Cortex Initiative

04/11/2026

04/03/2026

Nothing like therapy outside! Timed two minute intervals with cumulative time tracking and alternating, language based attention tasks make for a guaranteed fun, functional Friday therapy sesh! My dude here is making all of the brain gains! 💪🏻🧠

04/03/2026

Nothing like therapy outside! Timed two minute intervals with cumulative time tracking and alternating, language based attention tasks make for a guaranteed fun, functional Friday therapy sesh! My dude here is making all of the brain gaines! 💪🏻🧠

04/02/2026

Together they measure perturbation- the small, often inaudible changes in your voice that tell us how your vocal system is functioning 🗣️ . We are here to help you get your voice back on track!

03/29/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to sit down with current and former patients at Synapse Therapy Center as part of a mini-documentary for . These Veterans shared their experiences, reflections, and feedback on their care.
We have known that Synapse is making a difference in brain injury and mental health recovery: we have outstanding data to show that. The interviews confirmed this in the most compelling ways.
In collaboration with local commands, Home
Base , the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, , and each patient’s physician- they “write the prescription, and Synapse helps fill it” (thanks Dr. O 🙂 )
We’re excited to share these stories with you soon.

03/27/2026

🚨NO WAITLIST FOR SPEECH THERAPY🚨 headed into the summer months at CortexKids! Our Chesapeake location is excited to welcome new patients this spring. Come check us out! 🗣️

03/25/2026

Today I had the opportunity to sit down with Gregory O’Shanick MD , President and Medical Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation Services (CNS) in Richmond, VA and Medical Director Emeritus of the Brain Injury Association of America. We discussed the importance of multidisciplinary intervention for TBI and how Synapse Integrated Therapy Center is a critical part of post- diagnostic care for veterans and service members in Hampton Roads. I could’ve listened to him speak all day. Thank you, Greg- for your wisdom, support, and partnership. I can’t wait to bring the whole crew up to Richmond.

03/17/2026

🔜 Synapse Integrated Therapy is launching new cohorts this spring! Over the past sessions, our patients have experienced significant symptom reduction, and almost all continue with therapy or strength training beyond the initial 12 weeks, ensuring continuity of care, ongoing support close to home, and opportunity for persistent community at .
Our integrated approach has received fantastic feedback, helping patients make meaningful, lasting progress. We’re proud to serve both the Special Operations community and the broader military population.
📅 Spots are limited—join a cohort this spring and take the next step in your recovery.

03/09/2026

Dynamic balance training is a critical component of rehabilitation following blast-related TBI, targeting the complex interaction between vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems required for real-world movement. At Synapse Integrated Therapy, our physical therapists have extensive experience working with the special operations community. We understand the demands of elite service and what it takes to restore high-level vestibular function.

02/28/2026

Case Study: Visual Agnosia
We love being back in the world of complex speech language pathology cases. We recently evaluated with a patient with visual agnosia following a stroke, highlighting the intricate role of perception in accessing language and functional communication.

Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, and fluency were intact. He could follow complex commands and generate spoken language without difficulty. We could spell words aloud and he’d state them immediately. He could write out his name and address without error, and even state words written with a finger on his back. However, when shown language or objects, he couldn’t name letters, numbers, written words, names, or dates. He could not name basic pictures. Despite all of his other strengths, this visual-linguistic disruption greatly affects his daily functioning: no reading text messages, navigating signs, paying bills, driving, etc.

SLPs play a critical role in rehabilitating individuals with visual agnosia by distinguishing whether communication breakdowns arise from visual‑perceptual access issues versus core language impairment, while providing strategies to support functional communication and maximize quality of life. In this case, challenge accepted, and we are excited to support this patient’s journey.
Thank you to the wonderful physicians and medical personnel who trust Cortex Initiative with their patients!