No. The office is fully cash based. Patients pay at the time of service. Documentation can be provided if you wish to submit it to your insurance company on your own, but reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by plan.
A functional neurologist focuses on how the nervous system is working rather than only looking for disease. The goal is to improve brain and nerve function through noninvasive, drug free rehabilitation. These providers complete advanced postdoctoral training in neurological evaluation and rehabilitation and may hold certifications from specialty boards in functional neurology.
No. Functional neurology works alongside traditional medical care. Many patients continue working with their neurologist, primary care physician, or other specialists while receiving brain and vestibular rehabilitation.
No. Degenerative neurological conditions cannot be cured. The purpose of care is to strengthen areas of the nervous system that still function and to help different parts of the brain work together more efficiently. This can improve comfort, stability, and overall quality of life.
The program starts with a detailed history and neurological exam that looks at how reflexes, balance systems, and eye movements perform under different conditions. The findings help create a customized rehabilitation plan designed to rebuild specific neural pathways rather than only managing symptoms.
Traditional vestibular therapy often uses repeated motion exercises that train the brain to compensate. Functional neurology aims to restore the reflexes that control balance and eye movements so you rely less on compensation and more on proper neurological function.
Many visual problems after concussion or neurological injury come from how the brain controls eye movements. Instead of working only on the eyes, the focus is on identifying which parts of the brain are not regulating those movements correctly and rebuilding those pathways first.
Therapy is gentle and nonpainful. Sessions may include visual, vestibular, sensory, and movement based activities that begin at a manageable level and gradually increase as the brain becomes stronger and more coordinated.
The goal is to avoid pushing the nervous system into overload. Exercises are paced so that you build endurance without triggering major setbacks. If a therapy is too intense, it is adjusted to stay within your tolerance.
After a concussion or head injury, the systems that help you know where you are in space may be disrupted. These include the visual system, the inner ear, and the proprioceptive system. Care focuses on identifying which of these systems are misfiring and then restoring their communication with each other.
Physical therapy often focuses on muscles and joints. Functional neurology focuses on the brain circuits that control those muscles and joints. Addressing both the neurological and structural sides of the problem often leads to better long term results.
NeuroSensory Integration therapy uses specific visual, balance, and motion based activities to help the brain better coordinate sensory information. This can improve stability, focus, visual clarity, and overall neurological performance.
Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions. More complex cases may require several weeks of steady rehabilitation. Your plan is personalized based on your symptoms and how your nervous system responds.
Mild visual problems may improve within a few sessions. More severe or long standing visual issues may need several weeks of consistent therapy to achieve stable results.
Short and frequent is best. Many patients perform one to two minutes of activity several times per day rather than one long session. This supports brain adaptation without overwhelming the system.
Balance therapy is not painful. Many patients feel steadier within six to eight sessions. Children can also participate when age appropriate.
The brain uses more energy than usual while healing. As symptoms shift, some patients experience delayed anxiety. Therapy can help calm the nervous system and teach it to process sensory information more efficiently.
If dizziness begins suddenly or occurs with warning signs such as weakness, difficulty speaking, or double vision, you should seek specialized care. A trained provider can determine whether imaging or neurological testing is needed.
