Calming Concussions through Vagus Nerve Stimulation with the Concussion Coach Bethany Lewis

This week I got to sit down with my good friend, Bethany Lewis, the Concussion Coach, and have a follow-up conversation from our initial meet-up in January. Back then, Bethany was introduced to the Tuner and she decided to give it a try on helping her patients with concussion symptoms. 

Introducing the Concussion Coach

I'm getting ahead of myself, though! First off, let me share a little about her. Bethany Lewis is a wife, mother, Neurological Occupational Therapist, and Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School. She has worked as an occupational therapist for 15 years and has specialized in treating patients with concussions and brain injuries at CognitiveFX for the past seven years (a leading concussion clinic in Provo, Utah.) Her experience has given her a deep understanding of the profound impact head injuries can have on individuals and their loved ones, as well as the brain's remarkable potential for recovery. Bethany has shown a great passion for combining her expertise in post-concussion care with coaching to create a unique concussion coaching program. Her practice is geared towards helping patients overcome lingering symptoms and thrive in their daily lives.

Here's our first podcast together from back in January:

Following Up

Now, let's listen to last week's conversation and see what Bethany's experience has been with the Tuner. Some of the things that came up include:

• How Cardiologists are using the Tuner for dysrhythmia and palpitations. 
• Optometrists treating brain injury with resonance therapy.
• Reducing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia.
• Vagus nerve stimulation to decrease seizures.
• Managing autism by organizing the brain. 
• Bethany's experiences calming her son with ADHD, treating her husband's back pain, and making a 20 hour road trip bearable while eight months pregnant.

I encourage you to head over to Bethany's website and check out more of what she has to offer!

Calming Concussions through Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Little Tune-Up for Your Brain with the Rezzimax Tuner

So, you’ve had a concussion. Maybe you took a soccer ball to the head, had an unfortunate run-in with your kitchen cabinet (we’ve all been there), or perhaps you took "Netflix and chill" a bit too seriously, slipping off the couch straight into a head-first landing. Regardless of how they happen, concussions are no joke. They can leave you feeling foggy, slow, and just not quite right, like your brain is on a permanent coffee break.

Fear not! There’s a tool out there designed to help those scrambled circuits up there—say hello to the Rezzimax Tuner. Are you ready to calm those frazzled nerves, especially your trusty vagus and trigeminal nerves? Let’s dive into how we can help to reboot your brain —without the spinning beach ball of death.

Why Try Resonance Therapy?

You’ve probably heard of ultrasound therapy, light therapy, maybe even aromatherapy—but what about resonance therapy? It’s not something we usually chat about over brunch (unless you're me), yet it’s completely changing the way we look at brain injuries like concussions. Using specific vibrations to gently stimulate the nervous system the Tuner can target problem areas that are often “short-circuited” by trauma.

Head injuries can really make a mess of your body’s nervous system, particularly your vagus nerve (it helps regulate everything from your heart rate to digestion) and the trigeminal nerve (a major player in your head and face). When these nerves are overactive, you'll notice that your body can easily go into panic mode, making recovery that much harder. That's the perfect time to grab your Rezzimax Tuner, your trusty sidekick for calming these frayed nerves.

The Power of the Vagus Nerve: Your Brain’s Zen Master

Let's chat about the longest cranial nerve in your body—your vagus nerve. Think of it as your body's zen master, opening you to calmness and balance. The vagus nerve plays a huge role in regulating your parasympathetic nervous system (that's the part of your body that says, "Hey, relax"). After a concussion, the vagus nerve can get a little wound up, which can show up as everything from anxiety to heart rate spikes. The solution? Vagus nerve stimulation.

Here’s where the Rezzimax Tuner comes in handy. This nifty little winged device uses gentle vibrations to stimulate the vagus nerve and bring it back to a sense of calm and relaxation. It’s like taking your brain on a spa day, minus the cucumber slices over your eyes.

The Trigeminal Nerve: Your Face’s Frenemy

Let's not forget the trigeminal nerve—an equally important player in concussion recovery. Have you ever had a headache so bad it felt like your face was doing the Macarena without your permission? You can say gracias to your trigeminal nerve, which is in charge of facial sensations. When the sensory nerves in your face are malfunctioning, you might feel like you’re auditioning for a part in a migraine commercial.

The Rezzimax Tuner can help here, too! It can calm down this overactive nerve, reduce facial tension, headaches, and all the not-so-fun sensations that come with it. Basically, it’s like sending your trigeminal nerve to timeout in the corner, but in a kind and gentle way.

The Rezzimax Tuner for Concussion Recovery

The first time you hold a resonance tool up to your face might tickle a little at first—trust me, you’re not alone. Once you try it, you’ll wonder where this little gadget has been all your life. To target both the vagus and trigeminal nerves, try our Head & Neck Rezzipe! It'll have you place the Tuner along the jawline, neck, and base of the skull. The resonance from the vibrations helps to soothe the nerves, which promotes healing from the inside out.

Using resonance therapy is like giving your nerves a much-needed vacation—no sunscreen required. Just think: while the rest of your body is screaming, “My brain hurts!”, the Rezzimax Tuner quietly hums, “Shhh, it’s okay…we've got this.”

It’s Not Just About the Brain—The Ripple Effect

Here’s the cool part. Treating concussions isn’t just about what’s going on inside your head (although that’s super important). By calming the vagus and trigeminal nerves, you’re also going to benefit in other systems througout your body. We’re talking about improved digestion, better sleep, lower stress levels, and even better immune function. Your brain recovery becomes a full-body experience, like a domino effect of calm.

A Light-Hearted Approach to Healing

At the end of the day, recovering from a concussion can feel like a slow crawl toward normalcy, but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. With tools like the Rezzimax Tuner, you can laugh (gently—head injuries, remember?) your way through recovery. Take breaks. Breathe. Give your brain the love and care it deserves, and before long, you’ll be back to your sharp, witty self—ready to conquer whatever cabinet door life throws your way next!