Testimonials
SPEECH
THERAPY
Our
speech therapists is fantastic! She works hard to know what
is important to us and is very creative in her sessions.
Our son loves coming to speech and I would recommend her to
anyone.
Heather, Abbotsford, B.C.
THERASUIT
Abilities
Neurological Rehabilitation has been a big part of our lives
in the past two years. My daughter Ella, was diagnosed with
Cerebral Palsy at birth, which effects her muscle tone, and
makes it difficult to walk. Heather has gone above and
beyond to seek out treatment for children like Ella, and has
taken the training needed to provide treatment like
Therasuit in Canada. Abilities has opened their doors
so children like Ella can get continuous help by ways of
Physiotherapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy without the
wait. It has meant a lot to me to know that Ella is being
helped by a wonderful group of staff that is always
encouraging and wants to achieve the very best goals for my
daughter.
Andrea van Enter,
Abbotsford, B.C.
ARM AND
GAIT THERAPY
I have gone to
at least five different physiotherapy clinics with no
success, and then I found Abilities. I was amazed at
the amount of equipment they have available to help me.
My therapist had told me I would never move my
left arm, but only after a few months of therapy with
Heather did my arm and fingers move. I cried when I was
able to walk on the treadmill, after previously giving up
hope of walking and selling the treadmill I had at home.
I have seen so
many miracles happen with the other clients as well.
Heather keeps up to date with new technologies as they
become available. Her staff is courteous, friendly and
helpful.
Leslie Crewe, Abbotsford, B.C.
STROKE
RECOVERY
To describe
what Abilities means to this community is an honor. My
father had a serious stoke in March 2008. Some people in
the medical community gave up when they saw no movement on
his left side. I went to numerous businesses in Abbotsford
to seek physio services but was told they couldn’t help my
Dad. I was feeling very hopeless. From my first phone call
with Stefanie, to the first visit with Heather, we were
shown what could be, rather than negative feedback.
At Abilities we feel heard, respected and valued as
clients. The journey to recovery is slow, but with the
kind, caring, dedicated staff of Abilities and with the
courage of my Dad, we have an expectation and a hope for the
future. Is there a way we can bottle and share hope?
On our
first visit, although others had told us Dad was paralyzed
on the left side and couldn’t move, we were shocked when
they covered his right leg and told him to move his left
leg. Wouldn’t you know it, he moved. The staff at
Abilities works hard to keep up with the technology and
strategies within the industry. They never give up on
learning or sharing ideas. They are more than a business,
they are a gift to this community. Each session we are
rewarded with laughter, hope and inspiration for which we
are extremely thankful.
Deanna, Abbotsford, B.C.
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Without Abilities
Rehabilitation by son would have nothing. Once he aged out
of the Child Development Centre, there was no one who would
work with him to provide physiotherapy, speech therapy or
occupational therapy because of his complex diagnosis.
Heather personally found all the services my son required,
and combined them in to her clinic. She has adapted her
business to accommodate her client’s needs. We have been
ecstatic with the level of service provided to our son.
Shannon
Bennington, Abbotsford, B.C.
BIONESS L300
Drop foot affects how you feel
about yourself and the pleasure you get out of every day.
You don't feel normal because it's hard to function when you
are dragging your foot with every step.
When I first put on the Bioness, I felt an immediate
improvement. I've been using the Bioness for three months. I
found that training with the Bioness helped retrain my way
of walking. I regained my abilities!
My Bioness gives me freedom to move without having to think
about every step. This effect now lasts even when I don't
have the Bioness on. My neighbors stop me on the street and
say, "Hey, what happened? Your walking has improved so
much!"
Its hard for me to put into words exactly how liberating
this feels! With the Bioness, I feel hope again. I know
that I can have a full recovery.
Laurie Nobbs, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
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