Non-profit rehabilitation center · Kyiv
Thank You!
— is a non-profit rehabilitation center where we want to practically show our gratitude by restoring the physical and mental health of our defenders.
The best is yet to come
Our goal
Ukraine has been in a full-scale war since 24 February 2022, but our brave soldiers stand firm as its defenders. They sacrificially give their health and even their lives for Ukraine. “Thank You” is a non-profit rehabilitation center where we want to practically show our gratitude by meeting physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Our team works here to provide free help to our soldiers, delivering highly qualified physical therapy.
We strive to show heartfelt, loving care to every person who comes to “Thank You”.
Find out how to book free rehabilitation or support the center.
July 2026
3 years of the “Thank You” center
In July 2026 we celebrated three years of the center.
For three years we have been helping each person restore their movement — and with it, independence and hope. Thank you to everyone who has stood with us: our patients, our team, our partners and friends of the center.
years of restoring movement, independence and hope
Thanks from our patients
Words and letters from people who went through rehabilitation at “Thank You”.
Patches of the brigades who came to us
Soldiers from many units have recovered at the “Thank You” center. Their patches are our most treasured thank-you.
Physical therapy services
More for soldiers- 01Functional disorders of the nervous system
- 02Disorders of the pelvis and lower extremities
- 03Joint disorders
- 04Functional disorders of the spine
- 05Scar correction
- 06Muscle activation with kinesiotherapy
- 07Relief of numbness in the limbs
- 08Relief of headaches
- 09Restoring sensitivity and function of muscles and joints
- 10Manual correction of the spine
- 11Relief of muscle spasms
- 12Mental health
Our staff
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Hue Chon WhiteCo-founder
International volunteers
Vitalii Yurchenko
Massage therapist, trainer, psychologist
Education
Teacher, psychologist, trainer, nurse
Specialization
Psychological support; massage for injuries of the musculoskeletal system and the peripheral and central nervous system, with elements of manual therapy and rehabilitation; individual exercise programs.
Certificates and diplomas
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Daryna Pavlenko
Neurologist, vertebrologist
Education
Neurologist, vertebrologist; kinesiologist.
Specialization
Correction of functional disorders of the spine and pelvis (posture, hernias) and the peripheral nervous system (compression and tunnel syndromes); treatment of vestibular and coordination disorders after TBI; sensory trauma correction; activation of inactive muscles and restoration of locomotor patterns.
Oleh Pavlenko
Physical therapy and rehabilitation specialist, kinesiotherapist
Education
Physical and manual therapist, kinesiologist.
Specialization
Diagnosis and correction of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, rehabilitation after injuries.
Certificates and diplomas
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Iryna Nevmerzhytska
Psychologist
Certificates and diplomas
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Oleksii Derkach
Chaplain
Specialization
Chaplaincy ministry among soldiers since March 2022. He studied at the Sola Scriptura Bible Institute (2020–2022) and completed pastoral counseling training at Grace Bible Seminary (2022–2024). His experience allows him to combine spiritual ministry with pastoral care.
Oleksandr Ivanov
Psychologist
Specialization
Psychology, in practice since 2019. He also appears as an expert on television.
Vadym Rusanovskyi
Rehabilitation specialist, physical therapist, military medic
Certificates and diplomas
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Joseph White
Doctor of physical therapy, licensed massage therapist, international founder of the “Thank You” foundation
My name is Joseph White. I was born in California, USA, but grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine. I earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from The Master's University. I am certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer, functional trainer, sports performance specialist and fitness nutrition specialist. I also hold a classic massage certificate from the Open University of Human Development (Ukraine) and a massage therapist license from A2Z Health Massage School (USA). I am pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I received a nursing assistant certificate from the American Red Cross and continued my training as a restorative nursing assistant at St. Jude Nursing School. Over the past year I also served as a volunteer medic in the Ukrainian army. I am the president and founder of the non-profit organization “Transformational Therapy and Training Global”.
Jacqueline Moore
Physical therapist
Dr. Jacqueline Moore is an associate professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a board-certified physical therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. She earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from the U.S. Army–Baylor University graduate program in physical therapy at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and served 12 years on active duty as a military physical therapist. Her last assignment took her from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she helped develop the Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care program (C5), which provides multidisciplinary care to wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and other beneficiaries with amputations, traumatic orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders and other chronic conditions. Dr. Moore earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland–Baltimore School of Medicine and is currently pursuing a PhD in education specializing in “Learning, Teaching and Innovation”. She is a certified athletic trainer, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and a certified ASTYM provider. She is also a certified consultant and trainer for the Amputee Coalition’s peer visitor certification program and a reviewer for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Quick facts
Who can get help at the “Thank You” center?
Service members and veterans — Ukraine’s defenders. Rehabilitation is useful not only after an injury: prevention matters too.
How much does rehabilitation cost?
All services are free for soldiers. The center is a non-profit charitable organization supported by donations.
Where is the center?
In Kyiv, Desnianskyi district: 52-B Hetmana Pavla Polubotka St. (Popudrenka).
How do I book an appointment?
Fill in the form on the “For soldiers” page or call 067-299-45-88. Bring your military ID or tax number (the Diia app works).
What services does the center provide?
Examination, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, manual and osteopathic correction, massage, IASTM, scar therapy, gait retraining, psychological and chaplaincy support.