Our Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.