Programs + Services
Individualized, Collaborative Care
As specialists in brain injury rehabilitation, we know that each injury is unique, with specific needs, capabilities and potential. Therefore, each person served has a treatment plan that is created uniquely for them. The entire rehabilitation team at On With Life works together with the person served and family to develop a treatment plan that meets the goals of those involved. Goals and outcomes are measured on a regular basis and on average, 75% of individual long-term goals are met and 60% of persons served return home at discharge.
Transdisciplinary Team
As specialists in neuro rehabilitation, we know that each injury is unique, with specific needs, capabilities and potential. Therefore, each person served has a treatment plan that is created uniquely for them. Our extensive rehabilitation experience and our expertise in the treatment of individuals with brain injury, stroke, tumor or other neurological condition offer individuals the optimal opportunity to achieve their goals. The transdisciplinary team at On With Life works together with the person served and family to develop a treatment plan that meets the goals of those involved. Goals and outcomes are measured on a regular basis and on average, 75% of individual long-term goals are met and 80% of persons served return home at discharge.
Our Rehabilitation Team
Therapy Team
Our therapy team works together to provide a trans-disciplinary approach to the rehabilitation journey. Physical therapists use the latest technology and equipment available to help regain strength, endurance and balance. Occupational therapists enhance life skills and evaluate/address visual skills, movement, and cognition. Speech language pathologists enhance cognitive abilities, executive functioning, receptive and expressive language skills, and motor control and implement alternative means of communication when deficits exist. Therapeutic recreation specialists understand the interests and talents of each individual and focus on community reintegration activities to make the rehabilitation experience meaningful, fun and functional. Our music therapist promotes cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being along with vocalization, self-expression, rhythmic movements, orientation, relaxation and enhances overall self-esteem.
Rehabilitation Nursing
Our rehabilitation nursing team plays a vital role in the rehabilitation experience as its role is to help individuals remain medically stable so they can fully participate and benefit from intensive therapy and clinical intervention. Our nursing team provides a range of specialized services to meet the complex medical and emotional needs of individuals with brain injury. Education is also an important role of the nursing staff who work with persons served and their families to teach prevention and medical management and provide training in preparation for discharge.
Neuropsychology and Counseling Services
Our neuropsychologists and clinical counselors assess strengths and needs in the areas of cognition, behavior management, mental health, substance abuse and sexuality, providing information and guidance for rehabilitation plans. They also counsel persons served and their families and work closely with our social workers and consulting psychiatrist to minimize emotional barriers.
Our Inpatient Leadership Team
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Bailey Schwark
Director of NursingBailey Schwarck, MSN, RN is our Director of our Post-Acute Rehabilitation Nursing at our Ankeny location. Bailey joined On With Life in 2018 and comes to us with 9 years of clinical experience and 4 years of nurse management. Her clinical background is comprised of experience in Cardiac ICU/Stepdown, Neurological and Surgical Trauma, Orthopedics and…
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Carla Dippold
Director of Case ManagementCarla Dippold RN, BS is our Director of Case Management at our Ankeny location. Carla joined On With Life in 2006. She has over 35 years of rehabilitation nursing and case management experience. Carla has had experience with both pediatric and adult populations across the healthcare continuum, including the acute hospital setting, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient,…
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Dave Anders, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST
Clinical DirectorDave is an Iowa licensed Speech – Language Pathologist who has been practicing in the field of brain injury for 18 years and currently holds the position of therapy director at On With Life. Dave is a member of the BIA-IA board of directors and received certification as a Brain Injury Specialist Trainer through the…
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Dr. Alan Hilgerson
General Medical DirectorDr. Hilgerson is an internal medicine physician and serves as On With Life’s general medical director. His role is to ensure our persons served stay healthy enough to participate in the high intensity and high frequency therapy at On With Life. He completed graduated with honors from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and…
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Dr. Allison Logemann
NeuropsychologistDr. Allison Logemann joined the On With Life staff as a neuropsychologist in 2018. She has experience in rehabilitation and academic/medical settings and has worked with various populations such neurodegenerative diseases, TBI/concussion, stroke, ADHD, learning disabilities, presurgical evaluations for epilepsy, tumor resection, bariatric and spinal cord stimulator. She also has training in psychotherapy and working…
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Dr. Dave Demarest
NeuropsychologistDr. Demarest is an Iowa- and Nebraska-licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of extensive experience in the rehabilitation and neuropsychology field. He completed his doctoral degree from West Virginia University and completed a specialty post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and rehabilitation at the University of Missouri Medical School and Rusk Rehabilitation Center.
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Dr. Todd Troll
Rehabilitation Medical DirectorDr. Troll serves as On With Life’s rehabilitation medical director, and his goal is to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life for our persons served. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Medical College of Ohio. He is board certified by the American…
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Pat Stilwill, BA, LNHA, CBIS
Executive Director of Programs and Servicespat.stilwill@onwithlife.org
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Shawna Swain
Physician Assistant
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The smallest movements create big waves.
Hear their inspiring stories
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"We are all about the long-term. We will continue to work and continue to progress."Zach -
"It truly was a blessing to be placed in such good hands and recover as much as I did."Tyler -
"We celebrated all improvements, being thankful for what function I had."Tom S -
"Being able to serve on the board was a tribute to the care I received at On With Life."Tom -
"We are so thankful for On With Life and the staff and to see his progression."Todd -
"There is no doubt in my mind that Teagan is where he is today because of his time at On With Life."Teagan -
"On With Life has helped me become a valuable member of my community again."Sonya -
"I had heard great things about On With Life and knew that it was where I wanted to be,"Sam -
"It was integral to my healing. I needed those connections with the people who cared about me."Russ -
"You gave me my life back and this is just one small way to say thank you."Norman
