Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) understands the need to stay connected to experts that know you and understand your health and physical needs. The Wellness Program at RHI fills the gap of completion of outpatient therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and returning to your everyday activities. The program helps you stay connected with RHI staff, facilities, and equipment that will help keep you moving. By joining one of our Wellness Programs, the RHI team will continue to support your long-term health goals.

Start or continue your wellness journey with any of the following programs:

TRACTION

Who:  Designed for people who have finished outpatient therapy or who have a very high deductible and would still like to continue working towards mobility goals. All neurological diagnoses are welcome.

What: TRACTION is a self-pay program consisting of one-hour training sessions. Sessions will be tailored to your personal goals and will focus on the kinds of tasks you wish to be able to perform, all while working at high intensities to promote neurological improvements. Training consists of high-intensity walking, if goals are for walking, or other high-intensity functional activities. A clearance from a physician is required to start the program.

When: 1-hour sessions currently scheduled Monday-Thursday afternoons. The initial evaluation may last up to 2 hours and includes baseline walking, balance, and endurance testing as appropriate. Reassessments will occur after 12 training sessions, and the ultimate goal is to get you to a point that you are able to participate in the types of activities you wish to participate in and continue an exercise program at home. If after 12 sessions you feel you have not met these goals, you may enroll again pending availability in the program. 

How:  To request an evaluation, call (317) 329-2520 or email us at TRACTION@rhin.com.

Love Your Brain Yoga

Who:  Love Your Brain (LYB) Yoga is designed for individuals with acquired brain injury and their caregiver.

What:  LYB is a six-week gentle yoga and meditation program. It is designed to build community and foster resilience. Each class follows a similar structure: 10 minutes of breathing exercises to calm and focus the mind, 45 minutes of gentle yoga to improve strength and balance, 15 minutes of guide meditation, and 20 minutes of facilitated discussion based on empowering themes.

When:  The LYB program is 90 minutes a week for 6 weeks and is held in the evenings at the RHI Northwest Brain Injury Center.

How:  For additional information about the Love Your Brain Yoga program, contact Wendy Waldman at (317) 410-3532 or wendy.waldman@rhin.com. Classes are limited to 6 participants and up to 6 caregivers. Use the link: LYB Eligibility Form to reserve your space.

Community Fitness Program

• Provides adaptive workout equipment for persons with disabilities
• Every Tuesday/Thursday from 5-6 pm
• Contact RHI for more information at 317-320-2281 or rhisp@rhin.com

Pool Classes

RHI's swimming pool, located at the Eagle Highlands facility, is available for low-impact exercise through the Aquatic Program. Individuals who are limited by pain, decreased joint range of motion, or diminished strength, often benefit from aquatic therapy and exercise. RHI offers a variety of aquatic services. After a thorough evaluation, a physical therapist may determine that you could benefit from aquatic therapy either alone or in conjunction with other treatment. The therapist will work with you one-on-one in the pool for several sessions. After successful completion of the therapy, you may want to enroll in the aquatic program. Learn More about the RHI Aquatic Program >

Individual Massage Sessions

Who:  Available for staff and the community

What: 
Swedish Massage:  Swedish massage is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body. The purpose of Swedish massage is to address stress or pain of the body. Pressure used during the massage can be either light, medium or heavy. Client decision as to amount of clothing worn.
Chair Massage:  A seated style of massage that is typically short - 10 minutes or minutes maximum, focuses on back, shoulders, neck, and arms. A chair massage has the participant face down away from the therapist, and the massage is over clothing.
Sinus/Migraine Release:  The focus is on the trigger points that are located on either the face, ears, jaw, neck, or the back of the skull. Pressure to these areas are for a short period of time (3-10 seconds).
Reality Break:  Is a quick tune-up. Focus is on the tight and sore muscles of the neck, head, shoulders, back, or feet. This allows the body a chance to reset and relax. The massage is typically over clothing.
Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy Massage:  Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® is a highly refined system of corrective treatment designed to aid in the restoration of damaged muscles and soft tissue in the entire body. Using a specific series of well-designed movements applied to the muscles, a fully trained Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapist concentrates on all layers of muscle that have become depleted of their normal blood and lymphatic flow. This specific therapy helps to restore the circulation with its natural healing properties to the cellular level.
Pfrimmer:  Deep Muscle Therapy® establishes a foundation for corrective massage upon which other trouble-shooting techniques may be added. It has been proven valuable in prevention as well as correction of many serious muscle conditions. Because of its positive benefits to all of the body's soft tissue, it may be described as the most comprehensive form of corrective body work available today.

When:  Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 to 6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday by appointment with request one week prior to the appointment date.

Where:  At the RHI Eagle Highlands location.

Cost: 
Swedish Massage 60-minute $65.00; 30-minute $35.00
Deep Tissue Massage 70-minute $80.00
Chair Massage $15.00 for ea. 15-minute increment
Sinus/Migraine Release $25.00
Reality Break $15.00 for ea. 15-minute increment

How:  To schedule an appointment, contact Amber Prechtel at (317) 329-2010. Calls will be returned within 24 hours. 

*All payments are required prior to appointment. Payments are accepted at the RHI Eagle Highlands outpatient registration desk. Payments must be made by 4:00 pm.

FIT and 50

Who:  Individuals who are 50 and older who want to focus on balance, strength training, coordination, endurance, exercise safety, and nutrition. 

What: Each class session will address a different aspect of wellness, but every session will include exercise. The focus is to educate and encourage participants to take an active role in their Health & Wellness.  Participants that have completed traditional rehabilitation and want/need a monitored exercise program will also benefit from this program.

When: 45-minute classes meeting twice a week for 4 weeks (8 classes) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are limited to four people per class.

Where:Carmel Outpatient Services

How:  Contact Lauren Whitfield at (317) 566-3422 or via email at lauren.whitfield@rhin.com. Payment is required prior to each training session (pay at RHI Eagle Highlands registration desk). Credit card payments can be made via phone after the intake form is returned to Lauren Whitfield.