Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Holds Impactful Community Event

When Michael St. George, the clinical director of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Warminster, envisioned the grand opening of his new Warminster location (652 York Road) he knew it had to have the maximum impact.

So, at the recent fall event, he welcomed area doctors, patients, and community members to tour the sparking new facility while helping others, by hosting the grand opening as a fundraiser for the local Autism Cares Foundation.

Participants feasted on gourmet pizza, pasta, salad, and beverages from Acqua e Farino while becoming educated about the best physical therapists from St. Goerge and his team.

“I felt the event was a great opportunity to bring people together to see the new facility and allow for networking,” explains Michael St. George. “It was great to see ACF Co-Founder and CEO Linda Kuepper again since she was a former patient of mine and the fact that she was so involved in our new venture meant a lot to us.”

He added that “being part of the community is very important for our profession because that is who we serve. We are here to help people so they can optimize their health and function and live their lives to the fullest,” he says.

“Too many people in our society are misinformed, misguided, and dealing with issues impeding their quality of life,” St. George says. “A lot of these things are easily correctible with the right algorithm of treatment.”

Guests at the recent open house also bought raffle tickets for a chance to win a variety of gift baskets brimming over with gift cards and other items from local merchants, including Bunns Natural Foods, Ben & Irv’s Deli, Sprouts, Robinhood Diner, Game Stop, Three Ladies Bakery, Eagle Diner, Bucks Hoagie Shop, Shop Rite, and Osteria Saporino Italian restaurant.

The money was donated to the non-profit Autism Cares Foundation (ACF). Kuepper, the ACF Co-Founder and CEO, enjoyed the event and appreciated the support from St. George and the community. “We are so grateful and appreciative for all of their help and support because they are helping us help others" to continue to provide the much-needed services,” she explains.

She adds that the community allows ACF to support the needs of people with autism and other neuro-diversities in our communities. The money raised goes to a myriad of programs, workshops, and special events, including visits to amusement parks, bounce outings, movies, karate and fitness classes, trampoline park events, and the recent prom for those ages 16 and older as well as a fun-filled Adult Formal for those ages 21 and older.

Some programs are free, while others have a cost share while keeping them affordable for local families. One in 36 school-age children currently diagnosed with autism, the needs are even greater. With the population being served growing up, there is a vast age span to provide events from young kids to teens and those 21 and older.

Autism Cares Foundation is keenly aware of the growing needs in the different phases of life for those with disabilities and continues to adapt its services, programs, and events to meet those needs.

“We rely heavily on community support and this generously allows us to deliver the quality resources that our friends, neighbors and those requiring services have come to rely upon us for,” Kuepper said. “It was great to connect with everyone who attended and to learn more about Ivy Rehab PT. On behalf of Autism Cares Foundation, we wish Mike St. George, Ivy Rehab PT, and his staff the very best, and much-continued success!”

For more information go to:

Ivy Rehab PT in Warminster

And Autism Cares Foundation