​"As a mother I always want to do what’s best for my children. My husband and I noticed a speech difference in our son but really hit us when he turned 2 and still wasn’t verbal with us. Our mother-in-law suggested taking him to see a speech therapist since 3 of her other grandchildren had speech issues as kids. We were nervous what to expect and what people would think of our son. After we confirmed with our pediatrician that he does need help with his speech.

We were referred to Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center. Our speech specialist, Ashley Glover Franz, and her assistant Johanna are simply amazing. In the 2 months our Jaxson has been seen, we went from saying 1 word to 3+ words and his pronunciation is clear. I love watching him interact and get excited to learn. By utilizing their service twice a week, for the last 2 months, it has made a tremendous effect on my son's communication skills. Family and friends have also commended me because they see such an improvement also with his behavior. I went from being scared and unsure of this experience to feeling so blessed and satisfied. I will refer anyone to this clinic and advocate for families with speech delay and hope my testimony will help others get outside of their comfort zone and make the step to help their child or loved one succeed. It’s never too early whether they need it a little or a lot of speech assistance is a tool to help us learn how to communicate effectively with others.
 
Thank you for everything you’re doing for our little guy and everything you continue to do for this community. I’ll always be forever grateful."
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..."Gave me at-home exercises to do that really helped me to heal a lot quicker; and also prevent headaches in the future...

I feel so much better.  I no longer have headaches
on a daily basis  and that's really great. ​
​I highly recommend Ken Carpenter to get rid of your headaches."
~ Ashley T. 

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"I have disabilities related to my combat service...
​it's  been a long road but Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center
helped me get back on track...

My wife, father-in-law, and mother-in-law have all gone there with great success...​Tyler and Kimberly have basically
​changed my life; my pain is manageable now."  ~ Mathew D.

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"I've had an injury for the past 6 months that was not correctly diagnosed until I came to Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center.  
They had a completely different approach...an outstanding,
​world- class physical therapy practice.   " ~ Kristin A.

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​"Always professional and friendly.
Definitely my top rated PT experience."
​- George S.

"I'm back to skiing.  I'm back to hiking.  
I feel like I got my life back!"   ~ Jeremey B. 
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"Very knowledgeable
​& energetic staff!"
maybe the best experience physical therapy could possibly be.
The admin staff is also really friendly and caring.
I worked with pretty much every PT on staff, and they all know their stuff.   They were very good at helping me get back in the game quickly and efficiently.  Thank you! "  - Lisa S.

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The therapy I have received at Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center is second to none.
I feel so fortunate to receive such effective treatment allowing me to live an active life and to enjoy those things that I value.  
​Thank you to Amity and all the staff!  - Ted V.

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"Awesome people in a first-class facility with the expertise to get a body back to doing what it loves to do!"
​Scott, Gabe, Emily and Amity helped me recover from a debilitating shoulder injury, so I could get back to skiing, sailing and paddling.   Gabe has provided the training my body needed    to complete a 116 mile trek with some serious elevation and helps me maintain the strength I need to do what I like to do. These guys are the best!!"  - Marilyn N.

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"I feel 100% headache free!
​ I really recommend them!"  ~ Russel T.
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"Not having migraines gives me the freedom
​to do the things I like to do and keeps me from taking medications that I didn't want to take."
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"Unfortunately and F0RTUNATELY here I am again another injury.
I'm sooo grateful that Scott Ruta is yet again treating my injury !!!

This man , in round one, gave me the tools
to quit taking all pain meds. that I had been taking for years.

Now Scott R., has me put back in the game of life.
Still have some work to do, however I have the utmost confidence to be well very soon.  THANK YOU SCOTT AND YOUR TEAM,
​YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST !!!!!    -  Scott N.

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“This is a great place!  Everyone is really warm and inviting
​...they really care about your goals.”  ~Jesse Papenfoose
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Scott Ruta has been my “go to” Physical Therapist since 2004 when I had surgery for a torn meniscus and in 2006 for recovery from a torn rotor cuff surgery.  His empathy and communication style encouraged and directed me, while he gave me the right type motivation to get me to do my exercises.  While on vacation in 2012 I spent 3 days in a CA hospital as a multitude of doctors tried to figure out why I was having back spasms and could not stand or walk for any length of time.  I went to two Physical Therapists and a chiropractor in CA with no relief from my pain.  I immediately sought out Scott’s expertise when we returned home.  I sent Scott all the CA imaging and reports ahead of time and he was well prepared to discuss my situation for our first appointment.  Scott diagnosed my problem and within two sessions and one simple exercise, I was on the mend and able to rejoin the living.  If I am ever in pain again, I will catch the first plane home to be evaluated by Scott.  - Curt B.

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​"I was seen at Whitefish Therapy a few years ago when rehabilitating a knee injury.  This year when I injured my knee I was referred to a different physical therapy office.  I knew after my first visit that there is nowhere else I'd rather be treated than at Whitefish Therapy and Sports Center.   It is extremely clean.  They have an awesome front end staff behind the desks!  The whole staff is always pleasant, patient and accommodating.  I always know what we are doing in therapy and why we are doing it.I like that they take the time to ensure I understand my therapies. I feel like they put my health and wellness first while I am there.  -  Nicole C."

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“It was the most helpful [and hopeful] experience I have had to date.  They were thorough, offered great feedback and their assessment seems accurate based on the almost immediate relief it offered. I came in a bit skeptical - not knowing what was causing the pain and if it would be something PT could help. I left [and still do] feeling it will be the key to resolving my leg pain.  Very hopeful and grateful.”   - Hannah P.

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The orthopedic surgeon referred me to Scott Ruta after I fell.  The injuries were to my neck/shoulder, back, hand and foot.  Scott viewed my injuries in respect to my "whole picture" which included my career actives, my emotions, my family, my pain and frustration of a maturing body not healing as fast as I did when I was 30.  Scott always communicated with me and my family which made the long healing process manageable.  As my healing started, Scott and the other therapists were always observing my progress and that astuteness helped identify several potential problems that were quickly rectified - like me overcompensating for my weak foot or overworking my shoulder or spending  too long a time standing or sitting.  No one from the team ever diminished my uncertainties or pain, nor lectured me when I “was too busy” to do my exercises.  Instead, Scott guided my recovery with his positive attitude, caring assistance and by letting me know he and his team were in this with me for the duration.  The skills taught to me for relieving pain, stress and the easy exercises to continue strengthening my body are part of my routine even today. My accident was in 2008 and the staff is still there for me if I have a question or concern. Everyone at the center acknowledges the multiple dimensions of living, healing and curing which is a special atmosphere all of its own.  I highly recommend Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center.   - Sheila B.

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Caring, patient, competent staff.
​- JeanAnne S.

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"I can't say enough good things about my experience at Whitefish Therapy.
Ryan is extremely knowledgeable.
​The front desk people are so pleasant and helpful.
​The facility is spotless and
​had every imaginable type of equipment you might need."   ​- Rebecca M.

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"Scott, Emily and Amity at Whitefish Therapy have been more than physical therapists for me, they've become friends! As a person with a basket of chronic physical issues, they have helped me learn how to live a more productive life with less pain, and following their advice has made it possible for me to enjoy my young grandchildren without re-injuring myself. They are knowledgeable, engaged and so supportive . . .
​and somehow they manage to inspire confidence!
​Thank you, Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center!"   - Renee M.

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4 years ago my wife and I received guardianship of our 4 year old grandson.  To say he had some issues would be an understatement. One major issue was his speech and his understanding of language. He did not understand what simple phrases such as “what is under the table “ or “what is that behind you “ meant. He was diagnosed by the Child Development Center as functioning on a two year level in terms of his understanding of and speaking language. We took him to Whitefish Physical Therapy and met Greg Logan. There are no words to describe his incredible influence on Taren, not only in teaching him how to speak and understand language but his incredible influence as an adult role model which he was in desperate need of. Patient, kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and fun. Their relationship has grown over the years and continues to be a serious positive experience for Taren. When I tell him we are going to see Greg  his eyes light up with excitement! There is no doubt in my mind that Greg has helped change not only Taren’s language skills but his life in general in an indescribable positive way. My wife and I cannot thank him enough for helping our little boy in so many ways, to hopefully have a chance at having a good life.  Best regards   - Roy T.
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  "Somewhere around October of 2012 while living a fully active & healthy lifestyle in Whitefish, Montana,  I began to notice some changes to my health. For example, I would lose my balance slightly from time to time. I would experience numbness and tingling down my neck, spine, & arms.  Ultimately my right foot would drag behind me as I walked. I was losing strength & coordination specifically in my lower extremities. All of these symptoms lead me to seek medical help.  {For months, I had a myriad of medical visits, tests, and treatments with specialists in the Flathead Valley and in Boston, Mass.}

My balance deteriorated.  My ability to walk was nearly gone. I was at risk of falling when I did gain the strength to stand.  I struggled to walk using a cane or walker, and eventually, I was in a self-propelled wheelchair full time & struggled to find the strength to sit upright.

My physical therapy visits with Scott Ruta at Whitefish Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy focused on wheelchair transfers, sitting upright at the edge of an exercise bench, and developing what little core strength I had retained.  Aquatic therapy was suggested & I pursued that for the next five months as well.  I was very disciplined and worked extremely hard 3-4 times weekly trying to make the best of a challenging situation.  Physical therapy enabled me to gain the strength to stand with assistance. I looked to obtain a standing table. I was told that using one would help my bones retain density & strength.  Physical therapists helped me to rediscover small muscle groups which seemingly wanted to reawaken! I remember a day when three people helped me to struggle to crawl 6-feet:  They propelled my legs while I worked to coordinate my upper body.  I worked for hours trying to re-develop the skill of kneeling upright for ten second intervals. It was exhausting.

Remarkably, my mobility is slowly returning.  Learning how to crawl progressed to standing on my own. Next, I was given a walker. I evolved to the point where I could get around using a pair of forearm crutches. Finally I was able to walk on my own. I continue to experience challenges with balance. I have fallen several times over the past year experiencing two broken noses and a severely sprained ankle. Stability, coordination, & strength are being rebuilt daily. It has been a long process.  A process which may not be fully realized without the assistance of physical therapists.  I continue to work diligently in PT twice each week.  The residual effects of neuro-fatigue are unmistakable. I work intensely with the team of physical therapists who are helping me to become more coordinated, stronger, & safe."  -Michael C.

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