In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the autonomic nervous system: the part of your nervous system that works automatically to keep you alive and balanced.

From regulating heart rate and blood pressure to supporting digestion, breathing, and temperature control, this system plays a vital role in everyday health. We’ll break down the two main branches: the sympathetic nervous system, often called ‘fight or flight,’ and the parasympathetic nervous system, known as ‘rest and digest.’

You’ll learn how these two sides work together to maintain stability in your body, what happens when that balance is disrupted, and why understanding this system is so important for overall health and recovery.

A concussion isn’t a single injury, it’s a whole-body event. That’s why recovery can feel confusing, unpredictable, and different for every person. Instead of labeling concussions as “mild” or “severe,” modern rehab looks at seven interconnected domains that influence symptoms and healing: cervical, vestibular, oculomotor, motor control, autonomic, cognitive and mood.

In this post, we’ll break down each domain, explain how they show up in daily life, and explore why addressing all seven leads to more complete and sustainable recovery. Whether you’re newly injured or dealing with lingering symptoms, understanding these domains gives you a clearer roadmap forward.

In this blog, I break down how targeted exercise helps retrain the autonomic nervous system, improve blood flow, and rebuild tolerance for daily activities. You’ll learn how to safely approach exercise when living with conditions like POTS, orthostatic intolerance, or other forms of dysautonomia — without triggering symptom flare-ups.

This post breaks down how to exercise safely, so you can rebuild capacity and improve quality of life without crashing.

This blog post dives deeper into the steps to take following a concussion. When to seek medical attention and what to do in the first couple days to first couple weeks following a concussion to help aide in a speedy recovery.

What is Dysautonomia and why does it affect your ability to stand?