Business Details
19 Years
experience
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services in Jamaica
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Brooke Riley, Friends Of The Redeemer United has dedicated over 15 years to transforming lives through physical therapy and rehabilitation services in rural Jamaica. Our mission centers on holistic healing, integrating spiritual, social, educational, and health-focused initiatives to empower underserved communities. With a team of licensed therapists and support staff, we operate a clinic in St. Elizabeth Parish, providing free or low-cost care to patients unable to afford private services. Our innovative programs include adult neurologic rehabilitation camps and pediatric rehabilitation initiatives, offering intensive therapy sessions that deliver measurable improvements in patients' mobility and quality of life. Partnering with universities and medical institutions, we facilitate hands-on internships for physical therapy students while maintaining rigorous clinical standards through collaborations with experienced professionals like Dr.Karen Sawyer and Dr. Valerie Carter. All therapeutic equipment and resources are sourced through donations from U.S.-based volunteer medical teams, ensuring sustainable service delivery. Our community-driven approach extends to home visits and adaptive equipment programs, addressing individual patient needs with customized solutions. Recognized for our compassionate care model, we've cultivated partnerships with organizations like PT Solutions, amplifying our capacity to serve. Through annual camps and ongoing clinic operations, we've treated thousands of patients while training the next generation of therapists. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practice is reflected in our 501(c)3 nonprofit status and decade-plus track record of community impact.
Services
Clinic Services
Neuro Rehab Camps
Student Internships
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Adaptive Equipment
Home Visits
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of physical therapy experience in rural Jamaica
- Our team includes board-certified therapists and university partners
- We provide free services for patients unable to afford care
- Our neuro rehab camps deliver intensive therapy in one-week sessions
- We maintain equipment donation partnerships with U.S. medical teams
What people say
Life-changing experience
Compassionate caregivers
Amazing improvements
Dedicated therapists
Transformative programs
Services
Clinic Services
Our clinic in St. Elizabeth Parish provides ongoing physical therapy for patients with mobility challenges. Services include individualized treatment plans, manual therapy techniques, and therapeutic exercises. Patients receive care five days weekly with options for home visits when needed.
Neuro Rehab Camps
Seven-day neurologic rehabilitation programs treat stroke and spinal cord injury patients through concentrated therapy sessions. Camps include pre/post assessments, community reintegration training, and family education components. Participants receive 20+ hours of direct therapist contact during each session.
Student Internships
Final-year physical therapy students gain hands-on experience treating diverse patient populations in rural settings. Internships include mentorship from licensed therapists, cultural immersion components, and opportunities to participate in both clinic and camp operations.
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Specialized camps address pediatric mobility disorders through multidisciplinary care combining physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Family-centered programs provide caregiver education and adaptive equipment solutions to support continued development after camp sessions.
Adaptive Equipment
Custom-designed assistive devices improve patient independence through tailored solutions. Our team fabricates equipment using locally sourced materials while teaching caregivers adaptive techniques for home use. The program reduces barriers to daily activities for patients with permanent mobility limitations.
People
Brooke Riley
Founder and Director
Dr. Brooke Riley established Friends Of The Redeemer United in 2007 after recognizing rural Jamaica's physical therapy needs. With 15+ years of clinical experience, she developed the organization's neuro rehab camps and internship programs while maintaining academic partnerships with U.S. universities.
Bethany Wolf
Assistant Director
Dr. Bethany Wolf has served as Assistant Director since 2013, coordinating volunteer therapists and managing clinic operations. Her organizational expertise ensures smooth delivery of services to hundreds of patients annually while maintaining quality care standards.
Josan Sutherland
Staff Therapist
As Jamaica's first therapist on the team, Josan specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Her culturally attuned approach and positive demeanor help patients achieve functional improvements through personalized therapy programs tailored to local living conditions.
Karen Sawyer
Mentor Therapist
Dr. Karen Sawyer pioneered rural Jamaican physical therapy services before founding Friends Of The Redeemer United. She continues contributing through annual clinic visits, mentoring new therapists, and serving on the organization's advisory board to maintain clinical excellence.
Dwayne Tulloch
Office Manager
Dwayne manages administrative operations with his communication expertise, ensuring efficient service delivery. His community connections help coordinate patient transportation and equipment distribution while maintaining the clinic's day-to-day functionality.
Questions
What services does FOR U provide in Jamaica?
We offer physical therapy clinics, adult neurologic rehabilitation camps, pediatric therapy programs, and adaptive equipment solutions in rural Jamaica.
How can physical therapy students participate in internships?
Final-year PT students can join our internship program through university partnerships, gaining hands-on experience treating diverse patient populations in clinic and camp settings.
Do you provide free therapy services?
Yes, we offer free or low-cost therapy for patients unable to afford private care through our nonprofit model and medical equipment donations.
What makes your rehabilitation camps unique?
Our week-long camps deliver 20+ hours of concentrated therapy with pre/post assessments, home visit follow-ups, and community reintegration training for stroke and spinal cord injury patients.
How does FOR U sustain its operations?
We rely on medical equipment donations, university partnerships, and volunteer therapists while maintaining 501(c)3 nonprofit status to support sustainable service delivery.
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