Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific - Creative Arts Program

What is it?

Established in 1994, the Creative Arts Program uses a variety of art media, such as painting or ceramics, as a treatment modality. This innovative therapeutic art studio complements the hospital’s existing therapy programs to enhance the rehabilitative process and improve the quality of life of individuals recovering from neurological injury or illness such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or stroke. Participants work with the program coordinator to identify physical and/or cognitive therapeutic goals to include in their individualized treatment plans.

Who is it for?

The hospital’s current inpatients and outpatients recovering from a neurological condition or illness.

Why do they do it?

Patients benefit from the creative process by identifying challenges, learning to adapt with new skills and developing proficiency with their abilities.

Impact

More than 700 patients have benefitted from more than 70,000 art sessions. Several of their art pieces are displayed and available for purchase in the hospital and outpatient clinic areas (with 50 percent of proceeds going to the program).

Contact: Sheri Matsumoto
Marketing Manager
Telephone: 808-566-3549
Email: smatsumoto@rehabhospital.org