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Wholistic Therapy Services, L.L.C.
Our Mission Statement :
Our mission as Wholistic Therapy Services is being dedicated to serving the whole person mind, body, spirit and to serve as a catalyst to what is important and foremost to the individual.
Every person is blessed with a gift and it is our mission to encourage these gifts to flourish.
This business was started as a commitment to our community and the individuals we serve.
Our Services:
Occupational Therapy ~ Physical Therapy ~ Hippotherapy ~ Aquatic Therapy ~ Relaxation / Sensory Integration Room ~ Pediatric and Adult Splinting ~ Speech Therapy provided by SLLP
Our Therapist Specialize in the Treatment of:
Chromosomal Abnormality ~ Developmental Delay ~ Cerebral Palsy ~ ADD ~ ADHD ~ Arthrogryposis ~ Hand Injuries ~ Spina Bifida ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ~ Neurological Injuries ~ Sensory Integration Dysfunction ~ Muscular Dystrophy ~ Assistive Communication Devices ~ And More
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Amy Dzingle-Niemoth ~ Owner ~ Physical Therapist Assistant
Amy graduated from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE in 1995. Amy has a strong background in hippotherapy (Equine Therapy), neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, amputation, stroke, and orthotic and prosthetic management. She is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a physical therapist. They help achieve the goals a physical therapist has set for each individual patient.
PTA's earn an associate degree from an accredited college with a combination of classroom and clinical learning. Prior to their hands on clinical experience they have taken classes in anatomy, kinesiology and physiology. Following their schooling they are required to pass a national licensure exam. |
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Kari Valentine ~ Owner ~ Occupational Therapist
Kari graduated from the University of Southern California in 2002. Her passion is all children with special needs (CP, Spina Bifida, MD, TBI, Autism/PDD, Developmental Delay, Congenital defects, etc.), but her emphasis is physical disabilities. She has a strong background in hand therapy, augmentative communication, assitive technology, splinting, and numerous physical/neurological disabilities. She is a certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP).
Occupational Therapists (OT) help patients who have limited abilities develop the ability to complete daily tasks. Through occupational therapy, patients achieve an improved quality of life and a sense of independence.
All Occupational Therapists must have at least a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. They have taken classes in anatomy, kinesiology, adaptive technology, medical terminology and have hands on field work. They are required to pass a national licensure exam. |
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Melisa Ritchie ~ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Melisa graduated from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE. |
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Megan Lange ~ Horse Handler
Megan is certified through The Northern American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA) as a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She belieives in the miraculous power of a horse to help and heal a person of any age, ethnicity, background or belief. She grew up around horses and currently owns 6 horses. She follows Natural Horsemanship training with all of her horses and is always looking to develop her skills further. |
All of our therapists and therapist assistants hold a valid license along with completing the state required number of continuing education hours.
Please do not confuse Therapist Assistant with therapy aides or therapy technicians(tech). Therapy aides/techs have limited or no education in the specified field or OT, PT, or ST. They may have education in a relating field or on the job training. They are there to give a therapist an extra pair of hands if needed. A therapist must be present when an aide/ tech is helping with a child. |
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