My Approach
Your holistic concussion recovery plan will address various areas of your physiology as well as environmental factors influencing brain function.
We will start with a thorough intake and lab testing to determine which of the following areas to emphasize in your treatment plan:
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Blood Flow and Oxygenation
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Stress & Cortisol Reduction
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Nutritional Status
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Anti-Inflammatory Support
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Support Brain Repair and Neuron Growth
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Mitochondrial Function
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Hormone Balance
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Sleep Support
Many of these factors are interconnected, therefore addressing one may have a positive domino effect on the others.
For example, blood flow is often decreased to the brain after a concussion. This in turn affects oxygenation, mitochondrial function (energy production), decreases waste removal (increasing inflammation), and decreases nutrient delivery needed for repair. In short, when blood flow is decreased, the entire body is affected. By supporting blood flow many functions can be improved to support the healing process.
Concussion treatment plans will employ multiple modalities as needed to address these different areas of physiology, such as:
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Nutrition
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Herbal Medicine
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Nutrient supplementation
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Homeopathy
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Somatic Experiencing
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Breathing Behavior Rehab
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PEMF
Read more about these services offered below.
Services
Concussion Care
Holistic treatment for concussions using naturopathic medicine is the focus of what I do. Whether a concussion is from contact sports, an accident or fall, or you are involved in a sport like rodeo or boxing; this approach provides multiple pieces to the puzzle of recovery in conjunction with other rehab tools like physiotherapy and chiropractic.
Somatic Experiencing™
A regulated nervous system is essential to optimal health and healing ability. Somatic Experiencing is a powerful tool for helping to restore the nervous system to a relaxed and alert baseline state if it has been disrupted by an accident or injury, prolonged stress, traumatic experiences, medical procedures, etc. Any real or perceived threat we have experienced, and was not processed through, may leave the nervous system in a state of high alert or shutdown or a combination of both. We have less access to our bodies healing capacity in these nervous system states, and it is important to support the body to release this survival energy.
PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) Therapy
This technology supports blood flow and relaxation, with up to a 30% increase in microcirculation and oxygen utilization. Many people experience significant improvements in sleep. These effects support the bodies own physiology and capacity to heal. I utilize BEMER technology, use the link below to learn more.
Breathing Behavior Analysis
The way you are breathing may not be providing you with optimal oxygen levels, and may be keeping your brain cells from receiving what they need to heal. Breathing behavior analysis utilizes biofeedback so we can assess your oxygenation, and support breathing habit changes.
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Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you on your journey to optimal brain health and concussion recovery.
Tel: 306-231-4876