Reboot Concussion Recovery

10/19/2026

10/12/2026

The key to finding the best provider for post concussion recovery, dysautonomia or chronic illness is finding the one who will take the time and listen to your story.

Never feel like you have to say “sorry that was a lot” or “I just went on a tangent, I don’t know if that was helpful.”

Oftentimes the most beneficial component to my assessment isn’t any of the test and measures but the thorough conversations we have about your symptoms and how they effect your day to day, where you feel most limited and what your goals are.

These conversations paint a bigger picture and help guide your specific treatment plan!

10/09/2026

Cyclic flares associated with particular stages of your menstrual cycle are common in dysautonomia.

I was working with an individual who was discussing how much better she was feeling recently. She noted well maybe it’s just because I’m out of that stage of my cycle.

My thought was how do we prepare her for the next month, review tools to help manage symptoms and be able to complete her usual activities and responsibilities. So I asked, where are you in your cycle now/how close to the next luteal phase?

The exciting realization when she looked at her tracking phase was she was already through the luteal phase!!! She was confident in her tools, comfortable about when to continue with activity and when to rest that she was managing that phase of her cycle without even knowing!

Use the link in bio to share your email if you want to be notified first for my course on dysautonomia!

09/14/2026

I often get asked, do I need to follow this protocol forever or what does long term maintenance mean?

While a lot of that depends on your long term goals and what you want to be able to do from an activities perspective, maintenance looks a lot like traditional exercise physiology principles.

There is a strong emphasis on our aerobic zone and becoming more efficient to improve both cardiovascular endurance and strength.

08/05/2026

Doing more, adding additional appointments and providers isn’t usually the answer in Dysautonomia or post concussion for optimal recovery!

More providers: While a multi-disciplinary team is great, having too many providers can complicate matters. Too many recommendations can overwhelm the system. Pick 1-2 primary complaints to start with, knowing you can add or change providers as your needs and capacity changes.

Too many appointments: Just because a provider says they can see you 2-3x a week that doesn’t mean you’ll make more progress than 1x bi weekly. Appointments that are spread out honor your capacity and allow for time to implement the recommendations between sessions.

More interventions: Constantly adding or changing interventions can overwhelm your system! This can make it challenging to observe changes and makes it difficult to discern what is contributing to how you are feeling in both a positive and negative manner.

Need help navigating your recovery? Schedule a connection call to see and I would be happy to help guide your recovery and provide recommendations on what interventions are worth starting with based on your specific needs. (Link in bio to schedule)

07/06/2026

With summer in full force in New England this past weekend here is your annual reminder of how best to enjoy and manage the heat for those of you with dysautonomia.

Increase your fluid and electrolytes: what worked for you in the winter probably won’t be enough for these hot and humid days.

Sun protection and cooling devices are your best friend! Bring them everywhere.

Stay fueled! Don’t forget snacks and prioritize protein.

Timing: time outdoor activities in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak sun.

Most importantly!! Have fun and enjoy yourself! Do activities that fill your cup!

06/12/2026

While recovery progression isn’t always linear, these are some awesome repeat exertion testing before/afters.

Exertion testing is vital for post concussions and dysautonomia recovery for improving exercise tolerance and an objective measure of progress!

These slides show different starting points for each individual and different initial exercise parameters were implemented for each person.

Throughout each test, we see improved response to exertion with increasing heart rate correlated to increased intensity on repeat testing!

Subjective improvements included:

- walking dog without dizziness
- returning to the gym with improved tolerance
- decreased symptoms in school
- returning to practice/play without symptoms
- improved tolerance to daily activities- work, cooking, cleaning, showering etc

If you are struggling to return to exercise and looking for guidance on where to start- send me a message or schedule a connection call! I have space for 1 more Thrive Coaching Client for the summer!!

06/09/2026

It’s common to think travel days are “light” activity days, sitting on planes for prolonged periods.

In reality the steps in an airport can really sneak up on you. Here is my morning step count through the Boston and Denver airports. From security to gate to pickup. No extra, unnecessary steps.

Travel Tip with Dysautonomia or Exercise Intolerance: utilize your tools to help navigate the airport!

- assistive devices
- compression wear
- hydration and electrolytes

What’s your favorite travel tip?!

06/04/2026

Early this year I posted about how recovery is a journey not a destination and as I reflect on my 3rd year anniversary of being a small business owner, I realize that this statement is also fitting for business ownership.

Growth is never linear. It’s a constant practice of honoring both the peaks and valleys.

Some days, the tide is high. Everything goes smoothly, and I feel like I can accomplish absolutely anything. Other days, the tide goes out, leaving me feeling a bit exposed and stuck in the sand. The mountain of tasks feels endless, and the “one-woman show” reality of being a solopreneur gets overwhelming.

But looking back at the last 3 years, the peaks have been so incredibly worth it:

🎊Opening my own amazing space

🎊Adding new offerings to better support individuals with dysautonomia or post- concussion, both near and far (and more coming soon…)

🎊Connecting with an incredible community of clients and professions

Yes, I’ve had to test my boundaries. Yes, I’ve had moments of paralyzing doubt. But despite the low points, I am constantly reminded of my “why.” and I would not change it for the world.

It has been an honor to work with each and every one of you and seeing my clients achieve their goals brings me so much joy.

Thank you to all who have supported and believed in my dream.

Here’s to Year 4!