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Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services

Serving the Montevideo area in MN.

Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services provides pediatric and mental health occupational therapy services, specializing in infant massage, mental and social skills, motor delays, self-regulation, and sensory processing.

08/11/2026

What is Occupational Therapy? ✨

In OT school, we were taught the importance of having an "elevator speech" ready to quickly explain our profession. A common myth is that OTs "only work with hands" or "only help adults get jobs." But it goes so much deeper than that!

Simply put, Occupational Therapy helps people do the things they want to do, need to do, and have to do in daily life—all while maximizing their independence. For kids, their main "occupations" are playing, learning, and mastering daily routines.

Today, Annika put this exact mission into action! She teamed up with a wonderful kiddo and "Baby Emily" to tackle a major daily routine: toilet training. Using play-based strategies, they worked on processing the steps of toileting and building the essential coping skills needed to make this big milestone feel safe and manageable. 🧠💪

Every small win leads to greater independence.

07/31/2026

During a session this week, Annika planned to do some sensory ice play with one of her kiddos. When they went to check the family freezer together, they hit the jackpot—Mom had already created custom animal rescue trays ahead of time! 🦈🐧

Using kid-friendly ice chisels and spray bottles, they got straight to work saving the frozen creatures. Activities like this are such a fun way to target key therapy goals, including:

🧊Fine Motor Skills: Gripping chisels, squeezing spray bottles, and maneuvering tools.

⚒️ Hand-Eye Coordination: Precision tapping and aiming water to melt specific spots.

☀️Sensory Exploration: Navigating temperature contrasts, textures, and visual problem-solving.

💡 Parent Pro-Tip: The parents found that freezing the toys inside Ziploc bags first was a game-changer! It keeps everything organized and makes creating ice blocks super easy.

Want to try this at home with your little explorer? You can check out the kid-friendly ice tools we used here: https://a.co/d/0emgqEot

What's your favorite way to bring sensory play outdoors on a warm day? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/24/2026

When Annika arrived to a session this week, her client had one big request: "I want to make something!" 👩‍🍳

So, they got to work whipping up a batch of pink chocolate chip pancakes! 🥣🥞💖

While it looked like a fun kitchen experiment, cooking is actually one of our favorite ways to target major occupational therapy goals. While making their treat, they were working on:

✨ Everyday Life Skills: Practice with measuring, pouring, flipping, and learning how to safely navigate the kitchen.

✨ Executive Functioning: Planning out the steps, gathering ingredients in order, keeping the counter organized, and problem-solving along the way.

Therapy is always at its best when it’s meaningful, motivating, and delicious!

07/17/2026

✨ Meeting clients exactly where they are—even if that means inside a cozy closet! ✨

As occupational therapists, flexibility and modifying the environment are at the core of what we do. We don't need a fancy clinic to make progress; we just need a little creativity and a willingness to adapt! 🧩💛

During one of our home visits today, one of our sweet kiddos needed a quiet space to reset and refocus. Instead of trying to push through in a busy room, we modified her environment by setting up a temporary "OT clinic" right inside her small closet! 🚪🏠

Together, we played a game of Go Fish while working on interoception—helping her notice exactly how her body was feeling and what she needed to feel regulated.

It was the perfect reminder that therapy happens wherever a child feels safest and most supported.

☕ After a wonderful day of visits, Annika earned a delicious iced treat from Gnometown Grounds in Dawson! 😋 Always love getting to support our amazing local businesses.

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07/03/2026

🌿 Out of Office Announcement 🌿

Hello Everyone,

Please note that Annika will be out of the office starting today, July 3rd, through July 13th, 2026. She will be away to attend a family funeral and will be taking some subsequent vacation time.

During this period, responses to emails and messages will be limited so that she can focus on family. Thank you so much for your patience, gentleness, and understanding during this time.

Wishing you all a very wonderful, restful, and safe 4th of July weekend! 🎆

Warmly,

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06/30/2026

Do you want to know what the absolute best part of running a mobile occupational therapy practice is?

✨ The freedom to meet your client’s family exactly where they need the most support. ✨

Being a mobile therapist means I get to step out of the rigid clinic setting and right into your real world. And sometimes, that leads to the absolute best morning texts! While heading out to a visit this morning, a sweet mom sent me this:

Kid says to parent, “Annika, my p**p doctor is coming swimming with me?! 😂"

Yes, we actually did go swimming today! (And no, for the record, I’m not a medical doctor! 😉)

But that is the magic of Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services. Because I come to you, therapy doesn't have to feel like another stressful appointment checked off your endless to-do list. It fits into your actual life.

Sometimes, working on big goals—like toileting, routines, or building confidence—means jumping right into the family pool or practicing right in your living room. When therapy happens in a comfortable, familiar place, kids don't even realize they're working hard. To them, it just feels like fun!

No stressful clinic waiting rooms or rushed car rides. Just real-life progress, right where your child feels safest. 💦🏊‍♂️🚗

06/24/2026

🌊☀️ Time to get outside and build those skills!

Last week we took therapy to the Chippewa River, and this awesome guy worked so hard on his OT goals. From navigating the rocky shoreline (gross motor and balance) to handling the boat string (fine motor skills), he crushed it!

At one point he looked up with the biggest smile and said, “I love this! This is so good!” 🥰

Of course, it wouldn't be a river day without a little adventure—the toy boat accidentally took a trip down the current, and Annika had to go rescue it! 😂 Beyond the physical skills, it was the perfect chance to practice patience and staying safe near the water.

We love seeing our kids discover their sisu in the great outdoors! 💪🌲

06/17/2026

☀️ Out of the Office Notice ☀️

Hi everyone!

Annika is stepping away from the office to recharge and will be unavailable from Wednesday, June 17th through Sunday, June 21st.

Please note that during this time, the business phone line will be turned off. Annika will respond to all emails, voicemails, and messages as quickly as possible when she returns on Monday, June 22nd.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. Looking forward to connecting with you all next week! 💙

06/12/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! ☀️

If you ever want a brutal, unfiltered reality check, just spend 10 minutes working with kids. They will keep you incredibly humble!

During a home visit today, a little friend gave me this absolute gem:

💬 “You are bothering me right now. Your eyelashes are not long enough for me. You need to leave my house.” 😂

Tough crowd! I guess my clinical skills take a back seat to my lash length during the summer.

On a serious note, I love the honesty, personality, and fierce boundaries (even the sassy ones!) that my clients show me every day.

Wishing you all a weekend full of laughter! ☺️

06/08/2026

Hey there, Facebook family! 👋

We know, we know... it’s been a few weeks since you last saw us in your feed! 🙈 But we have been busy behind the scenes, and we are so excited to catch up.

First up, a quick milestone: Annika has officially wrapped up the 2025-2026 school year with Montevideo Public Schools! 🍎 She is incredibly excited for the summer ahead, focusing on spending plenty of time outdoors and making memories with family. ☀️🌳

Meanwhile, our occupational therapy outpatient summer schedules are in full swing! 🗓️✨ With the new season officially underway, we want to make sure we are bringing you the content, tips, and support you actually want to see.

So, we’re turning the mic over to you! 🎤 Drop a comment below and let us know:

•What kind of content would you like to see from us this summer?

•What questions do you have about outpatient occupational therapy?

•What do you want to know more about (either about Sisu or occupational therapy in general)?

Whether you're looking for outdoor sensory play ideas, tips for maintaining summer routines, or just want to say hello—we want to hear it all! 👇

Hope you're all enjoying the beautiful weather! 🌿

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