The Functional Neurology Center: Concussion Brain Injury Minnetonka, MN.

The Functional Neurology Center: Concussion Brain Injury Minnetonka, MN. The Premier Functional Neurology and Brain Performance center in Minnesota. Complex Cases since 2011. We work with all ages!

Concussion, Vertigo, NeuroDevelopment, Pain, Injuries, Cognitive health, Migraine, Headaches, Whiplash, CRPS, PPPD, TBI, Stroke. Minnesota Functional Neurology and Chiropractic LLC

Welcome Dr. Joe Xing PHD to theFNC team as our new AI and Data science Advisor! Dr. Joe Xing PHD is a Stanford Universit...
01/21/2026

Welcome Dr. Joe Xing PHD to theFNC team as our new AI and Data science Advisor!

Dr. Joe Xing PHD is a Stanford University- and CERN-trained Physicist and AI technologist who has a unique background in theoretical physics, deep learning, and AI. His work focuses on applying multimodal AI and foundation models to neurodegenerative and neuromodulation-related conditions, integrating medical imaging, clinical text data, gait and movement analysis, and 3D biochemical and genetic information. Joe brings deep expertise in translating complex, heterogeneous data into interpretable insights and, as an Advisor for AI and Data Science at the Functional Neurology Center, contributes to advancing data-driven clinical research and personalized, evidence-based decision support.

Dr. Riley Edling, DC DACNB Board CertifiedFunctional Neurology Clinician | The Functional Neurology CenterDr. Riley Edli...
01/20/2026

Dr. Riley Edling, DC DACNB Board Certified

Functional Neurology Clinician | The Functional Neurology Center

Dr. Riley Edling is a dedicated clinician at The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC) with a strong focus on helping patients with complex neurological conditions regain function, stability, and confidence in their daily lives.

Dr. Edling specializes in functional neurological assessment and rehabilitation, with particular interest in conditions involving dizziness, balance disorders, post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain, headaches, and autonomic dysfunction. His approach emphasizes understanding how the nervous system is functioning — and using that information to guide precise, individualized care.

At theFNC, Dr. Edling works closely within a multidisciplinary team, integrating:
• Advanced neurological examinations
• Visual-vestibular and balance rehabilitation
• Cervical and proprioceptive integration
• Targeted neuromodulation strategies
• Progressive, brain-based exercise programs

Dr. Edling is known for his thoughtful, patient-centered style and commitment to continued learning in the rapidly evolving field of functional neurology. He believes meaningful recovery happens when patients understand their condition and are guided through a clear, structured rehabilitation process tailored to their nervous system.

Through his work at theFNC, Dr. Edling helps patients move beyond symptom chasing and toward lasting neurological change.

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Still searching for answers?It’s not about pushing harder —it’s about changing how the nervous system is working.At theF...
01/20/2026

Still searching for answers?
It’s not about pushing harder —
it’s about changing how the nervous system is working.

At theFNC, we go beyond symptoms.
We perform in-depth functional neurological evaluations to understand how your brain, eyes, balance system, neck, and autonomic pathways are communicating — and where that communication is breaking down.

From there, we design a highly individualized neurological rehabilitation plan that targets the root causes, not just the surface issues.

✔️ Advanced brain & balance diagnostics
✔️ Visual-vestibular & cervical integration
✔️ Autonomic nervous system assessment
✔️ Targeted neuromodulation & rehab
✔️ Care built specifically for your brain

Many patients begin noticing meaningful changes far sooner than expected.

You don’t need more effort.
You need better neurological input.

This is precision neuro-rehabilitation.
This is how the brain adapts.

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📍 Minnetonka, MN
🌍 Serving patients nationwide & internationally

THE HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN YOUR NECK, CSF FLOW, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS & BRAIN FOG — AND HOW WE ADDRESS IT AT theFNCMost peop...
01/19/2026

THE HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN YOUR NECK, CSF FLOW, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS & BRAIN FOG — AND HOW WE ADDRESS IT AT theFNC

Most people think of brain health as purely neurological — chemistry, neurons, neurotransmitters.

But modern research is revealing something much bigger:

👉 Your neck mechanics and head movement patterns directly influence cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow.
👉 Your deep suboccipital muscles connect to your spinal dura through a structure called the Myodural Bridge (MDB).
👉 And impaired CSF flow may contribute to headaches, dizziness, pressure sensations, brain fog, post-concussion symptoms, and chronic autonomic problems.

This is one of the most important, overlooked areas in all of neurology — and it’s something we assess and treat every single day at The Functional Neurology Center.



🔍 WHAT THE NEW RESEARCH SHOWS

A 2021 paper published in Nature Scientific Reports (s41598-021-93767-8) demonstrated something powerful:

Simple head-nodding movements change CSF flow patterns in real time.

Researchers used advanced cine MRI to measure CSF movement at the cranio-cervical junction. After just one minute of gentle head nodding, they found:
• Significant changes in maximum and average CSF flow velocities
• Measurable shifts in direction of CSF flow
• Increased CSF pressure (confirmed through lumbar puncture in a separate group)
• Altered cranial ↔ caudal flow balance

This means that CSF flow is not only driven by heart rate and breathing…

Movement matters.
Neck mechanics matter.
Head posture matters.

And this is where the Myodural Bridge becomes clinically important.



🔗 THE MYODURAL BRIDGE: THE NECK–BRAIN CONNECTION NO ONE TALKS ABOUT

Deep under your skull, the small suboccipital muscles attach directly to the spinal dura — the protective sheath around your brainstem and spinal cord.

This connective-tissue linkage is called the Myodural Bridge.

Its role?

To transmit mechanical forces from your neck muscles to your dura — influencing CSF flow, pressure, and stability.

When these muscles function normally, the MDB helps:
• Maintain healthy CSF circulation
• Support brainstem mechanics
• Stabilize the cranio-cervical junction
• Assist with movement-driven CSF “pumping”

But when there is dysfunction — such as:
• Whiplash
• Concussion
• Forward-head posture
• Chronic neck tension
• Cervical instability
• Postural collapse
• Muscle hypertonicity
• Poor proprioception
• Trauma at C0–C1–C2

— the MDB may pull unevenly on the dura or fail to assist CSF movement properly.

And symptoms often follow.



⚠️ WHEN THE NECK–CSF SYSTEM FAILS, YOU MAY FEEL…

These are EXACTLY the patients who show up at theFNC every week:
• Head pressure or “internal swelling”
• Worsening headaches with movement
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Visual motion sensitivity
• Neck tightness with “pulling” into the head
• Post-concussion symptoms that never resolve
• Difficulty tolerating upright posture
• Brain fog and cognitive slowing
• Sleep difficulty or “wired but tired” states
• Autonomic symptoms (heart racing, temperature issues, anxiety-like sensations)
• Feeling “full,” “pressurized,” or “floating”

Many of these patients have “normal” MRI results — because standard imaging does not assess functional CSF dynamics, dural tension, MDB mechanics, or vestibulo-cervical integration.

But when we test them functionally, we find the root causes.



🏥 HOW theFNC EVALUATES THIS SYSTEM

We use a comprehensive Functional Neurology approach to evaluate:

✔ CSF-related mechanics through
• Positional testing
• Eye–head–neck integration
• Dural tension indicators
• Motion-driven symptom mapping

✔ Deep neck flexor + suboccipital muscle function

(Where the MDB originates)

✔ C0–C1–C2 biomechanics

(neutral, flexion, extension, rotation)

✔ Cervical proprioception

(accurate or distorted?)

✔ Vestibular mapping

(VOR stress tests, gaze holding, cervical-ocular reflex)

✔ Posture and gait under load

(brainstem + CSF dynamics often show through)

We look at the whole system, not just the painful area.



🌀 HOW WE TREAT IT AT theFNC

Treatment combines:

1️⃣ Correcting cranio-cervical mechanics

Gentle, precise mobilization + stabilization

2️⃣ Releasing and retraining suboccipital muscles

Normalizing MDB tension.

3️⃣ Movement-based CSF optimization

Inspired by the Nature study — controlled head-nodding, cervical patterning, rhythmic motion sequencing.

(This is also where Ciatrix-style movement and posture-driven fluid work fits beautifully.)

4️⃣ Vestibular and oculomotor integration

To restore brainstem and proprioceptive control over posture and head mechanics.

5️⃣ Dynamic balance and sensory-motor rehabilitation

Allowing the system to re-synchronize under real-world conditions.

6️⃣ Autonomic regulation

Breathwork, visual–vestibular drills, physiological sequencing to restore CNS balance.

7️⃣ Technology assisted therapies

Depending on the case:
• Laser therapy
• Neuro-modulation
• Motion platforms
• Proprioceptive training
• Cervical neuromuscular retraining
• VR vestibular integration
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This is how we restore flow, not just treat symptoms.



🎯 WHY PATIENTS GET BETTER HERE

Because we look at something most clinics ignore:

👉 Your neck is part of your brain system.
👉 Your dura responds to movement.
👉 Your CSF responds to posture.
👉 Your symptoms often come from dysfunction in this system — not from the brain “mystically misfiring.”

When you restore healthy head–neck mechanics, normalize the MDB, and retrain CSF-related dynamics…

Patients often report:
• Clearer thinking
• Reduced headaches
• Better balance
• Less dizziness
• Improved sleep
• More stable energy
• Less anxiety-like autonomic symptoms
• A sense of being “grounded” and “in control” again

For many, this is life-changing.



🙌 IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH HEAD PRESSURE, DIZZINESS, NECK PAIN, OR POST-CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS — YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY.

At theFNC, we specialize in complex neurological cases where the mechanical + fluid + sensory systems need to be rebuilt.

There is always a reason.
There is always a mechanism.
And there is always HOPE.

👉 Learn more at theFNC.com
👉 Message us to speak with our team

Image source:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93767-8

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-92506-7

🧠 Vestibular Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: The Missing Link We Must AddressA TheFNC Research-Integrated Perspectiv...
01/19/2026

🧠 Vestibular Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: The Missing Link We Must Address

A TheFNC Research-Integrated Perspective

A newly published paper in Frontiers in Neurology highlights something we see every single day in the clinic—but that is still under-recognized in traditional Parkinson’s disease (PD) care:

👉 Vestibular system dysfunction is a central driver of both motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

This is not just about “balance.”
This is about how the brain orients to gravity, space, movement, cognition, mood, and autonomic regulation.



🔬 Key Insight From the Article

The authors outline how degeneration and maladaptive signaling within the vestibular nuclei and their cortical/subcortical connections contribute to a wide range of PD symptoms that are often treated as unrelated problems.

At theFNC, we view this as a systems-level neurological failure, not a dopamine-only disease.



🧍‍♂️ Vestibular Dysfunction & Motor Symptoms in PD

The article clearly links vestibular impairment to hallmark PD motor issues, including:

• Postural instability & falls
• Freezing of gait (FOG)
• Abnormal trunk posture (Pisa syndrome)
• Eye movement and gaze stabilization deficits

🧠 Why this matters:
The vestibular system feeds directly into the cerebellum, basal ganglia, brainstem locomotor regions, and ocular motor nuclei. When this input is distorted, movement becomes inefficient, rigid, and unsafe—even if muscle strength is intact.



🧩 Vestibular Dysfunction & Non-Motor Symptoms (Often Ignored)

One of the most important contributions of this paper is its emphasis on non-motor symptoms, which are often the most disabling for patients.

Vestibular dysfunction is associated with:

• Dizziness & spatial disorientation
• Sleep disorders
• Mood disorders (anxiety & depression)
• Cognitive complaints & brain fog

🧠 These symptoms reflect vestibular connections to:
• Limbic system
• Thalamus
• Insula
• Prefrontal cortex
• Autonomic brainstem nuclei

This explains why so many PD patients say:

“I don’t just feel stiff—I feel disconnected from my body and the world.”



🧠 Why the Vestibular System Is So Powerful

The vestibular system is the only sensory system with direct access to the brainstem and cerebellum without cortical relay first.

It influences:
• Posture
• Gait rhythm
• Eye movements
• Autonomic regulation
• Arousal
• Cognitive load
• Emotional regulation

When vestibular input is degraded, the brain’s internal model of reality becomes unstable.



🔄 TheFNC Clinical Perspective: What This Means for Care

This paper strongly supports what we do differently at The Functional Neurology Center:

🔹 We assess vestibular function in every Parkinson’s case
🔹 We evaluate ocular motor, cervical-vestibular, autonomic, and cerebellar integration
🔹 We identify left-right and anterior-posterior vestibular asymmetries
🔹 We do not treat balance as “PT only” or cognition as “separate from movement”



🧠 How We Address This at theFNC (Non-Pharmaceutical)

Our approach is neurologically targeted and individualized, often integrating:

• Advanced vestibular-ocular rehabilitation
• Cervical proprioceptive retraining
• Controlled rotational & velocity-based vestibular stimulation
• Eye movement & gaze stabilization protocols
• Autonomic regulation strategies
• Cognitive-motor dual-task training
• Brainstem-cerebellar activation through movement, vision, and rhythm

This is not generic balance therapy.
This is precision neuromodulation of failing networks.



🧠 Big Takeaway

Parkinson’s disease is not just a basal ganglia disorder.
It is a distributed network disease, and the vestibular system sits at the center of that network.

Ignoring vestibular dysfunction means:
❌ Slower progress
❌ Higher fall risk
❌ Worsening cognition & mood
❌ Reduced quality of life

Addressing it opens the door to better stability, clarity, confidence, and function.



📍 If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease and struggles with balance, freezing, dizziness, cognition, or fatigue—these systems must be evaluated together.

This research validates what functional neurology has been saying for years:

You cannot fix movement without fixing orientation to space.

— The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC)
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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1398764/full

✨ REAL PROGRESS. REAL CLARITY. REAL RECOVERY. ✨After completing our Intensive 5-Day Neuro Rehabilitation Program, Chris ...
01/19/2026

✨ REAL PROGRESS. REAL CLARITY. REAL RECOVERY. ✨

After completing our Intensive 5-Day Neuro Rehabilitation Program, Chris is already experiencing meaningful improvements in long-standing symptoms that were limiting his daily life — including:

✔️ Chronic pain
✔️ Dizziness
✔️ Neck stiffness
✔️ Fatigue
✔️ Digestive distress

In just one week, Chris noticed clear, measurable changes in how his body and brain were functioning.

But just as important as symptom improvement was something even more powerful👇
👉 Clarity and confidence.

For the first time, Chris truly understood WHY his symptoms existed — and WHAT his nervous system needed to heal.

Now, he’s empowered and excited to continue his recovery with a fully personalized at-home neuro rehabilitation plan, designed specifically for his nervous system.

🧠 His custom program includes step-by-step guidance on:
• Targeted neurological exercises
• Supportive, brain-based supplementation
• Healing nutrition strategies
• Sleep optimization
• Simple lifestyle modifications that promote lasting change

This isn’t just short-term relief.
This is a roadmap for long-term neurological recovery.

At The Functional Neurology Center, we don’t chase symptoms —
We restore function, confidence, and control.

If you’ve been living with chronic symptoms and feel stuck, there is another path forward.

📍 Learn more at theFNC.com
📩 Reach out to see if our intensive program is right for you.

Tilt Table Training, Dysautonomia & the Injured Nervous SystemHow We Retrain Upright Function at The Functional Neurolog...
01/19/2026

Tilt Table Training, Dysautonomia & the Injured Nervous System
How We Retrain Upright Function at The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC)

At theFNC, we work with patients who often tell us the same story:

“I feel okay lying down… but the moment I stand up, everything falls apart.”

Dizziness. Rapid heart rate. Brain fog. Visual instability. Fatigue. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Exercise intolerance. Anxiety that feels physiological, not emotional.

This is not weakness.
This is not “just anxiety.”
And it is not simply a heart problem.

This is dysautonomia — a failure of the nervous system to properly regulate the body against gravity.

One of the most powerful tools we use to restore this regulation is Tilt Table Training, when applied correctly within a functional neurology model.



Why Upright Life Is So Hard in Dysautonomia

In a healthy nervous system, standing up triggers an automatic and coordinated response:

• Baroreceptors detect gravity-related blood shifts
• Brainstem autonomic centers respond immediately
• Blood vessels constrict appropriately
• Heart rate adjusts without overshooting
• Cerebral blood flow is preserved

This all happens without conscious effort.

In dysautonomia — including POTS, post-concussion autonomic dysfunction, long COVID, post-viral syndromes, and prolonged deconditioning — this coordination breaks down.

Instead, we see:
• Blood pooling in the lower body
• Excessive heart rate spikes
• Blood pressure instability
• Reduced blood flow to the brain
• Sensory mismatch between vestibular, visual, cervical, and autonomic systems

The result is orthostatic intolerance — the inability to tolerate being upright.



What the Research Is Now Showing

A 2025 systematic review published in Brain Injury examined cardiac autonomic nervous system dysfunction following concussion, particularly in adolescents.

Key findings included:
• Concussion can disrupt cardiac autonomic regulation
• Autonomic dysfunction may appear subtle or absent at rest
• Physiological stressors (such as upright posture or exertion) reveal hidden dysfunction
• Tilt-table testing is commonly used to identify POTS-like and dysautonomic patterns after brain injury

This mirrors what we see clinically every day at theFNC:

The nervous system may appear “normal” lying down.
Dysfunction becomes obvious only when the system is challenged by gravity.

That means upright stress must be part of both assessment and rehabilitation.



Tilt Table Training Is NOT Just “Standing Someone Up”

At theFNC, tilt table training is not passive and it is not generic.

It is a graded neurological intervention designed to retrain autonomic, vestibular, cardiovascular, and postural systems together.

We use structured progressions such as:
• 0–15° – baseline autonomic stability
• 30° – venous return and cardiovascular challenge
• 45° – moderate orthostatic stress
• 60–75° – significant postural and autonomic demand
• 90° – full upright integration

Each angle is held for specific durations while we monitor:
• Heart rate behavior
• Blood pressure stability
• Symptom response
• Neurological tolerance

The goal is adaptive plasticity, not symptom flare-ups.



What Tilt Table Training Improves in Dysautonomia

When applied correctly and progressed appropriately, tilt table training supports:

• Improved orthostatic tolerance
• Better blood pressure regulation
• Reduced inappropriate tachycardia
• Improved circulation and reduced blood pooling
• Enhanced cerebral perfusion
• Cardiovascular reconditioning
• Preservation of muscle tone and bone density
• Improved functional mobility (standing, walking, daily activities)

This is not symptom suppression.
This is nervous system retraining.



Why Tilt Table Training Works Best in Functional Neurology

Dysautonomia is not a single-system problem.

It is a network disorder involving:
• Brainstem autonomic centers
• Vestibular system
• Cervical proprioception
• Visual-vestibular integration
• Cardiovascular reflexes

That is why at theFNC, tilt table training is never used in isolation.

We integrate it with:
• Vestibular and visual-vestibular rehabilitation
• Cervical spine and proprioceptive training
• Neuromodulation strategies
• Vagal and autonomic regulation techniques
• Gait, balance, and postural rehabilitation

Gravity is processed by the brain, not just the heart.



Who Benefits Most

Tilt table training is especially valuable for individuals with:
• Dysautonomia and POTS
• Post-concussion autonomic dysfunction
• Long COVID and post-viral syndromes
• Chronic dizziness or lightheadedness
• Post-stroke or neurological deconditioning
• Prolonged bed rest or ICU recovery

If standing makes you worse, avoidance is not the answer.
Strategic, graded exposure is.



The Big Picture

Your body isn’t broken.
Your nervous system has lost confidence in gravity.

Tilt table training helps rebuild that confidence — one degree at a time — while respecting brain physiology, autonomic regulation, and true neurological healing.

📍 The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC)
Advanced care for complex neurological and autonomic disorders.

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If upright life feels impossible, let’s retrain it — safely, intelligently, and neurologically.



https://www.autonomicneuroscience.com/article/S1566-0702%2821%2900058-8/fulltext

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2025.2535625

Minnesota will always be home for The Functional Neurology Center.That’s where this work started — and that’s not changi...
01/18/2026

Minnesota will always be home for The Functional Neurology Center.
That’s where this work started — and that’s not changing.

But as more patients travel to us from across the U.S. and around the world, we’re beginning to ask an exciting question:

👉 Where should theFNC go next?

If we were to open theFNC 2 in another location:
• Where would help be most needed?
• Where do patients struggle to access advanced neuro-rehab?
• Where should we bring this level of care next?

👇 Drop your city, state, or country in the comments
🌍 Tell us where you think theFNC belongs next

MN is home. The mission is global.

🏒 Pro Hockey Brain Wellness Program | Patient Story: David’s Journey 🧠When David traveled to The Functional Neurology Ce...
01/18/2026

🏒 Pro Hockey Brain Wellness Program | Patient Story: David’s Journey 🧠

When David traveled to The Functional Neurology Center, he wasn’t looking for quick fixes — he was looking for answers.

After years of multiple concussions, David’s hockey career was cut short far earlier than it should have been. Like many former high-level athletes, he had seen numerous providers, tried different approaches, and still felt like something was missing.

That’s when he came to theFNC.

From day one, David finally received what he had been searching for:
✔️ A deep, detailed neurological analysis
✔️ Clear explanations of why his symptoms existed
✔️ A structured, science-driven brain rehabilitation plan

As David shared in his review, he learned more in one day than he had in months elsewhere — and for the first time, things actually made sense.



🔬 What We Did Differently

Our Pro Hockey Player Brain Wellness Program is built specifically for athletes with:
• Repetitive concussion history
• Vestibular and balance dysfunction
• Neck-brain disconnects
• Visual-vestibular processing issues
• Autonomic nervous system dysregulation
• Lingering fatigue, headaches, and cognitive fog

David went through a comprehensive functional neurological exam, followed by targeted, non-pharmaceutical rehabilitation designed to retrain his nervous system — not just manage symptoms.



🧠 His Rehab Included Advanced Neuro-Based Care Such As:

• Vestibular & visual-vestibular integration training
• Cervical spine and proprioceptive rehabilitation
• Eye movement and reaction-time training
• Balance, gait, and coordination challenges
• Autonomic regulation strategies
• Personalized recovery planning for long-term progress

Everything was customized — no cookie-cutter protocols.



💬 Why This Matters

David said something we hear often:

“Had I found him 15 years ago, I’d still be playing.”

While we can’t turn back time, we can help the brain heal, adapt, and perform better — even years after injury.

And as he noted, the value of the care he received compared to other options was incredibly high — because real answers change everything.



🙏 Grateful for David

We’re incredibly grateful David trusted our team and traveled to see us. His story represents so many former athletes who were never given the full neurological picture — until now.

If you’re a current or former hockey player (or athlete) dealing with lingering symptoms from concussions, you are not broken — your nervous system just needs the right input.

📍 Learn more about our Pro Athlete Brain Wellness & Neuro Rehabilitation Programs at theFNC.com



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🧠 The Future of Brain Recovery Is Integrated — and It’s Already Here at theFNCAt The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC...
01/17/2026

🧠 The Future of Brain Recovery Is Integrated — and It’s Already Here at theFNC

At The Functional Neurology Center (theFNC), we don’t treat symptoms in isolation.

We assess and retrain the entire nervous system — because modern neuroscience is clear on one thing:

👉 The brain changes when it is challenged with the right input, at the right intensity, in the right sequence.

Emerging neuroscience research continues to validate what we see every day in the clinic:
lasting neurological improvement comes from integrated neuromodulation + active, task-specific rehabilitation, not passive care.



🧠 The Nervous System Is a Network — Not a Single Structure

Symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, imbalance, headaches, chronic pain, fatigue, visual strain, autonomic dysfunction, motion sensitivity, and cognitive overload rarely come from one “broken” area.

They arise from network-level dysregulation involving:
• Brainstem and cerebellar timing systems
• Vestibular and visual integration
• Cervical proprioception and posture
• Autonomic nervous system regulation
• Cognitive and emotional load management

At theFNC, our job is to identify where the system is out of sync — and then restore coordination across these networks.



🔍 Precision Diagnostics Drive Precision Care

You cannot retrain what you don’t measure.

Our evaluations go far beyond standard exams and assess:
• Eye movements and visual processing
• Vestibular function and velocity storage
• Balance, gait, and postural strategies
• Cervical spine proprioception
• Autonomic responses to movement and stress
• Cognitive endurance, reaction time, and dual-task performance

These diagnostics allow us to build highly individualized neurorehabilitation programs, not generic protocols.



⚡ Neuromodulation: Priming the Brain for Change

Neuromodulation is not the treatment — it’s the primer for neuroplasticity.

At theFNC, we use non-invasive neuromodulation to:
• Improve signal-to-noise ratio in neural circuits
• Support learning and adaptability
• Regulate autonomic balance
• Optimize brainstem and cortical excitability

Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) plays a key role in this process, helping regulate autonomic tone and enhance plasticity — especially when paired with movement, vestibular, or cognitive tasks.



🔦 Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT / Photobiomodulation)

Photobiomodulation supports brain function at the cellular level by:
• Enhancing mitochondrial efficiency
• Supporting cerebral blood flow
• Improving neural resilience
• Creating a metabolic environment favorable for adaptation

When layered with active rehab, LLLT helps the brain respond faster and more efficiently to training.



🌪 GyroStim: Re-Training Motion, Balance & Autonomic Control

GyroStim is one of the most powerful tools we use for complex neurological cases.

It provides:
• Multi-axis rotational vestibular stimulation
• Precise velocity and acceleration exposure
• Direct cerebellar and brainstem engagement
• Autonomic adaptability training
• Sensory prediction recalibration

This is critical for patients with concussion, chronic dizziness, motion sensitivity, dysautonomia, visual-vestibular mismatch, and balance disorders.

GyroStim doesn’t “desensitize” the brain — it teaches it how to predict and adapt again.



🕶 Virtual Reality Neurorehabilitation

Virtual Reality allows us to challenge the nervous system in ways traditional rehab cannot.

We use VR to:
• Train visual-vestibular integration
• Improve balance and gait under cognitive load
• Enhance spatial awareness and reaction time
• Restore confidence with movement
• Create real-world carryover in a controlled setting

VR makes neuroplasticity measurable, progressive, and functional.



🔁 Integration Is the Intervention

What makes our approach effective is how everything is layered together.

A single session may include:
• Neuromodulation to prime plasticity
• GyroStim to challenge vestibular prediction
• VR-based sensory integration
• Eye movement and balance training
• Autonomic regulation and recovery

Each layer reinforces the next.

This is systems neuroscience applied clinically.



✅ Why This Approach Works

Our patients improve because this model:
✔ Targets root network dysfunction
✔ Uses objective diagnostics to guide care
✔ Actively retrains the nervous system
✔ Reinforces learning through repetition and feedback
✔ Builds long-term resilience — not compensation

We don’t manage symptoms.
We retrain the system that creates them.



🧠 This Is Modern Neurological Care

The future of brain recovery is:
• Integrated
• Active
• Data-driven
• Experience-dependent

At The Functional Neurology Center, this isn’t experimental.

It’s our standard of care.

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The Functional Neurology Center (The FNC) started out of one room, with a focus on caring for the whole person. And now we’ve grown to a 6,000 square foot clinic that treats more than just your brain, but also how your brain health affects your quality of life and the lives of those who love you. During your Neuro-Exam, Discovery Day, Intensive Program, or even just a single visit for a ‘tune-up’, you’ll always work one-on-one with a small team of doctors who are just as invested in your recovery as you are.

Of course, we have the latest diagnostics and high tech therapies and treatments, but your recovery hinges on more than what we know and the tools we can buy. It’s our personalized investment in your health, and a rock-solid believe that There is Hope, that sets us apart.

The most important component of your recovery is the relationship you form with your Doctors.

Based on your individual condition and needs, you’ll work directly with a small dedicated team of Doctors, working together for the full duration of treatment. During this time, it’s essential to be open and trusting with your doctors, knowing they are with you every step of the way. This relationship, coupled with your motivation and commitment to your recovery is the ultimate key to success.