Sheltering Arms Institute

03/19/2026

Today is Certified Nurses Day! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Each year, we highlight the importance of specialty nursing certifications and the commitment they represent. The day recognizes nurses who pursue and maintain advanced credentials in their field, demonstrating a dedication to professionalism, clinical excellence, and high-quality patient care.

In honor of this, we are celebrating the nurses on our team who have recently earned their Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) credentials! The CRRN certification reflects specialized expertise in rehabilitation nursing and a strong commitment to supporting individuals recovering from illness, injury, or chronic conditions. They play a big role in helping our patients regain independence, rebuild strength, and navigate the recovery process. We are grateful for each one of you and the difference you make at Sheltering Arms Institute!

03/18/2026

Our Wheelchair Symposium this weekend brought clinicians together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience!

From exploring advanced wheelchair technology to practicing configuration and training techniques in interactive labs, attendees gained practical tools to help optimize mobility solutions for their patients. Empowering clinicians ultimately means better outcomes and greater independence for the individuals we serve. ♿️

Visit https://www.saicoreacademy.com/ for more future continuing education opportunities!

03/17/2026

A little green goes a long way! 🍀 Our “Neurognomes” on the neuro team are adding some charm and cheer to the unit while patients recover. Check out their décor for the lucky season! Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Sheltering Arms Institute! 💚🌈

03/16/2026

We loved being part of the Adaptive Sports Festival this weekend, hosted by our friends at Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation! Team members Cristin, Cait and Elisabeth represented Sheltering Arms Institute at the festival, the largest adaptive sports and recreation expo on the East Coast. 🥍🏒🏀 Individuals with disabilities from near and far had the opportunity to explore a wide range of accessible athletic and recreational activities.

Thank you to Cait and Elisabeth for helping reduce barriers to participation in sports and promoting inclusive recreation in our community!

03/13/2026

🎶 March is also Music Therapy Month! 🎶 At Sheltering Arms Institute, music therapy is more than just making music—it’s an evidence-based approach that supports healing. Through rhythm, melody, and movement, music can help patients work toward cognitive, speech and language, and sensorimotor goals while also providing emotional and social support. It’s a powerful form of nonverbal expression that can build confidence, connection, and motivation throughout the rehab journey.

Audrey, our incredible music therapist, explains how music is processed in the brain and why music therapy can be such a powerful tool for several diagnoses! 🎵 This program is made possible by generous donors to Sheltering Arms Foundation. Explore more of our music therapy program at https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/conditions-and-services/music-therapy/.

03/12/2026

It’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 🧡 Did you know? MS affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. To show support for those living with MS and the efforts to find a cure, our team members donned their orange!

Many symptoms of MS aren’t visible but still bring challenges to daily life. That’s why this year’s MS Awareness theme, , shines a light on the symptoms people experience that others may not always see. Check out this quick read on our RehaBlog by Morgan Largen, MS specialist, for 5 symptoms of MS you can’t see: https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/rehablogs/symptoms-of-multiple-sclerosis-you-cant-see/

03/11/2026

Community Engagement Specialists Jess and Wendy recently attended the Unite Us conference, bringing together healthcare providers and community organizations focused on improving how people access health and social services. While at the conference, they also had the opportunity to meet Virginia’s new Commissioner of Health, Dr. B. Cameron Webb!

Unite Us is a coordinated care platform that helps organizations connect individuals with resources like food assistance, transportation, housing support, and other essential services. Our Community Engagement team uses this platform to link patients with trusted community resources after they graduate from rehab—helping make the transition back to the community smoother and setting them up for long-term success.

We’re proud of our community engagement team—one of our Margin of Excellence programs made possible through philanthropic support to Sheltering Arms Foundation—for continuing to build partnerships and learning new ways to strengthen the communities we serve.

Discover more about community engagement at https://bit.ly/4cBRQdc.

03/10/2026

A visit that made everyone’s day! Danny, a stroke survivor and former patient on our neuro unit, recently stopped by to visit some of the team members who were part of his rehab journey. Seeing the progress that he has continued to make since graduation brought so many smiles all around! 😊 Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Way to go, Danny! 👏

Explore our stroke recovery program: https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/conditions-and-services/stroke-rehabilitation/

03/06/2026

At Sheltering Arms Institute, our Brain Injury team shows up every day with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication for individuals on their recovery journey. This month, the team is proudly sporting their special awareness shirts and giving back in support of Camp Bruce McCoy — a week-long overnight summer camp for adults living with a traumatic brain injury and their caregivers, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. We’re so proud of this team and the meaningful work they do to serve individuals recovering from brain injuries! 💙

👉 If you’d like to help support Camp Bruce McCoy, you can donate directly to BIAV here: https://www.biav.net/get-involved/donate/
👉 To learn more about our brain injury program, visit shelteringarmsinstitute.com/conditions-and-services/brain-injury-rehabilitation

03/05/2026

It’s almost time to tune in for the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, running from run March 6–15. ❄️🔥 All events will be live on Peacock or watch primetime highlights on March 7 and 14 on NBC and USA Network. From Para Ice Hockey to Snowboard and Cross-Country, be sure to check out the action!

Check out NBCUniversal’s watch guide for accessible viewing times and provider info: https://bit.ly/4b2h16g

How to Watch the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Across NBCUniversal

03/03/2026

What you wear to physical therapy plays an important role in how effectively you can move, exercise, and recover. Click below to learn how choosing comfortable, functional clothing can support your progress, help your therapist better assess your movements, and set you up for a more successful therapy session.

What you wear to physical therapy plays an important role in how effectively you can move, exercise, and recover. Learn how choosing comfortable, functional clothing can support your progress.