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Testimonials: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation


Devante Mitchell

Athlete Breaks Record After Physical Therapy

Devante Mitchell

Athlete and Physical Rehabilitation Patient

Coleman, Michigan

"If an athlete is coming off of an ACL injury, I would tell them to consider MidMichigan. They know what it takes to get athletes back to 100 percent. I am proof."

Wesley Hoggard

Caring for the Caregiver

Wesley Hoggard

Devoted Husband, Pastor, Father and RehabCentre Patient

Coleman, Michigan

“I thank God for the people at the RehabCentre. When I got there, I couldn’t walk at all. At the end of two weeks, I walked out on my own.”

Grover Ankney

Home to Celebrate His 54th Anniversary

Grover Ankney, 1934 - 2010

Husband of 54 Years and Rehabilitation Patient

Gladwin, Michigan

"They had me walking with my walker every day, and each day I got stronger. They always encouraged me to keep trying and never give up."

Joanne Elliot

Moving Again After Back Surgery

Joanne Elliot

Retired School Administrator, Mother, Grandmother and RehabCentre Patient

Alma, Michigan

“Coming to the RehabCentre was like coming to the Taj Mahal. The rooms are superb and from the moment I got there I felt like they really cared about my recovery.”

Suzanne Bujold

Out and About After Incontinence Therapy

Suzanne Bujold

Retired from American Axle and Physical Therapy patient

Harrison, Michigan

"I was completely surprised that this type of therapy was offered at all, and to find it a short distance away was great. I didn’t have to spend a day away from home, and a tank of gas, traveling to and from the therapy sessions."

Walter McCrea

Prompt Treatment + Intense Therapy = Quick Recovery 

Walter McCrea

Retired Banker, Golfer and RehabCentre Patient

Sugar Springs, Michigan

“I chose the RehabCentre because they offered much more intense therapy – three hours every day. That was what I needed to regain my health.” 

Marilyn Wright

Rehab Helped Her Make the Most of New Knees

Marilyn Wright

Great-grandmother and Rehabilitation Patient

Gladwin, Michigan

"If a doctor recommends that somebody go to MidMichigan Gladwin Pines and get their feet back under them, they should do it. It’s more than a person can do at home. It really helps."

Jean Treadway

Rehab Was the Bright Light in Her Recovery

Jean Treadway

Dance Devotee, Retired Teacher and Rehabilitation Patient

Midland, Michigan

"After the crash, I could hardly move for months. My therapy at Stratford was enjoyable and constructive, and now I can walk, drive and exercise."

Michael Morrissey

Return to Independence

Michael Morrissey

Good Cook, Wii Exercise Expert and Short-Term Rehabilitation Patient

Kentwood, Michigan

"I lost all kinds of strength in the hospital, but MidMichigan Stratford Village got me on the road to recovery mighty quick."

Simon, Harriet

She Got Stronger Every Day at MidMichigan Stratford Village

Harriet Simon

Great-Grandmother and Rehabilitation Patient

Coleman, Michigan

“I would recommend that anybody who has to have therapy try to get into Stratford Village.”

Margaret VanAlstine

She Was Determined to Be Independent Again

Margaret VanAlstine

Wife, Retired Nurse and RehabCentre Patient

Riverdale, Michigan

“The people at the RehabCentre treated us like family.”

Joy Konneck

Shopping Again After Knee Replacement

Joy Konneck

Active shopper, bowler and short-term rehabilitation patient

White Pigeon, Michigan

"Last year, my knee got so bad, there were times when I couldn’t get out of bed."

Diane Welker

Triathlete's Return

Diane Welker

Triathlete and rehab patient

Midland, Michigan

"They were committed to working with me to get me back to an active lifestyle."

Gertie Levandowski

Woman Bounces Back From Total Knee Replacement

Gertie Levandowski

Mother, Grandmother, MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot Volunteer and Knee Replacement Patient

St. Louis, Michigan

"Gratiot’s outpatient rehabilitation helped me make remarkable progress after total knee replacement surgery. Now I can enjoy being on my feet to volunteer at the Medical Center’s gift shop."

Williams, Cathy

MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Met Every Need

Cathy and David Williams

Former Teacher, Gladwin Retiree and Caregiver

Gladwin, Michigan

“Being at Gladwin Pines strengthened me to make the best decisions for both of us, and it gave David the best possible quality of life.”