Stroke.Fitness | Stroke.Rehab | Brain & Spine Rehab  Reviews 225

I was wary of what was going to happen during my week in South Carolina. Every day I was worked with for physical, occupational, and cognitive and visual therapies.
I’ve never felt more loosened up in my shoulders, my posture, my neck. It was amazing.
The occupational therapy was a total surprise to me. I’m 11 years post stroke and really had given up on using my arm, hand, fingers. Amazingly, I was using yoga poses to put weight on my arm. I was given a little ball to grasp and let go of, to just use my elbow to move some was shocking!
It was a beautiful experience. I’m so glad I was able to go.

For Ianis, meeting Linda and Arjan means progress and the hope that we can do more with their help.
Each time Ianis has left with new things learned that have meant a lot in his recovery.Last year he learned to ride his bike again, this year he opened his hand and started to run again.Thanks for everything ! Glad to have met you and can't wait to see you again next year.

Our two-week experience at the Brain & Spine rehab clinic in Cyprus exceeded all expectations. Following a severe stroke, my husband had completed 18 months of traditional OT and PT in the U.S., which had led to measurable gains, but had left him seeking a way to jump-start his recovery. The out-of-the-box therapy methods devised by Arjan and Linda and the skill of the Cyprus clinician team–who were all fabulous people as well–enabled my husband to move all five digits on his lefthand for the first time, actively move his ankle, routinely walk without a mobility aid, improve his balance, etc. We believe Arjan and Linda are developing a breakthrough in stroke rehabilitation therapy techniques. In addition, the two-week stay enabled both stroke survivors and their spouses to spend valuable time together sharing our journeys while also learning from one another. We are already planning a return trip to Cyprus in 2025.

I had a massive stroke in feb of 2023. And I read every book I could find but non of them were as relatable as Stroke Rebel. I attended the April 2024 recovery vacation in Cyprus and Wow what an amazing experience. If all rehab was conducted like they do here it would be less daunting to recover from a stroke. Everyone is so kind and positive and you are treated like a person instead of a patient. I would highly recommend attending a recovery vacation if you or a loved one has had a stroke. You learn so much about the brain and the recovery and Linda and Arjan are just absolutely amazing people!

Unique and amazing rehab programme

I have recently returned from the two-week rehab programme in Cyprus accompanied by my wife. This was a return visit having attended the programme in April 2023.

I had a stroke in January 2021 which resulted in significant left side weakness and loss of motor function in both arm and leg.

This two-week programme which Arjan and Linda run is truly unique and amazing. They are really wonderful people and a great team together. The daily programme of 6 hours therapy per day for 12 days has a common theme for each participant but their skill and expertise is how that programme is refined to meet the varying needs of the patients so everyone has tasks and activities which challenge, but do not overwhelm, any individual.

Most stroke patients will have spent hours in hospitals, clinics and seen more people in white coats or medical uniforms than they would ever wish. This programme is different. The programme is run from a private villa set overlooking the sea which is therapeutic in itself. All the therapists are casually dressed and (subject to weather) around 75% of the sessions are held outside. At every session each patient has at least a 1 to 1 therapist and where 2 on 1 assistance is needed this is all seamlessly organised. On the surface everything appears low key but the therapy, the changeover timings between activities etc works like a well oiled machine.

The quality of the programme, the care and attention and the refinement to individual needs in my experience make this programme unique.

Each participant returns home with a personalised rehab programme to put into practice will help to continue the improvements and progress made whilst on the programme.

Highly recommended to anyone on a post stroke rehab journey - at whatever point you are on that journey.

What stands out for me, having spent two weeks in Cyprus with my wife, Carol (five years post-stroke) is the dedication that Linda and Arjan give to providing not only the practical tools to make recovery possible, but also the hope that recovery can and will continue. I was able to observe the close attention that all of the wonderful team gave to Carol’s specific needs and personality, which perhaps isn’t always the case in environments where you feel more like a “patient” rather than acknowledged as an individual. I was also impressed that this same level of attention was given to each and every one of the other seven people attending, and my guess is that they all had the same very positive experience as us. I say us, since I’m not alone in thinking of my wife’s stroke as having happened to both of us, and as a partner and carer I can say that I probably gained as much as Carol from the experience of being around other people in a similar situation, who understand how isolating it can often feel. I mustn’t forget to emphasise what enormous fun the two weeks was, despite the hard work. The task now is to continue putting things into practice, having been sent home with a tailored exercise programme, but we are both re-energised and inspired to carry on in rainy England with what we learned in sunny Cyprus.

What an amazing 2weeks.
We were 8 stroke survivors all with stories to tell mainly how the system had struggled to cope with our needs in rehab. One lady had crowd funded herself and come from Australia another guy from Singapore, a lovely German lady and come all by herself and coped really well whilst the rest had a partner or a friend with them. We were collected on monday morning by the lovely Kristal (who speaks 4 languages I think, possibly 5!) and arrived at the most amazing training centre overlooking the sea and were meet by linda and Arjen. We all had various disabilities, mainly one side of the body or the other being very weak(if working at all), some with limited Speech. But all of us optimistic that we would be able to perhaps make some progress but at least come away with the building blocks for our future full/partial recovery.
We were not disappointed.
It was like a breath of fresh air. We were welcomed by enthusiastic , professional , experienced clinicians who were all experts in their fields. Linda and Arjen led the whole team, with regular morning meetings to discuss us all and to keep our rehab very personalised to our needs as they found out more about us. They did various scientific test on us at the beginning and end which helped them plan our rehab and monitor our successes. We did loads of strength exercises on inflatable mats, mini trampolines, reformers(Pilates) had amazing massages by the talented Spiro,..lots of walking on different surfaces, they got a few of us running (think granny shuffle but a start).My highlight was they got me cycling.....amazing.
We had pressurised oxygen therapy, lots of exercises in the pool and help to try and get us back swimming, a couple in our group were flying up and down the heated pool. There was Speech therapy for those who needed it . Hypnotherapy which particularly worked well for me where the amazing Luz worked at trying to pull subconscious memories of me striding across fields like i have done for years in my past to my conscious state to improve my walking, it really worked.
It was an exhausting two weeks but full of joy and laughter and optimism. I would thoroughly recommend to those who are driven to improve. It is very hard work so go prepared to throw everything at it -6 hrs rehab a day! .
Linda and Arjen are an amazing couple .However if these courses are outside your price range please look at their online programme which is free and full of many of the same exercises. find it at brain.rehab
Many of us found our way to this amazing place by reading Linda's book first. It will make you cry to start with as it is all of us stroke victims story but then it gives you so much hope.Linda Radestad-Stroke Rebel ......a great read.

Title: A Transformative Journey of Healing: My Stroke Rehab Vacation at Cyprus Clinic
My name is Érica Ureña, I want to share my heartfelt experience at Cyprus Clinic after having a stroke at the age of 46 while on an anniversary cruise with my husband, Johnny. This rehab vacation was a much-needed journey for both of us, allowing us to continue our travels while focusing on my brain's recovery.

Cyprus Clinic provided the perfect escape from the hustle of city life, offering a serene environment where I could solely concentrate on my well-being for two weeks. The personalized attention from each trainer made all the difference, and their carefully planned schedule kept me motivated throughout the entire journey.

One of the highlights was Linda's daughter, Madeline, who sweetly made us coffee, adding a warm touch to our experience. Witnessing Linda's dedication during our workouts was truly inspiring, and her presence was a driving force behind my progress.

Arjun's expertise in providing special diet tips not only helped me during the rehab but also equipped me with knowledge to continue a healthy lifestyle beyond my stay. Additionally, his thoughtful gesture of sending me home with special workout videos has been invaluable in maintaining my progress throughout the year.

Looking back, my time at Cyprus Clinic was not just a rehab vacation but a transformative experience that allowed me to focus on myself and my recovery fully. I am grateful for the support and care I received from the entire team, and I can't wait to return for next year's vacation. Cyprus Clinic has become a place close to my heart. Linda gifted us all books with a special motivational message to keep motivated the days I’m not feeling up to working out “just five minutes is enough”. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a journey of healing and rejuvenation.

Fantastic Rehabilitation programs. I have been twice with my husband, who had a stroke, and we are booking a third! It is a wonderful experience. Lovely spending time with Linda and Arjun.

Arjan and Linda are wonderful people who have a real passion – and most importantly – the skills to facilitate this stroke rehab programme. It was an enlightening, uplifting and positive experience in total.

I had a stroke in January 2021 and suffered significant restricted left side arm, hand and leg movement. There had been some reasonable recovery but progress had plateaued.

We found Brain Rehab by a chance from an WhatsApp posted by Recovery After Stroke. We then saw Linda’s amazing story told through her book, video and TedTalk. This convinced us to sign up. In addition, Arjan provided us with contact details of a stoke patient who had attended the previous Cyprus programme who we subsequently met and again the feedback was 100% positive.

On arrival at the clinic on Day 1 everything was very relaxed although very professional. The initial day of 6 x 1-hour sessions was planned and all sessions were 1 on 1 - although there were two therapists per patient on several sessions. The clinic is based at their own residential property. This is fully kitted out with a gym with equipment and a wide range of other therapy aids to meet the requirements of patients in different stages of rehab. Subject to weather (it was lovely when we were there in early April) sessions were often held outdoors but with complete privacy from outsiders. The 1 to 1 pool therapy meant there was sole use of their own large and heated outdoor pool which was very stimulating.

Most patients brought a packed lunch eaten on the outside terraces. Partners and carers were welcome to join. The atmosphere was very relaxed and gave a great opportunity to share knowledge and experiences. It was a uniquely positive experience.

The therapists were excellent with the right balance of encouragement and understanding of what was possible for each patient. The hourly change around of activity and therapists worked seamlessly. Arjan and Linda attended throughout the day, every day. Whilst Arjan worked with patients himself he still managed to quietly identify any changes required to the therapists activity going on around him which were then incorporated very effectively.

I would recommend this programme to patients with a wide range of disability resulting from their stroke as Arjan and Linda will customise the two-week programme to your personal needs. We left with advice, a therapy program shortly followed by a zoom appointment to check on progress.

This was a very special rehab experience run by special people and one we very much hope to repeat.

There are so many positive things I could say regarding the therapy we received in Cyprus at the Brain & Spine Rehab. What I must mention first and foremost was the heart of Dr. Arjan and Linda. The genuine passion they exhibit for recovery, verses tools to compensate is tangible. That passion is invested into every patient. We found them incredibly knowledgeable in all things brain, muscle, spine, nutrition, and innovative therapy for rebuilding pathways for recovery. The most important factor in their approach is that they create an individualized plan for each patient. In the rehab world (over 2 years) we have experienced many good therapists, but they had a stoke group mentality versus what does this patient need for the areas impacted from the stroke? Dr. Arjan created a plan according to the mapping they did on the brain. Truly individualized care. Amazing.

We were in a group of five patients, 3 of which had been seen at the clinic for over a year. The results on their recovery were astounding. Seeing the recoveries first hand sparked new ambition in my husband and new hope in us both that there is more to come. The care is comprehensive and includes emotional care, physical therapy, occupational, visual, and nutritional health. These all seamlessly integrate into the program and works in tandem throughout all the therapists, Linda and the doctor. The therapists carried the same heart as the Dr., passion. We are beyond pleased with our results thus far and look forward to a continuing relationship with The Brain and Spine Clinic moving forward.

The Brain & Spine Rehab Clinic is in a category of its own when it comes to the level of care shown by everyone in the clinic. Both Arjan and Linda are truly special people who’s care goes past the one of two weeks that you are at the clinic. The caregivers of stroke patients who are reading this just know that your loved one is in some of the best hands in the world. To the stroke patients who are reading this, I want to tell you that the level of care that Arjan and Linda have is matched by every single therapist you will work with in your time at the clinic. The therapists you will work with genuinely care about your story, struggles, and path to recovery. They provide the emotional support one needs on their recovery journey as well as pushing you to do more and further what you previously thought possible of yourself.

Along with the care, the methods of rehab employed at the clinic are at the front of the neuroscience world. Red light therapy, electromagnetic field therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen chamber were all used every day.

I understand we all have different levels of plasticity in our brain, and myself being only 21 years of age may have a more plastic brain than someone older than me, I would like to tell y’all of the bounds I made in my two weeks at the clinic. In two weeks I went from feeling imbalanced when I walk to jogging for short periods of time. This was the first time I’ve been able to jog without stiffness or pain since 2017 when I suffered my stroke. My right hand also showed great improvements in going from either a clenched or hyperextended state of my fingers to a more relaxed position when performing activities such as balancing or walking. Although progress is not promised, the Brain & Spine Rehab Clinic will give you the keys to your rehabilitation journey.

- Benjamin Miller

Trustpilot review:

Where do I begin? It has been an incredible two weeks of a life transforming experience with Linda and Arjan at the Brain & Spine Rehab for both me and my 21 year old son, who received the treatment. We flew here from the U.S. after seeing Arjan’s YouTube videos and reading Linda’s book, the Stroke Rebel. On the outset we thought it was all too good to be true. But Linda’s words in her book spoke to me so deeply and the kindness and genuine nature of Arjan in his videos and our first family Zoom call kept tugging at my heart. We finally made the decision to fly across the Atlantic to meet Arjan and Linda. Words can’t express the gratitude I feel for everything that made this possible. Because, meeting and knowing Arjan and Linda in person far exceeded our expectations in every sense. It wasn’t just too good to be true- it was all really true. Linda and Arjan’s knowledge in the stroke recovery field is so amazing and they are on top of everything - all the new science and research. This is the first time since my son’s stroke that I felt like someone looked at him as a whole person and not just a patient with X and Y issues that needed to be dealt with. The holistic approach they took in addition to the scientific made us feel like they took care of us fully. The awe-inspiring physical therapists helped us feel seen and our voices heard. Everyone at the clinic had the utmost compassion and understanding and that was the common thread underlying all the different treatments. As a mother, the connection I felt from everyone at the clinic was extremely therapeutic for me as well. I am eternally grateful to have met all the amazing people at Brain & Spine. Thank you Linda and Arjan for this clinic and for helping so many people and making a difference in their lives and changing the way they see themselves.
Yeshey Miller

Linda and Arjan took my stroke recovery to the next level. They were the missing link in my recovery plan.
Linda is an inspirational ¬example of stoic determination and Arjan possesses a profound understanding of the science behind recovery process. Together with their team they manage to be what people in their line of work are supposed to be … true healers.
Thank you!

I’m happy with the advice and professionalism of Arjan and Linda!
I contacted Linda about my back issues and the next day they made time for the consult. Wow 🤩 They really help me to kick and keep going! I’m in motion again.
The practice itself is very mindful and the atmosphere relaxed. This team is beating the odds by applying fundamental science, insights that normally takes decades for conventional practices to implement. I highly recommend Brain & Spine Rehab!

For many years Arjan is and has been my first "go-to" medical consultant if I have a health issue. I have learned that the cause of a health problem is usually an unexpected issue(s) that has to do with how your body functions as an integrated unit. Arjan is able to understand and treat the complexity of the body/brain/emotional connections. This is the only way to start a healing process.

My experience with Arjan Kuiper has been more than great, he is really an expert in his field. I was suffering from back pain and shoulder pain for many years, which remained unsolved by many doctors / physios I visited. He did some diagnosis tests and then gave me treatments and just after two treatments my issues were completely gone. I do get some back pain sometimes but it is not same issue like before and shoulder pain is history. I highly recommend him!

Brain and Spine Rehab is the Most amazing place ever! Arjan Kuipers and staff are absolutely amazing to work with. He spoke with hope and confidence every time he saw us in Zoom Call. I truly believe him. He knows exactly what connection the brain needs for any problem... He treated my dad who was affected with Stroke and he saw good improvement after Arjan kuiper's treatment. TRUE MAN OF FAITH!

Arjan made a turnaround in my life. Where I went to several doctors, and they all said I just had to live with the limitations.
I came across Arjan. With his advanced research techniques he managed to give me practical ways off giving my life back.
They are doing innovation in a field where There has been a standstill for decades

Words cannot express our gratitude in finding Brain and Spine Rehab. Linda and Arjan have created a program that is life changing. Working with them also has made a huge difference in recovery. So glad to have found them and their work.