Jen Atwood 12/22/25 Jen Atwood 12/22/25

Finding Strength on the Road to Healing: How Family Support Motivates Keith R. in Rehabilitation

Read the uplifting journey of Keith R., a dedicated family man and heavy equipment operator whose life took a dramatic turn following a workplace accident, and the story of his ongoing recovery at Special Tree.

Jen Atwood 12/12/25 Jen Atwood 12/12/25

Special Tree Welcomes Jacob Spicer, new Director of Environmental Services

Jen Atwood 10/29/25 Jen Atwood 10/29/25

Rebuilding Strength and Hope: Jonathan LePage’s Inspiring Rehabilitation Journey

After a severe motorcycle accident left Jonathan LePage with a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures, he spent four months at Special Tree for neuro rehabilitation. He worked hard to regain strength and relearn daily tasks, drawing motivation from his family, especially his son, Jack. Jon graduated from the rehab program in October and aims to wakeboard with Jack next summer.

Jen Atwood 7/14/25 Jen Atwood 7/14/25

Special Tree welcomes Basem Almasri, M.D. as Medical Director

Special Tree announces Basem Almasri, M.D., has joined as new Medical Director.

Jen Atwood 7/7/25 Jen Atwood 7/7/25

Changing Lives at Special Tree: The Path to Success

Jen Atwood 3/1/25 Jen Atwood 3/1/25

Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day at Special Tree Rehabilitation System

Jen Atwood 11/6/24 Jen Atwood 11/6/24

Celebrating Longevity and Dedication: Honoring Our Hall of Fame Staff

Jen Atwood 11/1/24 Jen Atwood 11/1/24

Special Tree celebrates 50 years!

Jen Atwood 9/19/22 Jen Atwood 9/19/22

Medicare Funding Helps TiZhi Ready for Home After Stroke

Jen Atwood 6/17/22 Jen Atwood 6/17/22

Celebrating Care Team Week!

Jen Atwood 3/22/22 Jen Atwood 3/22/22

Chili, Mustard, and Onions

Jen Atwood 2/14/22 Jen Atwood 2/14/22

Patient Turns Therapeutic Writings Into Book

Jen Atwood 2/1/22 Jen Atwood 2/1/22

Special Tree Appoints Joseph J. Richert II as New Chief Executive Officer

Jen Atwood 1/17/22 Jen Atwood 1/17/22

Special Tree Named One of 10 Most Innovative Respiratory Solution Providing Companies to Watch in 2022

Jen Atwood 11/22/21 Jen Atwood 11/22/21

New Accreditation Affirms Special Tree’s Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program is One-of-a-Kind in Michigan

Special Tree Earns International CARF Accreditation for Multiple Rehabilitation Programs, Adds Spinal Cord Injury. The new accreditation now makes Special Tree a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIPR), the only organization of it’s kind worldwide to achieve CARF-accreditation for both brain injury and spinal cord injury specialty for adults in a skilled nursing facility.

Jen Atwood 10/12/21 Jen Atwood 10/12/21

Alex’s Story: Heading Home After Spinal Cord Injury

On September 14, 2019 everything changed for Special Tree client Alex when his motorcycle was struck by a driver going 40 mph. He was thrown 25 feet and vividly remembers thinking “please Lord let me be able to get up from this when I land.”