Special Therapies

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We assist development and wellness throughout the lifespan.

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About Special Therapies, Inc.

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Special Therapies, Inc. was developed by Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, 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

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.

Issues Addressed at Special Therapies:

Developmental Issues

Learning Disabilities
Neurological Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Self-Regulation Difficulties
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Ocular Motor Problems
Brain Injuries and Concussions
Dyspraxia

Baby Issues

Breastfeeding Difficulties
Tongue Tie Management
Torticollis
Colic, Reflux, Constipation
Head Remodeling
Sleep and Self-Regulation

Adult Issues

Chronic Pain
Recent and/or Long Term Injuries
Headaches
General Health and Wellness
Concussions
Breast Wellness
Chronic Illness (Lyme and Co-Infections)

"Every visit, my son seems to be able to self-regulate a little more. You have helped with getting his sense of smell back, with his spine stiffness, and teaching how to regulate his organs. He feels more relaxed and he looks forward to his sessions. It makes my heart happy releasing his tensions - it has helped so much"
-T.G. and son