It's best to wait until the acute stage has passed — typically after 1–2 weeks. Always check with your healthcare provider if you're unsure. This will vary based on the severity and method of the concussion, along with any other injuries you may have. Feel free to email me to talk about treatment timing - hello@goodhabitldn.com

Nope. The touch is gentle and intentional. Most people find it very relaxing — many even fall asleep.

We’ll do a thorough assessment to start, which might involve some triggering of symptoms in the short term - for instance, moving joints and touching muscle groups.

It involves gentle contact inside the mouth (on the roof of the mouth and the muscles in your cheeks) to release tension and improve drainage in the head and jaw. It’s quick, targeted, and always done with gloves. Clients usually say it feels odd for a second, then surprisingly relieving. As with any part of this treatment, you can stop or modify at any time.

It might sound unrelated, but your gut and your brain are in constant conversation through something called the gut-brain axis. They influence each other through nerves (like the vagus nerve), hormones, and immune signals — especially when it comes to inflammation.

After a concussion, the brain is inflamed as part of the healing process. But if the gut is also inflamed, which can happen from stress, medication, digestive conditions, or disrupted routines — it can feed into a loop of inflammation that slows recovery. The brain and gut keep pinging each other with stress signals, and that can make symptoms drag on.

Abdominal massage helps calm this system down. It supports digestion, encourages lymph flow, and stimulates the vagus nerve which can help shift the body into a more relaxed, healing state.

By settling the gut, we help reduce overall inflammation and support clearer communication between the gut and brain, which can make a big difference in how smoothly recovery goes.

That depends on your symptoms and how long they've been present. Most clients notice shifts after one, but a short series (4–6) brings the best results.

I’ll also give you some homecare tips you can do yourself to support the work we do in clinic and make sure your results are long-lasting. My goal is that eventually you won’t need me anymore, or just come for occasional maintenance!

Yes, absolutely. This treatment supports brain health even if you haven’t had a concussion. It works by stimulating the glymphatic system — a key part of the brain’s waste-clearing process that’s most active during deep rest. Supporting this system can help reduce inflammation, improve mental clarity, and promote overall neurological health. It's beneficial for anyone looking to care for their brain, not just those recovering from injury.

Yes — as long as they are not in flare and there’s no active infection. it’s gentle and supportive for the nervous, muscular, and lymphatic systems. In particular, recent research is showing that lymphatic drainage is helpful for reducing the fatigue, respiratory issues, and cognitive symptoms associated with Long Covid.

If you're under medical care, check with your provider just to be safe.

I’m unable to treat you if you have -

active infection

active cancer within the last 5 years

recent surgery to face/neck/upper body

open skin, acute acne, or skin conditions that are in active flare

recent dental issues, including infection and procedures more involved than fillings

unresolved skull fracture, brain swelling or bleeding

Botox, dermal fillers, lazering, or other cosmetic procedures within the last 2 weeks