Community Partners
One of the best things about being in the concussion and mental health sector is partnering with amazing organizations and businesses who are actively trying to better the lives of people affected by these injuries or illness. We are passionate and dedicated to partnering with other organization in the sector as a way to produce more meaningful impact to those affected by the injury. We appreciate our dedicated community partners and the amazing work they do in the sector.
ONTARIO BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION (OBIA)
We have partnered with the OBIA to produce an experience driven, multi-media podcast series that seeks to educate, support and spread awareness on the many facets of concussion and TBI recovery.
Rhea Health
Rhea is a rehabilitation platform that’s grounded in science and uses prescribed physical exercises to heal and care for the brain. Right now, we’re successfully using Rhea to improve quality of life and accelerate recovery for people suffering from concussion. Our plan is to develop evidence-based Active Recovery programs that clinicians and individuals can use to support a range of mental health concerns – from anxiety and depression to other brain health conditions.
University of Toronto
We work with a few different researchers out of the University of Toronto, most namely Dr. Michael Hutchison, Dr. Nick Reed, HeadsupCAN Research Director Michael Jorgensen PhD(c), Roxy O’Rourke PhD(c), Katie Mitchell (PhD).
Peterborough athletics concussion awareness (PACA)
HeadsupCAN co-founder Ryan Sutton is Project Manager for PACA. HeadsupCAN works with PACA create local strategy and projects for concussion awareness in the Peterborough area that utilizes all community stakeholder groups.
Ontario Brain Institute (OBI)
Establishing Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care.
University of Waterloo
We work with Dr. Kaleigh Pennock, Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo to bring to life innovative concussion evaluation and programming for youth athletes.
Trent University
In partnership with Trent University, Professor Liana Brown and master’s student Emma Pownall and Mitacs, we are proud to be collaborating on a research project that looks into the use of Ocular Motor Therapy Rehab for concussion.
Brock University
In partnership with Brock University and Mitacs, HeadsupCAN is embarking on its first research project that explores the Sport Related Concussion Experience (SRCE) through a phenomenological research method.
District School Board of Niagara - Specialist High Skills Major Program
We have partnered with DSBN SHSM to offer students leading edge concussion awareness education.
Concussion Priority Setting Partnership
We aim to shape the future of research in concussion by bringing patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals together to identify and prioritize the top 10 unanswered questions about concussion.
Mitacs
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ONTARIO ATHLETIC THERAPIST ASSOCIATION
The OATA is a health profession association dedicated to advancing the profession of Athletic Therapy in Ontario. Concussion research, education and treatment are all priorities for Ontario ATs. The OATA has over 1,000 members.