Concussion / TBI
Traumatic brain injuries ranging from mild concussions to severe trauma, affecting brain function temporarily or permanently.
Understanding Concussion / TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when an external force injures the brain. Concussions are considered mild TBIs and are often caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep disturbances. Recovery varies widely depending on injury severity, with treatment focusing on symptom management and gradual return to activities.
Summarized from public patient education published by the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, and Mayo Clinic. It is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation for you.
The numbers
- ~214,000
- Traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations occurred in a recent reporting year.
- Source: CDC
- Falls first
- Falls are the leading cause of TBI-related hospitalizations, especially among older adults.
- Source: CDC
- Days to weeks
- Most concussion symptoms improve within this window, but a minority persist for months.
- Source: NINDS (NIH)
- No visible injury
- A concussion can occur without loss of consciousness and without findings on routine imaging.
- Source: Mayo Clinic
Symptoms people describe
- Headache or pressure in the head
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Confusion or memory problems
- Dizziness or balance issues
- Sleep disturbances
How it is treated
- Physical and cognitive rest
- Gradual return to activities
- Medication for symptom management
- Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
- Vestibular therapy for balance issues
Which of these applies to you depends on your history and exam. We review the options with you rather than starting from a protocol.
What care looks like here
A full neurological evaluation by telehealth, alongside the five NEURO lifestyle domains — nutrition, exercise, unwinding stress, restorative sleep, and cognitive engagement — written into one plan you can read.
Before you book, three things to know
- Where we can see you
- Telehealth only, in the eight states where our clinicians hold licensure: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
- How payment works
- Out-of-network and cash-pay. We do not participate in Medicare or bill commercial insurance. You receive a superbill to submit yourself, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
- What it costs
- Initial neurological consultation $500. Follow-up visit $250. Comprehensive brain-health assessment $1,500. Prices are published, not quoted.
Who you would see
- Clinical seat: neurorehabilitationMD/DO, board-certified brain injury medicineConcussion, TBI, stroke recovery
- Clinical seat: neuropsychologyPhD, board-certified clinical neuropsychologyCognitive and attention testing
Clinicians affiliated with Healthopia Institute practice independently. Faculty affiliation means the clinician contributes to the Institute's protocols and education and meets its published standards. It is not a guarantee of outcomes and not an endorsement of individual clinical competence.
Where to read more
If this describes what you are living with, we can start with a conversation.
An initial consultation is a full neurological history and exam by telehealth — $500, cash-pay, in the eight states listed above.