2017 

ANNUAL REPORT

THE THERAPY PLACE

3620 COVENANT ROAD

COLUMBIA, SC   29204

WWW .THETHERAPYPLACE .ORG

(803)787-3033

VISION: All children with special needs will have every opportunity to pursue his or her goals, realize

his dreams and reach his full potential. Every parent or caregiver of those children will be provided

with information, resources and encouragement in order to best support his or her child.

MISSION: To provide traditional and innovative therapies and recreational opportunities for children

with special needs in an environment that is family-friendly, to include resources and education for the

parents/caregivers.

W H O D O W E H E L P ?

WHO225 children (and theirfamilies) helped in FY2017

25+ diagnoses with mostcommon being autism, cerebralpalsy, Down syndrome,developmental delay

92% qualify for medicaid: 64% due to poverty 36% due to disability

11 midlands counties served

“The Therapy Place is unlike any other!When we walked in, we automatically feltloved and welcomed into the family. Theparents are always talking to each other

and the support is unlike anywhere else!”Grandma, Ouida

D O C T O R - P R E S C R I B E D , O N E - O N - O N E T H E R A P I E S  

HOW WE HELP: THERAPIES

PHYSICAL THERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPYPhysical therapy helps

strengthen major muscle groupsfor standing, sitting, walking, orriding a bike.  Above, Seth &Makai are helping each otherbalance in the "tree pose" whileworking on ankle strength andcore strength.

OT focuses on the upper extremity,fine and visual motor skills neededto complete functional tasks likewriting and cutting like Regina isdoing here.  OT helps improveactivities of daily living such asdressing, eating and executivefunctioning. Children also benefitfrom sensory aspects of OT whenlearning to self-regulate due to toomuch or too little stimulation.

McKenna is using an assistivecommunication device toencourage language andexpression.  Speech therapytargets language processing,memory, attention, problemsolving, social aspects ofcommunication, articulation andmuch more.

I N T E N S I V E / I N N O V A T I V E , D O C T O R - P R E S C R I B E D T H E R A P I E S  

MODALITIES & APPROACHES

THERASUIT METHOD INTERACTIVE METRONOME FEEDING THERAPYThe only clinic in SC providingTheraSuit Method - thisintensive physical therapyprogram utilizes a soft orthotic,elastic banded suit to act as anexo-skeleton.  Children seeimprovements in motorcoordination, balance and manyother goals.

Interactive Metronome® (IM) isused to improve Neurotiming, orthe synchronization of neuralimpulses within key brainnetworks for improved cognitive,communicative, sensory & motorperformance. 

Nariyah works hard to increaseher feeding and oral motor skills.She has made great progress usingour friend, Minnie the Guinea, toincrease her acceptance of newfoods. Minnie also helps topromote a variety of new wordsand phrases as we work toincrease overall expressivelanguage.

C O L L A B O R A T I O N - - P R E S C H O O L A N D T H E R A P Y G O A L S

BRIDGES PRESCHOOL

COLLABORATION/ THERAPY INTEGRATION

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM SCHOOL READINESS

Bridges Preschool uses aholistic approach with theunique combination oftherapeutic and preschooltechniques. Therapists workdirectly with teachers to insureeach child’s goals are carriedover in the classroom and athome.

The class uses the preschoolcurriculum Read It Once Again, aprogram specifically designed toteach cognitive, speech-language,fine motor, gross motor, and dailyliving skills to children of allabilities.  Children participate inthe engaging activities withcustomized support to meet theirindividual needs.

The goal of Bridges is to encourageindependence and prepare eachchild for the next step in his/hereducational journey.  Teacherswork with parents to smoothlytransition children to their nexteducational setting aftergraduating from the Bridgesprogram.  

P A R E N T T I M E   |   C H I L D R E N T I M E   |   P A R E N T / C H I L D T O G E T H E R T I M E

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

FAMILY FUN DAYS/FIELD TRIPS

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS SUPPORT GROUPS

Through our partnerships,  TTPtreats families to Saturday fundays in-house as well as outingsto the zoo, parks, strawberrypicking, baseball games, andmuch more! 

Parents indicate an area that theywould like more information ortraining such as financial planning,Medicaid, behavior and more.  TTPmakes it happen providing theinstructor, space and childcare.

Probably the most valuable to ourfamilies - time together to share,support and learn from eachother.  TTP provides outings forparents as well as counselor-ledtime with childcare included.

" I LOVE THAT I CAN COME IN AND LEARN OR ENJOY ‘ADULT ’ TIME AND NOT WORRY ABOUT MY KIDS AND WHAT THEY ARE

GETTING INTO OR WHO HAS THEM . THEY LOVE WHEN I TELL

THEM THAT WE ARE GOING TO TTP . THE FAMILY FUN DAYS

ALLOW MY OTHER KIDS TO SEE WHERE THEIR BROTHER

GOES EACH WEEK ." -- MOM , JESSICA

FIELD TRIP

MEDICAID 101PARENT NIGHT OUT

IMPACT MADE BY THE NUMBERS

T H E T H E R A P Y P L A C E

Joshua at Family Field Trip to the zoo

Lying on the "grass" in the sensory room

8,840 hours of therapy

2,044 hours of physical therapy

3,451 hours of occupational therapy

3,345 hours of speech & language therapy

12 children participated/5 graduated

from Bridges Preschool

12 family fun days

4 parent ed workshops

3 support group, 6-week sessions

1 parents' night out with respite

Since Doors Opened in 2011

Over 40,000 therapy hours

Over 600 children (and their families) served

“I found people that get ‘it’. After years of feeling aloneand totally isolated, this group is made of people that

understand the joys, frustrations, guilt, what if's, etc... Ifound where I fit in without being judged for my child’sbehaviors- they get it, I do not feel alone anymore!” –

Mom, Holly

MEET OUR 2017 TEAMBridges Preschool

Mellie Boozer, MAT- Director/Co-Teacher

Caroline Strauss, MSW- Asst Dir/Co-Teacher

Heather Boatwright, Aide/OT Student

Mitchell Graham, Aide/PT Student

Stephanie Bruns, Aide/OT Student

Family Support

Joye Lee, MPH - Family Services Coordinator

Operations

Beverly Dunston, Front Desk Manager

Dawn Darby, MPA - Executive Dir/Co-Founder

Terry Reid, Associate Director

Teresa Fleming, Billing Manager

THE THERAPY PLACE

Occupational Therapy

Genevieve Penland, MHS, OTR/L- Director

Erin Maltba, MS, OTR/L

Anna Mortensen, MHS, OTR/L

Kristen James, MS, OTR/L

Mandy Martin, MSR, OTR/L

Speech Language Therapy

Liz Pierce, MSP, CCC-SLP

Ashley Reames, MA, CCC-SLP

Katherine Smith, MA, CCC-SLP

Jackie Griffo, MSP, CCC-SLP

Physical Therapy

Mandi Stoner, DPT

Ashley Eichler, DPT

Danielle Fordham, DPT

Ray Tanner Run - Champions RaceFamily Fest with Junior League of Columbia

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORTDFHACO

The Sisters of Charity Foundation

Lipscomb Family Foundation

Cheerful Giver/Central Carolina Community Foundation

Junior League of Columbia

Hanger Clinic

Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics

Stier Supply Company

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

Richland County Government

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Foundation

Palmetto GBA, LLC

James & Virginia Fleming

Brown Electric

Richard & Peggy Boatwright

CCM Investment Advisers

Key Impact Sales & Systems

Hoover Building Systems

Diana and David Engle

George & Jean Davis

Jean Moore

Karen & Ray Tanner

Regions Bank

First Citizens Bank

Vaughn Belting

Belgard Hardscapes

KW Beverage

AmerisBank

Pediatric Mobility

SouthState Bank

Shandon United Methodist Women

PARTNERS

T H E T H E R A P Y P L A C E

Board of Directors Mary King, President - WISTV Anchor

Heather McDonald, Vice President - Bui ldingIndustry Association

Melissa Cole, Secretary - Sentinel RiskAdvisors

Adam Odom, Treasurer - South State Bank Xavier Blake, SC Educational Televis ion Carlynn Cary, CCM Investment Advisers

Jason Burkett - F irst Cit izens Bank Lynn Cornfoot, SC Educational Televis ion

Advisory Council Kim Conant,  LPN, Palmetto Pediatrics

Caleb Riser, Attorney, Richardson Plowden Dr. Harley Morgan, Pediatric Neurologist

Dr. Larry Siegel , Developmental Pediatric ian Ji l l Smith,  MSW/Therapist , J i l l Smith &

Associates Langley Shealy,  Dir Communications/PR,

Sisters of Charity Tem Miles, Attorney - The McKay Firm Dr. Carol Page, Director, SC Assist ive

Technology

Community Partners Special Olympics of SC

Vision Therapy Institute Bright Start

Carol ina Behavior & Beyond USC Department of Exercise Science

150+ Referring Pediatric ians

Many volunteers from area churches, scouting organizations,

school athletic teams, TTP parents  and students from area col leges.

Forward City Church lends a hand

RESOURCES

T H E T H E R A P Y P L A C E

Budget FY2017 Total Revenue:   $957,263 Program Service Revenue:   $761,320 Fundraisers:   $53,876 Contributions & Grants: $142,067

Total Expenses:  $1,123,894 Employee Expenses:   $1,007,790 Operating Expenses:   $94,084 Fundraising Expenses:   $22,020

Net Assets:   $401,097

Celebrating therapy graduates, Jalen and Jocelyn

Brothers making ornaments atFamily Fun Day

1 Hour of therapy costs $120. We

are reimbursed $88 per hour, on

average. Fundraisers, grants and

donations help us make up the

difference, provide financial

assistance and support services.

LONG TERM GOALS: FUTURE EXPANSIONThe Therapy Place has as its long-term goal to expand onto its adjacent

property. The new area would provide a designated, upgraded space

for our Bridges Preschool, expanded therapy space, family meeting

and activity space, space for after-school and recreational programs. 

The new building and playground would cost an estimated $1.5 million.

 However, we have already learned that dreams do come true!

"I'm telling you there is nothing likeFFD [Family Fun Day] in Columbiaor surrounding areas. We parentsneed an outlet and a safe place to

take our children. We may need tofind a bigger space soon! Yay!”

Mom, Jamila