McKenna Farms Therapy Services

Introducing Our Spotlight Kid of the Month: Holly!✨

Holly, a bright and inspiring young girl, has captured the hearts of everyone at McKenna Farms. Born with Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a leading cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities, Holly’s story is one of resilience and determination. Despite the challenges she faces, Holly’s sunshine personality and unwavering perseverance shine through.

Holly’s physical therapist, Jenna, shares, "Holly is a true inspiration. She comes to every session with a renewed motivation to strengthen her body and become more independent. Her love for the farm, the horses, and the hard work is evident. In just six months, Holly has made significant strides in her sitting balance and overall muscle strength. She's a joy to work with, always bringing a smile to everyone's face. Her dedication and positive attitude are truly remarkable. Holly's family is incredibly supportive, working tirelessly to provide her with the best opportunities for growth. We're excited to see Holly's continued progress and look forward to starting her hippotherapy in PT sessions."

Haley, Holly’s occupational therapist, adds, "Working with Holly has been a delightful experience. Her sass and sweetness are contagious, and she has a unique ability to brighten the day of everyone she interacts with. Holly's enthusiasm for watching and engaging with other therapists and children has fostered wonderful friendships around the farm. She's even inspired a shy friend to come out of his shell. Holly's confidence and determination are admirable, and she consistently strives to improve her fine motor and bilateral coordination. Her family's unwavering support is a testament to their love and dedication. I'm incredibly proud of Holly and honored to be a part of her journey."

Holly's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the positive impact of a supportive community. We're proud to call Holly our Spotlight Kid of the Month and look forward to celebrating her continued achievements!

It is not too late to ride a few miles to raise funds for McKenna Farms! Call Twisted Cycle Acworth and sneak into a free class today!

Thanks for visiting, North Cobb Rotary Club!

Call to reserve your spot! Twisted Cycle Acworth is partnering with McKenna Farms to raise money for therapeutic services for special needs children. On August 19 & 20, you can take a free class and log miles for McKenna Farms! Reach out to Twisted Cycle today!

Meet our August Volunteer of the Month, Jordyn🐴

Jordyn joined the McKenna Farms volunteer team on June 11th and has loved every minute! As a leader and sidewalker, her days are filled with grooming, tacking up horses, and supporting riders. She finds volunteering incredibly rewarding, especially the chance to build bonds with our amazing animals. Patron, the sweetest horse, has stolen her heart! He's always calm and reliable, making her job so much easier. McKenna Farms is more than just a place to Jordyn; it's a community. She shares that she's truly grateful for this experience and the wonderful people she's met.

Thank you for all that you do, Jordyn! Keep up the great work!

Twisted Cycle is teaming with McKenna Farms to raise money. For every 1,000 miles pedaled on August 19 & 20, they will donate $100 to McKenna Farms. You do not need to be a member to ride -- just call Twisted Cycle to schedule a FREE class. Make your miles count and ride for McKenna Farms!

Our Fun Run was filled with holiday cheer! Thanks to everyone who participated, especially our special guest, Santa!🎅🏼

Another great week of Saddle Up camp!🐴

Our FREE Communication Club at McKenna Farms is a fun way to learn and grow. Enjoy Q&A with our SLPs, interactive games, and language-building activities. Siblings welcome!

Sign up for your preferred date(s): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNb9vnzzoKwxdMCTE5khdkMQzqQsD1WsCxvzlHR2T4zoxADA/viewform

Water Week starts tomorrow! Dress your kiddos in swimsuits & bring towels for a splashtastic time!

The Tommy Nobis Center stopped by for a visit last week. What a great group of people! We're so glad they could join us and look forward to more visits in the future!

Join our Christmas in July (well, August!) Fun Run for kids of all abilities! 🏝🎅 Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFAB28A0FDC52-50150727-summer

Let's celebrate the last week of summer vacation with WATER WEEK July 22-26! ☀️

Wishing you a safe and sparklin' 4th of July from all of us at McKenna Farms! 🇺🇸

We had so much fun with our first group of Saddle Up campers!🐴

Congratulations to our June Spotlight Kid, Colton!✨

His occupational therapist, Kerri, shares, “Colton is a joy to work with every week. He is always smiling, laughing and is a very hard worker. It has been amazing to see him progress in his independence in daily life and confidence in himself. Colton and his mom work as a team to carry over therapy in daily life and I'm so thankful to be a part of it all. We are so proud of you Colton!! Keep up the good work!”

“Colton is such a joy to have in PT”, says Megan. “He is so genuine and his smile is contagious. Colton has made so much progress with his balance and coordination, and he works so hard every session on anything that I ask of him. I'm so proud of him for being the June Spotlight kid, because he definitely has earned it :)”

Speech language pathologists Erin and Mary Kate say, "Colton is the most amazing child! He is always happy and has a smile and laugh that lights up a room! We have seen his speech and language grow so much over the past two years. It has been so rewarding and exciting to watch Colton make connections and use his scripts in new ways each week! He is beginning to self-generate language and express his preferences and thoughts more. We are so excited to get to be a part of Colton's team and can't wait to keep experiencing how his communication skills grow!"

We’re so proud of you, Colton! Keep up the great work!

So much fun at our June Camp Abilities! Thanks to all of the camp volunteers, especially Ms. Brooke, who made it the best week for our campers!

Nothing better than a horse hug ❤️

Congratulations to our June Volunteer of the Month, Anna!🐴

Anna shares, "I began volunteering at McKenna Farms in January of this year. My daughter was starting Occupational Therapy here with Ms. Danielle. I wanted to be involved in the community that supports so many people. As a leader, I catch the equine, groom, tack, warm up and follow the therapists or instructors directions for the lesson. As a side walker, I assist the participant throughout the lesson with leg support. My favorite part about volunteering are all the incredible people I’ve met here. McKenna’s community is filled with amazing individuals. My favorite horse would be Glory, she is so sweet and spicy. I always get excited to work with her!"

We're so lucky to have great volunteers!

Sweet success! Making ice cream is the perfect mix of fun and function in OT🍦

Join us this Saturday for Communication Club!🏝

UPDATE on the Bold Strokes Art Program🧑‍🎨

Please sign up at the following link if your child is interested in participating: https://forms.gle/Pfnvwk1iBfbYwGoQ7

The last day to sign up is June 12th, secure your spot soon!

Interested in donating art supplies? See what's needed here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEAE2EA6FBC70-46970087-libertys #/

Hats off to our graduates👩‍🎓

Kathryn (pictured with Gizmo) is graduating from North Paulding High School, and McKenna is graduating from Brookwood Christian School!

Congrats, grads! Best of luck in your future endeavors!

Meet our SLP, Erin!

Q: What food would you bring with you on a deserted island?
A: "Chips and salsa"

Q: What can we find you doing when you’re not at work?
A: "Yard work, watching tv (currently rewatching little house on the prairie!), and playing with my dog!"

Q: What does your dream vacation look like?
A: "Half relaxing on the beach with my husband and dog and half exploring new cities, museums, antique shops, and gluten free restaurants!"

Meet our SLP, Kris!

Q: What would your walk-up song be if you were a professional athlete?
A: "White Horse by Chris Stapleton"

Q: What can we find you doing when you’re not at work?
A: "Chasing my 2 daughters around outside!"

Q: What is one thing on your bucket list?
A: "Visit Banff National Park"

Congratulations to our Spotlight Kid of the Month, Alianna!✨

"McKenna Farms has been an absolute blessing for our family" shared Alianna's mom. "Alianna originally started with Chloe when she was 2 years old and completely non-verbal. Over the past 4 years she has worked so hard on her speech goals and made so much progress. We are so proud of her!"

Her SLP Chloe shared, "Alianna is my longest-running speech client. I started working with her when she was 2 and totally non-speaking. Ali has made amazing strides in her communication skills and it’s been so special to watch her grow from a toddler to now a strong, smart, fiercely independent second-grader. In speech, we started with early intervention, using basic sign language and gestures, and have now progressed to using a huge variety of complex vocabulary in sentences and conversation! She is working so hard lately on her speech sounds to make sure her opinions are heard and understood because she has so much to say! She is so bright and I can’t wait to see what she tackles next! Alianna and her whole family have a special place in my heart."

We're so proud of you, Alianna! Keep up the great work!

Thank you Casting by TaylorMade for your Starting Gate Sponsorship of Derby Day at the Farm!🏇🏆

Thank you Continental Building Solutions for your Run for the Roses Sponsorship of Derby Day at the Farm!🏇🏆www.cstucco.com