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The Michael Dunn Center Therapy Department proudly opened its outpatient therapy clinic on April 4, 2018, marking a significant milestone in a vision that began in 2010. After completing Medicare credentialing, the Center welcomed its first licensed Speech Therapist in 2011, transitioning from previously contracted therapy providers to building its own in\u2011house clinical team.<\/p>\n
Today, the Therapy Department offers a full continuum of Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy through a dedicated group of professionals, including Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and a Speech\u2011Language Pathologist. In addition, Nutrition services are available through a contracted agency. <\/strong>These clinicians deliver high\u2011quality, person\u2011centered therapeutic services to individuals residing in Michael Dunn Center homes, as well as those supported by partner agencies with similar missions.<\/p>\n We remain committed to enhancing each person\u2019s independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life through evidence\u2011based, compassionate therapeutic care.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.michaeldunncenter.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3494-opt.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”14%” custom_padding=”120px|10%|120px|80px” custom_padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_phone=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”200px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Feature” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”true” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”true” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px||” hover_enabled=”0″ make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(58,80,99,0.85)” background_color_gradient_end=”#3a5063″ custom_padding=”120px|80px|120px|10%” custom_padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_phone=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”||on||on||||” header_3_text_color=”#0F1D41″ header_3_font_size=”36px” custom_padding=”||19px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-45px|||||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.michaeldunncenter.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/map-marker2.png” quote_icon_color=”#EEA200″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” body_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#F6F6F6″ custom_margin=”31px|||-60px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#EEA200″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” job_title__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I never knew how life-changing occupational therapy and physical therapy could be for my darling daughter, Chessie. I was struggling with bathing and walking with her, and I felt an overwhelming sense of despair, fearing that I would no longer be able to care for her. Then a miracle happened\u2014Summer and Autumn, two incredibly professional and compassionate therapists, arrived at our home. At the time, Chessie was very challenging, and I couldn\u2019t imagine how therapy would help. I was so wrong. Because of Summer and Autumn, bathing Chessie is now manageable, and I no longer feel afraid to walk with her. They have taught me so many safe ways to support her mobility without risking injury to either of us. They patiently trained me again and again until I felt confident and secure. Chessie is now able to move her arm and scratch her head\u2014something she hadn\u2019t done in years. Summer has even helped her relearn how to eat with a spoon, a skill she lost long ago. Autumn has given me invaluable tools to keep Chessie walking and active. I will be forever grateful for the care and dedication they have shown Chessie. She truly lights up when they arrive. They approach both Chessie and me with such loving kindness, and it means more than I can express. Thank you for attracting such wonderful employees. Sincerely, [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_start=”#ff7355″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,115,85,0.6)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.michaeldunncenter.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chessie-Pic-2.jpg” custom_padding=”120px|10%|120px|80px” custom_padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_phone=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” title_text=”Chessie Pic 2″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”200px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Michael Dunn Center Therapy Department proudly opened its outpatient therapy clinic on April 4, 2018, marking a significant milestone in a vision that began in 2010. 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Deni Kidd<\/strong>
Chessie West\u2019s Mom and Conservator