Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Clinic
Comprehensive, One-Day Evaluations for Lifelong Wellness
The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Wellness Clinic at Barrow Neurological Institute is designed to help individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders enhance their overall health, function, and quality of life.
In a single day, patients receive comprehensive evaluations from a team of interdisciplinary specialists, leaving with personalized recommendations for ongoing wellness and rehabilitation.
Why Choose the SCI Wellness Clinic
Barrow is home to Arizona’s only clinic providing comprehensive evaluations for individuals with spinal cord injuries with multiple specialists in a single visit.
Our clinic is part of the Barrow Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, consistently recognized among the best hospitals for rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report and accredited by CARF International for excellence in patient care.
Our team specializes in the evaluation and management of:
- Traumatic spinal cord injury
- Non-traumatic spinal cord injury
- Congenital spinal cord disorders, such as spina bifida
- Acquired spinal cord disorders, such as transverse myelitis

Meet Our Interdisciplinary Team
During your visit, you’ll meet one-on-one with a range of professionals who specialize in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, including:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Recreational Therapists
- Rehabilitation Nurses
- Social Workers
This collaborative model ensures that each aspect of your recovery—physical, emotional, and social—is addressed by experts working together on your behalf.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your day at the SCI Wellness Clinic is structured for both efficiency and comprehensive assessment:
- Personalized Recommendations: At the end of the day, you’ll receive a customized treatment and wellness plan, which is also shared with your referring provider.
- Individual Evaluations: Meet privately with each specialist to review your current health status, mobility, and daily living needs.
- Community Resources Presentation: Hear from local organizations and partners during a lunchtime session, offering education and opportunities for ongoing engagement.

Your Personalized Recommendations May Include
- Additional medical or diagnostic testing
- Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and training
- Psychosocial and mental health support services
- Referrals to community organizations and peer mentors
- Vocational rehabilitation resources
- Coordination with other medical specialists for ongoing care
How to Get Started
To participate in the Barrow SCI Wellness Clinic, you must have a referral from your physician.
The referral should be written for a physical/occupational therapy evaluation, attn: SCI Wellness Clinic, and faxed to: (602) 294-5035.
Clinic Location
Barrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Center
222 West Thomas Road, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
For more information, call: (602) 406-1600 or email Barrow-SCIwellness@CommonSpirit.org.
Nationally Recognized Care You Can Trust
Barrow Neurological Institute is internationally recognized for its excellence in neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and patient-centered innovation. Through the Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Clinic, patients gain access to world-class expertise — all within a supportive environment focused on restoring independence and promoting lifelong wellness.


