Success Stories

NCEP is proud to share the success stories of some of our previous persons served. These videos were created so these individuals could share their experiences and show their amazing progress towards greater independence in their home and their communities. They serve as a daily reminder of the benefits of intensive, comprehensive therapies and stand as a beacon of hope and support for others in the community.

Chad's Story

In 2023, Chad fell almost 400 feet down the side of a mountain while participating in a mountaineers group. That day changed his life forever. Chad was admitted to Loma Linda and when he was medically cleared, he started his rehabilitation program at NCEP. Chad's story is an incredible example of how intensive therapy, perseverance, and the indominable human spirit can manifest in amazing things. Chad worked extremely hard while at NCEP to reach his goals of returning to independent living, work, and competitive running.

Antoinette's Story

Antoinette began to experience significant weakness and inability to participate in her day-to-day activities. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and she started her journey towards improving her independence and strength to maximize her ability to live independently.

Antoinette has been able to make drastic improvements in her strength and mobility that has allowed her to be more independent in her home as well as open her up to new community experiences including being able to go on a cruise!

Keon's Story

Keon sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2022. He came to NCEP Spencer soon after being released from the trauma hospital. After weeks of intensive rehab at Spencer, he was stable enough to go home and then he continued his outpatient therapy at Loux. One of his goals was to hold his baby while standing up. That goal was met before he graduated from NCEP last June 2023. Keon has come a long way. Although he has graduated from the program, he continues to help other clients by helping out in the Peer Support Group every Thursday.

Pheobe's Story

When Pheobe was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she underwent chemotherapy which caused severe damage to her heart. She came to our program using a walker and requiring help from her family for most of her daily tasks due to persistent weakness and endurance deficits.

Pheobe worked incredibly hard in our Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in between her cancer treatments. She gained back so much strength and independence during her time in the program and was even able to participate in NCEP's 3 mile Heart Walk with the American Heart Association. Pheobe's journey is a testament to the importance of high quality cardiac rehabilitation to regain independence in daily life!