Danya Weir transformed her personal recovery into a mission to help others heal.
“What was incredible to me was the way I was able to come back 100% and continue to do the things I love. I was a softball player and after the accident was able to win states and finish my senior year. That convinced me that I wanted to work in the field of physical therapy,” said Weir, who earned her bachelor’s degree at University Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and her Physical Therapist Assistant degree at Pima Medical Institute in Mesa.
“It’s really cool to see our patients heal and be able to achieve their goals. We want to help them succeed so they’re not in pain anymore and can perform at their best,” she said.
Located near downtown Camp Verde, Diamond D Rehab, Fitness and Wellness is a 2,600-square-foot facility that offers modalities for pre- and post-surgery, sports-related injuries, back and spine injuries, maintenance and more. “We work with a variety of conditions, from joint replacements to stroke patients and much more. Our goal is to support our patients on their wellness journey.”
Retired small business owner Pam Spoo has been coming to Diamond D for months. “What I really like is the attention I receive here. I really appreciate that Danya is always available. I’m able to hike now and I can get up and down, something I was having trouble doing. At my age, my goal is to be stronger so I can prevent falling and enjoy my life to the fullest.”
Weir says that serving the community of Camp Verde, especially the veterans, is her main goal. “Supporting our patients and their wellness and rehabilitation is my mission and I just love seeing them heal, overcome pain and achieve their goals so they can perform at their best.
Jacob Wolfe of Camp Verde was critically injured in a car accident in Prescott when two vehicles ran a red light and hit him. His pelvis was shattered, his leg was severely damaged, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. “I was in a coma for three months. When I finally came out of my coma, Danya offered me equine therapy. It really helped and I can now walk again,” said Wolfe, who is married and the father of three.
“We have an electrical stimulation machine, heat packs, a paraffin bath for hand therapy, a cold compression machine unit called GameReady – which our patients love – and we do dynamic cupping. We keep expanding, and may offer acupuncture in the future,” said Weir.
“I’ve been working at Diamond D Rehab, Fitness and Wellness for about seven months and it’s been a blessing,” said Physical Therapist Technician Miranda Nau. “I love my patients and hearing their stories and seeing them get better is so special. Danya and my co-workers are amazing. They feel like family and I enjoy coming to work.”
Both Weir and her boyfriend, Jacob Dodge, are avid golfers and travel around Arizona and California to tee off. Weir is also the varsity softball coach for Camp Verde High School and runs a softball club called Rampage.
“I’m so thankful to my parents and boyfriend for being my biggest supporters and helping me make this happen,” she said. VVBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, VVBN
Diamond D Rehab, Fitness and Wellness is located at 27 General Crook Trail. For more information, visit www.diamonddrehab.org or call 928-364-0011.
Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Danya Weir thrives on seeing her patients heal. “We want to help them succeed so they’re not in pain anymore and can perform at their best.”
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