Understanding Concussion, Phenotypes and Rehabilitation with Concussion Nerds Founder Natasha Wilch

Send us Fan MailNatasha is a registered physical therapist with more than a decade of clinical experience. She holds degrees in Health Science and Kinesiology, along with a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. Over the course of her career, she has developed specialised expertise in concussion recovery, neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain management, vestibular therapy, and functional neurology. She is the founder of Symphony Brain Performance, a clinic that has become a sought-after destination for individuals seeking specialised care for concussion and brain health. Natasha’s innovative work has earned significant recognition, including Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Physiotherapist Leadership Award of British Columbia, and Vancouver Island’s Top 20 Under 40 Business and Community Achievement Award. She has also recently been nominated for the Women of Influence Award. In addition to her clinical work, Natasha is the founder and host of the Concussion Nerds podcast and program, where she shares insights and conversations focused on brain health, concussion recovery, and performance. 01:35 - How Natasha Become a Physical Therapist05:30 - Integration into Concussion Rehabilitation 12:50 - What is a Concussion?16:40 - What are the Phenotypes of Concussion? 22:00 - Approach in Treating Concussion/ Misconceptions30:00 – Psychology and Terminology of Concussion37:35 – Myths Around Concussion42:55 – Rewards of Natasha’s Job44:30 - Where Can People Find Concussion Nerds and Natasha  Concussion Nerds – Natasha Wilch https://www.natasha-wilch.com/concussion-nerdsPodcast: The Concussion Nerds Podcast – Spotify/ Apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natasha.wilch.concussioncoach/ IG: @natash.wilch & @concussionnerds YouTube:@NatashaWilch-ConcussionNerdSubscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]