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Mark’s Story: A Loved One’s Perspective

July 14, 2017/in General Blog Posts, Success Story/by Chris Leeuw
By Zach Marr
Mark Ashcraft is one of those people you can’t help falling in love with.  He has a caring soul and an infectious, outgoing personality. Anyone who meets him is immediately drawn in.  He is a fighter with an enormous heart.  That is the reason he fights daily to walk again.  I have watched the progression of emotional states Mark has been through during his recovery, from the “Why Me?” stage to the “This isn’t going to beat me!” stage.   It is inspiring to watch his determination in action.  He passed through the initial stages of grief quickly.  His goal from the beginning has been to defeat paralysis and walk again.
Nothing can prepare you for watching someone you love become paralyzed and witnessing them struggle to live the life they once lived.  You see them unable to walk, run, or take care of themselves.  You see them unable to live in their own home.  It is difficult to watch the agony they live through on a daily basis, as they struggle to perform the simple tasks they are so used to doing.  It is crushing to watch spirits fade and fear settle in for the injured, and for every person involved in their life.  Loved ones attempt to pick up the pieces and try to appear calm, even though on the inside,  every fiber of their being fears what the future holds as well.
Mark was born with Scheuermann’s disease, and has suffered from its complications his entire life.  His is a condition where the spine curves and the discs and vertebrae fuse together.   As Mark aged, his condition got worse.  The deterioration caused pain on a daily basis.   Numerous tests, scans, and consultations determined that surgery was the only option.  So, in January 2017, Mark went in for a procedure.  The surgical process involved breaking most of his spine and removing the T9 vertebra.  Two rods and more than 30 screws were inserted into his spine for re-alignment.  Surgery went well and Mark was at home recovering for a couple of months.  He was walking with a cane and on track for a successful recovery.   In March, things turned in the blink of an eye.  He fell one day, and he began experiencing excruciating pain that shot up his spine.  His surgeon recommended an immediate trip to the hospital.  It was determined that Mark’s upper spine was trying to curve back into the state it was in before his surgery.  Since his lower spine was straight with rods and screws, this meant that Mark’s upper spine was applying pressure and pulling on his spinal cord and nerves.
In March of 2017, he underwent a second emergency surgery.  Doctors placed two rods and screws in his upper spine to correct the curve that was re-forming.  The procedure appeared to have wen t well, but nothing prepared us for what happened next.  Mark woke up paralyzed.  Doctors called it a “non-traumatic spinal cord injury”.  My first thought was, “Non-traumatic for whom!?” 
Other than the loss of my mother, watching Mark experience this kind of trauma, and not knowing if he would will ever walk again, is the most painfully emotional experience I’ve ever had to face.  I tried to remain in good spirits and stay positive during my hospital visits and phone calls.  But, on the inside I was in pain too.  I became the cheerleader on days he wanted to give up, the therapist on days he needed guidance, and the coach on the days he needed a pep talk.   Luckily, pep talks weren’t needed very much.  I have a fighter on my hands.  I have never known anyone with such a fighting spirit.
After several weeks in the hospital with no significant changes, we were let loose into the wonderful world of rehabilitation.  Here, Mark learned how to live with his disability.  He learned ways to shower, get dressed, and use a catheter.  He learned exercises to strengthen his upper body to assist with transfers.  Physical therapy sessions using hoists to get him standing, and exercises that helped him bear weight became his daily grind.  By the time Mark’s insurance was capped and his therapy benefits were exhausted, he was on his way to making great progress. In fact, his last week in rehab he stood on his own for a few moments by holding onto the wall.  But, in spite of his progress, I was worried about how Mark would continue his recovery with home rehabilitation, and I was concerned he wouldn’t receive the expertise he needed to learn to walk again.  Mark was concerned as well.  And within a few weeks of being home, I could tell he was becoming down and depressed.
Then, one afternoon last May, I received a phone call from an enthusiastic Mark.  “You HAVE to go to this website right now, and look at this place called NeuroHope here in Indy!”, he exclaimed.  I hadn’t heard him that excited in a long time.  He told me about NeuroHope’s inspiring story.  A spinal cord injury survivor named Chris Leeuw opened a clinic for neurologic injury for individuals that needed more therapy after their injuries.  The clinic was started from scratch and was helping people just like Mark.  That day, Mark called NeuroHope, left a message and prayed he would hear back and be able to become a patient at this amazing place.  A couple days later we were driving and his phone rang.  It was NeuroHope returning his call.  Mark began talking to the person on the line and I listened to his side of the conversation as he relayed his story.  After awhile, he asked the name of the person he was talking to, and he was as told it was Chris, NeuroHope’s Founder.
I actually had to pull the car over so he could gather himself.  I’ll never forget the look on his face.  It was like he was talking to a celebrity.  Mark was so excited to talk to the person who’s own recovery had inspired him to never give up.  Someone, like Mark, who knew what it felt like, and had chosen to help others in similar situations.  We went the following week for a consultation, met the incredible family of staff at NeuroHope.  It was quickly clear that Mark had found a home.
The last two months have been inspiring for all of us.  His therapists work him hard, and try new things to push his body and recovery.  His recovery is slow, but he sees improvement every day.  I’ve watched him improve transfers, begin to stand, and even TAKE HIS FIRST STEPS!
NeuroHope has been a perfect match for Mark to continue his journey, and he will never give up!
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NeuroHope Wins 2017 “Health Care Heroes” Award

March 5, 2017/in Annoucements, General Blog Posts/by Chris Leeuw

The physical therapy team at NeuroHope has been named “Top Honoree” for Community Achievement at the 2017 Health Care Heroes Awards!

The annual event, presented by the Indianapolis Business Journal, took place during an elegant breakfast at the Conrad Hilton to recognize doctors, hospitals, community programs, and volunteers who are devoted to bettering health care in Indiana. NeuroHope was humbled to be among the nominees, and honored to take home the top prize in Community Achievement.

Read the article in the Indianapolis Business Journal here!

Director of Therapy Nora Foster accepted the award, flanked at the podium by her amazing team of Sara Sale and Donna Peterson. These ladies are the heart and sole of NeuroHope. Two years ago, they took a leap of faith to join me in a daunting task. As highly trained therapists in neurologic injury, they recognized a void in care in the healthcare landscape, and from a purely altruistic motive, decided to help address it. Their effort has led to the creation of a clinic where injured individuals can continue affordable physical therapy and wellness programs to maximize their recovery process and improve long-term quality of life.

Every clinic revolves around the standard of care it provides its patients. That standard begins and ends with the knowledge, skill, and compassion its clinicians provide. There is no team of therapists I would rather have leading NeuroHope than Nora, Donna and Sara. I witness their work every day, and I’ve experienced it first hand. For me, it’s personal.

Donna and Sara were two of the first therapists that worked with me following my spinal cord injury 7 years ago.   Paralyzed from the neck down, I was admitted to the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana two weeks after my injury to begin the grueling recovery process. Donna was assigned to my case. I knew nothing about spinal cord injury. I knew nothing about the complications my body was experiencing, and I was completely in the dark about my chances for recovery. I was a floating head on a pillow with no concept of the journey that lay ahead.

Inpatient therapists are tasked with a difficult role. Doctors slam their patients with a whirlwind of information and a glimpse of their diagnosis, but therapists are on the front lines to pick up the pieces. They are the first clinicians to spend extensive time and offer hope to injured individuals. Their job is to implement a physical recovery plan, but they unwittingly become counselors, teachers, and mentors as well.

Donna was with me every day for the first eight weeks of the most trying period of my life. Sara participated in a few of my early sessions as well. At a time when therapy was spent ranging my limbs, and contracting a single muscle was a major victory, they pushed me, educated me, and took the time to answer every question I had about my injury. Most importantly, they cared deeply about my progress. They were on the journey with me. Seven years later we are on a remarkable journey again.

Nora gives the same devotion to each and every one of her patients. It is a pleasure to watch her work, and an honor to have her leading the services at NeuroHope. When I met her three years ago, NeuroHope was only an idea. The vision was planted in my head, but without the right clinician, the roots of NeuroHope would never take hold.   I needed a therapist skilled and passionate about neurologic recovery, with the “fire-in-the-belly” to help will NeuroHope into existence. I’m honored to have found her.

I can not imagine three individuals more deserving of their “Hero” recognition. Not just for their role in creating NeuroHope, but for the lives they have touched throughout their entire careers.

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NeuroHope Nominated for 2017 Health Care Heroes Award

January 26, 2017/in Annoucements, General Blog Posts/by Chris Leeuw

NeuroHope_Therapists The physical therapy team at NeuroHope has been selected as one of three nominees in “Community Achievement” for the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2017 Health Care Heroes Award!

NeuroHope was created three years ago because of a simple realization: Many patients recovering from neurologic injury are discharged from rehabilitation too soon with no place to continue their recovery.  Insurance caps therapy coverage after only a few months and traditional healthcare clinics are unable to continue treatment at an affordable out-of-pocket rate.

NeuroHope’s Director of Therapy, Nora Foster (DPT), and her team of Donna Peterson (PTA) and Sara Sale (DPT) have embarked on a path to fill this void in care. From a purely altruistic motive, and with no experience in healthcare administration, they became devoted to creating a clinic that operates beyond traditional, insurance-based services.

NeuroHope integrates insurance visits with extremely discounted private-pay rates in order to provide patients with long-term care. This involves combining aggressive therapy with wellness goals to maximize recovery and improve quality of life.

In two short years, NeuroHope’s vision has proven successful. The team has created a non-profit outpatient healthcare clinic from scratch, become credentialed with Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance, and works with the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis to provide students with Internship and volunteer opportunities.   NeuroHope’s patient-centric model was also the catalyst behind a 2015 change in Indiana law to help fund long-term rehabilitation programs.

Most importantly, Nora and her team have helped 36 patients, ranging from spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy on along their road to recovery.

This recognition is well-deserved for Nora, Sara, and Donna.  Not only for the work they have done to launch NeuroHope, but for the devotion they have shown to all of their patients over the their entire careers.

The 2017 Health Care Heroes Awards will be presented at a special IBJ breakfast at the Hilton Conrad on Friday, March 3rd.

Click here for more information.

 

 

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New Video and Open House Thanks!

August 5, 2016/in General Blog Posts/by Chris Leeuw

On behalf of the entire NeuroHope team: THANK-YOU to all who came to support our Open House last week!

We had a great turnout and raised more than $4,000 to provide supplemental care for our clients. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the raffles, and to the donors of the items!

If you missed the unveiling of our new video, please watch it below! It provides a glimpse of the clinic we have created, explains our mission of affordable rehab and wellness, and tells the inspiring stories of our patients.

It has been an eventful year, and we have our supporters, patients, friends and family to thank for our success.  We have lofty expectations for the future, and are currently in the midst of a $40,000 campaign to help purchase equipment and sustain services.

If you were unable to attend our Open House and would like to help us reach our goal, you can make a tax-free donation here:  
https://www.neurohopewellness.org/donate/

Every dollar goes directly to patient services, and EVERY DOLLAR HELPS!

Also, registration is open to JOIN OUR TEAM for the 2016 Monumental Marathon!  Walk or run any length, and help us raise money this November.
Info here: TEAM NEUROHOPE

Thank you for your support!

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Open House Pictures and Letter Posted!

July 19, 2015/in General Blog Posts/by Chris Leeuw

ChrisSpeech2 Nora, Donna, Allison, and I want to extend a HUGE and heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our open house last Wednesday. 

What was originally planned to be a small gathering to thank our contributors from last summer's crowdfunding campaign, morphed into a larger event open to anyone interested in our cause and what we are building for Indianapolis.  More than 100 of you came to show your support.  We were thrilled with the turnout and the passion each of you showed with your presence and by the personal conversations we had with many of you. Crowd4

I also want to thank the volunteers that helped organize, set-up, and serve as "staff" for the night.  Justin Davis, Rob Shaw, Katie and Markus Wilds, Jon and Sarah McAfee, Tony Allanson, Callie Burk, and Jonelle Ball were outstanding hosts for the evening.  I've known them all since childhood, and it was pretty special to have them by my side on such an awesome night.

And, how 'bout that eatin'!?  We had some fantastic food generously provided by some of our favorite restaurants.  Pure Eatery (my favorite place in Fountain Square) donated wraps and salads for all.  Iaria's Italian Restaurant supplied the delicious meatballs, and the spread from Indy's own Sushi Boss and Rocket 88 Doughnuts were gobbled up fast.  I'd like to extend a big thanks to those restaurants that sponsored us!

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We have come a long way since our initial fundraising push began last summer.  We've opened our doors, purchased specialized equipment, changed a state law, and have started seeing our first clients.   You have all played a significant role in our early success.  As Allison and I explained on Wednesday, we hope you can help us spread the word past our existing network.   We handed out 10 copies of a pre-written Outreach Letter to each of you that explains our mission and explains our goals.   Now, we humbly ask for your help.   We hope you can find 10 people in your network to send the letter.  We left the title and the signature fields empty for you to fill in the fields or add a personal mesage.  

If you didn't take home the hard copies, you can download the letter and print it out here.  So, no excuses!

If each of you reach out to just 10 family members, friends, co-workers, or social groups, there is a solid chance we will find others interested in NeuroHope and eager to help us reach our goals.  We have an aggressive plan of $50,000 to raise by next spring which will ensure we stay viable until we can apply for money from the new state law.

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 Someone in your network may be the key to a major foundation or grant opportunity that can change the lives of many. LET'S FIND THEM!

 

 

 

 

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Our Law to Fund Recovery Programs Signed by Gov. Pence!

July 1, 2015/in Annoucements, General Blog Posts/by Chris Leeuw

Today Senate Act 166, an Indiana state law to help fund long-term physical therapy programs was signed into law by Governor Pence.   It’s a special day for NeuroHope, and for all the clients we will serve, because it was written specifically with our mission in mind.

For the last seven months we’ve worked closely with key state legislators (Sen. Patricia Miller, Sen. Luke Kenley, Rep. David Frizzell, Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer and others) to raise awareness to the glaring void in care for people recovering from traumatic injury.  There are too many families thrown into the world of spinal cord or brain injury who soon realize that the time available for their recovery is severely limited.  Many will be discharged from inpatient rehabilitation after a matter of weeks, with only a small number of outpatiet visits available for the rest of their recovery.

miller chairWe first approached Senator Miller, chair of the Senate Health Committee, last fall to share my story and the vision we had for NeuroHope.  Back in 2007, Senator Miller helped create the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund.  This is a wonderful fund that proves Indiana is already at the forefront of a changing paradigm of neurologic research and rehabilitation.  Every year, the fund receives about 1.5 million dollars from statewide motor vehicle registrations.  Every two years, the legislature decides the allowance.  Previously, this money was only permitted to be used for research purposes.  Last year for example, 9 researchers received grants for various projects around the state.  One in particular is a very worthwhile study at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana researching diabetes and neurologic injury.  This is great work that will continue, but Senator Miller felt that more could be done with the fund.  She quickly became our leading advocate and introduced the bill that we’ve helped shepherd through the entire legislative process.   She proposed that a portion of the fund, in addition to it’s use for research,  be used for the long-term treatment of neurologic injury.  Specifically, for a clinic that offers extended services at affordable rates after insurance expires – the crux of our mission at NeuroHope.

In January and in March I gave detailed presentations to the Health Committees of both the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate.  You can read my testimony here.   I explained the compexities of neurologic injury, and how care is limited to the amount dictacted by insurance companies.  I also discussed how an independent organization like NeuroHope, that is willing to provide services outside the boundaries of traditional facilities, will help fill the void in care in Indiana.

Our mesage was clear and our message was heard!  The bill passed each bipartisan committee unopposed. It passed the Senate 47-0.  It passed the House of Representatives 95-0.  Throughout its journey the bill never received a single vote of opposition, and was signed into law by the Governor in April.

What it Means

  • A portion of the money in the Indiana Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury Fund must now be granted to a facility that offers: “post-acute extended physical therapy services for individuals with spinal cord and brain injuries at affordable rates”.
  • An annual amount of 10{d57c75664ee40cd9f9f9d2c854d19b920dafc77e6732c691aa0b0118029496b3}-15{d57c75664ee40cd9f9f9d2c854d19b920dafc77e6732c691aa0b0118029496b3} of the fund (approximately $150,000 – $225,000) must now be used for this purpose.
  • The 11 member Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Board approves funding.
  • This opportunity WILL NOT fully fund NeuroHope!  It is simply a fund which we are eligible to apply to for assistance each year.

Our model of service revolves around providing supplemental care for the patients that need it.  That means longer therapy visitis, and more therapy visits.  In order to do this, NeuroHope needs income outside of insurance reimbursement to offset the true cost of therapy.

As a non-profit, much of our success will always rely on fundraising.  Searching for grants, organizing charitable events, and seeking out individual donors (however large or small), will always play an integral part of our sustainability.  The new law now provides another potential revenue stream.

It’s not often that a grassroots organization like ours is able to help pass a law in a single legislative session.

This law will not fully fund NeuroHope!  Even if we are successful in securing money from the fund, it will not be available until next year.

Nevertheless this is an important milestone for the healthcare system and for disabled individuals in Indiana and we are honored to be a part of it.

 

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Staff Spotlight Video: We’re shining the spotlight on Megan Lashley, MS, a Neurorecovery Exercise Specialist at NeuroHope. Megan is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Exercise Physiologist, whose passion for neurologic recovery began when she was a sophomore in college after completing shadowing hours at NeuroHope. Less than a year later, she returned to NeuroHope as an intern, where she once again fell in love with NeuroHope’s mission. After graduation, Megan went on to earn a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Indianapolis, and she joined NeuroHope full-time in 2020.

Megan aspires to travel to all of the national parks within the US, while also spending time in all 50 states, following in her grandparents footsteps. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog.

In this video, Megan discusses how NeuroHope is unique in that long-term, affordable care is available for everybody. She explains how there is a continuum of care at NeuroHope that addresses a spectrum of needs and goals at every stage of recovery. Megan shares how much she enjoys building relationships with NeuroHope clients and being part of this special team. Check out Megan’s video here…

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It’s a Patient Party! Celebrating our amazing people and kicking off the holiday season with the best folks we know! 

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The healthcare system is complex, especially for people recovering from neurological conditions like spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke. The cost of care is high and the time spent in insurance-covered rehabilitation is short. Our mission revolves around providing services for the people that fall through the cracks of healthcare. This is why we are here.

We smashed our $5,000 #GivingTuesday goal and raised $12,000 to support our programs for people recovering from paralysis. 

Thank you for supporting NeuroHope!

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♥️ It's GIVING TUESDAY! We would love your support as we strive for $5,000 today for a new medical record system! 

The largest giving day of the year. We appreciate your support and belief in what we do - and we hope you will consider supporting NeuroHope today!
 
Donation link is in our bio!
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ONLY 1️⃣ MORE DAY ‘TIL GIVING TUESDAY!

Tomorrow is GIVING TUESDAY – the largest fundraising day of the year!
Please help us reach a $5,000 goal for a new medical record system!
 
We will share the donation link TOMORROW MORNING!
 
In the meantime, the last program highlight in our three day email series is below, featuring the monthly wellness and adaptive fitness programs at NeuroHope. 

Monthly Wellness Program:
 NeuroHope provides an affordable “next step” in care for people recovering from paralysis. 
 
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and personal training (guided rehabilitative exercise) are the core programs we provide, but NeuroHope also recognizes that recovery is about more than “therapy”.  Our monthly wellness program, called the “Path to Independence” (PTI) program, is an important part of our model of care, with more than 40 of our 120 active patients enrolled!
 
The PTI program is led by Wellness Coordinator Mel Spencer.  Mel earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Science and uses her knowledge to develop exercise plans for clients for open and supervised gym access at our adaptive fitness center.  With assistance from our amazing therapy techs Caroline Kavanaugh, Ryan Bardellini, and student interns, Mel also leads daily group cardio and adaptive strength training classes.

Our wellness program has grown to feature much more than physical fitness. 
 
The caregiver support group “Warrior Wednesdays”, and community group “First
Friday with Friends” led by PTA Lydia Miner and patient Jenny Rosebrock and caregiver Mary Meredith meets each month,  and we look forward to adding nutrition and mental health programs in the coming year!
 
Together, we have created a community that has evolved into a critical resource for the spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke community in central Indiana. 
 
Our growth through the years has been possible thanks to supporters LIKE YOU!

Thank you and stay tuned for TOMORROW!
-The NeuroHope Team

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2️⃣ DAYS ‘TIL GIVING TUESDAY!! 

We are TWO DAYS away from the nation's biggest fundraising day: GIVING TUESDAY!  On Tuesday morning, we will share a donation link and ask for YOUR HELP to smash our $5,000 goal for the day to fund a new medical record system for the clinic, so don't miss it! No matter the donation amount, every dollar is a difference-making impact. 
 
Each day until then, we're highlighting the three programs at NeuroHope (Physical / Occupational Therapy, Guided Exercise, Monthly Wellness) that make our comprehensive program so unique.

Guided Rehabilitative Exercise:
 It takes months, sometimes years to recover from neurologic injury - much more time than insurance-based therapy allows.  NeuroHope understands that recovery goes beyond therapy.  Our unique model of care features a Guided Exercise (GE) team of kinesiologists and personal trainers that specialize in rehabilitative exercise and work with our physical and occupational therapists to provide patients a critical "next step" in care.
 
The GE Team is led by Director Bart Richwalski (MS, CSPS), Neurorecovery Exercise Specialists Barry Moore, Megan Lashley, Steven Bowser, Marshall Sparenberg, and Exercise Specialist Hamilton Spidle. 

NeuroHope is special because of our comprehensive model that ensures affordable, longer-term access to therapy and fitness programs are available for people living with paralysis.
 
We have helped more than 500 people on their road to recovery - thanks to supporters LIKE YOU!

Thank You and stay tuned!
-The NeuroHope Team

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3️⃣ DAYS ‘TIL GIVING TUESDAY!!!

The largest fundraising day of the year is THREE DAYS AWAY! Each day until then, we're highlighting the three programs at NeuroHope (Physical / Occupational Therapy, Guided Exercise, Monthly Wellness) that make our comprehensive program so unique.

As the holiday season kicks off with BLACK FRIDAY and CYBER MONDAY, don't forget about GIVING TUESDAY!

On Tuesday morning, we'll email a donation link, and ask for YOUR HELP to smash our $5,000 goal for the day to fund a new medical record system for the clinic - so don't miss it!
 
Physical and Occupational Therapy:
Patients recovering from neurologic injury are discharged from the hospital in a matter of weeks.  Unfortunately, their long rehabilitative journey has just begun.

Extended care programs at NeuroHope begin with the Physical and Occupational therapists that guide treatment plans and tailor their care to maximize neurologic recovery for patients when they leave the hospital.
 
Our therapy team is led by Director Elliot Cohee (PT, DPT, NCS), physical therapists Brittanie Helgeson and Ali Peters, PTA Lydia Miner, and Occupational therapists Elizabeth Mahay and Krista Kaufman. 

Our amazing therapy team works with our Guided Exercise team (kinesiologists) to ensure a high standard of rehabilitative exercise continues following their clinical discharge.
 
NeuroHope is special because of our comprehensive model that ensures affordable, longer-term access to therapy and fitness programs are available for people living with paralysis.
 
Our growth through the years has been possible thanks to supporters LIKE YOU!

Happy Holiday season, and stay tuned!
-The NeuroHope Team

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It has been the largest year of growth at NeuroHope! We added staff, brought high-tech therapy tools to our clinic, started a new research project to track the health of our patients, and most importantly - helped more than 200 families receive extended care in their fight against paralysis. 

We are eternally grateful for the donors, sponsors, and community partners that make what we do possible.

On behalf of our entire team: THANK YOU and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

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Staff Spotlight Video: We’re shining the spotlight on our (newly promoted - YAY Barry) Lead Neurorecovery Exercise Specialist, Barry Moore!

A native of Ireland, Barry came to the United States after college and earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University (IUPUI). While in school, he found a passion for helping people with disabilities by working with children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Prior to joining NeuroHope as a staff member, Barry served as an intern and helped develop the clinic’s comprehensive “Path to Independence” Wellness program.

Barry is a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer through ACSM and has been trained in locomotor training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation and various other neurologic recovery techniques. Barry loves exploring the United States, playing golf and Gaelic football and has recently started taking yoga classes.

In this video, Barry expresses how our client’s opinions matter and their goals matter. Barry explains how NeuroHope has given their client’s the framework to build their own community. He shares how NeuroHope clients support each other and work together. Barry’s role is to guide NeuroHope clients through recovery and give them the skills to utilize in everyday life. Check out Barry’s video here…

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NeuroHope is hiring therapy techs in part-time or full-time roles! Our tech role is an ideal position to get hands-on experience in a Neuro rehab setting and is perfect for anybody interested in PT/OT or adaptive fitness/exercise. PT/OT students are encouraged to apply! 

Interested candidates can contact us here: https://www.neurohopewellness.org/contact/

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Nov 13

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🎉 Big congratulations to NeuroHope team members Barry Moore and Hamilton Spidle! Barry has been promoted to our Lead Neurorecovery Exercise Specialist and Hamilton has been promoted to Exercise Specialist. We are so proud of them both! 

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The temperature is dropping in Indy, but the energy is always high at NeuroHope! Our clients are on fire and there’s lots of great things happening here today! Mel is pushing the Neuro-Fit crew hard, Bart is helping Mitchell rock out on the Lokomat, and our PT team is having a blast training with Bill! The fun never stops at NeuroHope! 

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When a drunk driver struck her vehicle in 2020, @laura.burdick10 ‘s life changed in the “Blink of Eye “. As a fitness, nutrition, and wellness expert and a managing yogi at @thehotroomyoga, Laura’s personal identity revolved around physical activity.  After a paralyzing spinal cord and traumatic brain injury she wasn’t sure where life would take her.

Recovery from paralyzing injuries goes well beyond physical rehabilitation, or the ability to move.  In many ways, the mental and emotional journey is even more difficult.  Laura’s message to the audience at the “Inspiration Gala” for @vigo_county_ymca YMCA 
last night , was that no matter the struggle we go through in life,  it can be overcome by finding your purpose. 
 
Laura has found hers, bringing her knowledge and passion for healthy living to a new audience of wheelchair users and people living with paralysis, and by telling her story to continue to inspire everyone she meets to live their best life.

We are honored to know Laura and be a part of her journey!

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Staff Highlight Video! Spotlight on Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Lydia Miner!

Lydia received her Exercise Science Bachelor’s degree and Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree concurrently from the University of Indianapolis. During her education she became an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, earned a minor in Psychology and completed a Healthy Diploma concentration. In her final year of school she had the opportunity to intern at NeuroHope and discovered her passion for helping those with neurological conditions. In 2020 she joined the NeuroHope team full-time as a PTA.

In this spotlight video, Lydia describes how she tries to individualize her client’s treatment plan by focusing on their goals and making sessions fun and engaging. She also touches on the unique bond that NeuroHope clients have with one another and how the NeuroHope community always cheers each other on. Check out Lydia’s video here…

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Oct 31

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🔥 We decided to spice things up at NeuroHope and dress as condiments today! After-all, the secret to our special sauce is this AMAZING team! 

👻 Happy Halloween friends! 🎃

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Oct 26

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We are thrilled to announce a two-year grant from the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Fund that will track the health and hospital re-admittance rates of NeuroHope patients. 

People living with paralysis must overcome much more than the ability to move. Pressure sores, urinary tract infections, muscle contractures, and other complications from inactivity send 30% of patients to the hospital at least once per year, and cost the healthcare system thousands of dollars every time. 

On November 1, we begin work with the University of Indianapolis to monitor how often NeuroHope patients  are afflicted with or hospitalized with these conditions, compared to the national average of people with neurologic injury.

Providing an atmosphere of access for the programs patients need to stay healthy remains a core principle of what we do.  This grant will help tell the story of the lives we change, and will strengthen our mission to revamp the standard of care in Indiana and beyond!

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Oct 24

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Our Multi-Fit circuit training team is READY TO GO! Let’s goooooo! Let’s get after those goals! 

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Two great days at @u2fp annual conference gathering researchers, clinicians, patients, and advocates together to share developments in the search for a cure for #spinalcordinjury and continual improvement of quality of life after injury.

As momentum for a cure progresses, there must also be a system in place for adequate clinical delivery (access to care). 

This is why NeuroHope is here.
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#neurorecovery #carecast #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #sci #neuro #neuroscience 

#affordablerehab #neurorecoverycenter #spinalcordinjury #unite2fight

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Oct 12

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Client Spotlight Video! Today we’re shining the spotlight on NeuroHope client Michael “Mike” Whiteside! 

In this video Mike discusses his spinal cord injury that occurred in 2021 and his road to recovery at NeuroHope. He explains how the staff at NeuroHope met him where he was at mentally and wanted to know how he was doing emotionally. 

He touches on how his military background has shaped him to be a very structured person and how the NeuroHope team helped him create a structured plan of action for his paralysis recovery. Mike shares that there is hope and NeuroHope has given him confirmation that he has a future and it does not stop here.

Check out Mike’s inspiring video here…

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Nothing can stop these goal getters! We love watching our hard-working clients crushing their goals! 

#cantstopwontstop #goals #neurorehab #neurorecovery #affordablerehab #physicaltherapy
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