Your Concussion Expert
Dr. Trent Lofthouse has a focused clinical interest in concussion and post-concussion recovery. His work centers on helping individuals who continue to experience symptoms long after they were told they should be “fine.” His interest is personal.
My Story
I played high-level competitive ice hockey for many years. After sustaining what was initially described as a minor concussion, I was told I would be back on the ice within a week. That week turned into months. My symptoms never fully resolved, and despite seeking care, I was repeatedly told that everything looked normal and that time would take care of it.
After nearly a year away from the game, I returned to play while still experiencing symptoms and sustained another concussion. That injury ultimately ended my hockey career.
What followed were years of persistent post-concussion symptoms that affected every part of my life. Training became difficult. Concentration suffered. Exercise often made symptoms worse. The most difficult part was being told that I should be fine when I clearly was not. When answers run out, it can feel isolating and discouraging, especially when no one truly understands what you are experiencing.
Many people involved in concussion care have never lived through it themselves. I have. I know what it feels like to question your own body, to feel dismissed, and to wonder if you will ever feel like yourself again.
The Mission
To help people living with persistent concussion symptoms feel understood, find clarity, and reconnect with a life that feels familiar again through focused, specialized care.
Clinical Background
Dr. Trent Lofthouse’s clinical background is rooted in advanced training and ongoing education in concussion care, neural physiology, and biomechanical assessment, with a particular focus on how neurological function is influenced by the upper cervical spine and cranial system. He completed his chiropractic education at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in Canada, where he is registered in British Columbia.
His clinical experience includes several years of international work in Australia, where he worked closely with athletes, including rugby players exposed to repeated head impacts and high neurological demand. During this time, his work focused on the assessment and management of persistent post-concussion symptoms, with particular attention to neural physiology, cervical biomechanics, and cranial function as they relate to neurological regulation and recovery.
A significant component of his clinical approach involves detailed evaluation of the upper cervical spine and cranial system, including how subtle movement, tension patterns, and mechanical restrictions may influence neurological output, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and glymphatic function. His work incorporates hands-on assessment and treatment strategies, including cranial movement therapy, as part of a structured and individualized concussion recovery framework.
This background, combined with lived experience as a former high-level athlete, has shaped a clinical approach that prioritizes clarity, precision, and efficiency, particularly for individuals whose concussion recovery has stalled despite time, rest, or standard rehabilitation.