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The Concussion Recovery Podcast

Dr. Ayla Wolf and guests offer insight into all aspects of concussion recovery in this information-packed podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

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The Concussion Breakthrough

In a medical landscape where the treatment of concussions and persistent post-concussion syndrome often feels disjointed and incomplete, The Concussion Breakthrough offers a beacon of hope. This groundbreaking book addresses significant gaps in current concussion care and provides a comprehensive 3-part system designed to help individuals navigate their path to recover. In this book you will discover:

1. The hidden patterns in your symptoms: A novel approach to understanding and categorizing symptoms into eight meaningful categories.

2. Essential testing: insights into the critical types of testing needed for each symptom category to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

3. Innovative Treatments: A look at non-pharmaeutical and cutting-edge treatments that can provide powerful healing.

The Concussion Breakthrough goes beyond conventional wisdom offering a detailed roadmap for those feeling lost and unsupported. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this book provides the tools and insights needed to better understand concussion care and achieve long-lasting recovery.

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Meet The Author

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM

Ayla Wolf is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and clinic director of Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota where she specializes in neurological disorders and post-concussion syndrome. Dr. Wolf is an Associate Professor at the prestigious Carrick Institute and an international speaker on topics in applied clinical neuroscience, functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and biomedical mechanisms of acupuncture. Dr. Wolf has been involved in research on post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic headaches. During her time in Dallas, Texas she was the team acupuncturist for the UFC and Legacy fighters at Fortis MMA.

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Hormonal Disruption Post-Concussion

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