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06/10/2026

🧠 Binasal Occlusion for Post-Concussion Syndrome
Many people struggling with post-concussion syndrome experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, visual motion sensitivity, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed in busy environments.
One lesser-known tool that may help some individuals is binasal occlusion—small opaque strips placed on the nasal side of eyeglass lenses. By subtly altering visual input, binasal occlusion may reduce visual stress and improve the brain’s ability to process incoming information more efficiently.
For certain patients, this simple intervention can lead to improvements in:
✅ Balance and stability
✅ Visual comfort
✅ Reading endurance
✅ Motion sensitivity
✅ Cognitive performance
While not appropriate for everyone, binasal occlusion can be a valuable part of a comprehensive neurorehabilitation approach when prescribed based on a thorough examination.
If you’ve been dealing with lingering concussion symptoms, a functional neurological and visual assessment may uncover solutions that traditional approaches often miss.

06/09/2026

🧠 The Parietal Lobe: Your Brain’s GPS System

The parietal lobe helps you understand where your body is in space, integrate sensory information, coordinate movement, and maintain attention. Dysfunction may contribute to balance problems, poor coordination, difficulty with spatial awareness, sensory processing challenges, and even chronic pain.

In functional neurology, we assess and train specific brain networks to support optimal parietal lobe function.

06/06/2026

Did you know that specific colors of light can influence brain activity?

In Functional Neurology, colored light therapy is sometimes used as a tool to stimulate different neural pathways. Light entering the eyes doesn’t just help us see—it also sends signals to areas of the brain involved in attention, movement, balance, mood, and autonomic function.

By carefully selecting colors and applying them as part of a comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program, we may be able to help support brain function, improve sensory processing, and enhance neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and change.

Colored light is never a standalone treatment, but when combined with other targeted therapies, it can be a powerful way to engage the nervous system and encourage positive neurological change.

🧠 The brain is constantly responding to sensory input. Sometimes, the right stimulus at the right time can make all the difference.

06/04/2026

Functional Asymmetry of the Brainstem: Why One Side Matters More Than You Think

The brainstem isn’t simply a relay station between the brain and body. Functional asymmetries within the brainstem can influence posture, balance, eye movements, autonomic regulation, sensory processing, and even emotional resilience.

When one side of the brainstem is underperforming relative to the other, the nervous system may compensate in ways that contribute to:
âś… Chronic pain
âś… Dizziness or balance problems
âś… Visual disturbances
âś… Postural asymmetries
âś… Cognitive fatigue
âś… Dysautonomia

Through a functional neurological examination, we can identify these patterns and develop targeted interventions designed to improve nervous system integration and adaptability.

The goal isn’t simply symptom management—it’s optimizing brain function.

06/04/2026

The cerebellum—the “little brain” at the back of your head—is responsible for coordination, timing, balance, precision, and motor learning. Every toss and catch requires your brain to predict movement, track objects through space, coordinate both sides of the body, and make rapid corrections in real time.

Research has shown that learning to juggle can actually create measurable changes in the brain, strengthening connections involved in visual-motor integration and neuroplasticity.

Play is the secret sauce to effective neuroplastic change.

06/03/2026

You can modulate neurotransmitters using precursors and cofactors!

Choline is the learning and memory neurotransmitter.
Dopamine helps with focus and goal directed work.
Seratonin creates positive mood.
GABA creates calm focus.

These can be used to gently help a nervous system out of balance, without dramatically tipping the scales using seriously-brain-chemistry-altering pharmaceuticals.

Of course, pharmacy may be needed. But these conservative strategies are often enough to significantly improve function.





06/01/2026

Green and violet light are two of the most fascinating tools in photobiomodulation.

While red and infrared light are known for supporting mitochondrial energy production, green and violet wavelengths appear to influence the nervous system in different ways. Green light has been studied for its calming effects on the brain and may support relaxation, recovery, and sensory regulation. Violet light, on the other hand, is being explored for its effects on attention, alertness, and neural activation.

In our office, light therapy is one of many tools we use to help support the brain, nervous system, and body’s natural ability to adapt and heal.

The future of neurological rehabilitation may be brighter than we think.

06/01/2026

Movement with my kids is the most fun thing I get to do! And they also seem to like it!





05/28/2026

No joke, this guy started and spinning Olympics!

Now that’s fine motor control!

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