Heifner, Debra L

The Special Learning Center is a private, nonprofit organization that provides early intervention services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. It maintains a staff of pathologists and therapists who offer speech, physical and occupational therapies. The center conducts center-based and outreach therapy and programs. The Special Learning Center provides therapy evaluation, development assessment and clinical services. Its physicians from the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics offer pediatric services. The center administers the Crayon Kids program, which is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health. It operates the SLC Foundation that accepts and manages contributions from individuals and to support the Special Learning Center. The center is located in Jefferson City, Mo.

SSM Health Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation located in suite 310 at 2505 Mission Drive in Jefferson City, offers sports medicine and rehabilitation services with a full array of advanced therapies in a nurturing atmosphere designed for healing. Our therapists specialize in post-surgical rehab of the spine, shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, feet/ankles. We offer a variety of physical therapy techniques, such as:Muscle energy techniquesFunctional-Indirect techniquesStrain-counter-strain techniquesMyofascial release techniquesCraniosacral techniques These manual therapy techniques help to improve mechanics for lower back; neck pain and head pain; shoulder, hip and knee pain; as well as foot and ankle pain; and wrist and elbow pain.

Our service and quality set the standard of excellence for community health systems. In addition to being a full-service hospital we operate an extensive clinic system, from urgent care centers to specialty physician practices throughout the greater Jefferson City area and surrounding communities. Throughout our history the mission has stayed the same: to improve the health and promote the wellness of the people and communities we serve. Our board-certified physicians are ready to assist you with your family medical needs. Our physicians are currently accepting new patient and our courteous and professional staff look forward to serving you and your family.