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Traveling to Rancho Santa Fe for Concussion and Performance Care
Patients travel to us from outside Southern California for concussion recovery and performance care. Here is how to plan the trip, from the first call to the flight home.
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The short answer
True Performance is a chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led clinic in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, about 21 miles in a straight line from San Diego International Airport. Patients who travel in start with a complimentary 15-minute call, then a first visit of about 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. We coordinate with your home physician before and after you come.
Who travels
Who travels to us?
People with lingering concussion symptoms
Headaches, dizziness or fog that have not settled weeks after a head injury. Our concussion rehab program for visiting patients tests each system and trains what is still off.
People recovering from a stroke or head injury
People working to regain balance, coordination, and movement after a stroke or head injury, often in coordination with their medical providers.
Families of young athletes
Parents who want a structured, step-by-step plan so their athlete returns to school and sport safely and with confidence.
Patients referred by a physician or coach
Clinicians, athletic trainers and coaches can use our referral pathway for physicians and coaches.
Your visit
How is a visit structured?
A complimentary 15-minute intro call
Tell us what happened, what you want back and your travel window. We explain whether we are a good fit before you book anything.
Forms and records before you arrive
After you schedule, the clinic sends intake forms. Send any imaging reports and physician notes you have, so your first visit starts from your full history.
Your first visit
About 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. The exam looks at balance, eye movement, coordination, reaction time and how your nervous system responds to load.
Your plan, fitted to your dates
We explain the findings and a plan. Sessions are scheduled around the days you are here, and we tell you what to keep working on at home.
At home
Can any of my care continue at home?
Some of it can. Our remote program puts neurofeedback training equipment in your home, with weekly telehealth check-ins after your in-clinic start.
Cost
What affects the cost of a visit?
We do not publish one price, because every plan differs. These factors set the cost:
What your cost depends on
- What your first evaluation finds
- Which services your plan includes
- How many sessions fit into your days here
- Whether part of the plan continues remotely
- Your travel dates and how often you return
We explain cost and payment options on your intro call, before you book an exam.
Booking policies
- A credit card holds your appointment
- A $25 fee applies to cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice
Before you choose
Questions to ask any concussion clinic
Before you travel anywhere for care, ask these questions. A good clinic answers them plainly.
Who does the evaluation, and what are their credentials?
You should know who examines you and what their training covers.
Which tests will you run?
Look for named checks of balance, eye movement, reaction time and thinking, not a general talk.
How will you measure progress?
Re-testing the same measures shows whether the plan is working.
How do you work with my physician?
Rehabilitation should sit alongside medical care, never replace it.
Who decides when I return to sport?
Published guidance says return to sport happens only with a health care provider's approval and supervision.
What happens after I fly home?
Ask what you will do at home and how follow-up works.
The CDC HEADS UP return-to-sports guidance says an athlete returns to practice only with the approval and under the supervision of their health care provider.
Getting here
How do I get to the clinic?
- Address
- 18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
- Main airport
- San Diego International Airport, about 21 miles in a straight line
- Closer regional airport
- McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, about 9 miles in a straight line
- Getting around
- A rental car or rideshare is the simplest way to reach Cielo Village
Where to stay
Where do visiting patients stay?
Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad and Escondido all have hotels and short-term rentals within about 15 miles of the clinic. We do not recommend a specific hotel.
Ask us on the intro call which areas make the daily drive easiest for your schedule.
Your home team
Will you work with my care team at home?
Yes. With your permission, we request your records before you arrive and share our findings with your physician when you leave. Your home team stays in charge of your medical care.
Orange County
An office closer to Orange County
Coming from Orange County? Our Newport Beach office for Orange County patients delivers part of the program closer to home.
Proof
Athletes who train here
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Professional athletes train with us, including Christian McCaffrey, NFL running back, San Francisco 49ers. See the athletes who have trained with us, named with their consent.
The first step
Plan Your Visit
- 01Start with a complimentary 15-minute intro call
- 02Tell us your preferred dates and travel window
How long should I plan to stay?
It depends on your evaluation and your goals. We talk through your travel window on the intro call and plan the sessions around the days you can be here.
Can I start before I arrive?
Yes. The intro call, your intake forms and your records all happen before the trip, so the first visit starts with your history already in hand.
Who is the best doctor to see for a concussion?
Start with a physician, who checks for danger signs and confirms the injury. We are a chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led clinic, not a medical doctor's office, and we add rehabilitation alongside that medical care.
Are concussion clinics worth it?
Most people with a concussion feel better within a couple of weeks. A rehabilitation clinic can help when symptoms linger, because it tests and trains the specific systems that are still struggling.
How do follow-ups work after I go home?
Before you leave, we set a home plan and a follow-up schedule. Some patients return for re-testing, and some continue neurofeedback remotely where it is available.
Do you coordinate with my home physician?
Yes. With your permission, we share findings and plans with your physician, so your care stays connected once you are home.
According to the CDC concussion signs and symptoms page, most people with a mild brain injury or concussion feel better within a couple of weeks.
Plan your trip around your recovery
Call (858) 285-0073 or book online.