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Better Brain & Body Schedule Your Phone Consultation or Appointments!: 704-752-8100 Better Brain & Body is a brain rehabilitation and chiropractic & functional neurology center.

We combine a holistic brain and body approach with cutting edge, non-invasive neurological rehabilitation technologies to treat the root cause of neurological dysfunctions. We use the latest scientific research to properly diagnose and treat a wide-variety of health issues. Our Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist takes a comprehensive look at your health history, performs an extensive physical examination, and utilizes cutting-edge diagnostic lab testing to determine the cause of your dysfunction. Dr. Alicia Brown works closely with each patient to create a personalized care-plan. We utilize specified, innovative treatment options to address the needs of each individual patient. Dr. Brown will continuously measure progress and refine treatment regimens based on feedback and patient progress.

10/04/2026

When it comes to pain and tissue recovery, there may be more than one way to approach the problem.
SoftWave uses acoustic waves as a non-invasive approach designed to support the body’s natural healing response.

Curious about how it works?

10/01/2026

Healthy aging isn’t just about taking care of your body. Your brain changes throughout the aging process, too.
Understanding cognition, nervous system function, recovery, and the brain-body connection can be an important part of supporting your health as you age.

What does healthy aging mean to you?

09/28/2026

Mental performance isn’t just for professional athletes.
Focus, decision-making, learning, adaptability, and recovery all depend on how well your brain is functioning.
Your brain is part of your performance, too.

What part of your mental performance would you most like to improve?

Recovery after a stroke is not the same for everyone. Depending on the area of the brain affected, a person may experien...
09/27/2026

Recovery after a stroke is not the same for everyone. Depending on the area of the brain affected, a person may experience changes in movement, balance, coordination, sensation, speech, attention, memory, or other aspects of daily function.

This is where understanding the brain-body connection becomes especially important.

At Better Brain & Body, functional neurology takes a personalized approach to post-stroke rehabilitation. Rather than assuming every stroke survivor needs the same exercises or therapies, Dr. Alicia Brown and the team first evaluate how different neurological systems are functioning. This can include assessing movement, coordination, balance, visual function, sensory processing, cognitive performance, and other areas relevant to the individual.

A key concept behind neurological rehabilitation is neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt by changing its connections and patterns of activity in response to learning, experience, and injury. Rehabilitation can provide the brain with structured opportunities to practice and respond to specific sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.

Depending on the individual’s needs, a personalized program may incorporate:

• Targeted movement and motor exercises
• Gait and coordination training
• Balance and vestibular rehabilitation
• Sensory stimulation
• Cognitive and attention-based exercises
• Visual and neurological stimulation
• Fine motor skill training
• Brain-body integration exercises

The goal is to provide targeted neurological input that supports functional improvement while helping patients work toward meaningful goals in their daily lives.

Post-stroke rehabilitation can also involve collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Better Brain & Body’s approach can complement conventional rehabilitation and medical care rather than replacing the care provided by a patient’s physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, or other specialists.

Most importantly, every stroke survivor is different. Treatment recommendations should be based on an individual’s medical history, examination findings, current abilities, symptoms, and personal goals.

If you or a loved one is navigating life after a stroke, Better Brain & Body provides functional neurology services for patients throughout Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Schedule a 30-minute, $75 in-person strategy consultation with Dr. Brown to discuss your concerns and determine whether a comprehensive neurological evaluation and personalized rehabilitation plan may be appropriate. The consultation fee is applied toward your neurological exam or subsequent appointment.

Call 704-752-8100 with questions or schedule your consultation with Better Brain & Body.

09/25/2026

Hand tremors can make everyday things like writing, eating, or holding a cup more difficult.

Technology like the Vilim Ball is designed to help make those daily movements easier by addressing hand tremors through targeted stimulation.

Would something like this make a difference in your daily routine?

Dysautonomia is more than a collection of unrelated symptoms. It involves the autonomic nervous system, a complex part o...
09/24/2026

Dysautonomia is more than a collection of unrelated symptoms. It involves the autonomic nervous system, a complex part of the nervous system responsible for regulating many functions that happen automatically throughout the day, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sweating, and other internal processes.

One of the more commonly recognized forms of dysautonomia is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. Other autonomic disorders include neurocardiogenic syncope, vasovagal syncope, inappropriate sinus tachycardia, and orthostatic hypotension. Each condition can present differently, which is one reason comprehensive evaluation is important.

Symptoms may include dizziness or lightheadedness, fatigue, fainting, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, headaches, changes in heart rate, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep difficulties, balance problems, shortness of breath, blood pooling, and changes in sweating. These symptoms can be influenced by posture, physical activity, stress, or other factors, and their severity can vary from person to person.

At Better Brain & Body, our approach begins with understanding the individual. We use advanced diagnostic testing and neurological assessments to evaluate relevant aspects of brain and body function. Based on the findings, Dr. Alicia Brown can develop an individualized care plan that may incorporate rehabilitative exercises, breathing strategies, nutritional guidance, chiropractic care, compression therapy, neuromodulation, and other targeted therapies when appropriate.

The goal is not simply to address one symptom. It is to better understand how the nervous system is functioning and identify opportunities to support improved regulation, movement, balance, and overall quality of life.

For individuals navigating dysautonomia or POTS, having a thoughtful and personalized approach can make an important difference in understanding their health journey.

Serving Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Schedule a 30-minute, $75 in-person strategy consultation with Dr. Brown to discuss your concerns and determine whether a comprehensive neurological evaluation and personalized care plan may be appropriate. The consultation fee is applied toward your neurological exam or subsequent appointment.

Call 704-752-8100 with questions or schedule your consultation with Better Brain & Body.

09/22/2026

Your brain needs energy to do its job. While glucose is its primary fuel source, ketones can provide an alternative source of energy that’s gaining attention in conversations around brain health and performance.

Curious about the connection between nutrition and brain function?

Read more on our blog.

The workout may end when you leave the gym, but recovery is where your body gets the opportunity to adapt to the demands...
09/21/2026

The workout may end when you leave the gym, but recovery is where your body gets the opportunity to adapt to the demands you placed on it. After challenging physical activity, your muscles can feel fatigued, sore, stiff, or heavy. Supporting recovery between training sessions can help you stay consistent with your movement and performance goals.

The Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots provide sequential pneumatic compression using multiple air-filled chambers that inflate and release in a pattern that moves from the feet upward toward the thighs. This creates a rhythmic, massage-like sensation while applying controlled pressure to the legs. The goal is to support healthy circulation and fluid movement, making compression therapy a useful addition to a broader recovery routine.

Improved circulation is particularly relevant after exercise because working muscles require oxygen and nutrients while the body processes metabolic byproducts generated during physical activity. Compression therapy does not replace the body's natural recovery processes, but it can provide additional mechanical support during the recovery period.

At Better Brain & Body, RecoveryAir JetBoots are one component of our broader approach to human optimization and wellness. Sessions can be customized by duration and pressure based on individual needs and goals. Treatment options include 20-, 40-, and 60-minute sessions, making it easy to incorporate compression therapy into a recovery routine after training or other physically demanding activities.

Compression therapy may be especially appealing to athletes and active individuals who want to support muscle recovery, manage feelings of post-exercise fatigue, and maintain mobility between workouts. It can also complement other services and wellness strategies offered at Better Brain & Body as part of a personalized approach to improving overall function and performance.

Recovery isn't simply about doing more. It's about giving the body the support it needs between periods of activity so you can continue moving toward your goals with a thoughtful, sustainable approach.

Interested in adding compression therapy to your recovery routine?
Schedule a 30-minute, $75 in-person strategy consultation with Dr. Alicia Brown to discuss your goals and determine whether Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots are appropriate for your personalized wellness plan.

Call 704-752-8100 to get started.

What happens during a functional neurology appointment? At Better Brain & Body, the process begins with evaluation befor...
09/18/2026

What happens during a functional neurology appointment?

At Better Brain & Body, the process begins with evaluation before intervention. Rather than assuming that every patient needs the same therapy, we first work to understand how different parts of the nervous system are functioning and communicating with one another.

Every functional neurology patient begins with a comprehensive 2-hour neurological evaluation. This assessment is designed to objectively examine real-time neurological function across multiple systems, including processing speed, reaction time, balance, coordination, eye movements, sensory processing, cognition, memory, vestibular function, and autonomic regulation. Looking at these different components gives our team a broader understanding of how the brain and body are working together.

Once the evaluation is complete, Dr. Alicia Brown can use those findings to develop an individualized care strategy. The therapies used will depend on the patient's specific needs and may include targeted movements, balance and coordination exercises, visual and sensory stimulation, cognitive activities, reaction-time training, vestibular rehabilitation, neurological stimulation exercises, chiropractic care, recovery technologies, and other brain-based therapies.

Functional neurology treatments are often interactive and exercise-based. Instead of simply sitting through a passive treatment, patients may actively participate in activities designed to challenge particular neurological systems. These carefully selected challenges can provide the brain with meaningful sensory and motor input while encouraging adaptation and improved efficiency.

For example, someone experiencing balance difficulties may require a very different therapeutic approach from an athlete working on reaction speed or an individual recovering from a concussion. The objective is to match the therapy to the patient's neurological findings rather than applying the same protocol to everyone.

Our approach also allows therapies to evolve as the patient's function changes. Neurological rehabilitation is not necessarily a straight-line process, which is why ongoing observation and individualized adjustments are important components of care.

At Better Brain & Body, the goal is to provide patients with a clearer understanding of how their brain and body are functioning while creating a personalized path toward improved function, performance, and quality of life. Our team guides patients throughout the process, explains what each therapy is designed to accomplish, and provides support along the way.

Curious whether functional neurology could be appropriate for your health or performance goals? Schedule a 30-minute, $75 in-person strategy consultation with Dr. Alicia Brown to discuss your concerns and determine the appropriate next step. Call 704-752-8100 to get started.

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged or dysfunctional. Because thes...
09/15/2026

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged or dysfunctional. Because these nerves carry information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, dysfunction can affect sensation, movement, balance, and other bodily functions.

Symptoms commonly occur in the hands and feet and may include numbness, tingling, burning or stabbing sensations, muscle weakness, cramping, twitching, or difficulty walking. Some individuals may also experience changes in balance or spatial awareness. The underlying cause can vary considerably and may include diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, certain medications, chemotherapy, infections, traumatic injuries, metabolic conditions, inherited factors, or exposure to certain toxins.

At Better Brain & Body, we don't look only at where you feel the symptoms. Our functional neurology approach considers how the peripheral nerves communicate with the brain and how neurological changes may influence movement, balance, coordination, and sensory processing. When neuropathy affects balance or sensation, evaluating the systems responsible for postural stability and spatial awareness can be an important part of developing an individualized care strategy.

Depending on examination findings and the patient's needs, non-invasive therapies may be incorporated into the treatment plan. One technology used at Better Brain & Body is the ReBuilder, an electrical stimulation device designed to provide stimulation to peripheral nerves. The ReBuilder may be used in the clinic and, when appropriately prescribed, as part of an at-home care program. A prescription is required for at-home use, and recommendations are based on individual evaluation and clinical judgment.

Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes, so identifying and addressing contributing factors is an important part of responsible care. Our goal is not simply to focus on discomfort but to understand the broader relationship between nerve function, brain processing, movement, and balance.

If you are experiencing persistent numbness, tingling, burning sensations, weakness, or balance changes, don't ignore the impact these symptoms can have on your daily function. Better Brain & Body serves patients throughout Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, and South Carolina, providing personalized functional neurology and wellness services designed around each patient's individual needs.

Take the first step toward understanding your symptoms. Schedule a 30-minute, $75 in-person strategy consultation with Dr. Alicia Brown to discuss your concerns and determine whether a comprehensive neurological evaluation is appropriate. Call 704-752-8100 to get started.

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11230 Carmel Commons Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
28226

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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