The Neurologic Wellness Institute

04/03/2026

“I can not begin to tell you how grateful we are for our experience at NWI.The entire staff are so kind and friendly. Dr Nick! What can I say! He may be the smartest person I ever have met. From day one he was so compassionate, informative and encouraging. He was so patient with all my husband and my questions.I have had many wonderful doctors including Mayo Clinic but none as thorough as Dr. Nick. I have suffered with chronic dizziness and side affects due to Chiari Malformation . Dr. Nick has been the first to individualize my challenges, explaining as we went along. Almost immediately I saw results.It’s the most normal I have felt in years. I was surprised when reassessed how much I improved. I will work diligently on my therapy exercises he sent me home with. My plan is come back in a couple months to see my progress and one day skip for Dr. Nick!
Thank you all so much for your kindness and care. I will miss you all.” 💫

📍Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

04/02/2026

Train the brain. Elevate the game. 🧠⚡️

This advanced sports performance drill using the Dynavision D2 board is designed to challenge reaction time, coordination, and cognitive processing — all at the same time.

Instead of simple light taps, we increase the cognitive load with:

🔴 Dual-Hand Coordination – Right hand hits red lights. Left hand hits green lights.
➕ Cognitive Integration – Solve math problems out loud while reacting.
⚡ Multimodal Training – Physical speed + mental processing combined.

Why does this matter?
Athletes don’t just move — they think, react, and adapt in real time. Training the brain and body simultaneously improves on-field agility, visual processing speed, and split-second decision-making.

This tool is also utilized in concussion prevention and rehabilitation programs to help retrain brain-body communication.

If you want to move faster, react quicker, and think sharper — you have to train that way.

*The Dynavision D2 Board is available at our Waukesha, WI and Wood Dale, IL clinics.
📲 Ready to level up your performance? Schedule your brain-based performance assessment today.

⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

04/01/2026

Listen to Jess’s journey struggling with Post-Concussion Syndrome and how she was able to find help at The Neurologic Wellness Institute. Everyone at The Neurologic Wellness Institute is honored to play a role in our patients’ success.

04/01/2026

Visual Processing Speed Training 🧠⚡️

How fast can your brain see it, process it, and react to it?

Visual processing speed is one of the most important cognitive skills for athletes, professionals, and everyday life. Whether you’re on the field, in the gym, or navigating daily tasks, your brain must quickly interpret what you see and respond efficiently.

At Neurologic Wellness Institute, we use targeted brain-based training to challenge and improve this skill.

🔹 A color flashes in the center of the screen
🔹 You match it to the corresponding color on the outside
🔹 Speed progressively increases to challenge reaction time
🔹 Variations include shapes instead of colors
🔹 The session becomes a measurable test of brain performance

This type of training strengthens reaction time, focus, processing speed, and cognitive endurance — all essential for peak performance and long-term brain health.

📍 Locations: Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

03/31/2026

Dr. Nick talks about trigeminal neuralgia diagnosis and treatment options. Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. The patient feels paroxysmal pain in the face in the distribution of the nerve that is normally produced by touching of the face. This could be caused by putting on makeup, cold windy air, or even a face mask. The trigeminal nerve has three divisions that distribute the upper, middle, and lower portions of the face, and the most commonly affected divisions are the middle (2nd) and lower (3rd). Direct compression to the nerve from an artery or tumor could be the cause, or other problems within the brain could be causing the pain including multiple sclerosis or other inflammatory conditions. Most treatment options are medications or surgery that come with side effects. Check out the video for more in depth information on the pathology of trigeminal neuralgia and how to treat it conservatively!

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

Alpha waves are often called the brain’s “feel-good” frequency — but only when they’re balanced. 🧠✨

On a QEEG brain map, alpha activity is known as the Goldilocks wave — it can’t be too high or too low. Your brain needs flexibility depending on the moment.

🔵 Low Alpha (blue on QEEG):
May be associated with stress, tension, anxiety, overwhelm, and brain fog.

🔴 High Alpha:
Can show up as disengagement, distractibility, difficulty processing information, and trouble focusing.

The goal isn’t more alpha — it’s regulated alpha.

Through neurofeedback training, we work to help the brain shift into a state that is:
✔️ Calm
✔️ Alert
✔️ Focused

When the brain is balanced, performance and well-being improve.

If you’re struggling with focus, anxiety, or brain fog, your brain map may hold answers.

📍 Neurologic Wellness Institute
Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

📲 Schedule your QEEG Brain Map today and start training your brain for better balance and performance.

*This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

03/27/2026

“If you’re experiencing neurological symptoms, do not lose hope! NWI combines the most amazing, experienced doctors and staff with true compassion for the whole person. They begin with a thorough, noninvasive exam which gives them a window into how the brain is functioning. From there, you move to targeted therapies under a doctor’s care. These are no pill-happy bandages for bullet wounds, but a safer, effective, longer-lasting retraining of the brain, rewiring it even around disease, as Dr. George is doing with me. I have a friend who visited NWI several years ago, and her experience was as outstanding as mine. Putting your health in someone’s hands should be a sacred trust. At NWI, your challenges are met with expert care and a warrior spirit, and your progress is cheered. I can’t recommend them enough!”

If you or a loved one are experiencing similar symptoms, schedule your appointment today at the link in bio.

📍Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

03/26/2026

Dr. David Traster sits down with Allie Chandler to discuss her powerful journey from being bedbound with Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and POTS… to rebuilding strength, resilience, and trust in her body.

This deep conversation explores:
✔️ Chronic Lyme & co-infections
✔️ Mold illness & systemic inflammation
✔️ Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
✔️ Nervous system regulation & limbic retraining
✔️ Vagus nerve stimulation
✔️ Functional medicine & drainage pathways
✔️ The role of weightlifting in chronic illness recovery

After becoming severely ill while backpacking in the Swiss Alps, Allie faced years of neurological, cardiac, and digestive symptoms. Nearly two years bedbound — until the healing strategy shifted:

🧠 Regulate the nervous system
🌿 Support detox & drainage pathways
💪 Build muscle as an endocrine organ
✨ Rewire fear-based brain patterns
🙏 Shift from symptom-tracking to resilience

Healing is not just physical — it’s neurological, metabolic, emotional, and structural.

If you or someone you love is navigating chronic illness, this episode delivers hope and strategy.

👉Full episode at the link in bio.

Neurologic Wellness Institute
📍Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

⚠️This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

03/26/2026

Fukuda’s Test (also called the Fukuda Stepping Test) is a simple but powerful way to assess vestibular function 👣

With eyes closed, the patient marches in place for 30–50 steps.
➡️ If they rotate or drift to one side, it can indicate asymmetry in the vestibular system — often pointing to peripheral vestibular dysfunction.

Why it matters:
Your inner ear helps you stay balanced even when you can’t rely on vision. When there’s a mismatch, your body will subtly turn toward the weaker side.

It’s quick. It’s clinical. And it gives us valuable insight into how the brain + inner ear are communicating.

Link in bio to schedule your consult.

📍Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

⚠️This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

03/25/2026

Balance is controlled by three systems.

The third system is your Vestibular System.

Located in the inner ear, the vestibular system acts as your:
• Level detector
• Motion detector
• Gravity sensor

It tells your brain how your head is moving, what direction you’re turning, and how you’re positioned against gravity so you can stay upright.

In this case, all four testing conditions were in the red.

Vision didn’t change it.
Surface didn’t change it.

That pattern tells us something important 👇
The vestibular system isn’t providing clear, reliable information to the brain.

When that happens, instability shows up across all conditions.

The good news?
The vestibular system can be trained.

When we properly stimulate and integrate this receiver system:
• Balance improves
• The brain processes motion more clearly
• Symptoms decrease

That’s how you address the root cause — not just manage symptoms.

If you’re struggling with dizziness or imbalance, we can help.

👉 Link in bio to schedule your consult

*This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

📍 Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL

03/24/2026

Are Ketones the Best Fuel Source for the Brain?

Dr. Nick talks about the beneficial effects of ketones for the brain. The adult brain weighs 2% of the entire body but uses around 20% of the total energy! The main energy source is glucose under normal conditions. On the other hand, ketones are an alternative fuel source for the brain and body. The body can use glucose from sugar and carbs and fatty acids from fats, but the brain relies on glucose and ketones when available. Ketones are only made by the liver in times of fasting, starvation, or glucose restriction. When made they enter and supply the brain with constant energy that is more efficient than glucose. Additionally, ketones can be taken in the form of supplements like coconut or medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oils, ketone salts, and ketone esters. All forms can promote a state of ketosis, which can improve functioning in neurological disorders and neurodegeneration.

👉Check out the video for more in depth information on the benefits that ketones have on the brain!