Best Health Suite

A woman kneels and assists a man standing against a wall as he exercises with resistance bands, holding them with both hands. Two chairs and a potted plant are nearby in the room.

Wellness for every stage of recovery

The Best Health Suite at Shepherd Center’s James M. Cox Innovation Institute is home of the Adaptive Wellness Collective (AWC) providing virtual and in-person programming dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve the highest level of well-being, no matter where you are in your recovery journey.

Through this mix of virtual and in-person delivery, we have a unique approach for building physical, mental, and emotional capacity, to empower every individual to actualize their fullest potential.

Two people in wheelchairs and a standing instructor follow an exercise video projected on two large screens in a bright, modern room. All participants are raising their arms, mirroring the movements in the video.
Participants engage in an interactive exercise session at Shepherd Center, following along with a guided video to promote health and wellness.

Our goal is to reach more people and bring expert-driven health content to anyone, anywhere. The Best Health Suite is how we do that.

Deborah Backus, PT, Ph.D., FACRM Vice President of Research & Innovation and Director of Virginia C. Crawford Research Institute

What to expect at the Best Health Suite

  • Tailored wellness sessions: Courses are developed and delivered by therapists and specialists who understand the unique challenges and needs of people with disabilities. Programs range from vision tracking and education to fine-motor skill training and self-defense.
  • Accessible anywhere: On-demand classes and livestreams support individuals at home, in rural communities, and across the globe.
  • Multilingual and inclusive: Many classes are available in Spanish, with closed captioning in five languages and plans for expanding Shepherd’s reach to diverse populations at home and abroad.
  • In-person and virtual options: A dedicated physical suite at Shepherd Center supports recording and hosting group classes and workshops through this hybrid delivery of in-person or virtually.

Research in action

The Best Health Suite is more than wellness programming — it is a research-informed platform to provide ongoing and evolving care strategies that are accessible and equitable for patients worldwide.

Through our program, we collect data on feasibility, usability, and impact for all communities, including underserved and rural populations. These insights help shape reimbursement models and strengthen the case for broader access to home-based health interventions.

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