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Options for rehabilitation can be as vast as the conditions that require it. The most important path to follow is the one that best meets the specific needs of each individual. At Encompass Health Valley of The Sun Rehabilitation Hospital, we are here to help you navigate those options, placing your needs and goals first to ensure you receive better care for superior outcomes. This includes applying intense therapies, expert knowledge and innovative solutions within the scope of our services, raising the bar as a healthcare leader for excellence in care.
 

We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in cardiac rehabilitation.

Programs and Conditions

at Encompass Health Valley of The Sun Rehabilitation Hospital

This hospital may not treat all conditions.

View all of the programs offered throughout our national footprint.

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Support Groups

Amputee Support Group

Date: Second Tuesday of the month
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Britt Kimball, 623.334.5457

Brain Storm Support Group

Date: Third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Brain Injury Alliance of AZ, 602.508.8024 or info@biaaz.org

Northwest Brain Injury Support Group

Date: First Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Brain Injury Alliance of AZ, 602.508.8024 or info@biaaz.org

Pain Management Support Group

Date: Second Thursday of the month
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Rob Kronenberg, 623.334.5437

Stroke Support Group

Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Mel Buckner, 623.878.8800

Parkinson's Support Group

Date: Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Hospital
Contact: Trent Tripp, 623.878.8800

Superior Outcomes

We are focused on two things: the progress our patients make and the outcomes they achieve. This is evidenced by our industry-leading performance scores.

We want you to get better, and to make that happen, we need to know where you began. Upon arrival at one of our hospitals, we will measure how much help you need to perform basic skills – this is called your Functional Outcome Measures. Your rehabilitation team will review these with you, set challenging but attainable goals, and design a treatment plan to help you meet your specific goals. Before you leave the hospital, we will rescore your Functional Outcome Measures assessment to see how much you’ve improved, determine how well you have met your goals, and provide you the materials and training you need to continue your progress after you leave the hospital.

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Program managers and champions

Erin Clephas
Erin Clephas

Cardiac Program Champion

Erin joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2017 after graduating from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky.

Erin joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2017 after graduating from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Erin became the cardiac program champion in 2021 and has a passion for educating cardiac patients in treatment and prevention strategies in her role as an occupational therapist. She works with our interdisciplinary team to ensure all staff understand and feel confident implementing the rehabilitation principles guiding patient care in our facility.

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Alex Dykhuis
ALEX DYKHUIS, MOT, OTR/L

Fall Prevention Program Champion

Alex Dykhuis joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2019 after graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.

Alex Dykhuis joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2019 after graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Her strong interest in fall prevention led her to become the fall prevention team program champion in 2022 after serving as a member on the team for two years. She has a passion for educating patients on fall prevention strategies in her role as an occupational therapist and leads fall prevention education groups for patients and community members. She works closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and confidence during their stay.

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Mara Goodman
Mara Goodman

Brain Injury Program Champion

Mara joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun as a speech-language pathologist in 2016 after receiving her master’s degree at the University of Arizona.

Mara joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun as a speech-language pathologist in 2016 after receiving her master’s degree at the University of Arizona. Her passion for working with adults in their recovery process following acquired brain injuries led her to become the program champion of the Joint Commission Certified brain injury program in 2020, and obtain licensure as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Areas of interest include assessment and treatment of aphasia and functional cognition following stroke and traumatic brain injury. Mara strives to provide excellent care and services to the community by growing and supporting the patients and staff at Encompass.

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Anna Johanson
Anna Johanson PT, DPT

Diabetes Program Champion

Anna joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2017 after graduating from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

Anna joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2017 after graduating from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Anna became the diabetic program champion in 2019 following a year leading a diabetic task force. She and her team have developed a strong and educational diabetic class for patients and caregivers. She finds interest in incorporating therapy treatments with on-going education for the diabetic population. She has been successful in educating the employees of Encompass Health with core knowledge for assisting in daily patient care. She looks forward to growth in this newly developed program for Encompass Health.

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Britt Kimball
Britt Kemball

Amputee Program Champion

Britt joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2016 after graduating as an occupational therapist from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona.

Britt joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2016 after graduating as an occupational therapist from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She became the amputee program champion in 2020 after serving on the program committee for four years. Team amputee has monthly support group meetings as well as annual running, swim and golf clinics. They educate staff on the latest techniques and prosthetic technologies to provide the best care for the best possible outcomes.

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Chris Scybert
Christopher Scybert, OT, CLT

Oncology and Lymphedema Program Champion

Chris joined the Encompass Health Valley of the Sun team as an occupational therapist in February 2012 after graduating from Midwestern University – Glendale.

Chris joined the Encompass Health Valley of the Sun team as an occupational therapist in February 2012 after graduating from Midwestern University – Glendale. He has a passion for rehabilitation for the oncology patient. Chris developed a formal oncology team and was named a champion in April 2016 implementing many new processes for the specialize care of the recovering cancer patient. Chris received his Lymphedema (CLT) certification in November 2019 to target many conditions that are cancer-related and is able to treat both inpatients and outpatients. The oncology program has many healing services not usually found in acute rehab such as meditation, music therapy, pastoral services, pet therapy, nutritional support, and relaxation/stress management therapy.

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Sabrina Weng
Sabrina Weng, PT, DPT

Spinal Cord Injury Program Champion

Chris joined the Encompass Health Valley of the Sun team as an occupational therapist in February 2012.

Sabrina joined Encompass Health in 2018 after graduating from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She became the spinal cord program champion in 2021. Sabrina and her team have developed several educational handouts for patients and caregivers. She has a strong interest in the neurologic patient population and enjoys incorporating this knowledge with the spinal cord population. Sabrina is looking forward to continued growth in this newly developed program for Encompass Health.

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Jaclyn Yaden
JACLYN YADEN, PT, DPT, NCS

Wound Care Program Champion

Jaclyn Yaden is board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy.

Jaclyn Yaden is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy. She joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2015. Prior to taking the wound care coordinator role in 2022, Jaclyn was a member of the therapy team, specializing in treating patients with neurological conditions, with a passion treating patients with brain injuries. She is a member of many of the teams at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun. Jaclyn provides specialized wound care with an interdisciplinary approach. She is working toward obtaining her wound care certification.

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