Dr. Bria Varner is an award-winning, board-certified neurologic physical therapist, brain injury rehabilitation specialist and founder of Sage Brain Wellbeing.

With more than a decade of experience in neurologic physical therapy, Bria has worked with people living with a wide range of neurological and physical challenges.

Her personal experience as a neurodivergent person changed the way she understood the gaps that can exist between healthcare, mental wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing and everyday life.

Sage Brain Wellbeing grew from her desire to create a space where people with different brains and bodies can explore wellbeing without having to hide or overcome who they are.

Neurologic Physical Therapy & Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Bria’s clinical background is rooted in neurologic physical therapy and brain injury rehabilitation.

This experience informs her understanding of movement, balance, coordination, fatigue, mobility, body awareness and the many ways neurological differences can affect everyday life.

Sage Brain Wellbeing is not a replacement for medical care. Instead, Bria brings her professional experience into an accessible wellness environment where people can explore complementary mind-body practices.

Training & Certifications

Bria’s training includes:

Board certification in neurologic physical therapy

Brain injury rehabilitation certification

200-hour yoga teacher certification

Accessible Yoga certification

Breathwork teacher training

Tai Chi Fundamentals® teacher training

Meditation teacher training

Mental Health First Aid

Reiki Master

Life coach

Spirituality in Nature Group Leader training

Why Sage Brain Wellbeing?

Bria believes wellness should be accessible to people with different brains, bodies, abilities, energy levels and support needs.

That means providing choices rather than demanding perfection.

You may sit or stand.

You may move or rest.

You may participate physically or mentally.

You may need something different tomorrow.

All of those experiences belong in an accessible wellness practice.

A Philosophy of Progress Over Perfection

Sage Brain Wellbeing is built around curiosity, autonomy, accessibility and belonging.

The goal isn’t to make everyone practice the same way.

The goal is to create enough options for each person to find a way that works for them.

You belong here.

To promote wellbeing by growing curiosity and belonging in people with diverse brains consistent with our inherent worth.

To lead the groundswell of people with diverse brains living well in our authentic selves.

Belonging-- Create relationship in inclusive community

Curiosity-- Foster a desire to grow in adaptability and authenticity

Wellbeing-- Balance prosperity in all avenues of life: physical, mental, social, career, spiritual, environmental, financial.

I call the unceded lands of Jumanos, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Nde Konitoaaii Gokiyaa (Lipan Apache) and Numunuu Sookobitu (Comanche) peoples home. They lived here for millennia before I did, caring for and in relationship with this land. I thank them for their love of this land and request divine assistance to learn to love and live in relationship with her half as well as they do. I welcome instruction in this matter.

All classes and educational content at Sage Brain Wellbeing, PLLC are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Always seek the personalized advice of your physician or other health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or replace the advice they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. Sage Brain Wellbeing, PLLC disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is without warranties. 

Complaints regarding non-compliance with the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act can be directed to

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

1801 Congress Avenue Suite 10.900

Austin, Texas 78701

www.ptot.texas.gov

800-821-3205 (toll free for complaints only) or 512-305-6900