Puget Sound Neurology & Integrative Headache Center

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Puget Sound Neurology & Integrative Headache Center! As you welcome 2026, make a resolution to take control of your headaches and migraines. Our team in Tacoma, WA, is here to help you find personalized strategies for lasting relief.

📞 Start the year strong schedule your consultation today: (253) 284-4488

12/31/2025

As we say goodbye to this year and welcome the next, don’t let headaches keep you from celebrating! At Puget Sound Neurology & Integrative Headache Center, we help you manage migraines and chronic headaches so you can start the New Year feeling your best.

✨ Make a resolution to take control of your headache health in 2026. Our team in Tacoma, WA, is here to help you find relief.

📞 Call to schedule your consultation: (253) 284-4488

12/29/2025

At Puget Sound Neurology, we believe exercise is medicine and we tailor it to you. Our Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription program in Tacoma, WA helps you safely enhance your strength, endurance, and overall well-being under expert guidance.

Led by Dr. Adrienne McNamara, an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and Brain Health Trainer, each program is uniquely designed to support your health goals whether that’s improving balance, managing a medical condition, or optimizing brain and bone health.

📅 Schedule your fitness consultation today by calling (253) 284-4488.

Puget Sound Neurology provides Fitness Assessments & Exercise Prescriptions in Tacoma, WA. Call today to schedule an appointment.

12/26/2025

Do chronic headaches or migraines interfere with your daily life? 😣 At the Integrative Headache Center, we take a personalized, integrative approach to find what works best for you. From preventative and abortive therapies to non-medication devices and lifestyle adjustments, our goal is to provide relief and improve your quality of life.

Let us help you get back to feeling your best. Call us today to schedule a consultation!

📞 (253) 284-4488

Puget Sound Neurology provides migraine & headache treatment in Tacoma, WA. Call today to schedule an appointment.

12/25/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at Puget Sound Neurology & Integrative Headache Center! We know that migraines and headaches don’t take a holiday, so we’re here to help you manage your symptoms and enjoy this season to the fullest.

Take care of yourself, stay hydrated, get enough rest, and reach out if you need support with headache management.

12/22/2025

At Puget Sound Neurology, we are dedicated to providing the best neurological care available. Each provider treats each patient with compassion and dignity, spending ample time to truly assess the patient’s medical and neurological problems.

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12/18/2025

Did you know certain smells can actually trigger or worsen a migraine? 👃💥

Many people with migraines experience osmophobia, a heightened sensitivity to odors and it affects up to 95% of migraine patients.

From perfumes and cleaning products to cigarette smoke and even cooking odors, scents can activate specific receptors in the brain that make migraine attacks more intense.

Want to understand why this happens and how to better manage odor-related triggers?

👉 Read our full article:

Odors can be a trigger for many migraine sufferers. Discuss your triggers with Puget Sound Neurology in Tacoma, WA.

12/16/2025

🌸 Menopause and migraines: what’s the connection?

Many women notice changes in their migraine patterns as they approach menopause. Hormonal shifts, particularly drops in estrogen, can make headaches more frequent or intense—but relief is possible! From lifestyle adjustments to medications and innovative devices, there are options to help manage your migraines.

Learn more about treatments and strategies here:

12/10/2025

Migraines don’t pause when you’re on the job but there are ways to manage them. 💼💥

Our latest article, “5 Ways to Manage a Migraine at Work,” offers practical strategies to help you stay productive while protecting your health.

Learn how to:
✔️ Reduce light and screen triggers
✔️ Stay ahead of symptoms with smart habits
✔️ Communicate your needs at work
✔️ Build a plan for sudden attacks
✔️ Lower stress and protect your well-being

👉 Read the full article to take control of your workday.

Migraines can affect you at the most inconvenient times, including during work. Discover some ways to help keep symptoms manageable.

12/08/2025

🌿 Can your diet help prevent migraines?

Migraines affect millions worldwide, but did you know certain foods might reduce the frequency of attacks? From dark leafy greens to ginger, an anti-inflammatory diet could be part of your migraine management plan. 🍎🥦

Read more about dietary strategies, potential triggers, and tips for working with your healthcare provider here:

Following a migraine diet, staying hydrated, focussing on key foods, and decreasing hunger may help to prevent and manage migraine symptoms.

12/05/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight: Adrienne McNamara, PhD 🌟

Meet Dr. Adrienne McNamara, our Balance Disorder Specialist here in Tacoma! With a doctorate in Exercise and Sports Science and certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. McNamara combines her expertise in exercise physiology and nutrition to help patients improve balance, bone health, and overall wellness. 💪

Passionate about the medicinal benefits of exercise, she also brings a personal perspective as a type 1 diabetic athlete. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive fitness assessments or personalized exercise counseling, Dr. McNamara is here to guide you on your wellness journey.

📞 Call to request an appointment today!

Adrienne McNamara, PhD has extensive experience teaching exercise science and wellness concepts to individuals of all ages in Tacoma, WA.