In 2009 Allison and Troy welcomed their first child into the world, a beautiful daughter named Lauren. At 18-months Lauren was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Within months, physical therapy became a staple of their everyday living. As Lauren grew and faced new challenges they began to wonder: is there more we can do? When Lauren was 7-years old God answered their question as Allison learned about Now I Can Foundation in Utah.
As a family that enjoyed exploring the south-western states, Allison and Troy decided to make physical therapy a part of their summer vacation. They registered Lauren to receive 3-weeks of intensive physical therapy at Now I Can Foundation in Provo, UT. After just one week of therapy Allison and Troy were blown away by the amazing progress Lauren had made in such a short time span. Allison’s eyes had been opened. There was MORE. And it came in a package called intensive physical therapy. This changed everything.
For the next five summers Allison and Troy took their children to Utah for a month. During the week Lauren would receive cutting-edge treatment, and on the weekends the family would take mini-trips to explore the national parks and visit new towns.
It was after summer number four that Allison recognized God was leading her to open an intensive physical therapy clinic in Pennsylvania that would serve children and families living on the East Coast.
Partnering with Now I Can Foundation in Utah, Allison and her brother, Ross, established Now I Can Foundation North East in the town of Lititz, Pennsylvania. The intensive physical therapy center is located on the same campus as Ross’s technology company, Listrak.
A long time First Grade teacher with a Masters in Education, Allison has a heart to see kids grow and achieve. She knows first hand that miracles happen every day–and she wants Now I Can North East to be a part of your family’s miracle.
Come For The Therapy, Stay For The Adventure!
Welcome to Lititz, Pennsylvania! Voted “America’s Coolest Small Town” in 2013 our vibrant community is constantly growing, offering all kinds of activities, entertainment and eating experiences the entire family will enjoy.
The picturesque, tree-lined streets of downtown Lititz are home to blocks of eclectic retail shops and boutiques, entertainment, historical architecture and tours, plus unique eateries that span coffee and ice cream shops, to gourmet sandwiches and pizzas, to fine dining and desserts. Lititz is also home to Julius Sturgis Pretzels, the oldest pretzel company in the USA. Take a tour and discover how pretzels came into existence, then try your hand at pretzel making. To satisfy your sweet tooth visit the second oldest chocolate factory in America–Wilbur Chocolates. There you can watch chocolatiers make all kinds of sweet treats while shopping their expansive selection of chocolates and candy. Across the street is Lititz Springs Park, a beautiful expanse of grass and tall trees, speckled with picnic tables, playgrounds, and a walking path that follows the waters of the natural spring that is the source of Lititz Run (creek). When planning your visit be sure to check the Lititz events calendar where you’ll discover a constant rotation of festivals, musical performances, art and craft shows, plus holiday celebrations. There’s always something happening in Lititz!
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County farmland, Lititz is a quick 15-minutes drive from city of Lancaster where you’ll find even more shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment and outdoor activities. The Route 30 corridor is home to outlet shopping, Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park, many family owned buffets and chain restaurants, plus opportunities to explore the Amish community and their handcrafted goods.
While visiting Lititz, be sure to make the 25 mile drive to the town of Hershey “The Sweetest Place on Earth!” Hershey is home to Hershey Park, Chocolate World, Zoo America, The Giant Center and the beautiful Hershey Gardens. You’ll also find plenty of outlet and boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants, and coffee shops.
Links to More Information
For more Lititz information visit - www.lititzpa.com
For more Lancaster information visit - www.lancasterpa.com
For more Hershey information visit - www.hersheypa.com
For more amazing places to visit in Pennsylvania visit - www.visitpa.com