S2 - Ep 4: Recovery at Home
In 2022, OBIA and HeadsupCAN have developed five more multi-media podcasts that will be released throughout June as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month. The episodes will be led by a leading expert in the field and consist of a group of individuals who have sustained brain injuries discussing their experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Each episode looks at different aspects of the recovery process.
We are so grateful to all the participants for being so open about sharing their experiences of concussion/TBI. Thank you as well to our fantastic facilitators who guided these conversations and encouraged participants to feel safe to share their stories. We hope these stories will help others not feel alone in their journey and give them hope for their future.
Episode Description - Libby Nicholaou of LoveYourBrain Yoga gathers with other professionals to discuss how individuals with a brain injury can support their recovery at home following a brain injury. This episode looks at nutrition, mindfulness, support groups and targeted physical activities can improve symptoms following a brain injury.
Facilitator (Bio) - Libby Nicholaou MA, E-RYT 200, YACEP
Manager, Yoga program and Outreach Operations - LoveYourBrain Foundation
Libby manages the delivery and growth of the LoveYourBrain Yoga program in communities across the United States and Canada. She integrates her experience as a community builder and yoga teacher to build and nurture partnerships with yoga studios offering the LoveYourBrain Yoga program. Libby has been teaching yoga in New York City since 2017 and recently became certified in tantra meditation and yoga nidra. As a community builder, she has experience in cultivating intentionally inclusive spaces for people of various backgrounds and identities to feel seen and heard in wellness settings. She has personally experienced the healing power of yoga and cares greatly about making the practice more accessible to people who have sustained a TBI.
Speakers
Krystal Merrells - Registered Dietitian
Vijaya Kantipuly - MSW, RSW, Clinician / Online Concussion Support Group Facilitator - OBIA
Dr. Eric Guillemette - DC DACNB, Broadview Spine and Health Centre, Neuro Edge