At Heal Thyself Institute, we take a brain-first approach to care. Functional neurology looks at how the brain and nervous system are functioning and communicating with the body, and how differences in neurological function may relate to challenges with balance, coordination, focus, development, sensory processing, or other areas of health.
Our comprehensive assessment process may include eye movement, balance, vestibular, primitive reflex, coordination, and cognitive testing. By looking at how the brain responds to and processes different types of information, we can identify patterns that help us better understand each person’s strengths and challenges.
These findings provide the foundation for individualized care, allowing us to select therapies and at-home strategies based on each person’s neurological findings, needs, and goals.
Functional neurology allows us to look beyond symptoms and better understand how different areas of the brain and nervous system are functioning together.
At Heal Thyself Institute, we use these findings to guide individualized activities and therapies that may incorporate chiropractic care, primitive reflex integration, eye movements, balance and vestibular exercises, sensory input, and other neurological approaches.
Every patient, child or adult, receives an individualized plan based on their neurological findings, needs, and goals. As function changes, activities can be adapted and progressed to continue challenging the brain and body in meaningful ways.
A standard neurological exam is generally designed to evaluate signs of neurological disease, injury, or structural concerns. A functional neurology assessment looks more closely at areas such as eye movements, balance, coordination, reflexes, sensory processing, and how a person responds to different neurological tasks. The two approaches provide different types of information and can complement one another.
Functional neurological assessment may be useful for both children and adults. We often work with children experiencing developmental delays, learning challenges, or behavioral concerns, as well as adults dealing with dizziness, headaches, brain fog, or recovery after injury or illness. The assessment can help us better understand patterns that may be associated with a person's symptoms or functional challenges.
No, every assessment is personalized. Depending on your needs, we may focus more on reflexes, balance, eye movements, or cognitive function. The goal is to use the tools that give us the clearest picture of your nervous system, not to run unnecessary tests.
You’ll receive a clear explanation of the findings and a plan designed just for you. This may include in-office therapies, home exercises, or functional medicine testing if needed. Our goal is to give you a clearer roadmap for supporting neurological function based on your individual findings.
