Our approach
What brain-based neurological rehabilitation is
Brain-based neurological rehabilitation measures how the brain's visual, vestibular, balance, cognitive and autonomic systems are working together, then uses targeted, carefully dosed training to help them work better.
Five principles behind our care
Measure first
We start with objective testing, because the label on your chart rarely explains what is driving your symptoms.
Treat systems, not labels
Concussion, dizziness, POTS and migraine often overlap. We look at how the systems interact rather than treating one diagnosis in isolation.
Dose to tolerance
A sensitive nervous system needs a challenge that is just right: enough to drive change, never so much that it causes a crash.
Re-test and refine
We repeat key measures to see what is changing and refine the plan, instead of following a fixed protocol.
Work as a team
We coordinate with your physicians and other providers and never ask you to stop medications or replace medical care.
Whole-person support
Sleep, nutrition and daily routines affect recovery, so we offer functional medicine support as an adjunct to rehabilitation.
The science of change
The nervous system can adapt throughout life. Rehabilitation research describes how targeted, repeated and appropriately intense practice helps the brain form and strengthen the connections it needs. Well-established fields such as vestibular rehabilitation are built on the same idea and are supported by clinical practice guidelines.
We aim to be honest about the evidence. Research on persistent, multi-system symptoms is still developing, so we rely on established rehabilitation principles, measure your response, and tell you what we know and don't know.
How we fit alongside other care
Physical therapy, medication and other care help many people, and we work alongside them. Our role is narrower: targeted neurological rehabilitation for complex, persistent symptoms that cross specialties.
| Type of care | What it does well | Where we add value |
|---|---|---|
| Medical care & medication | Diagnosis, ruling out serious causes, symptom-relieving and disease-specific treatment | Rehabilitation of how systems function, coordinated with your physician |
| Physical & vestibular therapy | Movement, strength, mobility and established vestibular programs | Multi-system testing across visual, vestibular, autonomic and cognitive function, with intensive formats |
| General wellness & functional medicine | Nutrition, sleep and lifestyle support | Lifestyle support used as an adjunct to measured neurological rehabilitation, not a replacement |
What we are not
- We are not a neurologist's office and don't diagnose or treat diseases with medication. Medical diagnosis and medication decisions stay with your physicians.
- We don't promise cures or quick fixes. Results vary, and we'll be honest about what is realistic for you.
- We aren't the right fit for everyone. If another type of care would serve you better, we'll say so and help point you in the right direction.
Important
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Seek emergency care for sudden severe headache, new weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, fainting with injury, chest pain or trouble breathing. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
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Selected research
These sources describe the conditions and rehabilitation principles discussed on this page. They are not studies of our clinic, which is not yet open.
- Kleim JA, Jones TA. Principles of experience-dependent neural plasticity: implications for rehabilitation after brain damage. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2008;51(1):S225-S239. doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2008/018) (opens in a new tab)
- Hall CD, et al. Vestibular rehabilitation for peripheral vestibular hypofunction: an updated clinical practice guideline. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2022;46(2):118-177. doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0000000000000382 (opens in a new tab)