# 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\.

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## Pages
- [Education \& Training](https://shepherd.org/education/): Learn more about Shepherd Center's education and training programs\.
- [Family Housing](https://shepherd.org/admissions/patient-experience/housing/family-housing/): Comfortable, accessible family housing options to keep loved ones close during critical recovery periods at Shepherd Center\.
- [Conditions](https://shepherd.org/treatment/conditions/): Explore specialized neurorehabilitation programs for various neurological conditions\.
- [Financial Assistance Plain Language Summary](https://shepherd.org/policies/financial-assistance-plain-language-summary/): Clear and simple information about the resources and support available to help with medical costs\.
- [Patients](https://shepherd.org/patients/): Resources for patients to navigate their injuries and daily life at Shepherd Center\.

## Posts
- [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\.
- [A superfamily’s journey](https://shepherd.org/superfamily-journey/): After a life\-changing injury, Jacob's resilience and humor led him to find strength in small victories\.

## Stories of Hope
- [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\.
- [Julie Smith](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/julie-smith/): Julie’s journey through Guillain\-Barré syndrome highlights the power of compassionate care, faith, and determination at Shepherd Center\.
- [Shepherd Center 50th Anniversary Tribute Video](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/shepherd-center-50th-anniversary-tribute-video/): Staff share what its like to become a part of the Shepherd family\.
- [Phyllicia Thomas](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/phyllicia-thomas/): After a brain injury, Phyllicia Thomas found hope at Shepherd Center\.

## Studies
- [The SetPoint System as a Pro\-Remyelination Therapy for Relapsing\-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis \(MS\): A Pilot Study](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/setpoint-system-relapsing-remitting-ms/): Studies the safety and efficacy of a vagus nerve stimulator to repair nerves damaged by MS\.
- [A Single Arm, Prospective, Multi\-Center, Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Acceptability and Safety of MR\-C\-014 in Persons with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder \(NMOSD\) Who Have an Impaired Gait](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/nmosd-gait-impairment-study/): We’re inviting volunteers to join a research study testing a new, non\-invasive device designed to help improve walking for individuals with NMOSD who have difficulty walking\.
- [Altered Central Multisensory Processing in Post\-Concussion Vestibular Dysfunction](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/post-concussion-vestibular-dysfunction-study/): Researchers from Shepherd Center \& Emory University are looking for volunteers to participate in a study to evaluate changes in the brain among people suffering from dizziness and imbalance after a concussion\.
- [ARC\-IM System to Manage Symptomatic Blood Pressure Instability Secondary to Chronic Spinal Cord Injury \(SCI\): Empower BP](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/arc-im-system-to-manage-symptomatic-blood-pressure-instability-secondary-to-chronic-spinal-cord-injury-sci-empower-bp/): Empower BP is recruiting people with symptomatic blood pressure instability following a chronic SCI\.
- [Samsung TV Closed Caption Testing \(AURC\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/samsung-tv-closed-caption-testing/): Tests the usability and accessibility of Samsung's closed captioning settings on their TV at Shepherd Center\. 

## MapGeo
- [Shepherd Center](https://shepherd.org/igmap/shepherd-center/)

## Person
- [Debbie Westbrook](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/debbie-westbrook/): Debbie Westbrook is a Manager of Admissions and Workers' Compensation Relations at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about her background\.
- [Matti Hall](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/matti-unger-hall/): Matti Hall is an Access Case Manager at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about her education and background\.
- [Katie Barros](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/katie-barros/): Katie Barros is a clinical neuropsychologist at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about her education and background\.
- [Graham Moore](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/graham-moore/): Graham Moore is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist at Shepherd Center\.
- [Jacob Cartwright](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/jacob-cartwright/): Jacob Cartwright is a Data Scientist at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about his education and background\.

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://shepherd.org/sitemap_index.xml)