Urgent care first: If a head injury is recent, severe, or accompanied by loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, worsening headache, seizure, weakness, confusion, or slurred speech — seek emergency medical attention immediately. This page is for people already past the acute stage.
Concussion recovery &
brain injury support
in Sydney & beyond
Online consultations are also available
When someone still does not feel right after concussion or head injury, the impact can reach far beyond the original event. Focus, mood, sleep, energy, confidence, school, work, sport, and family life can all be affected. Jo Grabyn and the Bounce Matters team offer assessment-led brain-health support for people navigating concussion recovery and persistent post-concussion concerns.
When Recovery Takes Longer
When concussion symptoms
do not simply disappear.
A concussion may happen in sport, dance, school, work, a car accident, a fall, or repeated impacts over time. Some people recover quickly. Others continue to notice symptoms that affect daily life: headaches, fatigue, light sensitivity, poor concentration, mood changes, sleep disruption, dizziness, brain fog, or reduced confidence.
If symptoms persist, it can be frustrating to be told to simply wait, rest, or push through. A broader brain-health approach asks what else may be influencing recovery and resilience — and what can be done to support the process more actively.
Who This Is For
A broader lens on
concussion recovery.
Adults and professionals
For adults, persistent concussion symptoms can affect work capacity, driving confidence, emotional regulation, exercise tolerance, and social life. The goal is to understand what is still being affected and what support may be appropriate.
Athletes and active people
Athletes may feel pressure to return quickly. This pathway supports a more thoughtful conversation about symptoms, recovery foundations, and brain-health risk factors — so that return to activity is informed rather than rushed.
Children and young people
Parents often know when a child is not quite themselves after a head injury. This pathway encourages appropriate medical review, careful monitoring, and a conservative approach to ongoing symptoms in children and adolescents.
People with repeated or older head injuries
Some people discover that older concussions or cumulative impacts may be relevant when exploring current brain fog, mood, fatigue, or cognitive concerns. A broader brain-health history can help clarify the picture.
A Broader Recovery Approach
Concussion is not only
a moment of impact.
The recovery picture may involve brain energy, inflammation, oxygenation, sleep quality, stress physiology, visual or vestibular symptoms, nutrition, hormonal state, previous concussion history, and other health factors. Jo's approach is to consider the person's whole brain-health terrain rather than viewing the injury in isolation.
Brain energy
Mitochondrial function, oxygenation, metabolic health, and energy availability for neural repair
Sleep quality
Glymphatic clearance, sleep architecture, and restorative sleep as a foundation for brain recovery
Inflammation
Neuroinflammatory load, oxidative stress, and anti-inflammatory nutritional support
Stress physiology
HPA-axis dysregulation, nervous-system stress, and the impact of anxiety on recovery
Nutrient status
Creatine, magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins, and other nutrients relevant to brain repair
Functional health patterns
Gut-brain function, hormonal contributors, and other systemic factors that may influence recovery
"The goal is to understand what is still being affected and what support may be appropriate."
Before Your Appointment
What to observe
and document.
Useful observations before a concussion recovery consultation may include the following. The more clearly you can describe what is happening, when it started, and what makes it better or worse, the more useful the intake conversation will be.
Start with a Brain Health Discovery CallHeadache patterns — frequency, severity, triggers
Sleep quality and duration
Mood changes, irritability, anxiety, or low mood
Concentration and memory
Light and noise sensitivity
Dizziness or balance concerns
Exercise tolerance and fatigue after activity
School or work capacity
Screen tolerance
Any symptoms that worsen with activity or effort
The ClearPath Process
What working with Jo
may include.
Discovery & red-flag screening
Clarify what happened, what symptoms are present, whether urgent medical care has been sought where needed, and whether Bounce Matters may be an appropriate support pathway.
Brain-health intake
Explore symptom timeline, sleep, stress, headaches, mood, energy, concentration, previous concussions, exercise tolerance, nutrition, medical care, medications, and relevant health history.
Cognitive & functional review
Depending on the case, Jo may discuss cognitive testing, functional pathology, sleep and oxygenation considerations, nutrition, or supportive therapies available through the clinic.
Supportive ClearPath plan
The plan may include education, pacing, nutrition foundations, sleep support, stress regulation, referral coordination, practitioner-grade supplementation where appropriate, and clinic-based supportive therapies if suitable.
Review & next steps
Concussion recovery support may require monitoring and refinement. The aim is to help the person understand what to track and how to progress safely within the right care team.
Supportive Clinic Services
Part of a plan,
not a stand-alone solution.
Bounce Matters offers supportive services that may be considered within a broader care plan where appropriate. These are always discussed in the context of the individual's history, symptoms, and clinical picture — not offered as guaranteed treatments.
Suitability for any supportive therapy is assessed individually. These services do not replace medical concussion care, neurological assessment, or emergency treatment.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care
Seek emergency care immediately
if any of these are present.
This website is educational and does not replace emergency care. If any of the following are present after head injury, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Do not wait.
Loss of consciousness after impact
Repeated vomiting
Worsening or severe headache
Seizure or convulsion
Weakness or numbness in limbs
Confusion or disorientation
Slurred speech
Unequal pupils
Unusual behaviour or personality change
Rapidly deteriorating alertness
Suspected neck or spinal injury
Any symptom that feels severe or rapidly worsening
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service.
Can concussion symptoms last for weeks or months?
Some people experience symptoms beyond the first days or weeks after concussion. Persistent symptoms should be reviewed with an appropriate healthcare professional. Bounce Matters may support broader brain-health planning where suitable.
Is this a replacement for medical concussion care?
No. Concussion and head injury should be medically assessed where appropriate. Bounce Matters provides complementary, assessment-led brain-health support and education alongside appropriate medical care.
Do you work with children after concussion?
Yes, with appropriate parental involvement, medical coordination, and scope of care. Contact the clinic to discuss whether this pathway is suitable for a child or adolescent.
What should I track after concussion?
Useful observations include headache patterns, sleep, mood, concentration, light sensitivity, dizziness, exercise tolerance, school or work capacity, screen tolerance, and any symptoms that worsen with activity.
Do you offer telehealth for this service?
Yes. Some consultations are available via telehealth for patients across Australia. Contact the clinic to confirm which appointments can be delivered remotely.
Where is the clinic located?
Bounce Matters is located at Suite 4, Ground Floor, 200 Pittwater Road, Manly NSW — on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Take the Next Step
Still not right after
concussion or head injury?
If you or someone you care for is still struggling after concussion or head injury, begin with a Brain Health Discovery Call. The purpose is to understand the situation, clarify whether Bounce Matters may be suitable, and guide you toward the right next step.
Available in clinic at Bounce Matters, Manly, and via telehealth across Australia. This service is educational and complementary — it does not replace medical or emergency care.