ACTIVE REHABILITATION III, LLC
We provide quality, effective rehabilitation services, making a positive impact on those in need.
Our Services
Occupational Therapy
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Occupational therapy helps people with an injury, illness, or disability learn or re-learn to do everyday activities. For adults, this could include activities like getting dressed, cooking, and driving.
Speech Therapy
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SLPs treat many types of communication and swallowing problems including speech and cognitive disorders as well as evaluating swallowing function.
Physical Therapy
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Physical therapist’s goal is to restore functionality by improving movement and increasing motion range in specific body areas. Continuous physical therapy treatment can reduce your current or future need for prescription drugs or surgery — or more physical therapy.
About Us
We are a therapy company that provides services to skilled nursing facilities including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. Owned and operated by Lauren and Stephen Worrel.
We are partnered with the Bedford Care Centers located in central and south Mississippi.
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We also have a Sister Company: Active Recovery
Outpatient Clinic - Stephen Worrel, DPT
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Lauren Worrel
Owner/President
Lauren, a Hattiesburg High graduate, received her Bachelor of Science degree at Mississippi State University with an emphasis in Kinesiology. She then attended Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg and received her Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2009.
Lauren worked as a PTA in a skilled nursing facility for 11 years, becoming the Rehab Director at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg for the last 6 of those years. Lauren is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She received the PTA of the Year Award in 2018 from the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association and has served on the Board of Advisors to the PTA program at PRCC for the last 5 years.
Stephen Worrel, Jr
Owner/Vice President of Operations
Stephen, a Hattiesburg High School graduate, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi. He then moved forward to gain a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
While in PT school he
followed an orthopedic and manual therapy track that would later lead to a certification in manual therapy through the university (MTC).
After graduating he completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Virginia-Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute as well as a Fellowship in orthopedic and manual therapy through the University of St. Augustine. Following his residency, he completed the requirements of the APTA’s orthopedic certification (OCS) exam making him an expert in this field. Stephen is also certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling and uses this technique on a variety of conditions and diagnoses. He has undergone training in Therapeutic Pain Neuroscience giving him a unique understanding of pain for those who suffer from persistent pain. Currently, he sits on advisory boards for the William Carey Physical Therapy program as well as the University of Southern Mississippi’s Children’s Center. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with sub-memberships in sports, orthopedics, and private practice as well as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
What Our Clients Say
"One of the hardest parts of life is watching a family member aging and having to transition from their home to a nursing facility. You hope and pray that they will be loved as much as you love them, which is a tall order, yet that’s what we found with Active Rehab at Bedford Care. The therapist became an extension of our family, and we knew our grandmother was well taken care of daily. From the individual attention to her physical needs to Scrabble matches to lift her spirits, we couldn’t have asked for a better place."
Patient Family
"As a nurse, I have been a part of the Bedford Care Centers family since 2008. I have witnessed firsthand how a great therapy team can improve the activities of daily living for our precious residents. Active Rehab therapy has been the core of building strength and improving the lives of our residents for many years. As a matter of fact, from time to time, residents have come back to visit and show their appreciation for the love and quality therapy they received. Just when they thought they could not, Active Rehab showed them they could!”
RN at Bedford Care
"As a Nursing Home Administrator, the Active Rehab Team continues to exceed all of my expectations. Their team strives to ensure the best functional outcomes are achieved to promote quality of life for our residents. The kindness, patience, and compassion shown to our residents and family members." is second to none!"
Facility Administrator for Bedford Care
"The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
LAO TZU
Open positions
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Mendenhall, MS
Full Or Part Time Position
SLP
Marion, MS
Newton, MS
Mendenhall, MS
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Full Time Positions
PTA
Mendenhall, MS
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Part Time Position