Special Tree

Special Tree Established in 1974, Special Tree is one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neuro diagnoses.

Founded in 1974, Special Tree is a post-acute specialty rehabilitation center providing treatment for brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders. It was the first post-acute neuro rehabilitation organization established in Michigan. Special Tree provides a comprehensive range of care and treatment options, including Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Outpatient Neur

o Rehabilitation, Residential Neuro Rehabilitation, Day Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation. Our specialty neurorehabilitation campus serves the greater Southeastern Michigan area, conveniently located 25 minutes from downtown Detroit and just a 10 minute drive from Detroit Metro Airport. We serve patients throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and throughout the United States. Since 1991, Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It is designated as a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP), making it one of only two organizations worldwide that has received CARF accreditation for both brain injury and spinal cord injury specialties for adults in a skilled nursing facility. In 2020, Special Tree was honored with the Michigan Performance Excellence Award, the state’s highest recognition for organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership, and operational excellence, and was a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for ten years running. Our primary focus is to assist patients in their recovery, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes with maximum independence.

04/20/2026

Here's some !

We’re thrilled to welcome new RSTs, Nurses, and Hospitality staff to the Special Tree team! Join us in giving them a war...
04/18/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome new RSTs, Nurses, and Hospitality staff to the Special Tree team! Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they start their journey with us.

04/17/2026

Dynamic standing balance paired with functional reach challenges the body to maintain stability while engaging in meaningful movement. 💪🧠 By reaching outside the base of support, individuals work on postural control, weight shifting, coordination, and core activation — all essential components for improving safety and independence with daily activities. Every reach is progress toward stronger balance and greater confidence in movement.

Great day at CMSA Chicago! 😄
04/14/2026

Great day at CMSA Chicago! 😄

04/13/2026

☀️🌳 Nature really knows how to make an appearance. We came across this friend roaming around the Special Tree NeuroCare Campus! 🌤️🪶

04/10/2026

to some Easter fun last weekend. Hooray for springtime! 💐🪻🌷

04/10/2026

Forced use of the affected upper extremity after CVA helps drive neuroplasticity by encouraging the brain to create and strengthen new neural pathways. 🧠💪 By promoting repetitive, purposeful movement, we support improved motor recovery, functional use, coordination, and independence in everyday tasks. Every reach, grasp, and movement is a step toward rebuilding confidence and restoring meaningful participation in daily life.

Here is David working with OT Alyssa on using his left arm to reach and throw bean bags! By constraining the unaffected limb, it forces the brain to drive neuroplasticity to force use the affected limb!

04/07/2026

Let's Go Curling!🧑‍🦽🥌

The Detroit Curling Club in Fraser is offering a free Try It event as well as ongoing Wheelchair Evening Clinics in April.

Adaptive Curling Try it for Free on Sunday, April 12th at 2-4 pm.

Wheelchair Evening Clinics will be held Monday nights in April 13, 20, 27 for $10 each session.

Wheelchair/Adaptive curling is played with or without able bodied teammates. So bring your friends and family for a great time!

Sign up today! https://members.detroitcurlingclub.com/index.php/events/event-listings/learn-to-curls/

Here's some !
04/06/2026

Here's some !

As the Chinese proverb goes, "Three humble shoemakers brainstorming will make a great statesman." We can all achieve great things by virtue of own talent and...

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from the OTs and COTAs at Special Tree! We are proud to help individuals build strength...
04/06/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from the OTs and COTAs at Special Tree! We are proud to help individuals build strength, confidence, and independence through meaningful, functional care every day. Grateful to be part of each client’s journey and to do the work we love alongside such an amazing team.

Address

10909 Hannan Road
Romulus, MI
48174

Telephone

+18006486885

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Special Tree posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Special Tree:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Welcome to Special Tree

Since 1974, Special Tree has been one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other disabilities, and was Michigan’s first post-acute neurorehabilitation organization. Special Tree provides a full range of care for children and adults including sub acute, outpatient, residential, vocational, and home health care services at over 30 locations throughout Southeastern and Mid-Michigan. Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, received the Michigan Quality Council’s highest award for quality excellence, and has been a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace every year since 2009. Helping patients in their recovery to reach the best outcomes possible with maximum independence is our top priority.