Awakenings Health Institute
Basic Information
Description of the Organization and Responsibilities
Awakenings Health Institute is a post-acute rehabilitation center to treat neurological disorders. It was created to bridge the gap for clients who have been discharged from their acute care but are still in need of further assistance to either continue their rehabilitation, meet their competitive goals, or maintain their level of function. We provide state of the art equipment, specialized training, and therapies that focus on maintaining and improving the health of those suffering with neurological disorders. The vision was to establish a place that would provide a holistic exercise-based post-acute rehabilitation program, which is intended to increase overall function, independence, and improve the quality of life for our clients. In addition, we help prepare our clients to become contributing members of society by providing an avenue to progress from our program into a career environment.
Message from the Site Mentor
Students cannot simply dictate when they will be coming in, because we must identify when it is possible for the student to observe clients, and when the student is actually available to attend. Our site here as a resource, and for guidance on how to understand our service, but a student's presence cannot interfere with our service. Respect for our clients is paramount. No texting, emailing, etc. while at site.
Age(s) of Participants
Adults and Seniors.
Orientation Requirement
Once placement is confirmed, contact site to schedule an orientation.
Check-in Procedure
Check in with front desk, sign in, and record hours in log book.
Research Availability
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:30 pm. Students have the option to attend site 1-4 days per week.
Observation hours are approximate and based on availability of clinicians. HOURS CAN CHANGE at the discretion of the therapist. Students MUST have a flexible schedule in order to accommodate for missed hours due to complications with appointment cancellations, client absences, and the therapist's availability.
Dress code
Casual but work appropriate attire with closed toed shoes.
Testing Requirements
(1) Letter of clearance from the HDP Field Research Coordinator
Contact Information
Site Mentor(s)
Andrew Braga (andrewbraga311@yahoo.com) & Laura Karch (lkarch@awakeningshealth.org)
Phone Number
858-794-9952
Website
http://www.awakeningshealth.org