Chanda Center for Health

Background Statement

The Chanda Center for Health provides access to physical therapy, primary care, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care onsite at its Lakewood facility and remotely throughout Colorado. These services support individuals living with Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida, Brain Injuries, Stroke, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, and other neurological disabilities.

Chronic pain and ongoing health challenges often prevent individuals with long-term disabilities from achieving their fullest potential, contributing to isolation, depression, and increased reliance on medication. The Chanda Center for Health provides whole-person, integrative care that expands access to wellness, improves health outcomes, and empowers individuals to live healthier, more independent, and connected lives.

In addition to providing direct services, the Chanda Center for Health advocates for improved access to healthcare for people with disabilities by identifying barriers to care and supporting systemic policy improvements.

Chanda Hinton, founder of the Chanda Center for Health, endured a spinal cord injury leaving her paralyzed at the age of 9. When she should have been livin’ it up in college, her health took a significant decline due chronic pain and over utilization of opioids.

It was during a meeting with her health provider that her sister, a yoga therapist, asked about integrative therapy options. The physician responded, “At this point, Chanda has nothing left to lose, so do it.” Within days of receiving integrative therapies, Chanda’s health began to shift dramatically. As her health improved from acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care, she began to research why there was a lack of these services available to people living with long-term physical disabilities. At that moment, it became Chanda’s personal mission to change this reality.

For more than 20 years, the Chanda Center for Health has served thousands of individuals with long-term disabilities through innovative care and advocacy. Guided by the belief that Movement is Life, your investment and support help expand access to life-changing services that empower people to move, heal, and thrive.