Sheltering Arms Institute

12/10/2025

We had a joyful afternoon celebrating the season with our annual holiday lunch and festive attire day! 🍽️🍗🥧 Our servant leadership team served a special meal to our incredible team members, sprinkled with holiday cheer, to express gratitude for all they do to care for our patients, families, and one another during the holiday season and throughout the year to make Sheltering Arms Institute such a special place. A big thank you to our dining services team for preparing the delicious meal. 🍲🥄

12/09/2025

A winter wonderland ❄️✨ Snowflakes in our Bridge Garden make it feel extra magical this December!

12/09/2025

Giving back to our community 🏠🔨 We teamed up with project:HOMES to host a team member volunteer day to build accessibility ramps for neighbors in need – each one a pathway to independence and improved quality of life. Project:HOMES provides wheelchair ramps at no cost to low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners helping ensure safe, accessible housing across Central Virginia. We’re proud to support this incredible mission! ♿

12/08/2025

Sheltering Arms Institute outpatient locations will be opening at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9. We're clearing the walkways and parking lots to ensure safe access. Travel safely, and we look forward to serving you. ❄️

📞 If you need assistance, please call (804) 764-1000.

12/05/2025

👏 Big congratulations to Zachary Crump, Locomotor Specialist & Research Scientist, on the publication of his research “Heart Rate Intensity and Gait Speed for Persons with Stroke with Severe Balance Impairment” in NeuroRehabilitation! 📄

Your research and expertise continue to elevate the field of physical rehabilitation and Sheltering Arms Institute. Special thanks to contributing team members Amber Walter, Cristin Beazley, Charmi Kanani, and Amol Karmarkar for their collaboration. 🌟

To read the publication, visit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41186527/

12/04/2025

For the safety of our patients and team members, all Sheltering Arms Institute outpatient locations will be opening at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 5. ❄️

📞 If your appointment is scheduled before 9 a.m., we will contact you to reschedule. If you need assistance, please call (804) 764-1000.

12/04/2025

With winter weather in the forecast, it’s important to stay prepared for potentially hazardous conditions. ❄️ Icy sidewalks, snowy roads, and slick parking lots all increase the risk of slips and falls, but a few simple precautions can make a big difference. Check out these 10 tips to stay safe this winter.

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury during winter weather. Keep these 10 tips in mind to avoid an injury in snowy and icy conditions.

12/03/2025

Holiday traditions bring people together, but the preparations behind them can be tiring and overwhelming. Learn how a few simple strategies can help you conserve energy, reduce stress, and fully enjoy the season without burning out.

It's easy to become overwhelmed while preparing to host family and friends, particularly when it comes to preparing a big meal. Read these tips to avoid holiday burnout.

12/02/2025

Our team made a big impact at The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association national conference! Several of our speech-language pathologists presented two posters and two oral seminars, one receiving special recognition for demonstrating forward-thinking and potential to significantly impact the field. Thank you, Ali, Jennifer & Miles, for sharing your expertise and representing Sheltering Arms Institute! 🗣️👏

12/01/2025

Marsh is back in the saddle! After being thrown from her horse causing a broken femur, six broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a punctured lung, Marsh faced a long road to recovery. She arrived at Sheltering Arms Institute determined to reach one goal: to get back on her horse.

Marsh praises Dr. Hupe and her care team for being the first to diagnose her head trauma alongside her other injuries.

Today, she’s back to riding her own horse, Honey, and feeling better than ever. “To be able to have the independence to get on my horse and ride is phenomenal,” Marsh shared.

Congratulations on all your hard work, Marsh! You earned every stride. 🐎✨

11/28/2025

In the middle of the night, when Paula woke up to take care of her newborn grandchild, she noticed her husband, Nate, was having a stroke in bed.

Due to left-sided weakness caused by the stroke, Nate came to our inpatient rehab hospital determined to regain his strength. Through occupational, physical, and speech therapy, he’s made incredible progress. When he first arrived, Nate scored 3 out of 56 on his balance test. By the time he graduated from inpatient rehab, he had improved his score to 40 out of 56 — a remarkable gain that reflects his hard work and dedication.

“Working with my care team has been amazing. Seeing all the knowledge they have and the way they apply it with the technology they have is incredible,” Nate said. Paula agreed, saying, “They went hand over hand in teaching me how to assist him. It’s like family—they show that love for us every step of the way.”

Nate continues to work hard in outpatient therapy so he can build his strength and get back to being the best grandfather he can be. Keep up the great work, Nate!

11/27/2025

Today, we reflect on the many blessings to be grateful for 🧡🤍 These messages of gratitude from our former patients & their caregivers who attended our Stroke & Brain Injury Reunion event this fall remind us just how meaningful our work is. We’re so thankful for our community – our patients, families, volunteers, donors, and team members – who make these recoveries possible. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍁 🥧