Novi and Northville Health Care Centers
1. St. John Providence
St. John Providence—Providence Park Hospital, Novi Campus provides services including surgery, emergency care, imaging, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, behavioral medicine, rehabilitation, sleep disorder care, orthopedic care, neurosciences, neurosurgery, women’s and children’s care, and much more.
- The Van Elslander Neuroscience Center of Excellence is St. John’s multidisciplinary neurosciences program. Conditions treated at the Neuroscience Center include back pain, chronic pain, epilepsy and seizure disorders, facial pain, facial paralysis, stroke, cerebral palsy, and other conditions. The Neurosciences Center also provides rehabilitation, therapy, and neurological rehabilitation services including gait training, virtual reality training, aquatic therapy, foot evaluation, functional independence training, hand rehab, massage therapy, occupational therapy, pediatric therapy, physical therapy, post-CVA and stroke, speech and language pathology, torticollis rehabilitation, vestibular rehab, and much more.
2. University of Michigan Health System
The University of Michigan Health System Northville Health Center provides services including pediatrics, general medicine, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecological surgery, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational therapy, orthopedic surgery, orthotics and prosthetics, physical therapy (MedSport and physical medicine), the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at Northville Health Center, the Pediatric Neurology Program, pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatric sleep medicine, pediatric speech therapy, pediatric surgery, and more.
- Neuroscience Services at the University of Michigan Health System aim to medically and surgically treat neurological diseases, disorders, and conditions including balance disorders (gait disorders, ataxia, atrophy, and palsies), brachial plexus injuries, cognitive disorders, Epilepsy and seizure disorders, head and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, movement disorders (dystonia, tremors, and palsies), neurogenetic disorders (such as spastic paraplegia), neuromuscular disorders (such as neuropathy), neuro-opthamology, neuropathy, stroke, cerebral palsy, and more. To learn more about cerebral palsy treatments at the University of Michigan Health System, visit their Cerebral Palsy section here.
- In- and outpatient Pediatric Brain and Neurological Condition Services at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Hospital cover neonatal neurology, pediatric sleep disorders, developmental disorders (cerebral palsy, autism, and others), pediatric neuromuscular disorders, neurological complications of pediatric diseases, brain and spinal cord anomalies, hydrocephalus, craniofacial anomalies, surgical therapy for spasticity, pediatric head and spinal cord injuries, and more.
- To learn more about the therapy and rehabilitation services offered through The University of Michigan Health System Northville Health Center, read our Treatment and Therapy section further down the page.
3. Botsford Hospital
- Botsford Family Care of Novi (BFCN) provides X-rays, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, lab work, Botox injections, joint injections, minor surgical procedures, and other services at their office in Novi, Michigan.
- The Botsford Center for Rehabilitation – Infinity (BCR Infinity) is located in Novi and provides rehabilitation services including activities of daily living retraining, adaptive equipment assessment, assistive device assessment, back education and treatment, exercise conditioning, fluidotherapy, functional mobility retraining, gait and balance retraining, hand therapy, lower and upper extremity functional training, neurological functioning retraining, pain management, physical modalities, the Progressive Strengthening Program, prosthetic and orthotic training, soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy, splinting, vestibular rehabilitation, and more.
- The Total Rehabilitation and Athletic Conditioning Center (TRACC) provides work simplification, activities of daily living retraining, splinting, adaptive equipment evaluation, assistive device assessment, soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy, prosthetic and orthotic training, exercise conditioning, functional mobility retraining, hand therapy, hydrotherapy, lower and upper extremity functional training, neurological functioning retraining, pain management, physical modalities, progressive strengthening, and more.
- Two other Botsford medical facilities in the Novi-Northville area include Botsford Medical Center – Novi and the Northville Family Medical Center (NFMC) – Botsford Hospital.
4. Henry Ford
- Henry Ford Medical Center – Columbus is located in Novi, Michigan and provides services including behavioral health, injury prevention, foot and ankle rehabilitation, hand therapy, laboratory and pathology, imaging, neurological rehabilitation, occupational therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, orthopedics, pain management, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, plastic surgery, sleep medicine, spine physical therapy, the Step Down Physical Therapy Program, and more. To read more about the therapy and rehabilitation services available at Henry Ford Medical Center—Columbus, scroll down to our Treatment and Therapy section.
- Henry Ford Medical Center – Novi is located in Northville, Michigan and provides services including integrative medicine, family medicine, injury prevention, foot and ankle rehabilitation, laboratory and pathology, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, spine physical therapy, women’s health, and more. To read more about the therapy and rehabilitation services available at Henry Ford Medical Center—Novi, scroll down to our Treatment and Therapy section.
Lifestyle Resources
1. Educational Resources
- Novi Community School District provides a full continuum of special education services for students with special needs. Services include a student support team, Early On Michigan programming, Early Intervention programs, collaborative consultation, evaluations, special education classroom programs, speech and language therapy, social work services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, teacher consultation services, community placement, transition plans, functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention planning, and more.
- Northville Public Schools’ Special Education Programs provide a range of educational and support services for all students with special education needs. Services include speech and language services, social work, autism spectrum disorder consultation, assistive technology coordination, transitional work study services, Child Find, Early Childhood Intervention Programming, resource rooms, grade-specific special education classrooms, and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. Specific special education programs at Northville Public Schools include Learning Disability, Speech and Language, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, Physical and Otherwise Health Impaired, Autistically Impaired, and Early Childhood Developmental Delay. Additionally, the Western Region of Wayne County RESA offers Center Programs for Northville Public School students in Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Cognitive Impairment, Severe Emotional Impairment, and Autistic Impairment.
2. Care Resources
BrightStar Care of Novi provides a range of care and support services for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Below are some of the care services and programs available through BrightStar Care of Novi:
- Companion Care services include sitter or nanny services, in-home support, housekeeping and home chores, meal planning, respite for family or caregivers, errand help, transportation, travel companionship, and new mother support.
- Skilled Home Care services include case management, nursing, exercise management, home infusion therapy, in-home blood draws, injections, and related procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, tube/drain/bag maintenance, vital sign surveillance, wound care, and more.
- Transportation Services provides transportation planning and scheduling, travel companionship, and transportation to appointments, errand destination, planned trips, and more.
- Personal Care services include ambulation, bath visits, dressing, grooming, feeding, safety home evaluation, pre- and post-operative assistance, hygiene, toileting, and more.
- Child Care services include the following sub-services:
- Sitter Services include care and support with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.), newborns, sick and well babies, schoolwork assistance needs, arts and crafts, meal prep, tutoring, transportation, and more.
- Special Needs Care services include bath visits, dressing, grooming, hygiene, reporting to physicians, toileting, therapies, and more.
- Pediatric Nursing services include neonatal nursing and care for premature babies, complex intravenous therapy, chronic disease care, infectious disease care, and more. Pediatric nursing specialties include genetic disorders, congenital disorders (such as cerebral palsy), neurological disorders, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, orthopedic conditions, and more.
- In-Hospital Companionship services include respite and around-the-clock child care services for hospitalized children.
3. Employment Resources
New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc. is a nonprofit agency dedicated to improving equality, opportunity, and well-being in the lives of disabled people. New Horizons Rehabilitation Services extends employment programs and services to individuals ages 16 and older with disabilities including physical challenges, mental disabilities, mental illnesses, learning disabilities, industrial injuries, visual impairments, deafness or hearing impairments, and/or brain damage. Employment services and programs include vocational training, return to work, school to work, computer classes, employment services, supported employment, skills assessments, the Career Focused Employment Program, Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Blind Services, and work evaluations. New Horizons Rehabilitation Services has locations in Novi, Auburn Hills, Clinton Township, Davisburg, and Madison Heights.
4. Transportation
- BrightStar Care, the Novi care service we discuss in our Care Resources section, includes transportation services in a number of its programs.
- The City of Novi Transportation Services provides the Complimentary Transportation for Older Adults program for disabled and senior residents.
- The Northville Community Center provides curbside bus transportation to disabled and senior residents.
5. Disability Etiquette
New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc. facilitates Community Integration Services, a program dedicated to helping disabled participants build social skills, increase independence, and integrate into their communities. The Home-Based Skill Development program at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services provides similar services for participants in the comfort of their own homes. New Horizons is located in Novi, Michigan.
6. Adaptive Equipment & Assistive Technologies
- The RIM Novi Center’s Assistive Technology services include augmentative and alternative communication devices, environmental controls, adaptive equipment, computer access, training, consultation, and more.
- The RIM Novi Center also offers the Wheelchair Services and Seating Clinic, a specialty program in which physical and occupational therapists provide training and recommendations to patients with a variety of disabilities and adaptive equipment needs.
- The Botsford Center for Rehabilitation – Infinity (BCR Infinity) and The Total Rehabilitation and Athletic Conditioning Center (TRACC) provide adaptive equipment assessment and fitting. To read more about these services, visit our Northville and Novi Health Care Centers and Treatment and Therapy sections.
- Oakland County Parks provides adaptive recreational equipment (including sports equipment, fishing equipment, trail chairs, pool transfer chairs, and hand cycles) to individuals with special accessibility needs.
7. Accessible Playgrounds
- The Franklin Road Christian School, located at 40800 West 13 Mile Road in Novi, Michigan, includes low platforms so children with wheelchairs or other mobility aids can move freely throughout the playground equipment.
- The Woodlands of the North Playground, located at 20969 Woodland Glen Dr. in Northville, Michigan, features transfer stations for children with wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
- The Cook Elementary School Playground, located on Boulder Circle in Northville, Michigan, features smooth surfaces, accessibility ramps to each play component, transfer stations, and a wheelchair-accessible swing.
Treatment and Therapy Resources
1. Interdisciplinary Therapy Programs
- The Botsford Center for Rehabilitation – Infinity (BCR Infinity) is a Botsford rehabilitation facility located in Novi, Michigan. Rehabilitation programs available at BCR Infinity include activities of daily living retraining, adaptive equipment evaluation, assistive device assessment, back education and treatment, exercise conditioning, functional mobility retraining, fluidotherapy, gait and balance retraining, lower and upper extremity functional training, hand therapy, neurological functional retraining, pain management, strengthening, physical modalities, prosthetics and orthotics training, splinting, soft tissue mobilization, manual therapy, work simplification, vestibular rehabilitation, and more.
- The Comprehensive Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Program at the Botsford Center for Rehabilitation—Infinity provides a number of early intervention therapy services for pediatric patients with various rehabilitation needs. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy techniques help children experiencing symptoms including developmental delays, sensory integration problems, motor control impairments, feeding or swallowing difficulties, speech and language delays, cognitive delays, decreased coordination, decreased mobility, torticollis, and cranial asymmetry. Other Botsford Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Programs are located in Farmington Hills and Redford, Michigan.
- The University of Michigan Health System Northville Health Center provides the following rehabilitation and therapy programs at its facility in Northville, Michigan:
- The Pediatric and Adolescent Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at Northville Health Center provides services for children and adolescents with disabling conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, brain damage and traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease, mobility dysfunctions, and more. The Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy program encompasses UM Health System programs including Cerebral Palsy, Baclofen Pump Program for Spasticity Control, Rhizotomy Program for Spasticity Control, Intensive Therapy Protocols, the Comprehensive Hand and Arm Movement Program, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dysphagia Program, Ventilator Rehabilitation Program, Augmentative Communication and Language Disorder Program, Brachial Plexopathy Clinic, Down Syndrome Clinic, and Neuropsychological evaluation and treatment. To read more about these programs, visit our Ann Arbor cerebral palsy resources page.
- Pediatric Speech Therapy services at Northville Health Center address and treat pediatric speech, language, communication, oral, and swallowing issues including dysphagia, voice disorders (aphonia), developmental speech-language delays, nonverbal challenges, brain injuries, communication disorders associated with a cleft lip, communication assessment and treatment following stroke, and more.
- Occupational Therapy services at Northville Health Center comprise the U-M Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center, which aims to improve mobility and well-being in patients with conditions affecting the bones, joints, or spine. Occupational Therapy services at Northville Health Center specialize in gross and fine motor deficits, hand therapy, wrist rehabilitation, and elbow therapy.
- Physical Therapy (MedSport and Physical Medicine) services comprise the U-M Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center and provide services including physical therapy, sports rehabilitation and individualized therapy plans for all musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Therapists on staff specialize in men’s health, women’s health, gait and prosthetics training, gross and fine motor deficits, musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, spine pain (including lower back, thoracic, and neck pain), pediatrics, and more.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services at Northville Health Center comprise the U-M Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center and include a range of specific services related to dysfunctions, pain, or injuries of the bones, joints, and spine.
- The Total Rehabilitation and Athletic Conditioning Center (TRACC) is another Botsford outpatient rehabilitation center located in Novi, Michigan. Rehabilitation programs and services available at this location include work simplification, activities of daily living retraining, splinting, adaptive equipment evaluation, assistive device assessment, soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy, prosthetic and orthotic training, exercise conditioning, functional mobility retraining, hand therapy, hydrotherapy, lower and upper extremity functional training, neurological functioning retraining, pain management, physical modalities, progressive strengthening, and more.
- Rehabilitation Physicians PC, a physical medicine and rehabilitation center with locations in Novi and Livonia, provides services including physical therapy, acupuncture, manipulation, medication management, diagnosis and electrodiagnosis, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, evaluation, industrial rehabilitation, osteopathic manual medicine, and injections. Typical diagnoses treated at Rehabilitation Physicians include acute and chronic pain, stroke, nerve injury and disease, brain injury, movement disorders, orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal injury or disease, spasticity, muscular injury or disease, cerebral palsy, congenital conditions, and more. Rehabilitation Physicians is partnered with a number of Michigan hospitals including, but not limited to, Botsford Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford, Providence, Straith, St. Mary Mercy, and Beaumont.
- The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Novi Rehabilitation Center provides a range of therapies and rehabilitation specialties for pediatric patients. Pediatric rehabilitation services include occupational therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, the Rehabilitation Technological Program, and speech and language therapy.
- The RIM Novi Center: The Detroit Medical Center Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (DMC RIM) has a large network of rehabilitation and therapy centers located throughout Michigan. The RIM Novi Center, one of the most comprehensive DMC RIM facilities, offers rehabilitation services and programs including physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician services, pool therapy (aquatic therapy), sports medicine, Lymphedema therapy, hand therapy, speech and language pathology, orthopedic therapy, neuropsychology and psychology, vocational counseling, driver evaluation and training, women’s rehabilitation, spinal cord injury rehab, stroke rehab, brain injury rehab, social work and case management, therapeutic recreation, vestibular rehabilitation, and more. Below we’ll explain some of these programs and services in greater detail:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation at RIM Novi Center treats infants, children, and adolescents with impairments or conditions resulting from an injury, illness, or developmental disability. The program focuses on mobility, cognition, memory, social skills, communication, and activities of daily living. Specialists provide personalized therapy services for conditions including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy (CP), brachial plexus injuries, torticollis, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic injuries, gait disorders, spinal cord injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, dysphagia (feeding issues), and sensory processing disorders. Inpatient rehab services include physical therapy and rehabilitation, physical medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, gait training, therapeutic recreation, social work, rehabilitation nursing, music and art therapy, child life services, and education. Pediatric Rehabilitation services are only available at the Novi, Clinton Township, and Detroit DMC RIM locations.
- Spasticity Management treatments and services at RIM Novi Center include oral medication, injection therapy, intrathecal Baclofen therapy, neurological or orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation therapy. Spasticity Management is only available at the Novi and Detroit DMC RIM locations.
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation services at RIM Novi Center include rehabilitation nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, respiratory therapy, therapeutic recreation, nutrition, neuropsychology, social work, aquatic therapy, recreational activities, support groups, dysphagia management, home evaluations, orthotics, post-rehabilitation fitness, stroke education classes, and wheelchair services and seating. Brain Injury Rehabilitation services are only available at the DMC RIM locations in Novi, Detroit, and Sterling Heights, Michigan.
- St. John Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Novi Campus’s Rehabilitation Services Department offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy services, orthopedics, sports medicine, neuro-rehab, pediatrics, vestibular rehab, craniosacral therapy, Lymphedema Therapy, hand therapy, voice and swallowing disorders therapy, and more. St. John Novi’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services and programs include the following:
- The Physical Therapy Program, which includes adult rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, functional independent training, prosthetic training, and wound care.
- The Occupational Therapy Program, which includes adult rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, hand therapy, and orthotics.
- The Speech Therapy Program, which includes adult speech and language pathology and pediatric speech and language pathology.
- Specialty Programs, which include Lymphedema Treatment, Sports Training and Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
- Henry Ford Medical Center—Columbus, located in Novi, provides a range of rehabilitation and therapy services including orthopedics, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, spine physical therapy, the Step Down Physical Therapy Program, neurological rehabilitation, occupational therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, foot and ankle rehabilitation, and hand therapy.
- Neurological rehabilitation services at Henry Ford Medical Center—Columbus provides rehabilitation services for patients with neurological damage from illnesses and injuries including stroke, head and spinal cord injury, brain damage, neuromuscular diseases, amputations, and more.
- Henry Ford Medical Center—Novi, located in Northville, provides comprehensive and individualized therapy programs for patients. Therapy services include integrative medicine, foot and ankle rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, and spine physical therapy.
2. Recreational Therapy
- The Oakland County Department of Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Program facilitates the following events in Novi, Michigan:
- The Spring Fling Adaptive Recreation Event takes place each year at the Novi Parks and Recreation building in Novi, Michigan. The event is reserved for developmentally disabled participants over the age of 18 and features dinner, music and dancing.
- The Hawaiian Luau Adaptive Recreation Event takes place in Novi each July and involves dancing, music, and dinner. The event is reserved for developmentally disabled individuals ages 18 and up.
- The Hoedown Adaptive Recreation Event takes place in Novi each year and includes dinner, music, and dancing. It is reserved for developmentally disabled adults.
- Aquatic Therapy
- The DMC RIM Novi Center offers pool therapy for individuals with painful joints, weak muscles, or related rehabilitation needs.
- The Botsford Total Rehabilitation and Athletic Conditioning Center (TRACC) provides Hydrotherapy services for patients with injuries and conditions including spasticity, musculoskeletal disorders, spinal cord injuries, stroke, paralysis, and others. Botsford Hydrotherapy services are also available at the Botsford Professional Center South in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- Special Needs Camps
- O.U.R. Camp is a summer day camp specifically designed for young children with developmental disabilities. Located in Northville, Michigan, O.U.R. Camp features activities including music, sports, arts, crafts, games, and play.
3. Stem Cell Therapy
The J.P. McCarthy Cord Stem Cell Bank collects umbilical cord blood from St. John Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Michigan. All collections are used to advance research and treatment options for conditions and illnesses including cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, birth defects, and others.
4. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
The Henry Ford Center for Integrative Medicine is located at the Henry Ford Medical Center Novi in Northville, Michigan. Services available at the Center for Integrative Medicine include acupuncture therapy, chiropractic care, nutritional therapy, and massage therapy (including Swedish/relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, Myofascial release therapy, sports massage, and reflexology). Specialists at the Center for Integrative Medicine treat conditions including anxiety, depression, stress, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, circulatory problems, digestive problems, gynecological and fertility problems, headaches, mobility impairments, postural problems, respiratory problems, vertigo, dietary issues, and many others. A number of individuals with cerebral palsy or other birth trauma injuries choose to complement their traditional forms of treatment and therapy with alternative and integrative medicine practices. The Henry Ford Center for Integrative Medicine has a second location in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
5. Behavioral Therapy and Emotional Counseling
- The RIM Novi Center’s Neuropsychology services work to assess and treat patient neuropsychological issues, help patients adjust to disability, and support patients during recovery processes. Psychological assessment services include the following:
- Rehabilitation psychology, which includes emotional and personality testing, adjustment to illness or injury, and coping strategy development.
- Neuropsychological assessment, which includes testing certain aspects of cognition affected by neurological injury or a neurological disorder. Areas of cognition treated include attention, language, visual-spatial functioning, memory, problem solving, emotional or personality changes, and more.
- Psychotherapy, which includes individual, group, family, or couple treatment for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, role changes, and more.
- St. John Providence—Providence Park Hospital, Novi Campus provides outpatient Behavioral Medicine Services for patients with mental health issues. St. John Providence Behavioral Medicine Services are also available in Southfield, Michigan.
- Henry Ford Medical Center—Columbus (Novi, Michigan) offers outpatient behavioral health services. Behavioral health professionals provide comprehensive care to patients with psychiatric, psychological, neuropsychological, and other mental health conditions. Care services include therapy, treatment, personalized treatment planning, evaluation, medication management, and more. Some specialty areas include ADD/ADHD, anger management, anxiety, autism, chronic pain management, depression, learning disabilities, mood disorders, neuropsychology, pediatric behavioral health services, and more.
- Neuropsychology services asses and treat pediatric and adult patients with neurocognitive and emotional difficulties resulting from injuries and conditions affecting the brain. Some of these conditions may include ADD/ADHD, autism, epilepsy, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), psychiatric disorders, learning disorders, neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorders (such as learning disabilities, attention disorders, cerebral palsy, and others), strokes, and more. Neuropsychological evaluation services assess intellectual functioning, motor and sensory skills, visual perception, expressive language skills, organizational and planning aptitudes, concentration, and emotional and behavioral functioning. Neuropsychological evaluation aids in the planning and implementation of medical treatment, capacity for independent living, IEPs, educational accommodation, enrollment in community services, and diagnosis.
- Pediatric Behavioral Health Services offers one of Michigan’s leading child and adolescent mental health care programs. Pediatric conditions treated at Henry Ford Medical Center Columbus include ADD/ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavioral disorders (disruptive behavioral disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, tic disorder, elimination disorders, enuresis, and others), depression, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and more.
- Northville Counseling Center provides outpatient mental health counseling services to patients with a range of behavioral and emotional rehabilitation needs. Specific therapy services include individual therapy, children’s play therapy, family therapy, group psychotherapy, topic-based educational groups, psychiatric evaluation, medical review and management, and more. The facility is located in Northville, Michigan.