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Neuro-Exam

A 90-minute exam to diagnose and identify the contributing factors of your condition.

Discovery Day

Neuro-Exam plus report of findings and a one-on-one therapy session with your doctor.

Intensive Programs

A 5, 8 or 10-day Personalized Neuro-Recovery Program entirely customized to your needs.

Ongoing Care

Post-Intensive, at home programs and in clinic 'tune-up' visits for local patients.

Neuro-Exam & Discovery Day

Assessing The Six Key Systems

Your rehabilitation experience starts with a Neuro-Exam that looks at your personal history as well as the Six Key Systems involved in brain health: Cognitive, Pain, Ocular Motor, Autonomic, Proprioceptive, and Vestibular. By assessing these systems, we can identify the areas of your brain suffering from injury or trauma. Your Neuro-Exam is a one-hour exam to diagnose and identify the contributing factors of your condition. If you elect to stay for a full Discovery Day, the exam will be followed up with a one-on-one therapy session with your doctor. Most people who join us for a Discovery Day go on to book a full Intensive Program.

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Cognitive

Arising from the Frontal Lobe, cognitive dysfunction can be expressed as brain fog, fatigue, lack of endurance, anxiety, and depression. Using diagnostic technologies like Brain EQ we can identify dysfunction in the frontal lobe.

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Autonomic

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is regulated by the hypothalamus and Brain Stem acting mostly unconsciously to regulate functions like heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and pupillary response. Tilt Table Testing along with looking at your heart rate variability, blood pressure, and pupils can help assess if there's dysfunction in the ANS.

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Ocular Motor

Every brain region is involved with vision, and normal visual perception requires a functioning Ocular Motor Systems to control the position and movement of the eyes to focus. By using tools like Videonystagmograpy (VNG) and Right Eye, we can review aberrant eye movements to identify areas of brain dysfunction.

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Pain

Pain is processed in your Frontal Lobe and Limbic Region of the brain. Even emotional connections tied to pain can contribute to your symptoms. Your initial Bedside Exam on day one will give your Doctor the information they need to help resolve your physical pain and enable you to do the rehab you need.

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Proprioceptive

Influenced by the Cerebellum, proprioception is your sense of movement and body position in space. Affecting voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and even speech. Tests like the Computerized Dynamic Posturography, or ‘balance board,' help uncover if there are issues in your proprioception vs. vestibular.

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Vestibular

The vestibular nuclei, located in the brain stem, can become affected with brain trauma, causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. You may even feel like there is a boat in your brain. Diagnostics tests you may take if you have these side effects are VNG, Right Eye, and the D2 lightboard amongst others.

INTENSIVE PROGRAMS - 5, 8 OR 10 Days

Get Answers, get better.

If you’ve had it with your symptoms, lack of answers from other providers and are ready to find hope again then an Intensive Program is for you. We’ll begin by diving into your Neuro-Exam to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and get you started on the road to recovery on Day one. Working with a small team of doctors, you’ll be supported and guided through 5, 8 or 10-days of world-class care using high-tech therapies in an emotionally supportive environment.

Intensive Program example schedule

Because your Intensive Program is entirely customized to your needs each person's experience will vary slightly, but on average daily schedules will consist of two to three therapy sessions taking place between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and average up to 15 hours of therapy throughout the week.

Day 1

The week begins with a Neuro-Exam: diagnostic tests, report of findings, and upon reviewing your results, your personalized neuro-recovery program is created.

Now it’s time for your initial therapy session, to make improvements to your condition and leave you with a sense of progress and accomplishment.

Time

Up to three one-hour session

Day 2

You'll arrive in the morning and begin your first of three one hour therapy sessions.

Throughout the day, you'll be working one on one with your doctors to execute your personalized therapy program based off your day one diagnostics and report of findings.

Time

Up to three one-hour session

Day 3

Midweek is similar to day 2, but with the added excitement of repeating your diagnostics to highlight what has improved and adjust your program accordingly.

Therapy is continued, and the day ends with a calming recovery session.

Time

Up to three one-hour session

Day 4

With your program having been refined mid-week, you'll come into day four to a refreshed therapy experience and spend the day working with your Doctor towards your recovery.

Time

Up to three one-hour session

Day 5

Last but not least, on your final day, we'll rerun your diagnostic assessments from day one, as needed to map out your progress.


Then on to your final therapy session before diving into your at-home program development and training.

Time

Up to two one-hour sessions

Post-Intensive Program

Your therapy won’t stop when you go home. After your 5, 8 or 10-day Intensive Program, you’ll have two months of at-home support and an app to help you track ongoing improvement and symptoms and function.

  • Optional Lab Tests with a review of results via phone call
  • Home Nutrition Program
  • Nutritional Supplementation
  • Bi-Monthly email Check-ins
  • Phone call check-in once every three weeks (3 total)
  • Regular review of Brain EQ progress score

Ongoing Care

After your Intensive Program and two months of at home support you may still want to continue getting ‘tune up’ therapy. Once your recovery plan has been completed you can talk with your doctor about the options available to you and your condition for additional visits and therapy.

The most important component of your recovery is the relationship you form with your Doctors.

Based on your individual condition and needs, you’ll work directly with a small dedicated team of Doctors, working together for the full duration of your therapy program. During this time, it’s essential to be open and trusting with your doctors, knowing they are with you every step of the way. This relationship, coupled with your motivation and commitment to your recovery is the ultimate key to success.

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Patient Testimonials

"After a week of all the different therapies I feel so much better. I'm able to not wear sunglasses inside, I'm not nauseous all the time. ... Go for it, it's worth it, it's your life and you get it back."

- Lauren / Alaska US

Sports Concussion

"I am really grateful, I went for three years with symptoms and not really knowing if I was going to be able to continue working. ...I feel like I've gotten my life back in a big way."

- Barry / Madison, WI

Concussion from bike accident
Subtraction symbol Subtraction symbol What should I do during my breaks throughout the week intensive?
We have put together a visitors guide of sensory friendly restaurants and activities. If you feel like you need a quiet place to relax in between sessions please let us know and we can make accommodations.
Subtraction symbol Subtraction symbol What if I am not improving during the week?
On Wednesday after our re examination and diagnostics if there are no subjective or objective improvements and you are questioning if this program is right for you we will have a straight-forward conversation about what are the next appropriate steps to help you move in the right direction.
Subtraction symbol Subtraction symbol Do you have non intensive programs for local patients?
Yes – local patients are invited to come in for therapy on an on-going basis. However, the success of your therapy relies heavily on the consistency which you participate in therapy and the most reliable way to help make progress is by participating in therapy on a daily basis for one to two weeks in a row.
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