Steven Biggs

I spent eight years in the Army, after which I was medically retired, due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan.  I was diagnosed with moderate TBI, PTSD, and chronic neck/back pain.  I learned about the Haley Brain Wellness Program at UF Health through my wife, who worked at UF Health as a nurse at the time. After discussing it with my wife, we agreed that this would be the best treatment for my situation. The three-day evaluation period was a very eye-opening experience due to the realization that this program was a perfect fit. After so many years, I could finally receive the proper and customized care that I so desperately needed.

 

I met some of the best physicians that I have ever come across in my life. All of them truly care about the individual and want what is best for them, through a collaborative effort.  I remember hearing the results of one of my cognitive tests and was instantly defeated and down on myself.  The speech pathologist assured me that by the time we were done with the program, she would have given me enough tools to be successful and that I would be able to improve my memory and focus better, in general.  Of course, I was very skeptical at first, but at the end of the program, we went over the post-program tests, and I had drastic improvements.  I remember sitting in her office in tears while going over the new results, thinking to myself that I me but improve in an area that had been such a struggle for so many years.

 

Now that I have completed the program, my life is completely different.  My wife tells me regularly now that the old me is back, and I am finally able to show patience to my kids.  I have already reached out to multiple vets like me so that they can also get the much-needed treatment that this program offers.  My quality of life has changed in a way that I will be forever grateful to Dr. Sorna and his team.  All the collaborative staff did not just fix me but truly saved my life.