Kalamazoo Functional Rehab Team's mission is to provide high-quality rehabilitation services to clients by providing a multi-disciplinary approach in a community based setting. We strive to work beyond the barriers of clinic walls and address deficits where they affect clients the most - at home or in the community. Our goal is to maximize each client's potential to reintegrate into life using their prior level and helping them rehabilitate and grow beyond their deficits.
KFR Team has been awarded accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF) for our Home and Community Services serving adults, children and adolescents
CARF International is a global organization whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served
KFR Team is proud of being recognized by this prestigious organization as meeting their standards of excellence and we are committed to maintaining these standards through our continued service.
We specialize in working with clients who have orthopedic and neurological injuries—often both—along with emotional and psychological challenges related to trauma.
Our approach brings therapy into real-life environments where it holds the most meaning and presents the most opportunity for growth. While therapy may begin in the home, our goal is to support clients as they transition into the community, where they can apply their skills in more dynamic, less controlled settings. This is especially critical for individuals recovering from brain injuries, as it helps build confidence, adaptability, and true functional independence.
Too often, individuals recovering from traumatic injuries find themselves defined by the role of “patient.” At Kalamazoo Functional Rehab Team, we focus on helping clients reconnect with meaningful activities—whether returning to those they enjoyed before their injury or discovering new ways to engage with their community.
This may include activities such as shopping, attending school or work, exercising outdoors or at a community gym, and other personalized goals that support independence, identity, and quality of life.
Our therapists are a small, dedicated team of contracted professionals, carefully selected based on the specific needs of each client. We tailor our communication approach to suit the unique circumstances of each case and the preferences of the referring provider or case manager.
When appropriate, services are streamlined—for example, if a client only requires speech therapy, that will be the sole focus of care. This flexible, needs-based model ensures efficient, personalized treatment without unnecessary overlap.
Our therapists take a whole-person approach, working closely with clients, their families, and members of their interdisciplinary team. While each therapist practices within their professional scope, we prioritize open communication—with one another, physicians, and case managers—to help bridge the gaps that often exist in specialized healthcare.
This collaborative model ensures continuity of care and supports better outcomes for our clients.
At Kalamazoo Functional Rehab Team, our clinicians bring a wide range of expertise that continues to grow through our commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
We primarily work with clients who:
Our services address a broad scope of needs, including strength, flexibility, balance and mobility, activities of daily living, locomotion, dysphagia, speech production, cognitive dysfunction, interpersonal communication, social integration, and lifestyle management. In some cases we can address wound management/debridement and edema management.
Admission decisions are based on therapist availability and clinical appropriateness. If a specialized team member is unavailable at the time of referral, we may offer a waitlist or help connect you with alternative therapy options.
All Ages: Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Spinal Cord Injuries: Complete and Incomplete of all levels
Traumatic Brain Injury
Orthopedic Trauma
Post-Acute Amputation
Multi-Trauma
Edema
Wound care
We are based in Southwest Michigan, near the Kalamazoo area. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care while meeting each client’s individual needs.
Because travel availability depends on current caseloads and the complexity of client needs, our service area may vary. Please contact us directly to discuss your location and determine whether we can accommodate your care.
We understand that every client’s scheduling needs are unique. Some are navigating the early stages of recovery with multiple follow-up appointments, while others are managing long-standing conditions with established routines. Our team is committed to being as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs.
Each therapist schedules directly with their clients, typically one week at a time, based on client availability and therapist openings. During the initial phase of care, scheduling may vary as we work together to find the best fit. As your treatment plan progresses, appointments often settle into a more consistent routine.
Phone availability: You can reach our Office line 269-389-0064 to leave a message:
Business Hours are Monday -Friday. 9am-430pm- typically calls are returned within 24 hours during business hours, but please allow 48 hours.
We are community-based and may see you at home or in the community. If we see you in the community, please note that our therapists cannot transport patients in their vehicles. We are happy to meet patients/family/caregivers or work with your case manager to determine if transportation services are available.