About Us

Ptarmigan West began in July of 1990.  In these three decades we have been honored to educate thousands of students and therapists on the topic of stroke and dementia.  Truly, education is our top priority.

Currently, you are able to participate in one of our  live seminars on stroke or dementia. However, if you are unable to do that, feel free to browse our e-learning courses at:

The presenter,  Barbara Bond-Howard, MA, CTRS,  has a Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Northern Colorado. In addition, she has over 35 years of experience working with stroke survivors in rehabilitation facilities. She has authored Introduction to Stroke,  a textbook for therapeutic recreation students, and the Comprehensive Visual neglect Assessment (CVnA).   She lives in the Skagit Valley of Washington state and is married with 3 grown children and 3 grand kittens.

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When not teaching you will find Barbara on the hiking trails.

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