About Melissa Biscardi

 

Hi, I’m Melissa (aka Dr. Brainy)—founder of Concussion Rehab in Toronto. I’m a clinican and researcher specializing in concussion treatment and neuroperformance.

I've helped hundreds of people recover from concussion and I want to help YOU take control of your recovery and get back to your life. Through my clinical work, research, and Brain Tool Kit app, I’m redefining how concussion is assessed, treated, and trained.

 

What makes me different?

There’s no shortage of practitioners offering concussion treatment but very few take a truly integrated, systems-based approach and even less have their PhD in concussion rehabilitaion.

I specialize in concussion treatment and post-concussion syndrome, identifying and treating the root drivers of symptoms across neck/tissue based, visual, vestibular, and cognitive systems. This includes common issues like dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, and difficulty focusing.

My goal is to help you take control of your concussion treatment, whether your concussion is recent or years old.

My Superpowers:

Laser focus:

  • Every darn day: I help achievers get their lives back after new or legacy (long ago) concussions

Always learning:

  • Trained by the best: Functional neurology and concussion-specific training from across Canada and the USA.

  • PhD University of Toronto, Temetry Faculty of Medicine

    • Primary research focus: Oculomotor rehabilitation in adults post concussion; Virtual reality in concussion care; Visual and vestibular disturbances after concussion, sex differences

  • Master of Science from University of Toronto focused on persistent symptoms following concussion

  • Pre-doctoral internship through the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and University of Toronto

Sharing is caring

  • Published multiple book chapters, research articles and numerous academic and non-academic appearances (find them here)

  • Podcast and webinar appearances (find them here)

Awards:

  • Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Scholarship (2024 and 2025)

  • Brain Injury ISIG Deborah Lee Price Girls & Women with ABI Task Force Poster Award (2024)

  • Scholar in Women’s Brain Health Award (3 year award) from Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network (2021-2024)

  • Mitacs 3 year Fellowship in collaboration with NeuroFlex (2022 to 2025)

  • 2nd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and previous world champion (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)

 
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