Flourishing Lives

Flourishing Lives We help kids and families flourish through dedicated, child-led occupational and speech therapy. THERAPEUTIC FUN: We use therapy, disguised as play.

Our team empowers children to reach their full potential, focusing on individual strengths and goals in a nurturing environment for lasting growth. At Flourishing Lives we use play to develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and challenge our patients to adapt to an ever-changing sensory environment. We help them process things that they don't understand and cannot communicate. Trauma, anxiety, sensory aversion, or any kind of problem that is hindering a patient's daily life can be greatly improved with a highly trained occupational therapist, who can help them process things on a physical level that they may not be able to understand on an emotional level. A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OUR UNIQUE OT TREATMENT APPROACH

TRUST: We build a safe therapeutic relationship with the patient and their family to facilitate open communication at the clinic and at home. EMPOWERMENT: We use patient driven, therapist guided activities to empower patients to take responsibility for their healing while we develop the patient's ability to process sensory input. In this positive environment, we are able to get to the root of the problem with less resistance from the patient. Flourishing Lives was established as Sensory Systems Clinic by Sandra Glovak, OTR/L in 1982.

The clinic will reopen Friday 11/28 at 8 a.m.
11/26/2025

The clinic will reopen Friday 11/28 at 8 a.m.

🗣️ Wondering when your child’s speech should be easy to understand?Here’s a quick guide many parents find helpful:👶 By a...
11/26/2025

🗣️ Wondering when your child’s speech should be easy to understand?

Here’s a quick guide many parents find helpful:
👶 By age 2, your child’s speech should be about 50% understandable
👧 By age 3, around 75% understandable
👦 By age 4, nearly 100% understandable

If your child’s speech is still hard to understand, it may be time to check in with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Early support can make a big difference in helping your child feel confident, connected, and understood. 💙

At Flourishing Lives, our Speech and Occupational Therapists work together to support communication, social skills, and overall development through play-based, family-centered therapy.

✨ Comment “SPEECH” if you’re worried about your child’s clarity we’ll reach out to see how we can help.

Squishy, silly, and sensory-rich! Our friend had a blast making a shaving cream beard with Ms. Lindsay, building tactile...
11/25/2025

Squishy, silly, and sensory-rich! Our friend had a blast making a shaving cream beard with Ms. Lindsay, building tactile and fine motor skills along the way!

💙 When you’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to see progress but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.At Flourishing Live...
11/25/2025

💙 When you’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to see progress but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists remind families that even the smallest steps forward matter. Tracking tough moments, like meltdowns, can help you see how far your child has come from fewer emotional outbursts to calmer mornings and smoother transitions.

Every “win,” no matter how small, is a sign of real growth. 🌱 Over time, those small victories add up to a more confident, connected child and a calmer home.

✨ Comment “CHILD DEVELOPMENT” if you’re feeling stuck in the hard parts of parenting. Our team will reach out to help you recognize progress and create a plan for continued growth.

Tiny hands, big creativity! Building Play-Doh masterpieces and practicing speech skills with Ms. Nicole!
11/24/2025

Tiny hands, big creativity! Building Play-Doh masterpieces and practicing speech skills with Ms. Nicole!

🍽️ Picky eating… or something more?At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists designed the Guide to Fe...
11/24/2025

🍽️ Picky eating… or something more?

At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists designed the Guide to Feeding Challenges Course to help families understand the “why” behind feeding struggles from sensory and oral motor challenges to emotional regulation at the table.

You’ll learn how to reduce mealtime stress, build confident routines, and create a more peaceful, connected experience for your child. With therapist-informed lessons, practical tools, and lifetime access, you can start making mealtimes calmer and more enjoyable right away. 💛

✨ Comment “FEEDING” if your child struggles at mealtime and our team will reach out to guide you toward support.

🎄✨ The holidays can be magical but they can also be overwhelming for kids with sensory differences.At Flourishing Lives,...
11/23/2025

🎄✨ The holidays can be magical but they can also be overwhelming for kids with sensory differences.

At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists help families create calmer, more joyful celebrations through practical strategies that reduce stress and support every child’s unique needs.

From previewing what to expect to building sensory-friendly plans and keeping routines consistent, small adjustments can make a big difference in how your child experiences the season.

đź’› Start preparing now so your child can enjoy the holidays with confidence, connection, and calm.

🧡 Therapy is more than what happens in a session, it’s about connection, trust, and teamwork.At Flourishing Lives, our O...
11/22/2025

🧡 Therapy is more than what happens in a session, it’s about connection, trust, and teamwork.

At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists believe that real progress begins with presence. Whether we’re playing on the floor, chatting with a parent, or celebrating a child’s progress, every moment is an opportunity to build confidence, understanding, and joy.

We collaborate closely with families to make therapy feel supportive, relational, and meaningful because when therapists and parents work together, children flourish inside and outside the clinic.

✨ Comment “CHILD DEVELOPMENT” if you’re seeking collaboration, communication, and support in your child’s therapy journey.

11/21/2025

We celebrated Ms. Ruby with a Poppin’ Popcorn Party as we count down to the arrival of her little bundle of joy. So grateful to share this special moment and shower her with love and excitement! 💕👶

🗣️ Wondering why your child isn’t talking yet? You are not alone, and there is support available.Every child grows at th...
11/21/2025

🗣️ Wondering why your child isn’t talking yet? You are not alone, and there is support available.

Every child grows at their own pace, but sometimes speech delays can be connected to challenges like hearing concerns, developmental delays, sensory needs, or motor speech difficulties. At Flourishing Lives, our Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists work together to uncover what is getting in the way and create a plan that helps your child communicate with confidence.

Early support makes a huge difference, and you do not have to figure this out on your own.

✨ Comment “SPEECH” if you are concerned about your child’s communication, and our team will reach out to help.

đź’ˇ Every child deserves tools to feel calm and in control.When sensory overload takes over, the right self-soothing strat...
11/20/2025

đź’ˇ Every child deserves tools to feel calm and in control.

When sensory overload takes over, the right self-soothing strategies can make all the difference. At Flourishing Lives, our Occupational and Speech Therapists help children discover personalized ways to regulate their bodies and emotions, whether through structured programs like How Does Your Engine Run? or playful, everyday routines.

We work with families to build consistent, supportive practices that empower kids to recognize what they need and how to ask for it. Because when children feel understood and equipped, they can thrive at home, school, and beyond.

✨ Comment “CHILD DEVELOPMENT” if your child struggles with sensory overload, and our team will reach out to see how we can help.

Address

30801 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI
48082

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15862931234

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