Brain & Spine Wellness Center

12/03/2025

In a large study of middle-aged adults (ages 45–70), nearly 24% reported dizziness or imbalance. Importantly, these symptoms were strongly linked with poorer general health and mental health distress — especially for women and older age groups.

Smit, A.L., Eikelboom, R.H., Bucks, R.S. et al. Dizziness and imbalance and their association with general and mental health in a community-based cross-sectional study of middle-aged individuals: the Busselton healthy ageing study. BMC Public Health 25, 1287 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22502-z

11/16/2025

Learn about the Precision Brain Program initial examination - where we uncover what parts of the brain are contributing to your neurological symptoms!

11/13/2025

Even when someone “passes” a concussion checklist and feels symptom-free, research using sensitive testing shows lingering changes in attention, sensory gating and motor learning. A 2024 study found long-term functional alterations despite clinical recovery.

Cover your bases and get evaluated even with symptoms abate!

Dolman, K.E., Staines, R.S., Mughal, S. et al. Long-term effects of concussion on attention, sensory gating and motor learning. Exp Brain Res 243, 30 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-024-06981-x

11/10/2025

Dr. Afzal presenting "Multimodal Neurorehabilitation Incorporating Multi-Axis Rotary chair Vestibular Rehabilitation in Post-concussion Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series" at the CHARLI C3 Neuro Summit.

11/08/2025

Dr. Katherine Afzal displayed poster presentations at C3 Neuro Summit! They highlight six case studies that demonstrate subjective and objective improvements for complex dizziness and post concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injury.

11/08/2025

07/21/2025

So proud of this brilliant community of doctors. We are paving the way for the most innovative vestibular rehabilitation in the world.

06/22/2025

Introducing AxisAI, an innovative vestibular assessment. Currently, there are only three of its kind in the world! This rotary chair tests all 6 vestibular canals and has sophisticated technology that allows us to pair visual and vestibular input for rehabilitation.

05/21/2025

We have moved!! Note our new location address is 2424 21st Ave S, Suite 202 Nashville, TN 37212

02/08/2024

Lyme disease is often called the great imitator. It mimics over 300,000 diseases. Functional neurology is a great compliment to those dealing with Lyme disease or any chronic illness. At Brain & Spine Wellness Center, we customize a brain rehabilitation program for you to improve neurological symptoms. Take it from one of our patients, , "I have been dealing with Lyme disease for over 20 years and I have received drastic results within only a few weeks of starting my program. I feel this clinic is offering me the missing link I have needed in my recovery."

02/01/2024

We all know it is important to get our annual check up, lab work, and screening tests complete. However, the brain is often neglected in routine work ups unless there is a grave problem. At Brain & Spine Wellness Center, our clinicians perform a detailed comprehensive neurological examination to determine if your brain function is performing at its highest level. If there are some areas of weakness, neurological rehabilitation will be recommended to improve neuroplasticity and improve your function. Please share if someone you care about has been noticing challenges with memory, losing their train of thought, or balance issues.

01/30/2024

A vertigo success story!