A Rise Above: Occupational Therapy Services LLC

A Rise Above: Occupational Therapy Services LLC We help children, teens and adults with neurological conditions think, move and perform life better

Wishing you a holiday filled with everything you wished for 🎅
12/25/2025

Wishing you a holiday filled with everything you wished for 🎅

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 12The holidays can be joyful but also overwhelming for a healing brain. Bright ligh...
12/25/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 12

The holidays can be joyful but also overwhelming for a healing brain. Bright lights, busy stores, loud gatherings, travel, and disrupted routines can amplify concussion symptoms. It’s okay to set boundaries and prioritize your brain health.

Tip: Build in quiet breaks, limit screen time, communicate your needs with family, and plan ahead for overstimulating environments. Listen to your body and honor your energy levels. Protecting your brain is the best gift you can give yourself.

Happy Holidays to you and yours




12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 11 Sleep disruptions after concussion are extremely common. You may struggle to fal...
12/24/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 11

Sleep disruptions after concussion are extremely common. You may struggle to fall asleep, wake up repeatedly, or feel unrefreshed in the morning. Poor sleep slows brain healing and makes symptoms worse.

Tip: Create a calming nighttime routine such as dimming lights, reducing screen time before bed, using relaxation techniques, and maintaining consistent sleep/wake times. OT can also help identify routines and sensory strategies to improve sleep quality.



12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 10 Light sensitivity can make stores, screens, headlights, or holiday decorations f...
12/23/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 10

Light sensitivity can make stores, screens, headlights, or holiday decorations feel unbearable. The brain may have difficulty filtering or processing bright or flickering light, leading to headaches, nausea, or fatigue.

Tip: Gradual exposure is key. Wear a hat or sunglasses outdoors, adjust screen brightness, or use blue-light–reducing filters. Avoid staying in the dark for long periods, as this can actually increase sensitivity over time.




12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 9 After a concussion, many people notice changes in how their body manages stress, ...
12/22/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 9

After a concussion, many people notice changes in how their body manages stress, emotions, and sensory input. You may feel anxious “for no reason,” overwhelmed by things that used to be easy, or stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze. This is your nervous system working hard to protect you while your brain heals. A concussion can disrupt interoception, the internal sense that helps you notice and interpret signals from your body (like heart rate, hunger, tension, temperature, or breathing). When these internal signals feel unclear, too intense, or unpredictable, the brain may respond as if there’s danger, even when you are safe. This can lead to emotional swings, irritability, feeling “on edge,” or shutting down when overwhelmed.

Tip: Start with gentle, body-based strategies that help rebuild safety and awareness from the inside out. Interoceptive practices such as noticing your breathing, identifying areas of tension, or tracking how different environments make your body feel can help the brain reconnect to internal cues. Pair this with vagus nerve strategies like deep breathing, humming, cold water or sensory breaks to help calm the nervous system during moments of dysregulation. Self-regulation after a concussion isn’t about “pushing through”. It’s about listening inward, honoring your body’s signals, and responding with compassion. With structured support and the right therapeutic tools, your nervous system can relearn balance, stability, and a sense of internal safety.



12 Days of Concussion Education After a concussion, your brain may have difficulty filtering or organizing everyday soun...
12/21/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education

After a concussion, your brain may have difficulty filtering or organizing everyday sounds. What used to feel like manageable background noise can suddenly feel sharp, overwhelming, or even painful. Busy restaurants, family gatherings, or loud environments can drain your energy quickly because your brain is working overtime to make sense of all the input.

Tip: Give your nervous system gentle support. Using noise-canceling headphones, quiet breaks, soft background music, or choosing calmer environments can help reduce overwhelm. Slowly increasing sound exposure over time, without pushing past your limit, helps retrain the brain to tolerate noise again.


12 Days of Concussion EducationBrain fog can feel like walking around in a mental haze. It can lead to difficulty concen...
12/20/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education

Brain fog can feel like walking around in a mental haze. It can lead to difficulty concentrating, slower thinking, and feeling mentally distant or disconnected. It's not laziness or lack of motivation, rather, it’s the brain signaling that it is overstimulated or fatigued.

Tip: Schedule breaks before symptoms spike, not after. Prioritize hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Activities that reset the nervous system such as deep breathing can also help clear the fog.



Fun holiday finale week...celebrating elves, reindeer, Santas, holiday cheer and red and green day. Even had some holida...
12/19/2025

Fun holiday finale week...celebrating elves, reindeer, Santas, holiday cheer and red and green day. Even had some holiday bups join in the fun. Closed out today by dropping off our donations to the Whitehall Coply Hunger Initiative...thank you to all who donated. It was a tremendous success! Enjoy your holiday week and see you again before the New Year on Monday the 29th!

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 6Many people experience “tip-of-the-tongue” moments or lose their train of thought ...
12/19/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 6
Many people experience “tip-of-the-tongue” moments or lose their train of thought after a concussion. This happens because language requires coordination between several brain regions, and those networks may need time to reorganize after injury.

Tip: Slow the pace of conversations when needed. Take breaths, pause before speaking, and allow time for words to come. Using written notes or keywords can also help your brain stay organized during conversations.





Thank you so much, Bethlehem, for voting us best Occupational Therapists in the area! We are happy to be the Platinum w...
12/18/2025

Thank you so much, Bethlehem, for voting us best Occupational Therapists in the area! We are happy to be the Platinum winners 2 years in a row. Thanks for making 2025 so special for us again.

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 5Processing speed is the ability to take in information, make sense of it, and resp...
12/18/2025

12 Days of Concussion Education- Day 5
Processing speed is the ability to take in information, make sense of it, and respond. It often slows down after a concussion. This may look like needing extra time to answer questions, difficulty multitasking, or feeling mentally “slow” compared to your usual self.

Tip: Give yourself permission to move at the pace your brain needs. Reduce background distractions, break tasks into smaller steps, and take breaks before you become overwhelmed. With time and the right therapeutic support, speed and efficiency improve.





WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS WEEK! ❤️💚
12/17/2025

WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS WEEK! ❤️💚

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