A concussion can turn daily life upside down. Many people feel foggy and unfocused. Others develop headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, emotional changes, or sleep problems. Even when scans look normal there can still be real injury at the cellular level. At O’Keefe Matz Functional Health Clinic in Saint Paul we provide a comprehensive approach to concussion care using photobiomodulation, red light therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, neurofeedback, and the Apollo cold laser system. Our goal is to support the brain at the cellular level and help restore healthy communication throughout the nervous system.
What Happens During a Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by rapid movement or impact. As the brain shifts inside the skull it stretches neurons and disrupts normal signaling. This can result in:
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Neuroinflammation
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Oxidative stress
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Reduced blood flow
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Autonomic nervous system imbalance
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Slowed neural processing and communication
These changes affect memory, mood, energy, balance, and mental clarity. Many people continue to struggle with symptoms months or even years after their concussion if the nervous system does not fully reset.
How Photobiomodulation and Red Light Therapy Support Brain Healing
Photobiomodulation also called red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular repair. This therapy is non invasive and encourages healing without creating heat or damaging tissue. Red light therapy directly supports mitochondria which are the energy producers inside brain cells. When mitochondria receive more energy they can repair faster and regain function.
Photobiomodulation helps:
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Reduce inflammation
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Improve oxygen delivery
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Support healthy circulation
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Increase cellular energy or ATP
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Encourage new neural connections
These changes can promote clearer thinking and better emotional regulation.
Why We Use the Apollo Cold Laser System
The Apollo cold laser is a clinical strength form of photobiomodulation. Many over the counter red light systems only affect surface tissue. The Apollo system allows targeted light energy to reach deeper areas including regions involved in balance, attention, memory, and mood.
Apollo cold laser sessions are comfortable and relaxing. Most people feel calmer after treatment because the therapy helps shift the nervous system out of stress and inflammation.
Combining Frequency Specific Microcurrent and Neurofeedback for Concussion Healing
One of the most effective combinations we use for concussion recovery is Frequency Specific Microcurrent and neurofeedback. Frequency Specific Microcurrent supports tissue healing by reducing inflammation, improving microcirculation, and calming irritated neural tissue. Concussion protocols often target the brainstem, cerebellum, vestibular areas, and prefrontal regions that influence focus and executive function.
Neurofeedback builds on this by retraining electrical communication in the brain. Through qEEG guided protocols we can identify areas with too much fast brainwave activity which can lead to anxiety or too much slow activity which can cause brain fog and poor concentration. Neurofeedback supports the brain in creating healthier patterns over time.
When Frequency Specific Microcurrent is used before neurofeedback many patients notice improved focus and nervous system regulation. This pairing supports healing structurally and electrically which helps reduce symptoms and promotes long term improvement.
What to Expect During Treatment
Treatment is gentle and individualized. Most patients receive a combination of therapies chosen based on their symptoms, examination findings, and qEEG brain map results. Sessions are comfortable and most people feel relaxed and supported during care.
Concussion treatment sessions may include:
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Photobiomodulation
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Apollo cold laser therapy
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent
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Neurofeedback
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Vestibular and proprioception therapy
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Oculomotor training
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Cognitive performance exercises
These therapies work together to reduce inflammation, improve neural signaling, and strengthen brain body communication.
Symptoms That Respond Well to Concussion Therapy
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Headaches
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Brain fog
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Memory problems
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Emotional changes
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Light and sound sensitivity
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Sleep difficulties
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Dizziness and imbalance
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Irritability and stress
Many individuals notice improvement across multiple areas as healing takes place.
Restoring Balance to the Nervous System
Recovery is not simply about waiting for symptoms to fade. True healing involves supporting the nervous system from the inside out. By increasing cellular energy, reducing inflammation, and retraining communication patterns we provide a path to lasting improvement. People often feel more present, more focused, and more capable of handling daily life as their nervous system resets.
If you or someone you love is still dealing with concussion symptoms there is real hope. Healing is possible even if the injury occurred months or years ago.
Contact O’Keefe Matz Functional Health Clinic
To learn more about concussion treatment with photobiomodulation, red light therapy, neurofeedback, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, and the Apollo cold laser contact us today.
O’Keefe Matz Functional Health Clinic
1053 Ashland Avenue
Saint Paul MN 55104
Phone number 651 292 8072
Meet Dr. Janell Matz
Dr. Janell Matz is a Chiropractic Physician, Neurofeedback Practitioner, nurse, Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, and a diplomat in clinical nutrition with advanced training in functional neurology. She specializes in treating concussions, headaches, dizziness, balance issues, and nervous system dysregulation using neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, vestibular therapy, and cold laser treatment. Dr. Matz provides individualized care in a calm, quiet clinic setting and spends significant time with each patient to understand their needs. Her goal is to restore healthy brain body communication using research informed therapies that support healing from the inside out.
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