Intrepid Spirit Center

Mission

Our mission at the Fort Cavazos Intrepid Spirit Center is to provide evidence based and state of the art care for the rehabilitation and treatment of active-duty military personnel, experiencing the deleterious effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Our vision is to become a Center of Excellence and a national leader in the treatment and rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury by employing a holistic, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary system of care.

Multidisciplinary Team

The Intrepid Spirit Center utilizes a holistic, Interdisciplinary approach to better determine the impact of Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms (PPCS). We provide comprehensive treatment for functional deficits associated with concussion/ traumatic brain injury. Our team meet regularly to discuss individualized patient goals and progress, making changes as needed to ensure maximum recovery.

Services Provided

• Neuro-Optometry directs vision rehab, which can improve symptoms - such as headaches, perceptual deficits, and balance - as well as service members' activities of daily living, such as shooting, reading, and routine Soldier tasks.
• Neuropsychologists evaluate through testing the nature and extent of impairment following TBI and plan strategies to compensate for the injury.
• Nurse Case Managers follow and manage individualized outpatient care while treated at the ISC.
• Nurse Practitioners evaluate, treat, and help shape patient’s care programs.
• Occupational therapists help service members who have sustained a TBI to develop, recover or maintain their ability to perform tasks of daily living.
• Physical therapists evaluate and treat vestibular and balance disorders commonly associated with head injury.
• Speech and language pathologists assist service members who have speech, language, and cognitive (attention, memory, problem solving) problems to regain optimal communication.
• Social workers/psychologists provide evaluation, education, supportive services, and referrals for soldiers and family members to decrease psychiatric distress and promote wellness strategies.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment Program

The IOP is a comprehensive and intensive outpatient treatment program geared at treating persistent symptoms related to a traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and associated comorbidities. Over the course of six weeks, service members are assessed and treated, not just traditionally but holistically, with the latest integrative and complementary techniques. Both individual treatment and peer cohort group care are custom tailored to the needs of each participant. Treatment plans will be customized with input provided by the patient and input from our multidisciplinary team. Groups include: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Cognitive Rehab, PTSD, Sleep Therapy, Health and Leisure, Physical Therapy, Music and Art Therapy, and Yoga
 
Below are examples of available treatment modalities based on each service members individualized treatment plan. Additional complimentary integrative medicines such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, yoga and mindfulness are also potential areas of exploration. It focuses on the power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery., yoga and mindfulness are also potential areas of exploration. Adjunctive therapies such as music and art therapy will also be explored over a four-week span.

• Neurology
• Neuroimaging (MRI)
• Speech Language Pathology
• Physical Therapy / Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Laboratory Studies
• Neuro Optometry
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Complementary Integrative Medicine
• Advanced Specialty Care
• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Social Work
• Pain Psychology