Hey everyone, I’m Robby Barbieri, I’m 32 and I’m a resident of Nashville, Tennessee. On February 7, 2022, my life took an unexpected turn when I sustained a C4/C5 incomplete spinal cord injury in a car accident. This injury has significantly limited my motor function below the shoulders, but it has not limited my spirit, determination, or hope.
Before my injury, I was working within the healthcare industry and enjoying hobbies such as golf, guitar, sports and other outdoor activities with my wife and our big golden-doodle, Rory. Today, I am on a path of recovery and rehabilitation, attending physical therapy sessions four times a week at Vanderbilt and at a private center, doing water therapy, FES cycling and doing whatever it takes to restore motor function. Despite the challenges, I remain results-oriented and motivated, with a goal to regain as much movement as possible and return to my passions, including playing the guitar and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.
