maximum independence.

We've got an amazing team of therapists at Special Tree and now is your chance to join us! We have a rare opening for a...
02/04/2026

We've got an amazing team of therapists at Special Tree and now is your chance to join us! We have a rare opening for a Physical Therapist at our specialty neuro rehabilitation clinic in Romulus, Michigan. Our state-of-the-art clinic includes the ZeroG Gait and Balance System, e-stim bike, aquatic therapy pool, dedicated therapy kitchen, and more. And did we mention how cool our team is? Apply today!
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/95ABF0AD823444F65D3C455E176DD73D/jobs/198776

🌨️🐾 Well, folks, it looks like Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: 6 more weeks of winter! ❄❄❄ But hey, at Special Tree, we ta...
02/02/2026

🌨️🐾 Well, folks, it looks like Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: 6 more weeks of winter! ❄❄❄ But hey, at Special Tree, we take it all in stride! Good thing we value resilience—because when it comes to cold weather, we’re pros at bundling up and keeping spirits high! Bring on the hot cocoa and cozy blankets! ☕🧣

01/30/2026

Postural control after SCI is critical for carryover into daily tasks such as infant care because nearly every infant-care task requires stable sitting, controlled trunk movement, and safe weight shifting while the hands are occupied.

Here is Keith actively working on postural control to support his ability to safely care for his two young kids!💪

to this t-shirt with an older logo, from around 2005, sported last week by IT Leader Wally Bahny. Having worked at Spe...
01/29/2026

to this t-shirt with an older logo, from around 2005, sported last week by IT Leader Wally Bahny. Having worked at Special Tree since starting as an intern in the year 2000, Wally has amassed quite a collection of Special Tree spiritwear. 😄

01/27/2026

Traumatic brain injury is not a single event. Instead, its effects may unfold over months, years, or even a lifetime. Our upcoming webinar, Redefining Recovery: Addressing TBI as a Chronic Condition, co-hosted by the Brain Injury Association of America and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, will present the latest science, discuss evidence-based strategies to improve the care of people living with chronic TBI symptoms, and address information and service gaps. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3M7U9tw

🎉 Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! 🍫 Did you know that baking is a fantastic brain workout? It engages the whole brain...
01/27/2026

🎉 Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! 🍫 Did you know that baking is a fantastic brain workout? It engages the whole brain, enhancing executive function, sensory processing, and problem-solving skills. Plus, it taps into memories and emotions, helping with cognitive rehabilitation. So, whether you’re mixing, measuring, or tasting, you’re not just making a cake—you’re boosting your brain health! 🍰🧠

Monday Motivation! Let's celebrate the power of teamwork. Together, we can achieve great things.
01/26/2026

Monday Motivation! Let's celebrate the power of teamwork. Together, we can achieve great things.

Music with Bev this afternoon! And a local fav singing backup. 😄😄😄🎶🎶🎶🎙🎙🎙
01/23/2026

Music with Bev this afternoon! And a local fav singing backup.
😄😄😄🎶🎶🎶🎙🎙🎙

01/23/2026

Xcite is a multi-channel, sequenced functional electrical stimulation system designed to assist neurorehabilitation by stimulating multiple muscle groups in coordinated patterns tied to functional tasks (like reaching, standing, stepping). It goes beyond simple one- or two-muscle stimulation by enabling whole-task movements in therapy.

Key benefits in neuro rehab:

✅ 1. Enhances Motor Re-learning & Neuroplasticity

🦵2. Improves Functional Movement & Daily Skills

💪 3. Strengthens Muscles & Prevents Atrophy

⚙️ 4. Facilitates Better Coordination & Control

🧠 5. Reduces Spasticity & Abnormal Tone

Why it matters: Repetition of functional tasks is more clinically effective than isolated muscle training in restoring meaningful movement.

Check out some of our clients trying it out for the first time!

We're still buzzing from the amazing Winterfest we had last Friday! 🌟🎉 From games and delicious food to hot cocoa, live ...
01/20/2026

We're still buzzing from the amazing Winterfest we had last Friday! 🌟🎉 From games and delicious food to hot cocoa, live music, baskets drawings, and incredible circus acts, it was a day to remember! The best part? Bringing together our wonderful clients, staff, visitors, and furry friends to share in the joy. It truly brightened these chilly winter days! Check out some of our favorite moments captured in photos! ❄️❤️

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream of equality, justice, and love continues to...
01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream of equality, justice, and love continues to inspire us all.

01/18/2026

🌟❄️ What an unforgettable Winterfest 2026 we had yesterday at Special Tree! We truly brought the Olympic spirit to life, and it was a blast! 🥇✨

Here are some of the magical moments from the event, filled with laughter, camaraderie, and inspiring activities. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration so special! A huge shoutout to our activities team and all of the staff who came together to create such a memorable day for our clients.

Let’s keep the spirit alive this winter! ⛷️🏂💙

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10909 Hannan Road
Romulus, MI
48174

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Welcome to Special Tree

Since 1974, Special Tree has been one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other disabilities, and was Michigan’s first post-acute neurorehabilitation organization. Special Tree provides a full range of care for children and adults including sub acute, outpatient, residential, vocational, and home health care services at over 30 locations throughout Southeastern and Mid-Michigan. Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, received the Michigan Quality Council’s highest award for quality excellence, and has been a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace every year since 2009. Helping patients in their recovery to reach the best outcomes possible with maximum independence is our top priority.