Welcome!
We assist development and wellness throughout the lifespan.
About Special Therapies, Inc.
Special Therapies, Inc. was developed by Susan Vaughan Kratz, OT, CST-D in 1994. Starting out in a rented schoolhouse, we grew into a nationally recognized developmental and sensory integration practice. Currently, our practice focuses on bodywork and manual therapies. The clinic offers an eclectic style of intervention. With strong backgrounds in pediatric and adult neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-developmental treatment, sensory integration, and craniosacral therapy, Special Therapies shapes its practice model around sound scientific support and evidence-based formats. We work consistently to stay abreast of current theories, approaches, and best practices. Primary referral sources have been word-of-mouth based upon clinical outcomes.
Expertise: Special Therapies is a private group licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin who have decades of experience offering the following services:
CranioSacral Therapy | Lymphatic Drainage | Visceral Manipulation
Sensory Integration | Neuro Developmental Therapy
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Please Note: Special Therapies does not accept insurance assignment, therefore we request payment at the time of service. We are not a Medicare or Medicaid provider. We are out-of-network for all private insurance carriers but will file insurance claims as a courtesy if requested.
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CranioSacral
Therapy
A gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Lymphatic
Drainage
A form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues.
Visceral
Manipulation
A gentle manual technique involving specific placement of soft manual forces to encourage the normal mobility, tone, and motion of the viscera (internal organs) and the connective tissue and ligaments that support each organ onto our skeleton.
Sensory
Integration
A child directed therapy approach that first detects which of the 7 sensory systems is faulty in processing information. Therapy activities are then individually designed to assist in actively increasing the brain’s awareness and ability to respond appropriately.
Neuro Developmental
Therapy
A hands‐on, client‐centered approach that seeks to improve gross motor function in children and adults with neurological problems (such as cerebral palsy), and thereby improve their independence in a variety of contexts.
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Issues Addressed at Special Therapies:
Baby Issues
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Breastfeeding Difficulties
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Tongue Tie Management
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Torticollis
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Colic, Reflux, Constipation
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Head Remodeling
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Sleep and Self-Regulation
Developmental Issues
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Learning Disabilities
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Neurological Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Self-Regulation Difficulties
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction
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Ocular Motor Problems
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Brain Injuries and Concussions
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Dyspraxia
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Adult Issues
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Chronic Pain
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Recent and/or Long Term Injuries
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Headaches
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General Health and Wellness
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Concussions
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Breast Wellness
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Chronic Illness (Lyme and Co-Infections)