# Shepherd Center: Hope is Here > Get the best spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation care at Shepherd Center Atlanta\. Learn about our patient programs and exceptional outcomes\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.0, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Shepherd Center Main Campus](https://shepherd.org/about/locations/shepherd-center/): Find directions to Shepherd Center Main Campus in Buckhead Atlanta\. Enjoy free parking and access to specialized care in a supportive environment\. - [About Us](https://shepherd.org/about/): Discover our mission, values, and commitment to exceptional care\. Learn how we empower patients and families\. - [Employment](https://shepherd.org/about/employment/): Join Shepherd Center's mission\-driven team, where every role and career helps transform lives with hope and dignity\. - [Recreation Therapy Internship](https://shepherd.org/education/allied-health/recreation-therapy-internship/): Learn more about the hands\-on, 15\-week Recreation Therapy Internship at Shepherd Center\. - [Graduate Medical Education](https://shepherd.org/education/gme/): Fulfill your goals and maximize your career potential with Shepherd Center's graduate medical education programs\. ## Posts - [The best catch of all ](https://shepherd.org/the-best-catch-of-all/): After a spinal cord injury, a dad finds strength and joy in family and adaptive sports\. - [AURC Spring 2026 Newsletter](https://shepherd.org/aurc-spring-2026-newsletter/): A look at the latest AURC news, events, research updates, and accessibility resources for Spring 2026\. - [Healing happens better together](https://shepherd.org/healing-happens-better-together/): A 53‑year love story of faith, humor, and resilience as Otto and Clyde navigate stroke recovery\. - [AURC Winter 2026 Newsletter](https://shepherd.org/aurc-winter-2026-newsletter/): A look at the latest AURC news, events, research updates, and accessibility resources for Winter 2026\. - [Dance like everyone's watching](https://shepherd.org/dance-like-everyones-watching/): How do patients at Shepherd Center find strength, joy, and belonging? By experiencing recovery that means being truly seen and celebrated\. ## Stories of Hope - [Denell A\. Davis](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/denell-a-davis/): After a stroke, Denell A\. Davis found hope at Shepherd Center\. - [Brandon Simmons](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/brandon-simmons/): After a spinal cord injury, Brandon Simmons found hope at Shepherd Center\. - [Avani Patel](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/avani-patel/): After surviving a stroke, Avani Patel found hope at Shepherd Center\. - [David McBrayer](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/david-mcbrayer/): After a spinal cord injury, David McBrayer found hope at Shepherd Center\. - [Jonathan Horna](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/jonathan-horna/): After multiple fractures, a spinal cord injury, and the loss of his leg, Jonathan Horna found hope at Shepherd Center\. ## Studies - [A Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of NVG\-291 in Subjects with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury \- A Randomized, Double\-Blind, Placebo\-Controlled MulticEnter Phase 3 Trial \(RESTORE\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/nervegen-restore-phase-3/): Daily subcutaneous injections of NVG\-291 to treat of chronic tetraplegia\. - [Influence of Spinal Stimulation Frequency on Spasticity, Motor Control, and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury \(SCI\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/influence-of-spinal-stimulation-frequency-on-spasticity-motor-control-and-pain-after-spinal-cord-injury-sci/): Testing different doses of noninvasive stimulation to improve spasticity, strength, and pain in SCI\. - [Activating Spinal Circuits to Improve Walking, Balance, Strength, and Reduce Spasticity](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/activating-spinal-circuits-to-improve-walking-balance-strength-and-reduce-spasticity/): Evaluating effects of accessible training with spinal stimulation on walking, balance, strength\. - [Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network \(MSIN\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/multiple-sclerosis-implementation-network/): We're looking for volunteers to participate in the MSIN project investigating how to improve MS care, patient health, and quality of life using a newly developed patient registry for people living with MS\. - [DIIVA\-MS: Daily versus Intermittent Incremental Vestibulo\-ocular Reflex Adaptation as a Novel Treatment for Dizziness in People with Multiple Sclerosis](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/diiva-ms/): We are seeking volunteers to join a research study at Emory that’s testing a novel treatment for dizziness in people with MS\. ## MapGeo - [Shepherd Center](https://shepherd.org/igmap/shepherd-center/) ## Person - [Danielle Bonner](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/danielle-bonner/): Danielle Bonner is the coordinator of the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program at Shepherd Center\. - [Cole Crowson](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/cole-crowson/): Dr\. Cole Crowson is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis\. Learn more about his education and background\. - [Brent Taylor](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/brent-taylor/): Brent Taylor is the Peer Support Lead Liaison for SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center\. Discover his inspiring journey to the Peer Support Program\. - [Hokie](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/hokie/): Meet our dedicated facility dog, Hokie, who provides invaluable support and comfort to Shepherd Pathways patients\. - [Erik Shaw](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/erik-shaw/): Dr\. Erik Shaw is the Medical Director of the Pain Institute at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about his education and background\. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://shepherd.org/sitemap_index.xml)