Andrew Viscusi

Dr. Andrew Viscusi is a fellowship-trained physiatrist specializing in brain injury medicine. He currently serves as an attending physician on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit at Sheltering Arms Institute, where he provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for individuals recovering from moderate to severe brain injuries.

Dr. Viscusi completed his Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to this, he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Atrium Health/Carolinas Rehabilitation, where he served in several leadership and educational roles, including curriculum development for electrodiagnostics and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He began his postgraduate training with a transitional year internship in internal medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, where he was inducted into the Hobart Amory Hare Honor Medical Society for academic excellence in internal medicine. Dr. Viscusi completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Viscusi has been recognized for his dedication to education and clinical excellence, including receiving the Wake Forest University Teaching Award and Intern of the Year at Lehigh Valley Health Network. His academic work includes multiple peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations, particularly focused on brain injury, neurologic complications of systemic illness, and pain medicine.

Dr. Viscusi is passionate about mentorship and medical education, having guided numerous medical students through research and national presentation opportunities. His commitment to patient care extends into the community through volunteer work with the Special Olympics and underserved populations.

In addition to his clinical and academic interests, Dr. Viscusi is an accomplished athlete. He competed in Division I track and cross country at UNC Charlotte and appeared on Season 6 of American Ninja Warrior. Outside of medicine, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, carpentry, and spending time with his wife and young son.

Makinna Moen

Dr. Makinna Moen is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician on the Dallas Disbro Ability Center spinal cord injury and complex care unit at Sheltering Arms Institute. She specializes in the rehabilitation and longitudinal care of individuals with spinal cord injuries and complex medical needs.

A Midwest native, Dr. Moen holds a B.A. in Physiology, summa cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. She completed a two-year postbaccalaureate research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She earned her M.D. from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Moen completed residency in PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she also served as Chief Resident. She went on to pursue a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine through VCU, Sheltering Arms Institute, and the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

Dr. Moen is committed to education and mentorship, serving as an Associate Director of the VCU PM&R Residency Program and faculty mentor for the medical student PM&R Student Interest Group. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Moen is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital readmissions from inpatient rehabilitation and improving workflows through electronic health record innovation. Outside of medicine, Dr. Moen enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, and volunteering through her church and various community organizations in the Richmond area.

Richard Kunz

Dr. Richard Kunz serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Sheltering Arms Institute. In addition to his leadership role, Dr. Kunz is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He also played a pivotal role in the development of the Sheltering Arms Institute as the Medical Transitional Team Leader, guiding the design and integration of medical services during its foundational phase.

Dr. Kunz holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology and a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Southern California. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also completed a clinical fellowship specializing in brain injury rehabilitation.

Christy Littaua

Dr. Christy Littaua is an attending physician on the brain injury unit at Sheltering Arms Institute. Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include general rehabilitation as well as orthopedic, neurologic, and medically complex conditions, including transplant and ventricular assist device (VAD) rehab.

Dr. Littaua received her undergraduate degree in physical therapy from the University of the Philippines and her medical degree from the University of the East. She completed her residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation. She worked with Sheltering Arms for almost a decade and, most recently, served as the medical director of the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at Montefiore. Dr. Littaua is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Rajbir Chaggar

Dr. Rajbir Chaggar is an assistant professor of spinal cord injury medicine in the VCU Health Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He splits his time providing consultation for individuals with new spinal cord injuries and disorders in acute care hospitals, providing medical care during inpatient rehab for patients with spinal cord injuries, and following those with spinal cord injuries long term in the outpatient setting. Dr. Chaggar has a strong interest not only in clinical care, but also looking at ways to improve the lives of those with spinal cord injuries and disorders through community engagement and research initiatives emphasizing patient-focused outcomes.

Dr. Chaggar completed his undergraduate degrees in bioinformatics and chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University as well as his medical degree, residency, chief residency, and fellowship at VCU Health.

Mark Bender

Dr. Mark C. Bender is a rehabilitation psychologist for Sheltering Arms Institute and an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. He primarily provides clinical services to the brain injury unit with additional coverage throughout the hospital.

Dr. Bender obtained his PhD in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University, completed his internship at the Durham VA Medical Center, and postdoctoral training at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Dr. Bender has more than 20 years of experience providing rehabilitation and neuropsychological services in a variety of rehabilitation settings. He has published work in the areas of traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and neuropsychology. Dr. Bender enjoys attending live music shows, cooking, and spending time with family and friends, including his spouse and two children.

Deb Hill-Barlow

Dr. Deb Hill-Barlow is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in rehabilitation psychology, psychological assessment, and the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Her clinical services include the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and adjustment to disability using a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Clinical areas of interest and areas of development include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and clinical hypnosis.

Tammy Redman

Dr. Tammy Redman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in rehabilitation psychology, psychological assessment, and the treatment of anxiety and eating disorders. Her clinical services include the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, and adjustment to disability using cognitive behavioral, motivational, and other psychotherapeutic modalities. Clinical areas of interest and development include clinical hypnosis and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).