A Customized, Accurate Analysis Of Your Brain

The heart of our system is the Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG), also known as a brain map. A Brain Map is a non-invasive tool we use to identify the problem areas of the brain. The QEEG is designed to objectively and scientifically evaluate a person’s brainwave patterns and takes the guesswork out of determining a person’s condition. There is no more accurate tool available today for identifying irregular brainwaves.

The Brain Map process is painless, safe, accurate and non-invasive. There really is no better tool for analyzing brainwaves and collecting customized data for each individual.

How Does A Brain Map Work?

A brain map involves scanning the brainwaves on the surface of the scalp using a nylon cap. This method is known as a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) and provides the most accurate recording of your brain function. The system then compares your brainwave activity to a database of established standards of normal brain function to determine if problems are present. The comparison is both age and gender stratified meaning we are comparing apples to apples.  It does not identify specific conditions: It shows a map of problem areas in the brain that we can use to expertly determine likely neurological conditions.

The procedure consists of placing a snug cap on the head. Embedded within the cap are 19 small sensors that are designed to measure and record electrical activity (or brainwaves) coming from the brain. These sensors DO NOT put any electrical current into the brain – they simply record signals coming from the brain.

A brain map takes about 30 minutes to complete. Once the mapping is done, your data is uploaded to our database and a report is generated.  Dr. Johnson will analyze your data and determine whether or not to accept your case.  If you are a good candidate for care an individualized care option will be prepared.

Functional Neurology

A Crucial Distinction For Optimal Results

Traditionally, neurology tends to look at diseases of the nervous system as black-and-white with one side being optimal neurologic function and the other being neurological disease such as tumors, strokes, etc. While this approach is important to rule out pathology it can fall short in evaluating chronic neurobehavioral symptoms that many people struggle with on a daily basis. 

Functional Neurology looks at the dysfunction of the nervous system as different shades of gray looking for subtle changes in the nervous system before they become distinct pathologies.  Gaining this information allows us to create individual therapy plans.  Rehab may come in the form of home-based activities: visual therapy, cerebellar, Interactive Metronome, etc.

Our clinic has been practicing functional neurology for the past decade and helped hundreds of patients with a variety of neurobehavioral symptoms using this special exercise approach. 

The Functional Neurologic Examination Looks For:

1. Frontal, Parietal, Temporal and Occipital lobe strength and weakness.
2. Differences in Left / Right Hemisphere imbalances.
3. Cerebellar function – an area of the brain responsible for coordinated movement and thought
4. Primitive Reflexes are survival responses we are all born with to help us navigate the world while our nervous systems are still immature.  These responses should not be present past 12 months of age but are often retained in those with Autism and ADHD.  If present after age 12 months this represents a failure of normal nervous system development and needs to be addressed if we hope to see the proper maturation of the brain.

We will explain the findings of functional neurologic testing as they relate to your health concerns. This will give you insight into how we may be able to help.

Why is Functional Neurology Important?

Because Cognitive/Emotional Skills are built on motor skills. In other words, the brain develops in a very specific order. If this order is disrupted in any way it can show up as neurobehavioral symptoms like ADHD, Autism, Anxiety or Depression.