Becky's Story
"I can’t recommend Andy and his team highly enough. He has walked alongside me for the last 3.5 years on the rollercoaster that has been my concussion experience. His faith in me, encouragement and wisdom have given me the strength, courage, and tools I have needed to be consistent on my recovery journey, and this has really been the key to my success. He has adapted techniques, exercises and routines to fit my specific symptoms, and he has always been very understanding and kind. His professional knowledge and skills are exceptional.
My initial concussion happened in 2020 and I was unlucky enough to sustain 2 subsequent head knocks. My symptoms were broad and intense, leaving me unable to work initially. Then in 2021 after intense rehabilitation that I had worked my butt off doing, I was told at a medication review that my brain was ‘no longer fit for work’, that I needed to give up my teaching job, go on the sickness benefit and accept my ‘new normal’. A solo parent to two boys, I felt incredible guilt for the impact my injury was having on them, and fearful for our future. I felt angry, sad, hideously let down and absolutely isolated. Concussion is hard enough, but this revelation from my medical practitioner rocked my belief that I could recover and return to normal life.
My osteo put me in touch with Andy when I crumpled at a later appointment, and I haven’t looked back since. This rollercoaster isn’t easy, concussion is a tough, demanding, lonely, frustrating and often exhausting road. But you are not alone, and professionals like Andy that keep themselves at the forefront of ongoing research and practice are the key to giving you the tools, support and the hope you need to achieve the quality of life that you may think is only a memory or out of reach. It isn’t. Despite another concussion after an accident in January this year, with Andy’s support, I am through the worst of it and managing to work full time teaching furniture making in a crazy busy, noisy and intense workshop environment, and still be a useful parent to my two sons when I get home.
If you are prepared to put your faith in Andy and his team, your recovery is absolutely achievable. Andy can’t do the work for you, but the way that he utilizes the latest research and techniques means that he is able to provide you with excellent advice, consistent encouragement, an individual plan that is tailored to your specific injury symptoms and lifestyle, and all of the tools you need to succeed. Then you can do the rest. Andy is dedicated and passionate about his profession. His honesty, care, consistency, wisdom and problem solving prowess have been invaluable. He has gone so far above and beyond, and has been in this with me every step of the way. Andy will never truly know the difference he has made. I genuinely can’t recommend him and his team highly enough. Thanks to him, I have my life back."
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Marion's Story
"I had a sport accident this year, that resulted in a concussion. After the symptoms (severe headaches, fatigue, emotional struggles etc.) did not stop, even weeks later, I reached out to HeadWise.
In the first appointment, Simon did an initial injury assessment and he worked out an individual treatment plan to support me with my recovery and to manage my work hours. After the session I was so relived, that I had finally found someone, who could help me to get better. Simon is super knowledgeable and with his warm personality and encouraging approach a great support during my recovery.
I also liked the concussion app, HeadWise works with, as it shows the recovery timeline based on the regular assessments of the symptoms we did during the sessions with Simon. We had regular appointments for about 4 months, until my symptoms had significantly decreased and I felt confident enough to manage them by myself. Thank you so much to Simon and the HeadWise team! I honestly don’t know, what I would have done without you."
-Google review
Jessica's Story
"Absolutely the best place you want to go for expert advice and care for concussion!
I had a pretty nasty concussion and whiplash from a bad ski accident, and was very lucky not to break anything or end up in a worse condition. Not having ever been in similar situation it was very confusing navigating on the web to find health support and care for concussion.
Luckily through a friend’s referral, I came to HeadWise for a post-concussion assessment few days after the accident. I was very impressed with the extensive knowledge Andy has as an osteopathic care and a leading concussion expert who is in tuned with the latest medical research and clinical practices which gave me a lot of confidence.
I am forever grateful for Andy’s expert advice and care in getting me back to full health and back to skiing again. The recovery plan was well balanced and holistic including supplements to support brain recovery, osteopathic treatment for neck and back injury, focused changes to work/sleep/diet to support brain recovery. After two weeks I felt most of the concussion symptoms of tiredness, heavy head, lack of clarity and neck tension had subsided. Week three and four progressively got better where I felt energy and mental sharpness was back to normal.
Through this experience, I’ve learnt that concussion is not something to be taken lightly and boxing on with life could have long-term consequences without proper care. It’s critically important to get the right concussion advice and care early!
Sincere thank you to Andy for all your amazing guidance throughout my recovery journey to get me back to good health and the sport I love!"
-Google review