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CHILDREN'S THERAPY
CENTER
of Battle Creek, MI
helping your child succeed!
CHILDREN'S THERAPY
CENTER
of Battle Creek, MI

Physical Therapy Staff
Gordon Allen, PT
Gordon  is a graduate of Wayne State University's School of Physical Therapy. He
worked as a staff PT at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from 1971-1974. While at
Bronson, he developed the Pulmonary Disease Rehab Program. In 1974 he took a
position at Southwest Rehab Hospital in Battle Creek splitting his time between
clinical work and teaching in the PT Assistant Program at Kellogg Community College.
In 1975, Gordon founded Rehab Associates and in 1988 was instrumental in adding
Children's Therapy Center to the services offered by Rehab. Assoc.  Through Rehab
Associates, he established Pulmonary Rehab programs at both of the former Battle
Creek  Hospitals. In 1976, in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service, he
established the first home health delivery of physical, occupational, and speech
therapy in Calhoun County.
Ryan Murphy, P.T.A.
After serving three years in the United States Army, Ryan attended
Kellogg Community College where he graduated with high honors in
2006 with a Physical Therapist Assistant degree.  Ryan has since then obtained his
licence in the state of Ohio, and will graduate in the spring of 2008 with a B.A. in
Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University.  Ryan has
worked for Rehab Associates & Children's Therapy Center, for nearly two years, and
plans to grow with the organization for many years to come. He plans to attend the
University of Findlay in the spring of 2010 where he will obtain a Masters, and then a
Doctorate degree in physical therapy.  
Kathy Mitchell, P.T.A.
Kathy earned her Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Kellogg
Community College.  She graduated in 1973.  She began her career working for
South West Regional Rehabilitation Center.  After four years Kathy took a position at
Oaklawn Hospital where she would work for the next thirteen years.  She was asked
to join our team in 1989 where excellence and integrity have been the hallmark of her
service.
Holly Olmstead, P.T.A.
Holly is a 2002 graduate of Kellogg Community College where she
earned her Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  
Upon graduation she took a position at Duane L. Waters Hospital in
the Jackson State Prison. During this time Holly also worked for Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs Nursing Home.  In 2005 she joined the team of Rehab
Associates & Children's Therapy Center where she currently holds a position as a
Physical Therapist Assistant.  Holly’s positive attitude and sincere compassion make
her a valued member of our team.
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