Samara Therapy

06/01/2026

Some of you may have noticed our new sign is up... BUT!! We don't move until JUNE 15TH!!!

We have had lots of folks comment on our new sign and we are so excited as well! However, please remember we do not start seeing patients there until Monday, June 15th! We will continue to send out reminders as the date gets closer, but for now, we will still be at 1280 S. 3rd St. W. until the 15th!

05/27/2026

Happy national ST month! For our last speech therapy appreciation post, Maddy is here to share why she loves being an ST!

"I love helping kids find their voice and communicate confidently in day-to-day activities. I want to empower them to participate fully in life events, just like any other child, regardless of their communication challenges. One of my favorite moments was when a student told me they were "no longer afraid to raise their hand in class to speak." They previously struggled to produce specific sounds but no longer have that difficulty. It was so exciting to see them conquer that challenge. Moments like that excite me about being a speech therapist."

Thank you so much Maddy for all that you do for our families! ❤️

05/23/2026

If you have a child with hyperactivity, like I do, try these activities. They need to move their bodies in order to be able to settle down. Our job as parents is to help them get the movement or sensory inputs they need in order to be able to listen to us or ‘behave’. It’s just how they are wired.

Activities for hyperactivity

05/22/2026

We wanted to share some exciting progress our patient Ryker had at Trotting Horse during our Thursday session! Lifting the saddle has been a struggle previously, but he was finally able to hold it up on his own!

This is such a great accomplishment and shows how much hippotherapy has helped him build his strength!

Great work Ryker!🐴

05/18/2026

May flowers are even more fun when you pick them with your toes! 🌸👣

During this activity, we’re strengthening intrinsic foot muscles by using the feet to grasp and hold flowers while also challenging bilateral coordination by transferring the flower to the opposite hand.

Play-based therapy activities like this help build foundational strength, coordination, motor planning, and body awareness — all while keeping therapy engaging and meaningful for kids. 💛

05/17/2026

There’s something special about working with people you genuinely enjoy being around. 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Employee Appreciation Night at Highlander Brewing! We spent the evening playing Bunco, sharing pizza, exchanging gifts, and enjoying time together as a team.

We’re so thankful for the people behind Samara Therapy Specialists and the heart they bring to our clinic every day.

Special shout-out to Chelsey Lewis for making the amazing cookies! She's so talented!

05/15/2026

Happy national ST month! To celebrate, we asked all of our speech therapists about their favorite part of the job. Here’s Hailey’s!

“I love being a speech therapist because I get to support kids in sharing their thoughts, ideas, interests, and even their dislikes, helping them feel heard and understood. Whether it’s a child saying a new word, expressing themselves more confidently, or connecting with others in a new way, those moments are incredibly meaningful. I also love seeing the pride and joy that parents and families experience when they watch their child succeed and grow.”

Thank you Hailey for everything you do for the clinic and our families! 💙

05/08/2026

Happy National ST month! To celebrate, we asked all of our speech therapists about their favorite part of the job. First up is Sarah! 💕

“One of my favorite parts of being an SLP is helping kids find their voice. Not just to communicate, but to share who they are. There’s nothing better than watching a child light up when they realize they can tell stories, express their ideas, and let their creativity shine. I’ll never take being part of that journey for granted.”

Thank you Sarah for everything you bring to our clinic and our families! ❤️

05/08/2026

You may have seen a post awhile ago suggesting we had big news coming soon... And the wait is finally over!

Starting June 15th, we will be seeing patients at our new location!

Our new address will be 2606 South Avenue West

As a clinic, this new location will provide many opportunities for us to support your children even more, with an outdoor play area, more space for treatment, and larger bathrooms with changing tables! We know this will be a big transition for some families, so please reach out with any questions or concerns about the move.

Keep an eye out for more updates on our social media and through the Ocean Friends app!