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| Grand Traverse Pavilions raises bar on outpatient therapy;
Aquatic/wellness center offers multi-aged services |
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - The Aquatic/Wellness Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions is re-
defining rehabilitation and raising the bar on outpatient therapy services in the
Traverse City community.
As a licensed provider of outpatient therapy services, The Pavilions now offers a
full compliment of services to not only it constituents, but also to individuals within
the community.
To learn more about outpatient therapy services at The Pavilions, call (231)
932-3172 or visit virtually on-line at www.gtpavilions.com.
“The expansion of our therapy program into the outpatient environment is one
more way The Pavilions is responding to the needs of our community,” noted Patti
DeAgostino, Community Relations Director. “Our professional team of therapists are
committed to wellness as a way of life.”
According to DeAgostino, the Aquatic/Wellness Center services include physical,
occupational, and aquatic therapy as well as speech-language pathology and a variety
of aquatic health and fitness programs.
DeAgostino explained that Grand Traverse Pavilions participates with Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, Medicare, Priority Health, Workers’ Compensation, and Auto Insurance.
Participation in outpatient therapy requires a physician’s referral. Referrals are
welcome from the medical community.
Opened in 2002, the Aquatic/Wellness Center features a state-of-the-art
gymnasium and a 90-degree, shallow and deep-water therapy pool, which is equipped
with a handicapped accessible chair lift to assist individuals who have difficulty
navigating stairs.
DeAgostino said that the Aquatic/Wellness Center is unique in its outreach to an
multi-aged constituency.
“Whether you’re 4 or 84, our outpatient therapy services are designed to
meet individual needs,” she said. “Our services are open to anyone who is recovering
from hip, knee, back, spinal, or shoulder surgeries and acute injuries of the same. They are
also available to individuals suffering from arthritis or in rehabilitation following brain injury
or stroke.”
DeAgostino noted that the Aquatic/Wellness Center’s speciality niche of aquatic
therapy, with physician referral, is recommended for neurological diseases such as
Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy, Gullian Barre, cerebal palsy, and multiple sclerosis.
She added that the aquatic health and fitness programs also focus on
improving flexibility, strength, endurance, and conditioning. Individuals are encouraged to
consult with a physician before participating in any exercise regiment.
The Aquatic/Wellness Center is one of the primary components of Grand
Traverse Pavilions and our award-winning continuum of care. In addition to therapy
services, the continuum consists of adult day & overnight respite, assisted living, child
care, and long-term skilled nursing care.
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