Concussion Care Studio
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Classes
Classes Beginning in March 2025
If you are interested in joining any of the CCSTUDIO non profit classes or Psychology workshops, please begin with a ONE ON ONE session with Michelle.
Mindful Movement & Weekly Goal Setting ➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO
A thirty minute class lead by Michelle Goin, which is focuses on specific modes of ocular control:
1) convergence, 2) pursuit and 3) saccades. Each week is structured with specific exercises that focus on vision, posture, breathing, sensory touch, cross body movement patterns, and fall prevention exercises.
Every class is designed to enhance movement following a concussion or brain injury. This class is all inclusive and accommodations are encouraged.
CLASSES
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GROUP SUCCESS from the last round of Mindful Movement Classes ......Congratulations
In Eight Weeks we have completed: 32 Kundalini Yoga or chair Yoga sessions, MELT method, 32 dynamic warm up routines, Gait exercises, 230 walks, weekly sessions at the gym, meditation and TBI specific guided meditation, 24 lifts and curls, marching and uphill walking, changing meal times, adding plant based meals, adding protein, and 20 hours of Adaptive Mindful Movement as a TEAM.
Feldenkrais exercises, Qigong exercises & hip abduction/extensions exercises and surgery preparation. 12 Hikes, including hikes in the Rocky Mountains. A 5 KM Colour Me Rad Race, Cycling Ride that was 24 Miles long, Beep Test for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise endurance, and enrolment in a University Speech Therapy Program and completion of EMDR treatment schedule.
We have supported each other through appointments: Physical Therapist, Optometrist, Neuro-Optometrist, Kinesiologist, Physician, Psychological Testing (Neuro Psych), and Support Groups, Alonon Support Groups.
Roundtable Conversations: An Intersection Between Psychology & Recovery
➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO
In each workshop, a topic from psychology is presented and a small number of guests share their stories. Roundtable Conversations give Brain Injury Survivors a safe place to discuss their symptoms, barriers and successes. Groups are small and inclusive, so please be mindful that many times the class is sold out in advance.
Schedule Planning for Concussion and Brain Injury Recovery ➖ Presented by CCSTUDIO
Every Monday morning, I make a visual schedule for my week so I can succeed with time management, schedule planning and preparation. Feel free to join me on Zoom and we can set up our weekly schedules together.
Making a visual connection with my recovery was my greatest success. In these weekly workshops, we explore topics related to Brain Injury through a visual lens. We take one week at a time and review our opportunities for creating change each week. Brain Injury Recovery requires many small steps and little pieces of progress in order to move forward towards a path of post injury growth.
My Mentors
Thank you to my mentors.......
Dr. Chen, Neurologist & Acupuncture; Dr. Nowinski; Concussion Legacy Foundation, Dr. Ignacio, St Jude Brain Injury Network & UCLA BrainSport; Dr. Sternlicht, St Jude Brain Injury Network; Dr. Aung; Dentist, Dr. Weininger, Dr. Hill, Dr. Azzara & Michael Piper at Mindful Heart Program in Santa Barbara, Dr. Ratey (author) & Wayne O’Brian - Director of Seeds of Hope Toronto and Founder of TAASG Toronto; Isabelle, BIST or Brain Injury Society of Toronto (WRAP PROGRAM), Gabby & Manvir at Jodi House in Santa Barbara; Ruben, HiCares Brain Injury Research and Support California; Celeste, Founder of Bridging The Gap; Laura Fonseca, Neurological Music Therapist at Harmonic Changes Therapy Services; Jordan Pariseau (Personal Trainer, Coach), Tony Nguyen - Kinesiologist, Founder of FREE FITNESS; Samantha, Concussion Network; Dr. Almouradi, Vision Therapy; Dr Sharma, Neuro Optometrist; Gigi, Art Therapist (Colorado) with Bridging The Gap; Bjorn, Strength In Pain Foundation; Jeannette, Nutritionist, Yoga and Meditation; Deanna Coble, Space For Conscious Living; Kelly, KJ, Anne at Viva Clayworks; Michelle Wadsworth, Craniosacral Therapy; Anne Clarke, Reiki; Abigail, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation Instructor in Philadelphia & RespectAbility Entertainment Lab Participant 2022; Kinsmen Yoga, Allen, Third Alarm Coaching for First Responders, Quarantine Improv; Jason, Derek, Trent; Edie, Yoga Wellness and Therapeutic Yoga; Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic, Sleep Clinic at University of Alberta Hospital & Many Others ......
Thank you for accepting me as I was, meeting me where I was at in my recovery and showing me grace even though you may not have understood the entire complexity of this injury.
Non Profit Classes
CCSTUDIO has hosted over 500 hours of non for profit time for enhancing literacy following a Brain Injury!
CCSTUDIO | Community Book Club
Atomic Habits by James Clear
CCSTUDIO | Book Selection #5| Feel free to join us on Zoom as read through our current Book Selection.
Non Profit
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CCSTUDIO | Book Club
Book Club #1 - The Ghost In My Brain
Book Club # - Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
Book Club #3 - The Tenth Nerve by Chris Honey, MD
Book Club #4 - My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
Book Club #5 - Atomic Habits by James Clear
Feel free to join our amazing CCSTUDIO Book Club community! You do NOT need a Book to Join in this amazing community. We provide an online copy and you can read along with us just listen along with fellow TBI, stroke and concussion survivors.
Personal reflection journals and open dialogue are encouraged for anyone who participates. We have currently celebrated the guests from Canada, United States and four different time zones! Feel free to join in any capacity.
Tuesday 3:00 PM (MST), 2:00 PM (PST), 5:00 PM (PST)
Free to join Starting on March 4th, 2024 on Zoom!
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation is a practice in which an individual focuses on clearing their mind using a combination of mental and physical technique’s. Mental and physical health benefits include: a focused mind, improved sleep, reduction in stress and tension, equanimity, enhanced self awareness, decreased levels of anxiety, depression and pain.
Meditation is a skill that can be learned and practiced every day. Guidance, insight and community can enhance your commitment to your personal practice. Meditation can be practiced in combination with breathing, mindfulness and yoga.