In the News
Therapies
For Schools
FAQs
Jobs
In the News
Sora Therapy has a lot to say. The following stories are where Sora was in the news.
Sora Therapy + Minnesota Twins
MN Twins – May 8, 2023
We are honored to partner with the Minnesota Twins and UnitedHealthcare to provide inclusive support for fans in the beautiful UnitedHealthcare Sensory suite during the 2023 baseball season. We are so excited to give back to our community and share our unique talents while cheering on the MN Twins!
Sora Therapy Joins the Ivy Rehab for Kids Network
PR Newswire – February 16, 2023
Ivy Rehab for Kids, the nation’s largest outpatient pediatric rehabilitation provider, welcomes Sora Therapy to its network of clinical excellence. Based in Minneapolis, Sora Therapy is a best-in-class provider of pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Meet Melissa Lonsky of Sora Therapy
Voyage Minnesota Magazine – December 7, 2021
Our CEO, Melissa Lonsky, was a speech language pathologist working with a school district in the north metro when she noticed there were kids who needed additional help outside of school, but it was hard for families to find the resources close to home. Melissa decided she would provide that resource, and Sora was born.
Do you know how Sora Therapy came to be?
WCCO Radio – November 19, 2021
Our CEO, Melissa Lonsky, was a speech language pathologist working with a school district in the north metro when she noticed there were kids who needed additional help outside of school, but it was hard for families to find the resources close to home. Melissa decided she would provide that resource, and Sora was born.
Melissa talked about Sora’s journey on @wccoradio.
Halloween and Mental Health
KSTP – October 26, 2021
Our own Jessica Naiberg provides some tips for Halloween and mental health with you and your kids.
Trick or Treat? Local Pediatric Therapist Shares Tips To Prevent Halloween Meltdowns
KARE11 – October 12, 2021
Halloween is an ideal holiday for making memories with kids: The costumes! The candy! The cuteness! But with so much excitement, it’s important to help little ones keep calm, too. Our very own Jessica Naiberg, a pediatric occupational therapist, shared some of her top tips for avoiding meltdowns with @Gia Vang News at @Kare11. Check it out!
How to keep your kids calm and avoid meltdowns at the Minnesota State Fair
KARE11 – August, 23, 2021
Fairs, amusement parks and zoos are places where families can make beautiful memories. They can also be places where our children have epic tantrums. But with proper planning, you can reduce the chances of your child melting down. Jessica Naiberg, an occupational therapist, shared some tips to help families navigate the Minnesota State Fair in this @KARE11 story.
How to avoid the “pandemic plummet”?
WCCO Radio – May 14, 2021
Studies show that kids can lose up to 20% of their reading and 27% of their math gains during the summer. Our own Jessica Naiberg, had a great conversation with @CoryHepola on @wccoradio. about how to use play to help prevent the so-called “pandemic plummet.’’ Take a listen!
Emotional Regulation
WCCO – April 9, 2021
Play is often the key to helping children. Our Jessica Naiberg was on @wcco talking about what parents can do to help kids who are still adjusting to going back to in-person learning. It’s all about emotional regulation.