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Post-Accident Injury Rehabilitation

Nervous System & Somatic Rehabilitation follwoing catastrophic Injury 

Who is this Program for?

This program is designed for individuals recovering from:

  • Major motor vehicle collisions

  • High-impact falls

  • Electrical Injuries

  • Traumatic spinal injuries

  • Partial or complete paralysis

  • Multi-system trauma requiring surgical intervention

  • Prolonged ICU or hospitalization

This treatment is appropriate during subacute and long-term recovery phases and is coordinated with existing medical and rehabilitation teams.​​

The Hidden Layer of Trauma

After catastrophic injury, the body often remains in protective survival mode. 

This may present as:

  • Persistent muscle rigidity

  • Autonomic instability

  • Heightened pain response

  • Spasticity or guarding

  • Sleep disruption

  • Emotional numbing or hypervigilance

  • Difficulty integrating new physical realities.

Even in cases of paralysis, the nervous system continues to signal protection. The trauma of the event lives not only in memory - but in physiology. 

Results and Outcomes

Over a structured care plan, we work to:

Reduce systemic alarm

Shift the body out of survival mode 

Decrease excessive guarding patterns

Soften chronic protective tension.

Support Integration of assistive devices & new movement patterns

Help the body adjust to new movement realities.

Improve Autonomic Stability

Restore steadier regulation of stress and energy.

Improve Tissue Mobility Where Possible

Increase comfort and adaptability.

Support Emotional and Social Adjustment

Support identity and relationship changes after injury. 

Support Spasticity Management

Calm nervous system overactivation.

Increase tolerance for Therapeutic Rehabilitation

Build capacity for therapy participation.

Enhance Sleep Regulation

Support deeper, more restorative sleep cycles.

Why this Matters for Recovery Outcomes

When Physiological trauma remains unresolved, the body can stay in prolonged stress activation. This state is associated with increased chronic pain, poor sleep, slower healing, greater medication reliance, and reduced tolerance for rehabilitation. Over time, these factors can complicate recovery and increase long-term healthcare utilization. 

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When the nervous system stabilizes, pain perception often decreases, sleep improves, and emotional regulation becomes more consistent. Patients are typically better able to participate in rehabilitation and engage actively in their own care. This shift supports a stronger overall recovery trajectory and may reduce secondary complications.

A Structured, Collaborative Model

Care is delivered in coordination with:

  • Surgeons

  • Neurologists

  • Physical and Occupational Therapists

  • Pain Management Specialists

  • Case Managers

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We track measurable indictors including:

  • Pain Intensity Trends

  • Spasticity Patterns

  • Sleep Quality

  • Medication Reliance

  • Functional Tolerance

  • Rehabilitation Participation Capacity

Investment & Care Pathways

3-month, 5-month & 12-month Care Plans

This work is held within a five-month arc, with session frequency shaped around your body, your life, and your capacity. You may meet 1, 2, or 4+ times per month, with built-in support beyond the table to help real change take root and carry forward.

Core Care 

A gentle, steady pace for maintenance and awareness.

  • One in-person session per month

  • One complementary integration class per month

  • Monthly health newsletter

$295/month
$880 (3-month)
$1,475 (5-month)

$3,540 (12-month)

Regulating Care 

For ongoing support and gradual change.

  • Two in-person sessions per month

  • Two complementary integration classes per month

  • Monthly health newsletter

$530/month
$1,500 (3-month)
$2,500 total investment (5-month)
$6,000 (12-month)

 

Deepening Care 

For deeper work and more consistent momentum.

  • Four in-person sessions per month

  • Four complementary integration classes per month

  • One 30-minute follow-up session per month
    (Integration support to help process and stabilize changes)

  • Monthly health newsletter

$900/month
$2,600 (3-month)
$4,300 (5-month)
10,000 (12-month)

Schedule A 60-Minute Consultation

A conversation to understand your injury, current capacity, and recovery goals, and to determine whether this care is appropriate at this stage. No obligation — the goal is alignment and safety.

Address

800 Sprague St

Suite 106

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Phone

509-563-0719

Email

LMT #61590681

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Thank you for trusting us with your care.

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