Active Therapy MN

05/28/2026

Meet Mellissa – one of Active Therapy’s newest occupational therapists!

Where did you obtain your degree? “Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT.”

What made you want to become an occupational therapist? “Experiencing how significant an impact therapy had on my grandfather's rehab and recovery after a significant CVA.”

What are your areas of interest? Are you specialized in any specific area(s)? “Geriatrics and orthopedics; lymphedema certified.”

What type of therapist do you aspire to be? “A holistic therapist that focuses on the patient as a whole and all the moving parts.”

What is a fun “non-therapy” fact about you? “I do pottery in my free time!”

05/18/2026

Meet Courtney - one of Active Therapy’s newest physical therapists!

Where did you obtain your degree? “I obtained my degree from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Go gophers!”

What made you want to become a physical therapist? “What made me want to become a physical therapist is helping others achieve their full potential and regaining their life back. It has been truly so fulfilling to see others be able to be more independent in their daily lives.”

What are your areas of interest? Are you specialized in a specific area? “My areas of interest are neuro and orthopedics as I like to work with complex cases that challenge me to think outside the box and be more individualistic with each patient.”

What type of therapist do you aspire to be? “The type of therapist I aspire to be is passionate, empathetic, and fun!”

What is a fun “non-therapy” fact about you? “Some fun “non-therapy” facts about me are I lived on the Big Island of Hawaii for 4 months and I love shelling and going boating!”

05/12/2026

Seeking a Skilled Speech Therapist to Elevate Lives!

Active Therapy is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a compassionate Speech Therapist to join our dynamic team.

This role requires travel between our two locations: Prairie Bluffs Senior Living - Eden Prairie, MN and Meadow Ridge Senior Living - Golden Valley, MN.

If you're passionate about making a difference or know someone who is, we invite you to connect with us at: 612-562-8204, or [email protected].

We're eager to hear from you and explore how you can be part of our mission to uplift and inspire!

(Direct link to apply can be located in the comments section)

05/07/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing how to recognize stroke warning signs and acting quickly can help save a life and reduce the risk of long-term disability. The faster a stroke is treated, the more likely the person is to recover. Visit the American Stroke Association at https://www.stroke.org/en/ to learn more. ♥️ 🧠 🩺

03/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Active Therapy has joined forces with Encore Assisted Living & Memory Care in Maplewood, MN, empowering us to further elevate the health and well-being of those we serve while fostering meaningful connections within the community. For more information contact us at 612-562-8204.

02/19/2026

✨Active Therapy MN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! ✨

The role of the Occupational Therapist at Active Therapy is to assist patients in Assisted Living settings achieve their highest level of independence no matter where they are at in their journey. This is achieved through working closely with patients, their families, and the Assisted Living Community’s staff to develop individualized treatment plans and maintenance programs to aide in the highest level of functionality.

Contact us if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this open position. (Direct link to apply is located within the comments section)

11/25/2025

Meet Lauryn Wenberg – a speech-language pathologist and one of Active Therapy’s newest employees!

Where did you obtain your degree? “I earned my bachelor’s degree in speech-language and hearing sciences with a minor in neuroscience, from the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities in 2021. I pursued graduate school at St. Cloud State University, where I earned my master’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders in 2024. Since graduating, I have worked across the acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting with adult populations. However, I recently returned to Minnesota and am excited to explore new settings this field has to offer!”

What made you want to become a speech-language pathologist? “I became interested in the field of Speech Language Pathology, after seeing the positive impact these services had on my grandmother’s quality of life throughout her life living with Multiple Sclerosis. I was drawn to this field after seeing the patience, skill, and compassion shown to her throughout the most challenging years of her life. I enjoy how meaningful and compassionate the work this field does, and enjoy being a source of support to others, and help them to improve their communication, voice, and overall connection with others and things they enjoy.”

What are your areas of interest? Are you specialized in a specific area(s)? “My clinical interests include working with adult and geriatric populations addressing adult neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive-linguistic disorders, and dysphagia. I specifically am interested in working with individuals with aphasia, following traumatic brain injury (TBI), and individuals with neurodegenerative disorders (i.e., dementia, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s).”

What type of therapist do you aspire to be? “I aspire to be a compassionate, evidence-based clinician, who works to provide patient-centered care for adult populations with a variety of communicative, cognitive, and swallowing needs. I hope to form strong relationships with my patients, empower them, and establish a mutual respect in order to achieve functional outcomes.”

What is a fun “non-therapy” fact about you? “I grew up in La Crosse, WI before moving to Minnesota for college! I have two sisters and one brother. My hobbies include traveling, going to concerts, reading, and spending time with friends/family!”

11/17/2025

What a wonderful shoutout! Impacts such as these bring us so much joy. We are proud to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in people’s lives!

Let's give a round of applause to Martha, our Resident of the Month for November! Martha is always willing to volunteer for something, and she always goes above and beyond to help others.

Her favorite job was a cook. She enjoys cooking and that is an activity that helps her unwind and is a creative way to bring peace and happiness to her life. She also likes to color.

She has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She LOVES being a grandma. She cherishes every moment she spends with them.

The reason she likes living here is because “it has helped me have a better life with my physical challenges. The staff and residents are great. Also, Active Therapy has been WONDERFUL to work with!”

07/29/2025

Active Therapy MN is seeking a Physical Therapist – $2,500 Sign on Bonus and FLEXIBLE scheduling!

The role of the Physical Therapist at Active Therapy is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of physical therapy services in the assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings. This role will work closely with patients, their families, and the Assisted Living Community’s staff to develop individualized treatment plans and maintenance programs to aide in the highest level of functionality. Active Therapy is a new and rapidly growing therapy program that places high importance on exceptional therapy conducted with integrity.

Contact us if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this open position. As always, we’d love to hear from you! (Direct link to apply is located within the comments section).

07/10/2025

Active Therapy MN is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist!

✨Now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus✨

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our fun and skilled therapy team at our Mounds View, Little Canda, and Maplewood locations!

At Active Therapy, we place high importance on maintaining a positive company culture, employee well-being, opportunities for growth, and FLEXIBLE scheduling.

Visit indeed.com (direct link located within comments) or email your resume to Active Therapy at [email protected] to apply! Please contact 612-562-8204 to learn more.

We’d love to hear from you!