AN INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
Adapt is a not-for-profit community center built for people navigating neurological conditions. We are a place to move, connect, and belong — designed from the ground up for every type of body.
Everything we do is built around three pillars: movement, education, and community. We are not a physical therapy or traditional rehabilitation center. We aim to make sure every member has access to the movement, knowledge, and connection that helps them live fully — on their own terms.
Our team of certified Adapt Specialists has thousands of hours of hands-on experience across a wide range of neurological conditions, including Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Cerebral Palsy, ALS, Transverse Myelitis, Muscular Dystrophy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Spina Bifida, and more.
GET TO KNOW US
You can conquer your condition.
Hear from some of our members about their experience at Adapt.
1 million
People living with Multiple Sclerosis in the US
$3 million +
Estimated lifetime cost of a Spinal Cord Injury
90 seconds
Someone is diagnosed and passes from ALS
The Investors Circle is a community of monthly donors committed to making Adapt accessible to everyone. Every dollar contributed goes directly to our Scholarship Fund — removing financial barriers so that cost is never the reason someone can't be part of this community.
Investors Circle Member Benefits:
Real Impact, Real Stories:Receive regular updates and member stories that show exactly where your support goes and the difference it makes.
Community Perks: Enjoy exclusive birthday recognition, member discounts, and access to Investors Circle member swag.
+400
Members served at Adapt since 2018
+50,000
Therapy hours serviced by our Functional Movement Specialists
$800k
In 1:1 therapy scholarships awarded to members
OUR PILLARS OF CARE
A strong foundation for progress.
Everything at Adapt is built around you — your goals, your body, and where you are today.
Our Adapt Specialists design personalized programs around movement, education, and community, creating an experience that grows with you over time.
Explore our programs and services below to find what fits.
PHYSICAL
HEALTH
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Functional Movement Therapy
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Activity Based Therapy
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Strength & Conditioning
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Stretch & Release
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Virtual Reality Therapy
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EMS & FES Therapy
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Group Training
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Therapeutic Massage
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Adaptive Yoga & Dance Classes
Our bodies enable us to carry out tasks and functions on behalf of our mind.
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
The mind is our most precious resource.
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Individual & Group Counselling
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Family & Marriage Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
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Grief & Trauma Counselling
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Art & Play Therapy
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Emotional Wellness Support Groups
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Reiki & Energy Work
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Muse Guided Meditation
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Ground Therapy Room
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Social interaction and community are the most important drivers for longevity in life.
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Peer Support Mentors
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Peer Support Groups
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Educational Seminars
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Service Expos
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Adapt Member Scholarships
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Fundraising Support & Events
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Adaptive Sport Partnerships
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Concierge Services
OUR PROGRAMS
Adapt, wherever you are.
MEET THE TEAM
The team at Adapt collectively brings over 50,000 hours of hands-on experience working alongside people navigating neurological conditions — from spinal cord injury and MS to ALS, Parkinson's, and beyond.
Our Adapt Specialists come from diverse backgrounds — Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, and more — and share one common purpose: to meet every member where they are and support them in moving, living, and connecting more fully.
OUR COMMUNITY
Adapt is a not-for-profit community center built on a simple belief: that everyone deserves a place where they can move, connect, and belong. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are fueled by the neurological and neuromuscular disability community we serve — and they are at the heart of everything we do.
Many of our members are among Adapt's most dedicated voices — showing up not just for themselves, but for the people who come after them. Through peer mentorship, group movement, community events, and educational workshops, our members, volunteers, and ambassadors have built something rare: a community where no one navigates their condition alone.
Since its founding, Adapt has served over 850 members from more than 20 countries.
The Adapt Scholarship Fund exists to ensure that cost is never a barrier to belonging — and has provided over $700,000 in support to members who need it most.
Hear from some of our scholarship recipients about what that access has meant to them.
"Adapt has helped me transcend the limits doctors initially set after my injury, and has instilled in me the confidence to confront new obstacles daily—regardless of what they are."
- Jonathan J.
"I am so grateful for my trainers, for pushing me too continue to achieve goals, I once thought I would never be able to achieve after my injury."
- Kylie B.
"Training has allowed me to be more competitive than I ever could before! I feel confident with my trainers support that I could achieve many great things now that I have a stronger more capable body."
- Daniel L.
"I’ve seen more progress during my time at Adapt than anywhere else and it’s so empowering to move in ways that you haven’t been able to before."
- Alli M.
The Hope Scholarship
Serving the ALS community.
Adapt is proud to partner with Ionis Pharmaceuticals and the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter to offer the Hope Scholarship — created to ensure that anyone in our community living with ALS has access to the movement, support, and connection they deserve, regardless of financial circumstance.
Thanks to the generosity of Ionis, Hope Scholars receive full access to Adapt's programming and community — because living well with ALS isn't just a clinical goal. It's a daily one.
Upcoming Workshops
Thu, May 28AdaptJoin Adapt for an ongoing Neurological Workshop designed for individuals living with ALS, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in neurological health, performance, and longevity
Tue, Jun 16AdaptJoin Adapt for an ongoing Neurological Workshop designed for individuals living with MS, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in neurological health, performance, and longevity
