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The therapies we have available in our clinic range from high tech equipment to simple mechanics. Each is valuable in its own way, but it's the personalized mix of theses therapies that make them work for you.
Your condition and symptoms are unique and your recovery program will be too. When you trust your recovery to the team at The FNC our doctors will work with you to create a Personalized Neuro-Recovery Program that is thoughtfully customized to your needs. Our in-depth Neuro-Exam will evaluate all things neurological, structural, and metabolic so your doctor can develop a therapy plan to address your unique condition.
The GyroStim is a state of the art, multi-axis rotating chair that works with balance, cognitive and sensory integration and can effect proprioception. It is also used as a vestibular therapy for vestibular rehabilitation and in concussion therapy and recovery.
GyroStim’s method of data-driven incremental advancement ensures that sufficient training intensity is applied while protecting you from overstimulation. Ensuring that your training sessions are challenging, but still comfortable.
While most of us think of virtual reality in terms of entertainment, this technology has a place in neuro-recovery too. Virtual reality has been successfully used both as a diagnostic assessment and as a therapeutic tool by simulating a three-dimensional virtual world that allows you to experience visual, audio, and haptic feedback. You can even interact with and observe objects in 3D. Virtual reality training is most commonly used in rehabilitation therapy for balance dysfunction.
The D2 interactive light-up display allows your doctors to assess and help improve hand-eye coordination, concentration, endurance, eye movement, reaction time, and peripheral vision. This dynamic tool may be included in your neuro-recovery program if you’ve had a stroke or traumatic brain injury and are experiencing cognitive deficits related to vision.
Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) has been clinically applied around the world for a spectrum of disorders requiring healing, regeneration and prevention of tissue death after a stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Because red or near-infra-red light (at wavelengths that can penetrate tissue) is absorbed by mitochondrial chromophores leading to increased cellular respiration, more ATP synthesis, modulation of oxidative stress and nitric oxide production that together lead to activation of signaling pathways and gene transcription.
WHAT IT IS
REMOBI is a visual and acoustic tablet integrating algorithms and training protocols to rehabilitate binocular eye movementsand vision as effectively as possible.
Coupled with an eye-tracker and a platform that analyses automatically every type of eye movement (saccade, vergence, accommodation), REMOBI offers powerful solutions : functional exploration, diagnosis and neuro-rehabilitation.
In only 5 sessions, rehabilitation with REMOBI allows the brain to accelerate vergence and accommodation, improving their accuracy. This results in a clear vision immediately facilitating visual and cognitive treatment.
Orasis-Eye Analytics and Rehabilitation was born when neuroscientist Zoï Kapoula, expert in eye movements, tied a community of scientists together by the novel idea that the analysis of eye movements can reveal unique and useful neurological information. Working closely with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, neurologists, ENTs and machine learning experts, the goal of the Orasis team is democratise the latest scientific and technological advancements in visual and cognitive health for those who experience invisible eye movement problems. From learning disabilities in children to cognitive decline in adults, we bring to the clinical practice a unique multi-usage technology combining accurate medical protocols to innovative analytical systems.
We are supported by the RISE CNRS Innovation program, and are incubated at the Paris-Tech Entrepreneurs Incubator. We have lead our research with major Parisian hospitals such as HEGP, Necker, Pitié-Salpêtrière, Quinze-Vingt, Saint-Antoine.
At Ciatrix, we are pioneering a new frontier in brain health by harnessing the body’s innate ability to restore and regenerate neural function.
Our innovative approach focuses on enhancing the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, aiming to restore homeostasis and improve cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
Through rigorous research and advanced technology, we are focusing on developing solutions that address the root causes of neurodegenerative diseases, rather than merely managing symptoms.
ARP stands for Accelerated Recovery and Performance. ARP Wave Neurotherapy is an electrically stimulating massage device that helps to drastically decrease chronic pain, increases range of motion, accelerates recovery time, and improves physical performance – all without drugs of any kind. Your doctor might include ARP wave NeuroTherapy into your personal neuro-recovery plan to help treat the source of your pain, where it originated to improve and eliminate the physiological pain caused by tight or injured muscles.
During a session in the Ammortal Chamber; healing light, music, voice, energetic fields, molecular hydrogen, and deep vibration flow into every part of your body, your mind, and your being – resulting in a feeling of harmony and a peaceful, resonant power. We’ve tapped into the power of frequencies, energy, and vibration, to create an unparalleled transformative experience. Nearly all participants report a feeling of immense relaxation and flow state.
Our bed geometry was based upon NASA’s zero gravity body positioning research. NASA spent considerable time determining the most comfortable way to push an astronaut into space with 9+ G’s of force. We built upon that geometry to enable a 4’8” to 6’8’ person to enjoy the Chamber with maximum comfort. It creates the perfect lower back, hip and knee bend. When combined with the vibro-acoustics, many users say they felt like they were “floating on a cloud”, within minutes of starting their session.
Thousands of people have experienced the Ammortal Chamber, and it’s universally loved. Even those with claustrophobia find the spacious design comforting and secure. Users can easily look in all directions—left, right, up, and down—eliminating any sense of confinement. With an instant-off push button on the column, they always feel fully in control of their experience.
Surfaces, Colors and Textures: Embedded sacred-geometry and other symbology, plus earth tones and subtle textures combine to suggest the profound nature of the Chamber, and the intention that drove our approach. We thought into and felt into every detail.
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla
Multi-wave pulsed electric field (PEF) and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy are powerful wellness modalities that utilize short-duration electrical pulses that may treat various health conditions. By applying these fields to areas of the body, PEF/PEMF therapy has shown potential in several applications such as pain relief (1), wound healing (2), and enhanced recovery (3). Our analog bioharmonic PEF/PEMF intelligently renews and restores cells, empowers the body to heal itself, and increases the effectiveness of the other technologies encompassed within the chamber.
Vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) is a proven therapeutic approach that combines music, voice and sound with vibration to promote relaxation and well-being. Initial findings show promising results in pain management (4), improved sleep (5), and improved recovery (6). Transport your mind and body through a custom sound and vibration experience, improving relaxation, mood and well-being, relaxing the nervous system and priming your body for restoration.
Red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, involves the use of specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cellular function and promote various health benefits. Red light therapy may stimulate skin renewal and repair (7), promote cellular restoration, and reduce systemic inflammation for ease of movement (8), increase energy and circulation, improve mood and wellbeing (9), and accelerate athletic recovery (10).
Inhaling molecular hydrogen, also known as hydrogen gas therapy or hydrogen inhalation therapy, has gained attention in recent years for its numerous potential health benefits as a powerful antioxidant (11) and anti-inflammatory (12). Studies indicate molecular hydrogen may heighten your body’s defenses, increasing cellular resilience (13), and potentially enhancing longevity.
PEMF enhances vascular wellness by stimulating the body’s natural circulatory processes. By promoting localized blood flow and microcirculation, it accelerates the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to targeted tissues. This improved perfusion is critical for maintaining healthy circulation during recovery and supporting the body’s innate ability to repair itself at a cellular level.
PEMF supports the body’s innate ability to manage and naturally reduce pain levels. By optimizing cellular environments, this modality helps minimize perceived pain and eases physical discomfort, leading to a significant reduction in overall pain intensity. Whether used for targeted relief or general wellness, PEMF serves as a powerful tool to decrease pain levels and assist the body in maintaining a more comfortable, pain-free state.
PEMF is designed to support the body’s innate inflammatory response and encourage natural repair mechanisms. By assisting the body in quickly addressing imbalances, PEMF helps manage occasional inflammation resulting from everyday stressors and activity. This modality encourages the efficient resolution of temporary discomfort after exercise, promoting a faster and more effective recovery process.
Ultimately, by optimizing these natural biological pathways, PEMF promotes a balanced internal environment that supports long-term wellness and structural integrity at the cellular level.
PEMF serves as a comprehensive recovery tool by empowering the body’s innate healing and repair mechanisms. By simultaneously supporting healthy circulation and maintaining inflammatory balance, PEMF encourages the body to recover faster from the physical toll of exercise, everyday activity, and stress.
This modality helps the body “bounce back” more efficiently, promoting long-term resilience and overall wellness. By optimizing the natural cellular environment, PEMF assists with streamlining the recovery process, allowing you to return to peak performance and daily life with greater ease.
PEMF optimizes physical vitality by improving the body’s cellular oxygenation and energy metabolism. Supporting efficient oxygen uptake and delivery, it enhances aerobic capacity and metabolic flexibility, allowing the body to perform at its peak with less cardiovascular strain.
This improved efficiency not only boosts endurance but also supports long-term cardiometabolic wellness, helping the body maintain robust energy levels throughout daily activities and exercise.
Clinical research highlights PEMF therapy as a safe, fast-acting tool for helping the body balance the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). A single session can trigger a measurable shift from a stressed “fight or flight” (sympathetic) state to a restorative “rest and digest” (parasympathetic) state, which allows the body to effectively regulate heart rate and rhythm.
Beyond physical relaxation, PEMF is a proven adjunct for mental wellness. It can significantly improve depressive symptoms—even in treatment-resistant cases—and helps soothe the body’s physiological reaction to traditional medical treatments.
PEMF therapy serves as a powerful bio-catalyst, significantly enhancing the body’s ATP production—the primary energy currency of the cell.
Research suggests that a single 20-minute session can trigger a substantial increase in ATP levels, providing the “bulk energy” required for optimal repair and vitality.
By improving mitochondrial respiration and inducing mitochondrial fission, PEMF helps maintain a healthy, efficient population of energy-producing structures. Furthermore, it accelerates the body’s activation of the TRPC1 protein channel, effectively reactivating essential cellular repair mechanisms and promoting robust cell growth.
PEMF serves as a holistically vital support system for the body’s mitochondria, restoring and increasing mitochondrial voltage to prevent cellular “collapse.” By naturally increasing the activity of essential enzymes and providing a “protective protein shield,” PEMF helps to reinforce mitochondrial structure and shields them from harmful protein attachments.
Furthermore, PEMF acts as a catalyst for improving the growth of new mitochondria. By activating the TRPC1 gate, it triggers signaling pathways that maintain the health of existing mitochondria for longer while stimulating the formation of new, efficient structures. This dual action ensures a robust and resilient energy supply at the cellular level.
If muscle fatigue and discomfort is slowing you down, PEMF is a game-changer. Research shows it helps the body accelerate recovery in strength, range of motion, and soreness. It doesn’t just mask pain—it helps you physically bounce back so you can stay active and comfortable.
PEMF acts like a natural “turbo boost” for your body, signaling your cells to wake up and shift into high-efficiency mode. Encouraging your mitochondria to ramp up production of ATP, it provides the raw fuel your body needs to function at its best. This process recharges your cellular batteries, giving you sustained energy to handle daily stress.
PEMF allows you to optimize your wellness from the outside in, offering deep-penetrating physiological support without a single needle, incision, or pharmaceutical intervention. This 100% drug-free solution harmonizes with your biology to stimulate your body’s innate self-healing mechanisms, relying on your cells’ natural intelligence rather than chemistry to manage comfort.
Because this technology offers a safe, gentle method with zero downtime, you can seamlessly integrate it into your daily routine to support recovery without disrupting your life.
Sensory stimulation therapy (SST) is a therapy that aims to utilize neural plasticity mechanisms to aid in the recovery of somatosensory function after stroke or cognitive aging.
The FNOR approach is based on the "FNOR Rehabilitation Matrix" concept, which facilitates an integrative approach to physical rehabilitation by addressing the multiple dimensions of pain and injury.
Our team utilizes many techniques to treat the muscles, tendons, fascia, and ligaments that help hold our skeleton together. These soft tissues can be the cause of pain, numbness, weakness, instability, and can lead to recurrent subluxations.
Reflex integration therapy is used for a variety of symptoms from neurologic conditions, including autism, ADHD, brain injuries, pain, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, and more.
Transcranial PEMF. Transcranial Direct Current. Vagal Modulation
A chiropractic adjustment intends to affect or correct the alignment, motion, or function of a vertebral joint. Specifically, they are designed to correct “vertebral subluxations,” the term given to the signs and symptoms that are said to result from abnormal alignment of vertebrae. Every doctor at The FNC is a board-certified and licensed Chiropractor and will include chiropractic adjustments in your neuro-recovery plan if your condition would be helped by it. If you have a condition like whiplash our manual therapy will be specific, low force and very gentle. Based on your symptoms and exam findings manual adjustment may not be performed during your personalized neuro-recovery program.
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