Navira Brain and Body

06/27/2026

What we believe about pain is often shaped long before we experience it. From family and cultural traditions to our relationships and communities, these experiences can influence how we talk about pain, whether we seek help, and how we cope.

Join our July 6 Pain Science Lecture at 5:30 pm PST to explore the powerful connections between culture, pain beliefs, and social support—and why feeling seen, heard, and understood matters when living with chronic pain. https://bit.ly/40xpb2c

06/25/2026

As a neurologist specializing in headache treatment, I also have the added perspective of being a DO.

That means I’m trained to evaluate and treat the musculoskeletal system with my hands — which can be especially helpful for patients whose headaches are connected to neck pain, muscle tension, or posture-related strain.

Read about OMT:

Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) use OMT to ease musculoskeletal pain and other conditions. Learn more about the types and benefits.

06/25/2026

https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/programs/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms-treatment-for-depression/

TMS therapy is an alternative treatment option for patients living with Major Depressive disorder (MDD) that have not achieved a satisfactory response to antidepressant medication. TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is safe, non-inva...

06/16/2026

TMS helps people break free from depression.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a non-invasive treatment that uses strong magnetic pulses. These pulses, applied to the scalp, travel through the scalp and the skull to the brain. Depending on the specifics of the treatment, these pulses stimulate underactive areas in the brain or calm...

06/15/2026

Exomind now available in Rochester NY. Visit naviramed.com to learn more.

https://www.latimes.com/live-well/mind/story/exomind-therapy

Exomind therapy is a next-generation, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment designed to improve mental wellness. We explain how Exomind works, who can benefit, and why it represents a breakthrough in mental health care.

06/15/2026

TMS is a non-invasive FDA Cleared treatment for depression.
Learn more:

This procedure uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain involved in mood control. It's sometimes used for depression and other conditions.

03/24/2026

03/15/2026

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2843129?guestAccessKey=2fa0a775-b9b4-4452-812f-4d215eb07671&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postup_jn&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamaneurology&utm_content=etoc-tfl_&utm_term=031026

This Viewpoint calls for a reconsideration of chronic pain as a symptom of nervous system dysfunction and recommends several neuromodulation therapies for refractory clinical pain.

03/15/2026

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qEy_pD1oo70

Research increasingly shows a variety of habits and hobbies offer a helpful cognitive workout. One recent study linked lifelong learning — things like readi...

03/03/2026