“CTC takes a family approach. They know that in order for a child to thrive, the whole family has to thrive.” Five-year old Nate was a micro-preemie, born at 23 weeks and weighing just a little over one pound. He remained in the NICU for four months after his birth, and was on oxygen for…

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Chase’s Story

A child’s progress in therapy can often feel like a slow process, especially when that progress is years in the making. “As parents, we’ve had to learn how to celebrate smaller milestones along the way to achieving the big ones,” says Jamelah, mother of 11-year-old Chase. “Sometimes the big milestones seem frustratingly far off. If…

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Alex’s Story

When five-year old Alex arrives at Children’s Therapy Center for his weekly speech-language and feeding therapy session, he can hardly contain his excitement. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Alex received both occupational and speech-language therapy through Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), a program specifically designed for children age birth to three. However,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah

Tell us some fun facts about yourself. I have a black lab who I love to take hiking, and I also enjoy swimming. I played water polo and did synchronized swimming growing up. Some of my favorite things to do are go to concerts and spend time with my family and friends. Why did you choose…

Volunteer Spotlight: Mizan

Hello, I’m Mizan! “I love to travel around the world getting to know the people of different races, ethnicities, their food, traditions, and cultures. I used to read a lot of nobles, poems, and short stories of famous Bengali poets & authors but now-a days switched to watching historical drama/documentaries. My weekends remain incomplete without…

Volunteer Spotlight: Madeline

Tell us some fun facts about yourself. I love to hike and go on long walks, anything outdoors! I am currently learning to ski. I have a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and I am a classical and opera singer. My family owns a blueberry farm in Fall City and we have about 50 chickens! I…

Volunteer Spotlight: Joyce

Tell us some fun facts about yourself. I enjoy playing music on the piano and swimming. I love spending time with friends and family for hikes, trying new foods, and bowling. I also enjoy watching Korean dramas and sightseeing as well. Why did you choose to get involved with CTC, and what do you enjoy most…

Volunteer Spotlight: Ben

Hello, I’m Ben! “I am in the 12th grade at Concordia Christian Academy in Tacoma, and I will be attending college next year. My hobbies include reading, playing instruments (I play the piano and am teaching myself ukulele and guitar) listening to music, playing video games, and doing homework. I have an acute ability to…

Nate’s Story

“CTC takes a family approach. They know that in order for a child to thrive, the whole family has to thrive.” Five-year old Nate was a micro-preemie, born at 23 weeks and weighing just a little over one pound. He remained in the NICU for four months after his birth, and was on oxygen for…

Chase’s Story

A child’s progress in therapy can often feel like a slow process, especially when that progress is years in the making. “As parents, we’ve had to learn how to celebrate smaller milestones along the way to achieving the big ones,” says Jamelah, mother of 11-year-old Chase. “Sometimes the big milestones seem frustratingly far off. If…

Alex’s Story

When five-year old Alex arrives at Children’s Therapy Center for his weekly speech-language and feeding therapy session, he can hardly contain his excitement. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Alex received both occupational and speech-language therapy through Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), a program specifically designed for children age birth to three. However,…

Meet Abby!

Abby describes why being a physical therapist at CTC is the best! Q: How did you decide on pediatric therapy as a career? I knew when I got into PT school that I really wanted to work with kids. I had the opportunity to work at a pediatric clinic early on as a rehab aide,…

Gymnastics at CTC

Q: How does CTC’s gymnastics class benefit children? A: Many of the children in our gymnastics group have had difficult experiences in community-based classes or groups. Our group is small and we can focus more on participation and skill-building. Children are successful separating from their parents for class and participating for the entire 55-minute session!…

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We hire exceptional people.

We maintain a positive attitude and positively influence those around us. We are intrinsically motivated to take initiative and improve our performance. We are self-managers who are empowered to take responsibility for our own success and happiness.

We make a difference.

We are compassionate, helpful and respectful. We enthusiastically provide the best products and comprehensive services possible. We go to extraordinary lengths to improve the lives of the children and families who are referred to us.

Our culture is cooperative.

We maintain an environment that is informal, friendly and fun. We acknowledge what we don't yet know and collaborate to problem-solve and learn. We welcome healthy debate, but once a decision is made, we all support the consensus.

Our culture is participatory.

We communicate openly, honestly and directly. We are all responsible for our mission, the stewardship of resources, and the success of our organization. We practice participatory management by encouraging questions and suggestions from all staff on any topic.

Our culture is empowering.

We identify and utilize the strengths of each staff member to help ensure job satisfaction and success. We eliminate the need for bureaucracy and hierarchy by holding ourselves and each other accountable. We provide staff with the greatest degree of flexibility possible because we value a healthy work/life balance.

We are Children's Therapy Center!

We challenge the status quo by being entrepreneurial and innovative. We adapt our strategies when necessary to increase effectiveness and achieve our goals. We strive for excellence, realizing there is always room for improvement in everything we do.

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