Abilities Recovery Center

About ARC

Abilities Recovery Center is a neurological recovery gym focused on activity based training. Here your therapy will take place in a spacious, fully accessible facility designed for progress, focused on overground walking and equipment that improves neurofunctional outcomes.

Our passionate, high-energy team delivers experienced personalized exercise sessions amongst a friendly and supportive community.

The Beginning

Our Story

It all started with a powerful true story, when founder Jeff Lefkovitz was introduced to a man written off by traditional medicine after a spinal cord injury. Jeff first met Gary in 2011 at the chiropractic office where he worked. Gary was 63 and ten years earlier, he had fallen in his kitchen, hit his head on the countertop, and broken his neck.

Gary instantly became quadriplegic and could no longer use his arms or legs. Before the injury he had a family and a successful convenience store business, which he was forced to close. His condition made him dependent on others for care. Over time his support system became very small, and his 84 year old mother became his full time caregiver.

Through relentless adaptive exercise therapy and the invention of the groundbreaking MÁS (Mobility Activation System), that man progressed from complete dependence to standing and walking short distances with a walker. That breakthrough sparked ARC, a specialized adaptive fitness and health clinic dedicated to giving others the same chance.

Together we can

The Community is Alive

Our powerful community of clients, families, and therapists supports one another every day. We celebrate every milestone, and shared knowledge helps improve recovery for everyone.

Our Trainers

Meet the Team

Jeff Lefkovitz
Owner / Lead Specialist

Jeff Lefkovitz

Talia Vangelos
Neurorecovery Specialist

Talia Vangelos

Ward Ventanilla
Neurorecovery Specialist

Ward Ventanilla

Jess Harrison
Neurorecovery Specialist

Jess Harrison

Erik Moreno
Neurorecovery Specialist

Erik Moreno

Adrian Burks
Neurorecovery Specialist

Adrian Burks

Alex Herndon
Neurorecovery Specialist

Alex Herndon

Gabe Lefkovitz
General Manager

Gabe Lefkovitz

Social Proof

Real impact. Real stories.

Let's Talk

"I’ve been coming to ARC for about a year now. I’ve developed a lot of core strength because of the MÁS. I can lift weights above my head while standing, which I thought I couldn’t do. I was not able to stand until I found the MÁS. I love coming here because I can push my body in ways that I didn’t think I could and it’s because of the MÁS and this gym that I can. Working with the team at ARC has been very fulfilling in my recovery."

Danielle S.
Danielle S.
SCI T7

"After suffering a Spinal Cord Injury 9 years ago, I have attended multiple rehabilitation centers. None compare to the training and atmosphere at ARC. The progress I’ve made since working with the trainers has given me hope and I look forward to what the future has to offer."

Cody W.
Cody W.
SCI C5

"I’ve been to many rehabs since my SCI, each one so lacking that the therapists and I used to imagine the ideal facility – a place that looked more like a gym with professionals skilled in the practice of recovery. ARC is that place. There’s an incredible group of like-minded, caring people motivated by one thing – their clients’ progress."

Tara A.
Tara A.
SCI T8

"My son has been a client of ARC, he sustained a C5 fracture eight years ago, was told he'd never stand, walk or be independent. Since being at ARC he continues to reach milestones and achieve his goals, he is standing, taking steps with a walker, and continuing to make strides in his recovery, overall he is physically and mentally stronger than ever and has gained tons of independence. Jeff and the ARC crew have made this happen, they truly are the best!"

Stacy W.
Stacy W.
SCI C5

"The highlight of my week, and actually of my life right now, is the hour I spend each week, watching my husband, the person I love most in the world, stand, no longer imprisoned by his wheelchair. He had a massive stroke almost a year ago and nowhere has had the machines and energy and feeling of likely success like this place. ARC is filled with warm hearted, caring people, guided by the ultimate warm hearted and caring Jeff. This is a miracle place. All around you see people in wheelchairs start walking with Jeff's miraculous machines. If you love someone and they are struck down into a wheelchair, bring them to ARC. And be prepared to grin and videotape and hope."

Batya and Ed S.
Batya and Ed S.
Stroke

"I suffered a C5 level SCI and have been looking for a therapist that actually cares and is knowledgeable in the field. Jeffrey and his group of therapists show that. The biggest perk is the M.A.S machine, it's helped me build strength all around arms, trunk, and legs. My walk has improved so much. I will continue to come and recommend anyone in recovery."

Ruby V.
Ruby V.
SCI C5

"ARC has helped advance my understanding of how the human body moves and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. ARC’s belief that recovery is possible for anyone suffering with a spinal cord injury is relieving because half the battle is unlearning what was told to many of us, that we’d never walk again. But ARC doesn’t f*k around and puts us to work because they care about our success just as much as we do."

Kacia J.
Kacia J.
SCI T4-T6

"ARC has allowed me to gain a deep sense of hope... knowing that every week I can go somewhere where I’m consistently reminded that I can."

Anonymous
Anonymous
SCI

"I’ve been coming to ARC for about a year now. I’ve developed a lot of core strength because of the MÁS. I can lift weights above my head while standing, which I thought I couldn’t do. I was not able to stand until I found the MÁS. I love coming here because I can push my body in ways that I didn’t think I could and it’s because of the MÁS and this gym that I can. Working with the team at ARC has been very fulfilling in my recovery."

Danielle S.
Danielle S.
SCI T7

"After suffering a Spinal Cord Injury 9 years ago, I have attended multiple rehabilitation centers. None compare to the training and atmosphere at ARC. The progress I’ve made since working with the trainers has given me hope and I look forward to what the future has to offer."

Cody W.
Cody W.
SCI C5

"I’ve been to many rehabs since my SCI, each one so lacking that the therapists and I used to imagine the ideal facility – a place that looked more like a gym with professionals skilled in the practice of recovery. ARC is that place. There’s an incredible group of like-minded, caring people motivated by one thing – their clients’ progress."

Tara A.
Tara A.
SCI T8

"My son has been a client of ARC, he sustained a C5 fracture eight years ago, was told he'd never stand, walk or be independent. Since being at ARC he continues to reach milestones and achieve his goals, he is standing, taking steps with a walker, and continuing to make strides in his recovery, overall he is physically and mentally stronger than ever and has gained tons of independence. Jeff and the ARC crew have made this happen, they truly are the best!"

Stacy W.
Stacy W.
SCI C5

"The highlight of my week, and actually of my life right now, is the hour I spend each week, watching my husband, the person I love most in the world, stand, no longer imprisoned by his wheelchair. He had a massive stroke almost a year ago and nowhere has had the machines and energy and feeling of likely success like this place. ARC is filled with warm hearted, caring people, guided by the ultimate warm hearted and caring Jeff. This is a miracle place. All around you see people in wheelchairs start walking with Jeff's miraculous machines. If you love someone and they are struck down into a wheelchair, bring them to ARC. And be prepared to grin and videotape and hope."

Batya and Ed S.
Batya and Ed S.
Stroke

"I suffered a C5 level SCI and have been looking for a therapist that actually cares and is knowledgeable in the field. Jeffrey and his group of therapists show that. The biggest perk is the M.A.S machine, it's helped me build strength all around arms, trunk, and legs. My walk has improved so much. I will continue to come and recommend anyone in recovery."

Ruby V.
Ruby V.
SCI C5

"ARC has helped advance my understanding of how the human body moves and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. ARC’s belief that recovery is possible for anyone suffering with a spinal cord injury is relieving because half the battle is unlearning what was told to many of us, that we’d never walk again. But ARC doesn’t f*k around and puts us to work because they care about our success just as much as we do."

Kacia J.
Kacia J.
SCI T4-T6

"ARC has allowed me to gain a deep sense of hope... knowing that every week I can go somewhere where I’m consistently reminded that I can."

Anonymous
Anonymous
SCI

"I’ve been coming to ARC for about a year now. I’ve developed a lot of core strength because of the MÁS. I can lift weights above my head while standing, which I thought I couldn’t do. I was not able to stand until I found the MÁS. I love coming here because I can push my body in ways that I didn’t think I could and it’s because of the MÁS and this gym that I can. Working with the team at ARC has been very fulfilling in my recovery."

Danielle S.
Danielle S.
SCI T7

"After suffering a Spinal Cord Injury 9 years ago, I have attended multiple rehabilitation centers. None compare to the training and atmosphere at ARC. The progress I’ve made since working with the trainers has given me hope and I look forward to what the future has to offer."

Cody W.
Cody W.
SCI C5

"I’ve been to many rehabs since my SCI, each one so lacking that the therapists and I used to imagine the ideal facility – a place that looked more like a gym with professionals skilled in the practice of recovery. ARC is that place. There’s an incredible group of like-minded, caring people motivated by one thing – their clients’ progress."

Tara A.
Tara A.
SCI T8

"My son has been a client of ARC, he sustained a C5 fracture eight years ago, was told he'd never stand, walk or be independent. Since being at ARC he continues to reach milestones and achieve his goals, he is standing, taking steps with a walker, and continuing to make strides in his recovery, overall he is physically and mentally stronger than ever and has gained tons of independence. Jeff and the ARC crew have made this happen, they truly are the best!"

Stacy W.
Stacy W.
SCI C5

"The highlight of my week, and actually of my life right now, is the hour I spend each week, watching my husband, the person I love most in the world, stand, no longer imprisoned by his wheelchair. He had a massive stroke almost a year ago and nowhere has had the machines and energy and feeling of likely success like this place. ARC is filled with warm hearted, caring people, guided by the ultimate warm hearted and caring Jeff. This is a miracle place. All around you see people in wheelchairs start walking with Jeff's miraculous machines. If you love someone and they are struck down into a wheelchair, bring them to ARC. And be prepared to grin and videotape and hope."

Batya and Ed S.
Batya and Ed S.
Stroke

"I suffered a C5 level SCI and have been looking for a therapist that actually cares and is knowledgeable in the field. Jeffrey and his group of therapists show that. The biggest perk is the M.A.S machine, it's helped me build strength all around arms, trunk, and legs. My walk has improved so much. I will continue to come and recommend anyone in recovery."

Ruby V.
Ruby V.
SCI C5

"ARC has helped advance my understanding of how the human body moves and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. ARC’s belief that recovery is possible for anyone suffering with a spinal cord injury is relieving because half the battle is unlearning what was told to many of us, that we’d never walk again. But ARC doesn’t f*k around and puts us to work because they care about our success just as much as we do."

Kacia J.
Kacia J.
SCI T4-T6

"ARC has allowed me to gain a deep sense of hope... knowing that every week I can go somewhere where I’m consistently reminded that I can."

Anonymous
Anonymous
SCI

"I’ve been coming to ARC for about a year now. I’ve developed a lot of core strength because of the MÁS. I can lift weights above my head while standing, which I thought I couldn’t do. I was not able to stand until I found the MÁS. I love coming here because I can push my body in ways that I didn’t think I could and it’s because of the MÁS and this gym that I can. Working with the team at ARC has been very fulfilling in my recovery."

Danielle S.
Danielle S.
SCI T7

"After suffering a Spinal Cord Injury 9 years ago, I have attended multiple rehabilitation centers. None compare to the training and atmosphere at ARC. The progress I’ve made since working with the trainers has given me hope and I look forward to what the future has to offer."

Cody W.
Cody W.
SCI C5

"I’ve been to many rehabs since my SCI, each one so lacking that the therapists and I used to imagine the ideal facility – a place that looked more like a gym with professionals skilled in the practice of recovery. ARC is that place. There’s an incredible group of like-minded, caring people motivated by one thing – their clients’ progress."

Tara A.
Tara A.
SCI T8

"My son has been a client of ARC, he sustained a C5 fracture eight years ago, was told he'd never stand, walk or be independent. Since being at ARC he continues to reach milestones and achieve his goals, he is standing, taking steps with a walker, and continuing to make strides in his recovery, overall he is physically and mentally stronger than ever and has gained tons of independence. Jeff and the ARC crew have made this happen, they truly are the best!"

Stacy W.
Stacy W.
SCI C5

"The highlight of my week, and actually of my life right now, is the hour I spend each week, watching my husband, the person I love most in the world, stand, no longer imprisoned by his wheelchair. He had a massive stroke almost a year ago and nowhere has had the machines and energy and feeling of likely success like this place. ARC is filled with warm hearted, caring people, guided by the ultimate warm hearted and caring Jeff. This is a miracle place. All around you see people in wheelchairs start walking with Jeff's miraculous machines. If you love someone and they are struck down into a wheelchair, bring them to ARC. And be prepared to grin and videotape and hope."

Batya and Ed S.
Batya and Ed S.
Stroke

"I suffered a C5 level SCI and have been looking for a therapist that actually cares and is knowledgeable in the field. Jeffrey and his group of therapists show that. The biggest perk is the M.A.S machine, it's helped me build strength all around arms, trunk, and legs. My walk has improved so much. I will continue to come and recommend anyone in recovery."

Ruby V.
Ruby V.
SCI C5

"ARC has helped advance my understanding of how the human body moves and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. ARC’s belief that recovery is possible for anyone suffering with a spinal cord injury is relieving because half the battle is unlearning what was told to many of us, that we’d never walk again. But ARC doesn’t f*k around and puts us to work because they care about our success just as much as we do."

Kacia J.
Kacia J.
SCI T4-T6

"ARC has allowed me to gain a deep sense of hope... knowing that every week I can go somewhere where I’m consistently reminded that I can."

Anonymous
Anonymous
SCI

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