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Lights On Learning - math intervention

Lights On Learning

5.0(27 reviews)
6.6 mi

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!

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Lights On Learning - Business owner, Kellie Henkel

Business owner, Kellie Henkel

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Marian Regional Medical Center

2.6(128 reviews)
0.6 mi

Wonderful - professional caring staff. I was treated with…read morerespect and kindness. What impressed me the most is the follow-up by the Doctors. and nurses. The downside ( which is not the fault of the staff) is the wait time. 4 to 5 hours, if you're lucky. So many people needing to use the ER as their primary care. My heart goes out to them. I wish there was a better alternative.

I had thoracic lung surgery for a case of Empyema back in 2023. Dr Canvasser performed the surgery…read more He should stick to heart surgery. He radically invaded my pleural cavity using a chest spreader breaking 3 ribs, and didn't evacuate all the bacterial infected fluid. There was NO pain management addressed after I was released, as well as NO proper antibiotic management (He prescribed a Z-Pack!!) So, recovering back in Las Vegas, the bacterial infection came back! (Shocker!) and I luckily had a strong and reputable team here at Dignity Hospital perform the surgery with robotic arms, and they flushed the area properly, which should have been done by Canvasser! Also, the team kept me on a 30-day, PICC line IV administered powerful antibiotic to assure the bacteria was eliminated. Wow... I could have died, if left alone and not treated again. Shame on the surgeon, shame on the lack of attention to getting the proper antibiotics administered and releasing me without a plan of follow up. Wow!

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Brain Boost Academy

4.3(11 reviews)
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As a nurse, I see how their methods help connect the dots for children, teens and even adults.  So…read moremuch has evolved in neuroscience and what we now know about brain development and the ability to make new mental connections in the brain. Up until recently, we didn't know the brain could lack development in the pathways, which are like roadblocks. And our children developed around those roadblocks. However, science proves we can go back and repair the undeveloped neuro-pathways at any age. I was referred here by a family member who shared about Brain Boost Academy's unique innovative methods which help people who lack certain early neuro-developmental sequences, which affect attention, learning and daily home life. I know how difficult it is to have a bright child that is very over-active like a little tornado with a short-attention span. I couldn't keep up with him and had to keep him busy to keep him out of trouble. I learned that with an evaluation, the deficits could be identified and treated specifically and that it would require a developmental one on one program. Seeing the progress before and after has made me a believer. I saw multiple results of how the program works. I wish Brain Boost Academy was available to everyone everywhere!

Karyn and her team at Brain Boost are AMAZING! Brain Boost is not just for kids or adults with…read morediagnosed disorders or learning disabilities. Brain Boost can help anyone realize their full potential! My son was flying under the radar at school, not doing poorly enough to catch anyone's attention. I knew he could do better, and we were struggling with behaviors at home. Now his school work is improving and we don't struggle so much at home. We began seeing results about a quarter of the way through his program and he continues to improve each week. I am so thankful that we found Brain Boost!

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Our Founder, Karyn Lutes, MA, CCC-SLP learning from brain researcher Dr. Daniel Amen.

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Villa Maria Post Acute - Our approach to therapy is truly state-of-the-art, and we provide the finest in therapists, equipment and services.

Villa Maria Post Acute

2.6(18 reviews)
1.2 mi

This is not easy! It's an onion! A lot of layers. Medicare is seriously broken, especially when it…read morecomes to Skilled Nursing and Post Rehab facilities. Villa Maria is no exception. There are many wonderful staff, from the Business office to Social Services, Nursing and Rehab Therapy. There are also issues with complex patient needs and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements don't even begin to keep up with these needs. It is reflected in the quality of food, staff shortages, and the spaces for rehabilitation as well as the amount of time available for this. I saw many staff doing their best. The building, is old, many are, and this is not ideal. There are amenities that just are not available. I'm grateful for staff that thought outside the box to make my husband feel cared for, safe and capable of working to recover his strength.

My mother, age 86, with limited verbal capacity, and a tendency to be a little difficult at times,…read moreshattered her kneecap. I needed a rehab facility in which she could recover. Villa Maria was available, but had a rather low rating on yelp. I would like to Emphatically say that this is a wonderful facility. All of the staff have been available, knowledgeable, and willing to listen to me as I explained how to best serve my mother. I did not get lip service, I did not get rolled eyes. And when I showed up unannounced, my mother was being cared for very well. They did a great job identifying her needs and providing all of the appropriate specialists. It was clear that their goal was to get her well enough to go home. They did a wonderful job. I would not hesitate to send a family member there or to go there myself should I need such a facility.

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