OUR PEOPLE
HEADQUARTERS TEAM
Maurice Arbelaez
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 913-333-1116
Fax 913-257-3574
marbelaez@neurorc.com
Proud father. Loves to snow ski and paddle board.
“I am passionate and excited about the care our clients receive. I am honored to lead the extraordinary and dedicated team of caregivers and professionals that provide our clients and families with exceptional outcomes.”
- More than 30 years’ experience in the healthcare management , including responsibility for operations of multiple post-acute programs across the United States.
- Bachelors and master’s degree, Pepperdine University
Phone: 913-333-1116
Fax 913-257-3574
marbelaez@neurorc.com
Proud father. Loves to snow ski and paddle board.
“I am passionate and excited about the care our clients receive. I am honored to lead the extraordinary and dedicated team of caregivers and professionals that provide our clients and families with exceptional outcomes.”
- More than 30 years’ experience in the healthcare management , including responsibility for operations of multiple post-acute programs across the United States.
- Bachelors and master’s degree, Pepperdine University
Dante Paterson
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 913-333-1009
Fax 913-257-3574
dante@neurorc.com
Working. Investing. Traveling.
“I wouldn’t have imagined my background in accounting/finance would lead me to a career in healthcare, but here I am, and I couldn’t be prouder of the service that NRC provides and the people we serve. I’m fortunate to love what I do, and Monday is my favorite day of the week!”
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, University of Kansas
- Master’s degree in Accounting, University of Missouri, Kansas City
- 5 years experience in healthcare business management. Inpatient Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, and Healthcare Real Estate.
Phone: 913-333-1009
Fax 913-257-3574
dante@neurorc.com
Working. Investing. Traveling.
“I wouldn’t have imagined my background in accounting/finance would lead me to a career in healthcare, but here I am, and I couldn’t be prouder of the service that NRC provides and the people we serve. I’m fortunate to love what I do, and Monday is my favorite day of the week!”
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, University of Kansas
- Master’s degree in Accounting, University of Missouri, Kansas City
- 5 years experience in healthcare business management. Inpatient Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, and Healthcare Real Estate.
Brian Arbelaez
Vice President of Operations
Cell: 913-284-9718
Fax: 913-257-3574
brian@neurorc.com
Family. Dogs. Skiing.
“Spending time at our facilities with patients and caregivers is the most rewarding part of my job. Our patients attitudes and outlooks are so positive and it always rubs off on me.”
- Real Estate and Sales/Marketing background.
- Founding member of Neuro RehabCare.
- Attended the University of Kansas.
Cell: 913-284-9718
Fax: 913-257-3574
brian@neurorc.com
Family. Dogs. Skiing.
“Spending time at our facilities with patients and caregivers is the most rewarding part of my job. Our patients attitudes and outlooks are so positive and it always rubs off on me.”
- Real Estate and Sales/Marketing background.
- Founding member of Neuro RehabCare.
- Attended the University of Kansas.
Jessica Nathan
Senior Vice President of Operations
Dog Mom. Runner. Middle Child
"I am deeply fascinated and inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit; I am grateful for how much of it I have witnessed in my professional career".
20 years of experience in health and human services operations and community-based programing.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Florida International University, Miami Florida.
Master's degree in Social Work, Fordham University, New York, New York.
Certificate - Emerging Leader, Columbia University - Columbia Business School, New York, New York.
“Partnering with clients and their families is a tremendously humbling and rewarding experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey.”
- University of Kansas graduate
- 15 years in the brain injury field
- Independent Living Philosophy advocate
Dog Mom. Runner. Middle Child
"I am deeply fascinated and inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit; I am grateful for how much of it I have witnessed in my professional career".
20 years of experience in health and human services operations and community-based programing.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Florida International University, Miami Florida.
Master's degree in Social Work, Fordham University, New York, New York.
Certificate - Emerging Leader, Columbia University - Columbia Business School, New York, New York.
“Partnering with clients and their families is a tremendously humbling and rewarding experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey.”
- University of Kansas graduate
- 15 years in the brain injury field
- Independent Living Philosophy advocate
ON-SITE TEAMS
Leigh Smith
Program Director- Kanasas City
Mom life. Nature lover. Sports fan.
“Partnering with clients and their families is a tremendously humbling and rewarding experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey.”
- University of Kansas graduate
- 15 years in the brain injury field
- Independent Living Philosophy advocate
Mom life. Nature lover. Sports fan.
“Partnering with clients and their families is a tremendously humbling and rewarding experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey.”
- University of Kansas graduate
- 15 years in the brain injury field
- Independent Living Philosophy advocate
Dr. Leif E. Leaf
Psychologist/ Neuro Psychologist - Kansas City
Tennis. Golf. Family time
“Life after a brain injury is different but it is worth living. My goal is to help our clients find a purposeful and fulfilling life that is more than just surviving a brain injury but thriving. I like to focus on the whole person, being the best they can be.”
Tennis. Golf. Family time
“Life after a brain injury is different but it is worth living. My goal is to help our clients find a purposeful and fulfilling life that is more than just surviving a brain injury but thriving. I like to focus on the whole person, being the best they can be.”
Reza Roohanirad
Medical Director - Kansas City
KC Sports Fan. World Traveler. Astronomy
“I’m motivated not only to help my patients extend their life, but to maximize the quality of their life and attain their personal goals.”
- Associate Medical Director at Menorah Inpatient Rehab
- Practicing physiatrist with Rehab Consultants
- Recipient of the Michigan Medicine Making A Difference Award - University of Michigan Hospital
KC Sports Fan. World Traveler. Astronomy
“I’m motivated not only to help my patients extend their life, but to maximize the quality of their life and attain their personal goals.”
- Associate Medical Director at Menorah Inpatient Rehab
- Practicing physiatrist with Rehab Consultants
- Recipient of the Michigan Medicine Making A Difference Award - University of Michigan Hospital
Stephen Rosenberg
Medical Director - Kansas City
Dedicated. Compassionate. Responsible.
“Rehabilitation medicine offers the opportunity to recover from devastating illness and injury. I am honored to be part of a team of dedicated professionals fully committed to this mission.”
- Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Menorah Medical Center
- Medical Director – Rehabilitation Department Overland Park Regional Medical Center
- P.A. President and CEO of Rehab Consultants
Dedicated. Compassionate. Responsible.
“Rehabilitation medicine offers the opportunity to recover from devastating illness and injury. I am honored to be part of a team of dedicated professionals fully committed to this mission.”
- Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Menorah Medical Center
- Medical Director – Rehabilitation Department Overland Park Regional Medical Center
- P.A. President and CEO of Rehab Consultants
LeeAnne Yearling
Program Director- Waterloo
Determined, Loyal & Personable
"Advocating for my patients to give them the opportunity & environment to thrive, to be treated like our family because they are & to help them become the best version of themselves; this is my purpose & why I love what I do."
- Extensive history in caring for brain & spinal cord injury patients including chronic pain management and spasticity treatment with Botox injections & intrathecal Baclofen pumps.
- Passionate about helping others in any way possible & encouraging others around her to do so as well.
Determined, Loyal & Personable
"Advocating for my patients to give them the opportunity & environment to thrive, to be treated like our family because they are & to help them become the best version of themselves; this is my purpose & why I love what I do."
- Extensive history in caring for brain & spinal cord injury patients including chronic pain management and spasticity treatment with Botox injections & intrathecal Baclofen pumps.
- Passionate about helping others in any way possible & encouraging others around her to do so as well.
Dr. Farid Manshadi
Medical Director - Waterloo
Soccer fan, family man, compassionate.
“As a physiatrist, nothing is more rewarding to me than improving my patients’ quality of life.”
- Board-certified physician specialized in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation who has been practicing in this area for more than 30 years.
- Specialty in treating patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, musculoskeletal and nerve injuries including management of spasticity and performing electromyography and acupuncture.
- Medical Director of Allen Hospital’s Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Soccer fan, family man, compassionate.
“As a physiatrist, nothing is more rewarding to me than improving my patients’ quality of life.”
- Board-certified physician specialized in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation who has been practicing in this area for more than 30 years.
- Specialty in treating patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, musculoskeletal and nerve injuries including management of spasticity and performing electromyography and acupuncture.
- Medical Director of Allen Hospital’s Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Evgenia Gadayeva
Program Director - Scottsdale
Brandy Galmon, RN
Program Director- Hammond
Super mom! Loyal! Resilient!
“Don’t make the difference! Be the difference!
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Dillard University
- 11+ years of dedicated leadership and management, 20+ years in the healthcare industry
- Well versed in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Pain Management and Case Management
- Administrative Leadership Training OLI-Tulane
Graduate studies, Loyola University
Super mom! Loyal! Resilient!
“Don’t make the difference! Be the difference!
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Dillard University
- 11+ years of dedicated leadership and management, 20+ years in the healthcare industry
- Well versed in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Pain Management and Case Management
- Administrative Leadership Training OLI-Tulane
Graduate studies, Loyola University
Yogi
Emotional Support Animal Director - NRC Kansas City
Walks. Beach. Bones.
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds"
- Attended Gentle Dog Training Camp 3 Week Course (Top of His Class)
- Aspiring Mail Man
- Dedicated Lifeguard
Walks. Beach. Bones.
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds"
- Attended Gentle Dog Training Camp 3 Week Course (Top of His Class)
- Aspiring Mail Man
- Dedicated Lifeguard