Sheltering Arms Institute

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.

03/02/2026

Spring is around the corner, and we are counting down the days until our 4th annual Walk, Run, Roll event on Saturday, April 25! Registration is now OPEN and all ages and ability levels are welcome to join us for this free, accessible, family friendly event to celebrate the limb loss and limb difference community & recognize Limb Loss Awareness Month. We’ll have 1-mile and 0.5-mile course options for walkers, runners, adaptive cyclers, and wheelchair users as well as fun activities, including the Kona Ice truck, The RVA Express: Train Rides and Rentals, a bounce house, the Chick-fil-A cow, face painting, and more!

📅 When: Saturday, April 25
🕐Time: 1-4 p.m. *Race begins at 2 p.m.
📍 Where: 2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Richmond, VA 23233
💸Cost: Free!

Visit https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/walk-run-roll/ to sign up today and secure your t-shirt size. 🎽 We can’t wait to see you there!

02/27/2026

Attention all caregivers! 📢 You’re invited to join us for our Caregiver Retreat next Saturday, March 7th. When you are busy taking care of your loved one, it can be easy to overlook your own needs and take care of yourself. This retreat is intended to provide you with meaningful connections, empowerment, and valuable skills to help you feel supported. Participants will also hear from guest speaker, Karen Grazionale, a Sheltering Arms Institute caregiver ambassador.

📅When: Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch provided)
📍Where: Sheltering Arms Institute (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr., Richmond, VA 23233)
💰Cost: Free!

Space is limited! Click below to register today.

Guest Speaker: Karen Grazionale When: Saturday, March 7th Time: 8:30 AM- 1 PM, Breakfast and lunch will be provided Where: Large Conference Room 1019 at Sheltering Arms Institute   When you are busy taking […]

02/25/2026

Independence in action! Patrick drives to and from our Hanover outpatient center for his fitness sessions, confidently navigating his wheelchair in and out of his truck like a pro. Check out these smooth transitions that are part of his daily routine!

02/24/2026

Attention all physical, occupational, and speech therapy professionals! 📢 Mark your calendars for Sheltering Arms Institute’s “Neuro Recovery Symposium: Reinventing Rehab” on Friday, May 8!

This one-day event dives deep into key topics in neuro recovery such as the basics of spinal cord injury care, functional neurological disorder, Vivistim, and more! Plus, therapists who attend will earn 6 contact hours while expanding their knowledge!

📅 When: Friday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA) or virtually via Microsoft Teams
💰 Cost: $115 for clinicians | $50 for students

Registration for this event will open soon! Click below to be the first to know when sign-up goes live.

shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/neuro-recovery-symposium-reinventing-rehab-2/

02/23/2026

Locomotor specialist Zach Crump, PT, DPT, NCS, recently presented his latest stroke recovery research at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (APTA CSM) in Anaheim, California. We’re proud to continue contributing to the advancement of physical rehabilitation and medicine — sharing knowledge, driving innovation, and pushing what’s possible for the patients we serve.

Thank you, Zach, for representing Sheltering Arms Institute on a national stage and sharing the innovative work we do every day!