Dr. Daniel Demian

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Dr. Daniel Demian

Doctor of Chiropractic; specializing in the interplay of Functional Movement and Functional Neurolog

Dr. Demian primarily focuses on neurological rehabilitation and increasing human physiologic function. He emphasizes pain management and improving movement by utilizing corrective exercises, gait retraining protocols, and individualized neuromuscular training programs. He utilizes comprehensive nutritional and metabolic testing to address potentially limiting dysfunctions of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems. The connection between neurological function and nutritional status is essential to understanding how to fully maximize brain function, which is why he takes a multi-faceted approach to improving brain health and overall wellness. We work with precise types of exercises and sensory input, instead of drugs or surgery, in order to stimulate parts of the nervous system to improve their function. Often, the outcomes of our rehabilitation can be significant, and at times profound.

03/07/2025

I am honored to have spoken at the Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference (https://lnkd.in/g2Ct9Czw), speaking in a session on neuroplasticity’s role in vestibular care. Grateful to VeDA organizing and to the engaged participants who asked great questions. Thanks to and for keeping it engaging and surprisingly efficient across so much content.

Here are my 5 key takeaways!

1. Your Brain Can Adapt and Heal:
Neuroplasticity means your brain can rewire itself to improve balance and reduce dizziness. With the right approach, progress is possible at any stage.
2. Early and Consistent Effort Pays Off
Starting rehabilitation early prevents compensations from forming, but even if symptoms are chronic, progress is still possible with the right strategies. Repetition of movement-based exercises help your brain learn new ways to process balance signals. Externally focused feedback can be a helpful assist!
3. Targeted Mulit-Sensory Rehabilitation is Key
Assessing the vestibular system in concert with other sensory systems (neck and vision) can reveal hidden weaknesses and guide treatment. A multi-sensory rehabilitation approach helps retrain the brain’s integration centers which encode sense of upright and spatial perception.
4. Goldilocks (80/20) Rule:
Neuroplasticity is best harnessed when the exercise is challenging but not overwhelmingly difficult. If the nervous system feels its failing it will enter threat surveillance mode making it impossible to learn. If something is too easy it won’t gain ground, in fact it will actually regress. Something to aim for is 80% success/20% mistakes - your brain can understand errors and make it targeted corrections. Staying engaged and gradually challenging yourself enhances recovery.
5. Your Journey is Unique
No two recoveries are the same, and fluctuations are part of the process. Personalized rehab, psychosocial support, and expecting improvement are crucial for success.

Thanks to for helping organize the space.

05/13/2022

Our very own Dr. Daniel Demian (.neuroplasticity) was at to present our exciting study findings on antisaccade eye movements. Love that our team is pushing forward! It was a brave project during a pandemic and we were excited to share this data with our peers and continue the conversation!
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04/10/2022

We are here with you and for you!
Behind you, around you and in front of you! We believe for you sometimes when we you have a hard time seeing it for yourself.

02/06/2022

Do you feel like you keep hearing the buzzword "Inflammation" thrown around a lot, but you don't actually know what it means?

You may not be able to see it happening, but inflammation is the body’s interior defence mechanism toward anything going wrong, like illness or injury—it occurs with anything from a bruised elbow to an aggravated gut barrier. The catch? Inflammation can be both good and bad. Click the link in our bio to get the scoop on what inflammation actually is and how it could be contributing to your health issues.
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02/01/2022

As restrictions ease up, what are you doing to protect your immune system? We talked to our very own for her tried and true tips.

😬 Minimize Stress
Remain calm and cary on. When we are stressed, our body releases cortisol. Cortisol impairs the immune system's ability to fight off foreign invaders making us more susceptible to infections and illness.

😴 Sleep
It's not only the number of hours you're getting shuteye that counts, but the quality of sleep you're getting.

☀️ Sun Exposure
Natural light invigorates the formation of Vitamin D. Vitamin D supports immune function by harmonizing the adaptive and innate immune system.

🏃 Exercise
Regular exercise has been show to keep your immune system functioning at top levels. When you are physically active, you can keep pathogens out of your lungs and airways, minimizing illness.

🥬 Fruits and Veggies
Eating the rainbow provides nutrients and vitamins your body's immune system needs. Specifically, Vitamin A, C, and Zinc support immune function by reducing inflammation, modulating the immune system, and decreasing the duration and severity of many vital infections.

🍄 Mushrooms
One of the special components found in mushrooms -- particularly medinicial mushrooms -- is beta-glucan. In many researches, beta-glucan effectively stimulates the host immuncal response to defence against bacterial, viral, funcal, or parasitic infections.

💧 Hydration
Water helps to carry oxygen to your body cells, which results in properly functioning systems. It also works in removing toxins from the body.

🍷 Sip in moderation
Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption can compromise your immune system. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.

For more information on how to naturally support your immune health, schedule a Discovery Call via the link in our bio!
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01/31/2022

You deserve a care team that connects the dots within your body, outside the body, with your history, and with your lifestyle. That's where the power of intersected health comes in.

Instead of looking at what's going on in just one part of your body, our clinicians collaborate together to consider how your symptoms may be related, interconnected, and caused by other systems and factors at hand.

Learn more by scheduling a Discover Call via the link in our bio 📞
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12/21/2021

At Venn, we invite you to come as you are.

🧺 Sweatpants? Bring it on. Our office is not only a space where we formulate your personalized recovery plan, it's also where we put that plan into action. With treatment and therapy rooms, we want to you feel comfortable working through your recovery plan with us.

😰 Anxious? We understand. The road to recovery isn't always linear, but our team has the depth and breadth of knowledge to guide you through it. You're not alone in this.

😄 Excited? Us too. We enjoy solving complex problems and helping our patients restore their health to a state of completion. The possibility of healing and recovery is powerful and it's exciting!

Discover more about what we do at Venn Med by booking a Discovery Call via the link in bio! 📞

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10/29/2021

Posted • When the source of your symptoms is unclear, it can feel like 1 + 1 does not equal 2. Luckily, our unique team of practitioners are multi-skilled and fluent in functional applications of medicine designed to “connect the dots”. Working in teams to tackle problems together, we use our breadth and depth of knowledge to guide interventions that address your health and wellness — not just your symptoms. We're also not too bad at math either 🔢🧠 _____________________________

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801 Eglinton Avenue W Unit 201
Toronto, ON
M5N1A3

Website

http://www.danieldemian.com/

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