Children's Therapy Corner - Midland is a speech therapist in Midland, MI, providing specialized pediatric therapy services for children from birth through young adulthood. The practice offers speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, and parent-mediated intervention programs such as the PLAY Project. Services are designed to address speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing disorders, sensory processing, motor planning, and behavioral development. The clinic serves families across the Great Lakes Bay Region, with a focus on empowering parents and integrating therapy into home and community settings. It has been operating in Midland since 1997 and maintains a family-centered, child-focused approach.
The clinic was founded in 1997 by Janet Ringle-Bartels, who established its core philosophy of treating children as unique individuals rather than miniature adults. The team emphasizes collaboration with families, using innovative, play-based methods to help children achieve their highest level of independence. Therapists are trained in evidence-based practices and utilize state-of-the-art techniques and equipment. The Midland location, like the others in Traverse City, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, is designed exclusively for pediatric care, featuring a homelike atmosphere that supports therapeutic engagement and emotional well-being.
Located on Ridgewood Dr, the clinic sits just 0.1 miles from Davenport University and is within a short distance of Optimist Park, Stratford Woods Park, Longview Spray Park, Kiwassee Lake, and Bay City Road. These nearby green spaces and educational institutions provide a supportive local environment for families and children.
The clinic is known for its long-standing commitment to pediatric rehabilitation, with a reputation built on family involvement, individualized care, and a focus on developmental progress. Its consistent presence in the community since 1997 reflects a dedication to helping children thrive. In Midland, Children's Therapy Corner stands out as a dedicated space where therapy feels less like treatment and more like growth, play, and connection.