Reconnect Concussion Program
Now accepting referrals for 2025!
Dr. Vaidya has GP Psychotherapy status and will not negate FHO Physicians.
Do you live with persistent post-concussion symptoms?
You are not alone!
This program will help you connect with community, foster brain healing, and help you rebuild your life!
Who
For anyone suffering with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms who has been assessed as appropriate for the group.
in Ontario – covered by OHIP + $199 for non-OHIP covered services (audio, videos, meditations, handouts, and other online course components).
Non-OHIP services are offered on a payment plan, and a sliding scale is available.
Rest of Canada – self-pay
What
A twelve-week Mind-Body medicine program to help you feel like your Self again!
When
Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
April 29th to June 24th, 2025 and Sept 9-24th, 2025 (includes the Live Better Post-Concussion Program).
September 30 – Dec 16th, 2025 (includes the Live Better program)
Where
Online from the comfort of your home.
Why
To help us heal by reconnecting with our sense of self and a community who understands.
Cost
OHIP + $199 (sliding scale, to be assessed at the intake appointment) for uninsured services including gentle yoga, online course platform, videos, meditations, handouts and secure chat feature.
How
You can refer yourself
OR
be referred by your Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or other concussion provider.
Dr. Vaidya has GP Psychotherapy status and will not negate FHO Physicians.
Healthcare professionals can refer via:
- the self-referral link
- the Ocean e-referral Link
- or fax a referral to 647-576-0456, attn: Reconnect Concussion Program.
- Referrals MUST include past medical and current medical diagnoses and a valid patient OHIP number.
- For self-referrals, please provide the name of your family doctor or nurse practitioner, and fill in 000000 for the billing number. We will contact them and send them the consult note.
Modules
What happened to my brain?
The journey begins here. We will review what happens in brain injury and why it is such a disorienting experience. We will also begin the journey of Yoga to help us rediscover our sense of Self.
A Nervous System Breakdown
We may experience stress more intensely post-brain injury, which dysregulates our nervous system and worsens our symptoms.
In this module, he will explore why and how yoga-based techniques can help us feel like ourselves again.
Sleep Better Post-Concussion
A brain injury can impair the quality of our sleep, contributing to persistent post-concussion symptoms.
In this module, we will review how to increase the quality of your sleep to improve your functional capacity!
Slowing Down to Speed Up!
Refraining from activities is no longer encouraged post-concussion, but neither is continually pushing yourself beyond your limit.
In this module, we will review how to increase your functional capacity.
Exercise Better Post-Concussion
Exercise is key to healing, yet many of us struggle with it.
In this module, we will review how to increase our tolerance for exercise to foster brain healing.
Eat Better Post-Concussion
Craving carbs and sugar? Eating well post-brain injury can be a challenge!
In this session, we review what to eat to refuel your recovery and hacks to make meal prep easier!
Self-Compassion is a Lifesaver
Reduced functional capacity can cause frustration and exacerbate negative feelings.
Developing the skill of self-compassion can provide comfort during difficult times and potentially save your life!
What you can FEEL, you can HEAL
They say the only way over is through.
This session will give you a road map to navigate your path through difficult emotions that arise when coping with illness and injury,
Dealing with Challenges in Relationships
Our life changes post-concussion, and so does our family’s.
In this session, we will continue on the road to healing, focusing on the challenges that arise when a brain injury changes the relationship game.
Channelling Your Energy
We only have so much energy. So how do we spend it?
This session will explore how we can focus our energy to achieve our goals.
Re-align with our Values
In this session, we will review our values and reflect on what gives us our life purpose so we can rebuild our lives in a way that fosters resilience and serves our well-being,
Rise!
In this final session, we will bring together all that we have learned, rising as a more authentic version of ourselves.
Healthcare professionals can can also fax a referral to 647-576-0456 attn: Reconnect Concussion Program
Referrals MUST include valid OHIP number, past medical problems and a billing number so we can send a consult note.
Dr. Vaidya has GP Psychotherapy status and will not negate FHO Physicians.