Rachael Angstadt – How I Got My Life Back After a Car Accident with Vision Therapy

From Losing Her Job to Salsa Dancing Again — Rachael’s Story of Hope, Healing & Vision Rehabilitation

38-year-old occupational therapist Rachael Angstadt shares her emotional and deeply inspiring journey of recovery after a life-changing car accident in 2022.

Following a head and neck injury, Rachael began experiencing debilitating symptoms she didn’t realize were rooted in vision dysfunction. Despite seeking medical answers, she was told her eyes “worked well enough” and that vision therapy wasn’t necessary.
But her life told a different story.

Before beginning Vision Therapy at MyVisionFirst, Rachael struggled with:
❌ Raging headaches from simply looking between her keyboard and computer screen
❌ Difficulty walking across a room and safely sitting in a chair
❌ Severe nausea from visual motion, water, sunlight, and moving leaves
❌ Visual fatigue so intense she was taking six naps a day
❌ Losing her job and fearing the loss of her independence

Everything changed when she found MyVisionFirst and underwent a comprehensive Functional Vision Evaluation. For the first time, she understood the true cause of her symptoms and had a path forward.

Rachael’s Transformations Through Vision Therapy:
✅ Dramatically increased visual stamina, allowing her to use a computer, shift focus between screens and tasks, and stay visually engaged without her brain shutting down
✅ Ability to safely drive again even to and from salsa dancing lessons
✅ Resolved motion-triggered nausea
✅ Restored depth perception and visual confidence
✅ Ability to cook, eat, clean, and function independently again
✅ A renewed sense of trust in her body and her life

Her message is clear and powerful:

“If your eyes hurt, feel dry, if you’re missing the chair, seeing things move, or needing constant naps — that is not normal. Don’t wait. Get the evaluation.”

Rachael’s story is a testament to resilience, advocacy, and the transformative power of Vision Therapy for those recovering from concussion, whiplash, and traumatic brain injuries.

🔔 Tune in to hear Rachael’s inspiring journey and learn how Vision Therapy can change lives!

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