Frank Amprim

“Therapy was intense.  One day, my therapist said we were done with my walker and I’ve never used one since.”

Frank was thrown from an ATV and sustained a spinal cord injury. Thanks to Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s Center for Spinal Cord Injury and hard work, Frank is not only walking but running. Read more

Matthew Herrod

“Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan gave me the push to get back to the person I was before the accident.”

Matthew is rebuilding his life after falling from a second story building during a college party and acquiring a serious brain injury. Read more

Phoenix North

“Others threw their hands up but not the people at RIM.  They’ve given us so much hope”

Phoenix, was a normal, healthy high school student who loved sports, until he collapsed during a basketball practice and suffered a massive stroke. Read more

Shahida Nurullah

“The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan gave me a voice, literally. I can’t imagine my life without them”

Professional jazz singer, Shahida Nurallah, credits RIM for giving her back her voice and her life after she was struck by a car and was left with a brain injury and multiple orthopedic injuries. Read more

Denise Rewitz

“The therapists at RIM were always so positive and inspiring, they really changed my attitude”

After multiple joint replacement surgeries, RIM inspired Denise to change her attitude and her lifestyle. Read more

Alfonso King

“RIM was really open and honest about my recovery.  And, I appreciated that.”

As a Tuskegee Airman medic, Alfonso was used to helping others. He never imagined he’d be the one in need of help until a car accident changed his life. Read more

Jeff Terry

“It’s crazy what I can do with one leg. I credit every step to Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.”

Jeff lost his leg in a horrible car accident, but he hasn’t lost his spirit or determination to live a full, active life. Read more

Shermin Helal

“We are so lucky to have this type of care and attention. I am forever grateful.”

Hours after delivering her first baby, Shermin suffered a stroke leaving her paralyzed on one side and unable to talk. Read more

Kelli Kilduff

“There’s no doubt RIM saved my quality of life.”

Kelli was going in for a routine, elective surgery, she never imagined when she woke up that she would be paralyzed. Read more

Brittany Clark

“It sounds crazy, but I thank God for my accident because it saved my life.”

Brittany began therapy at RIM for a shattered elbow and wrist, but therapists made a shocking discovery that could have permanently altered her life. Read more

Danielle Howland

“Thanks to my faith in God, and Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, I have a second chance”

Danielle was an engineer, married, and on the go. One freak accident took all that away and sent her life spiraling out of control. With the help of RIM, her future is once again bright. Read more

Angelia Bullard

“The most important thing that RIM did was give me confidence.”

Burned over a third of her body, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan helps Angelia heal on the inside and out. Read more