Northwest Center for Incontinence - 208.489.4533

The Center was established in 1999 by Avery Seifert M.D. and Alan Swajkoski M.D. in conjunction with St. Luke's and the Elks Rehab Hospital. Our goal is to help patients establish or regain normal bladder and bowel control. The clinic offers full evaluation, testing and treatment. Our clinical staff includes nurses with knowledge about incontinence, a physical therapist who specializes in incontinence, and surgeons specializing in gynecologic, urologic and colorectal medicine.

Participating Providers:

• Avery Seifert, M.D., FACS, AUGS
• Alan Swajkoski, M.D., ACOG, AUGS
• James Olson, M.D., FASCRS
• Andrea Goldberger, PT
• Joan Rigg, PT, OCS
• Specialty Trained Nursing Staff

Movement Disorders Center- 208.489.4599

The Movement Disorders Center offers a multidisciplinary (physician, nurses, therapists, social services) approach to treating disorders including:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Dystonia
• Huntington’s Disease
• Essential Tremor
• Tourette’s Syndrome
• Spasticity, a common result of brain injury and other neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy
• Other complex movement disorders.

Unfortunately, three-quarters of patients with movement disorders cannot be cured; their symptoms must be managed in an attempt to preserve their quality of life.

Dr. Lauren Seeberger, M.D., is the medical director of the Elks Rehab Hospital's Movement Disorders Center,. She is a nationally recognized, fellowship trained neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. With her extensive research background—she has authored or co-authored over 40 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and participated in more than 70 grant-funded research studies in her field—Dr. Seeberger is the most qualified expert in Idaho on the subject of movement disorders.

Patients are typically referred to Dr. Seeberger from outside primary care physicians and other neurologists.

Elks Driving Program - 208.489.4816

Need some help getting ready to drive? Occupational Therapists with special training in Driver's Rehab can provide the following resources:

• Clinical Evaluation: We assess visual/perceptual skills along with cognitive and motor response skills. This will assist in determining how you will react on the road.
• On-Road Driving Skill Evaluation: This evaluation is done on a pre-determined basis. Therapists will take you on a special route to assess your skills and provide you with feedback. We will also make suggestions for vehicle modification.
• Driver's Training: Once the evaluation and recommendations are made, you may be able to proceed with training. Therapists will help you refine your driving skills so you will be safe and successful.

Requirements: A Doctor's order for clinical driving evaluation and a current driving permit or license.

Reimbursement: Private pay, school district, Vocational Rehabilitation and some insurances.