# 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 v26.8, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Adaptive Sports](https://shepherd.org/treatment/services-clinics/adaptive-sports/): Unlock the potential of adaptive sports at Shepherd Center\. - [Physician Recruitment](https://shepherd.org/about/employment/physician-recruitment/): Physician opportunities at Shepherd Center where you can make an impact on patients' lives with a leading neurorehabilitation hospital\. - [Spinal Cord Injury](https://shepherd.org/treatment/conditions/spinal-cord-injury/): Find comprehensive education and care for spinal cord injuries\. Discover the specialized resources available to support your journey to recovery\. - [News](https://shepherd.org/pages-content/news/): Explore "heroic journeys" of patients and families navigating life\-changing injuries and conditions\. - [Stories of Hope](https://shepherd.org/outcomes/stories-of-hope/): Watch how patients overcome challenges, reclaim their lives, and find healing through resilience and specialized care\. ## 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 - [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\. - [Integrated Smart Transitional Home Lab to Support Stroke Rehabilitation Patients’ Transition to Home \(AURC\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/integrated-smart-transitional-home-lab-to-support-stroke-rehabilitation-patients-transition-to-home/): Tests the feasibility of a smart home environment designed to help stroke patients transition from hospital to home\. - [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\. - [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\. ## MapGeo - [Shepherd Center](https://shepherd.org/igmap/shepherd-center/) ## Person - [Debbie Westbrook](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/debbie-westbrook/): Debbie Westbrook is an inpatient Referral/Admissions Services and Workers’ Compensation Manager\. 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)