Centre for Neuro Skills

03/26/2026

From graduate students at Southern Illinois University to national leaders in brain injury rehabilitation, Dr. Mark Ashley and Susan Ashley’s journey is rooted in purpose, perseverance, and giving back. As founders of Centre for Neuro Skills, their Southern Illinois University Carbondale education helped shape not only their careers in speech pathology—but a lifelong commitment to advancing care, supporting students, and investing in the future of the field.

Today, that impact comes full circle through their ongoing support of SIU faculty, research, and student opportunity, ensuring the next generation of clinicians and innovators can continue pushing what’s possible.

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03/25/2026

We’re excited to welcome Curtis Shipman as Chief Information Officer at Centre for Neuro Skills. With more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across healthcare and technology, Curtis will help advance the secure, reliable systems that support our teams, individuals and families we serve across CNS locations in California and Texas.

“CNS’s mission-driven approach to brain injury rehabilitation requires technology systems that are not only secure and reliable, but that also enable clinicians to deliver the highest quality care. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and advancing our technology capabilities to better serve patients and their families.”

Please join us in welcoming Curtis to the CNS team!

Learn more: https://www.neuroskills.com/about/news/centre-for-neuro-skills-appoints-curtis-shipman-as-chief-information-officer/

03/24/2026

CNS CEO and President David Harrington proudly attended the Brain Injury Association of America 2026 National Conference & Awareness Day, held March 9–11 in Washington, D.C. As Brain Injury Association of America Board Chair, David helped lead advocacy efforts and joined fellow advocates in advancing conversations around research, policy, and awareness to support the brain injury community nationwide.

The first two days of the conference brought together leaders from across the brain injury community for sessions focused on advancing research, along with meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate. The event concluded with Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, where attendees met with members of Congress to raise awareness for individuals and families affected by brain injury.

03/23/2026

CNS was proud to attend and exhibit at the 18th Annual Conference on Brain Injury, presented by the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS). During a pre‑conference session, our experts Britta Colombo and Stephanie Abler shared practical strategies for supporting non‑speaking patients whose communication has been impacted by brain injury.

We were truly honored to connect, learn, and exchange ideas with so many passionate professionals dedicated to advancing brain injury care.

03/20/2026

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Brent Masel on being named the 2026 recipient of the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) Legends Award, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to the field of brain injury. Dr. Masel was presented the award at the 18th Annual Conference on Brain Injury held in Washington, D.C. last week.

As Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at Centre for Neuro Skills, Dr. Masel has dedicated his career to advancing research, clinical care, and advocacy for individuals living with traumatic brain injury. This well‑deserved recognition reflects his lifelong commitment to innovation, multidisciplinary care, and improving quality of life for patients and families.

Congratulations, Dr. Masel, on this extraordinary achievement!

03/19/2026

Managing challenging behaviors after brain injury? Join our FREE webinar March 24 or 26! Board-certified behavior analyst Mitchell Medley shares evidence-based strategies for healthcare professionals, caregivers & families. Two time slots available.

Register now: https://cloud.digital.neuroskills.com/marchwebinar

03/18/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Jay Varma to the Centre for Neuro Skills team as our new Director of Employer Relations, a newly created role that reflects where CNS is headed next. 🌟

For 45 years, CNS has helped brain injury survivors rebuild their lives through intensive, outcomes-driven rehabilitation. Now, we’re formalizing a direct relationship with the employers and benefits leaders who can help more people access that care when they need it most.

Jay brings more than nine years of enterprise health solutions experience, including senior roles at Amazon (One Medical) and One Medical, where she built strategic partnerships with large self-insured employers across the country. She understands the employer benefits landscape deeply — and she understands what’s missing from it.

Neurological conditions, from traumatic brain injury and stroke to concussion and long COVID brain fog, carry outsized costs for employers: extended disability claims, lost productivity, fragmented care. CNS offers something the market has lacked: a Neuro Center of Excellence with a full continuum of care, 45 years of clinical expertise, and proven outcomes.

Jay is here to bridge that gap. Welcome to CNS, Jay!

🔗 Learn more at www.neuroskills.com

03/17/2026

We were thrilled to celebrate the opening of our 8th CNS clinic in Plano, Texas with our community! Our Open House marked this exciting milestone with guided clinic tours, a ribbon cutting, and a warm welcome from the Plano Chamber of Commerce. We are grateful for the continued support and are honored to serve individuals and families affected by traumatic brain injury throughout the Northern Dallas region.

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03/13/2026

Our Dallas location is hiring Physical Therapists! We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a low patient to caregiver ratio!

Visit our Career Center and apply today:
https://www.neuroskills.com/careers/

03/12/2026

CNS Physical Therapist Trevor Hawks, PT, DPT, CBIS presented on The Optimal Theory: Using Motivation to Enhance Motor Learning After Brain Injury at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital this week.

Continued education and collaboration remain central to advancing neurorehabilitation care.

Learn More: https://www.neuroskills.com/education-and-resources/continued-education/?utm_term=deleted&utm_campaign=deleted&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwsrFBhD6ARIsAPnUFD37pL9LbrGItxRIEbSyyuXcbTgJSTQX3pynDloK2-QXBFwjWSsEstYaAm5dEALw_wcB

03/11/2026

CNS patients Larry and Tommy from our Houston clinic enjoyed a recent fishing outing! To help prepare patients for their transition home, our therapists organize outings that allow patients to practice skills learned at the clinic in real-world settings.

Learn more: https://www.neuroskills.com/.../community-re-entry.../

03/09/2026

We were honored to welcome students from the Kern High School District’s Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) to our Bakersfield clinic! Students spent the day learning about neurorehabilitation, touring our clinic, and hearing from a panel of CNS experts.

We are thrilled to partner with CTEC, a program that helps introduce high school students to real-world career paths, including a range of Health Sciences such as Medical Assisting, Nursing, Sports Medicine, and more.

We’re honored to support the next generation of healthcare professionals and help spark interest in meaningful careers that change lives.