Freehab Therapy: Closing the Rehab Gap for Neurological Patients

Matthew Eclevia, President of Freehab Therapy, joins Bret Schanzenbach on Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact to share how a local nonprofit is changing access to neurological rehabilitation in North County San Diego.Freehab Therapy is a mobile, pro bono rehab organization designed to fill the care gap many patients experience after discharge—especially those recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, and ALS.Matthew explains why continuity of care (particularly in the first six months) is so important, how insurance authorizations and transportation create major barriers, and why Freehab’s model brings therapy directly to patients’ homes. He also shares the nonprofit’s community-building programs like a hiking group, plus plans for expanded services and future fundraising events.Learn more or get in touch: freehabtherapy.org Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting