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Natasha 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 Therapist

05:30 - Integration into Concussion Rehabilitation

12:50 - What is a Concussion?

16:40 - What are the Phenotypes of Concussion?

22:00 - Approach in Treating Concussion/ Misconceptions

30:00 – Psychology and Terminology of Concussion

37:35 – Myths Around Concussion

42:55 – Rewards of Natasha’s Job

44:30 - Where Can People Find Concussion Nerds and Natasha

Concussion Nerds – Natasha Wilch

https://www.natasha-wilch.com/concussion-nerds

Podcast: The Concussion Nerds Podcast – Spotify/ Apple

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natasha.wilch.concussioncoach/

IG: @natash.wilch & @concussionnerds

YouTube:

@NatashaWilch-ConcussionNerd

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Twitter: @first concussion

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Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com