Beyond the spaces
Inspiring patient creativity and imagination
When you visit the Fixel Institute, you will notice art fills the wall of the clinic. From photographs to paintings, each piece of art tells a story of a patient’s journey with a complex neurological disorder.
What inspires this creativity in our patients? Dopamine, electricity from deep brain stimulators and some medications for complex neurological disorders appear to make people more creative.




Making a difference through giving
The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health would not be possible without the support of donors that provide funding to continue building a program for interdisciplinary care for neurological disorders.
The building that houses the clinic and research space at the Fixel Institute was made possible by over 30 individual donors and a seed gift of $4 million from the Lee and Lauren Fixel Family Foundation.
Most of the spaces you see when you visit the Fixel Institute were graciously donated by grateful patients, families and organizations.
Norman Fixel Institute
Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation
Lobby
Wilder Family
Waiting Room
Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure
Outdoor waiting area
Dr. Bob Dein
DIgital gait and balance analysis strip
Patty and John Noel
Rehabilitation stations
Belz Family Foundation
Swallowing Suite
Judith Barrett
Outdoor rehabilitation Therapy Area
Bob and Becky Allen
Consult room and nursing station
Ed Levy and Robert Yates
Commons for fellows