DANA S. RIVERA, STROKE SURVIVOR, SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR
+ AWARENESS ADVOCATE
Dana Rivera Launches Her New Book “ HEALING IN HEELS: A Stroke Survivor’s Journey To High Heels”
Stroke survivor and advocate, Dana Rivera, released her first book “HEALING IN HEELS: A Stroke Survivor’s Journey To High Heels” through Amazon and the book immediately became a Best Seller!
In Healing In Heels, Dana Rivera shares her courageous journey of recovery after a life-altering stroke. From the initial shock and struggles through to finding a new way of life, Dana's story is a testament to resilience and personal growth.
With each chapter, Dana's narrative guides us through moments of hope, reflection, and unwavering faith, culminating in the inspiring message of "Living a Life of Purpose." "Healing In Heels" is more than a memoir; it's a heartfelt account of overcoming adversity and finding renewed purpose—a story that resonates with anyone facing life's unexpected challenges.
Dana tells it best:
"Since the moment I began to feel like myself again, I knew I needed to share my story of survival. If I could inspire just one person, that's all I cared about. I knew I was blessed and chosen for this purpose."
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The Day Everything Changed...
But what’s unique about Dana’s story is her unexpected and harrowing experience shined a ray of hope into her life, and propelled her into action. She is now guiding fellow stroke survivors and their families on the path to recovery, proving they too can regain all they feared was lost, and live their lives to the fullest!
Dana is now a Certified Peer Specialist dedicated to facilitating stroke support groups, speaking at stroke charities and awareness events, and getting the word out about stroke recovery via various media opportunities in print, radio, and television.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DANA’S STORY + DISCOVER HER MESSAGE OF HOPE
Visit her About page for additional details.
SEE DANA’S APPEARANCES, ARTICLES + MEDIA COVERAGE
Visit her Media page for more information.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DANA'S PEER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
INTERESTED IN JOINING ONE OF DANA'S SUPPORT GROUPS? CLICK HERE TO CONTACT DANA FOR MORE DETAILS
You can also visit Dana's Contact page to get in touch regarding speaking engagements and media opportunities.
EVENT SPEAKER + HOST / MEDIA PARTICIPANT
NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR STROKE CHARITY OR AWARENESS EVENT?
event host + speaker
In addition to facilitating stroke recovery support groups, Dana also speaks at stroke fundraising charity galas and stroke awareness events. To see videos of Dana’s speaking engagements + presentations, visit her Media page.
NEED AN EXPERT FOR YOUR FEATURE ARTICLE, RADIO SHOW OR TV BROADCAST?
media participant
Dana has been interviewed for countless print publications, radio show and television broadcasts speaking on stroke awareness and highlighting the avenues of recovery for stroke survivors and their families.
WANT TO BOOK DANA?
available as a speaker, host + media participant
As a speaker, interview her or feature her on your radio show or television program, please visit her Contact page. She will respond as soon as time permits!
CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM DANA'S BLOG...
Read recaps, and see photos and video from Dana's many appearances.
STROKE RECOVERY RESOURCES
Want to join a Stroke Recovery Support Group?
Dana hosts regular Stroke Recover Support Groups at the following locations:
UCLA Medical Center
Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Hospital
University Synagogue (Brentwood)
Visit Dana’s Contact page to request meeting dates and times…
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Dana is a stroke recovery support group facilitator at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
Life After Stroke
Check out the American Stroke Association's guide to understanding the effects of a stroke and how to maximize your recovery.
Stroke Recovery Timeline
The stroke recovery specialist at John's Hopkins Hospital present a timeline the steps toward stroke recovery.