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Your brain, a complex organ with many different parts, controls the harmonious function of many distant interwoven systems (cardiac, digestive, urinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal). Your brain must organize and time itself to achieve peak efficiency, like an orchestra. Each neuron plays a role in the function and stability of your entire body.

To help you reduce negative symptoms and return balance to your brain, a functional neurologist / specialized chiropractor offers various exercises, procedures, and lifestyle modifications. We work together with you to activate specific parts of your brain that are under- or overactive, improving symmetry and timing — so you can feel better!

Functional neurology chiropractic aims to strengthen weaker segments of the brain and improve the integration and timing of the left and right sides of your brain and body.

Austin Functional Wellness is your local chiropractic neurologist in Lafayette, CO. We offer several non-pharmacological treatments, such as unique balance exercises, oculomotor (eye movement) training, timing exercises (Interactive Metronome) and more to electrically stimulate hypoactive parts and inhibit the hyperactive segments of the brain. We want your brain to properly “cross-talk.” Processing speed, memory and cognitive abilities can be improved.

Our treatment methods increase permanent changes (neuroplasticity) in the electrical firing patterns of your brain and body. Chiropractic neurology treatments result in an increase in neuroplasticity and the production of neurotransmitters such as GABA, Catecholamines, Serotonin, Dopamine, and Acetylcholine. This helps repair your brain and heal your body.

How Can a Certified Functional Neurologist Help?

Inflammation occurs as part of the immune system’s response to trauma, infection, dehydration, stress and overuse–to name a few concerns. While not all inflammation is harmful, silent, ongoing, and uncontrolled inflammation underlies most health conditions.

For instance, when inflammation occurs in the gut due to food sensitivities, dysbiosis or infection, the inflammatory chemicals produced by the immune system can pass through the intestinal barrier (via increased intestinal permeability AKA Leaky Gut) and into the bloodstream, which is a highway to the rest of the body. The chemicals then inflame other tissues like organs (causing bladder weakness or sexual dysfunction), muscles and joints (causing joint degeneration or stiffness/pain) or the brain (causing headaches/brain fog or emotional imbalances). A certified functional neurologist can help to diagnose and treat these symptoms.

At Austin Functional neurology chiropractic center, we believe that spinal “subluxation or segmental dysfunction” often results from disease and dysfunction in higher levels of the central nervous system. These higher areas (i.e. cortex and brainstem) fail to correctly regulate the body’s systems, particularly the musculoskeletal system resulting in spinal dysfunction, pain and degenerative changes over time.

As a certified functional neurologist, Dr. Paul is highly trained to know when it is appropriate to recommend standard medical treatments for these symptoms, including drugs and surgery. However, most medical treatments using pharmaceutical drugs are designed to suppress function, not improve it. Dr. Austin uses less invasive and natural techniques to improve the functional balance of your body’s “orchestra,” and not just relieve or suppress symptoms.

You’ve found a “Functional Neurologist Near Me”

Have you been googling for a “functional neurologist near me” or looking for treatments for brain injuries or accidents? If you are in Lafayette, CO, and the surrounding areas seeking the care of a functional medicine neurologist, Dr. Paul can help. Check out the different functional neurology methods and devices that Dr. Paul uses below and make an appointment that could change your life.

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IM

Interactive Metronome (IM)

IM has been tested with excellent results on populations with Neurobehaviorial disorders such as ADD/ADHD and ASD, Traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s Disease, Post-Stroke and Amputees.

​Similar to the way a metronome is used by musicians to keep tempo, IM uses auditory and visual feedback to gauge if a patient’s kinesthetic performance is in sync with the beat. Through rhythm and repetition, this training can improve timing in the brain.

Dr. Austin is one of the few providers in our area who uses this engaging, evidenced-based assessment and training tool to improve patients’ cognitive and motor skills. He has been certified to provide IM services since 2005 and is an expert in the area of Brain Timing.

To learn more about this therapy, visit interactivemetronome.com or watch the video with Dr. Austin.

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What It Can Treat

What Can Interactive Metronome Treat?

IM can alleviate symptoms which children and adults may experience (who are frequently unnecessarily or unsuccessfully medicated), including:

  • Brain fog

  • Balance problems

  • Sensory integration problems (physical/ auditory/visual hypersensitivity)

  • Aggressiveness

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/ Concussion

  • Memory issues

  • Poor organizational and planning skills

  • Reading and math difficulties

  • Impulsiveness

  • Lack of focus and attention

Cognitive deficits which are shown to improve include:

  • working memory
  • attention and concentration
  • motor planning and sequencing
  • language processing
  • behavior (i.e., aggression and impulsivity)

Home IM units are available at our office.

Physical deficits which are helped with IM Training include:

  • balance
  • gait
  • endurance
  • strength
  • motors skills
  • coordination
NSI

Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator (NSI)

Using a 50 inch HD TV and touch screen, the NSI is designed to offer a host of therapy procedures to a wide range of patients requiring visual or neuro therapy following: head injury, Strokes, Concussion, Whip Lash, and more. The programmable instrument offers procedures to improve; Pursuits, Saccades, Eye-Hand Coordination, Visual Reaction Time, Speed, Visual Motor Skills and Neuro-Cognitive Skills.

Rehabilitation Offered
Oculomotor

Oculomotor (Eye Movement) Training / Focus Builder App

Eye muscles are reflexively linked to core muscles. Sometimes a patient’s eye movement ability can be significantly dysfunctional without them knowing it, especially after a concussion. This can cause dizziness, headache, double vision, nausea, balance problems, core muscle instability and many other conditions. Dr. Austin utilizes in-office training as well as the Focus Builder App for home rehab. He will program a variety of individualized eye exercises which challenge users to voluntarily move their eyes in various patterns, speeds and directions. These eye movements exercise the weaker or less efficient eye muscles and thus activate specific parts of the brain associated with cognitive, motor and memory function depending on which eye exercise is performed. This app is not recommended for use without the expertise of a trained Chiropractic Functional Neurologist. The app can be used on iPhones or iPads.

Rehabilitation Offered
glasses

Eyelights

Eyelights are neurological light and color stimulation glasses used to strengthen the weaker side of the brain, eye function and overall physical and mental performance. The colored lens contain a small unit that emits gentle “low frequency” intermittent “red” light pulses which cause electrical stimulation directly into the brain via the retina at the back of the eye. Glasses can be worn at home, work and school in conjunction with other sensory motor exercises (i.g., balancing on one leg, strength training, aerobics, stretches, cross-crawl, eye exercises, IM and vibration therapy).

Frequently learning challenges are linked to dysfunctional eye movements or the inability of eyes to move together efficiently. Eyelight Therapy can also help stimulate important brain areas that produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, involved with controlling emotions, attention span, motivation, promoting thinking before acting, muscle strength and motor function.

Athletes of all ages can use eyelights to become stronger, recover more quickly, balance muscle tone and increase overall performance.

Eyelights are available for purchase at Austin Functional Wellness and for more information visit eyelights.com. This is a highly specialized therapy and should be programmed and monitored by Dr. Austin or another Chiropractic Functional Neurologist.

Rehabilitation Offered
Sole Supports

Sole Support Orthotics

There are many routine treatments for foot problems, from anti-inflammatory pills to cortisone injections, to a million different pads, cushions, ointments and, of course, surgery. These have temporary, pain-relieving effects. But, if you want the chance to permanently solve the problem, you must change the way your feet function on the ground. And the only way to do that is to use a true custom, biomechanical orthotic: Sole Supports.

Dr. Austin has been casting Sole Support orthotics for almost 20 years with impressive results. Go to SoleSupports.com to find out more about how different they are from generic orthotics.

Rehabilitation Offered
And More

Additional Functional Neurology Therapies

Could include Sensory Motor stimulation, balance therapies (both in office and at home), specific Cerebellar activations, Primitive Reflex remediation exercises, Olfactory (smell) therapy, Optokinetic stimulation, Eye movement exercises, Chiropractic manipulative therapy, music or sound therapy and many more.

Rehabilitation Offered

Patients’ Testimonials

Austin Functional Wellness Chiropractic

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Heather Frey

2 years ago

Dr. Austin has done an amazing job helping our teenage daughter move forward in her recovery, following a severe concussion. We heard about Dr. Austin 6 months after her injury occurred. Dr. Austin was recommended because she was still experiencing excruciating headaches, severe muscle tension, light sensitivity, and balance issues. Dr. Austin began working with her immediately. Within a short amount of time, her balance issues improved immensely, sensitivity to light lessened, and her headache pain decreased. Our daughter continues to work with Dr. Austin to continue her road to recovery. We are forever grateful to him for helping our daughter speed up her recovery!

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Joshua Ondatje

2 years ago

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Austin for years! The man is a saint! I truly appreciate Dr. Austin and his team and I think his adjustments last longer than other adjustments! My back and neck feel amazing.

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Laszlo Vass

2 years ago

My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Austin regularly for 15 years. He is a knowledgeable, caring practionor who really listens to his patients. He is an excellent chiropractor and a real gem of a human being.

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Mami Nakai

3 years ago

Dr. Austin is the best. He is knowledgeable, kind, honest and professional. The front desk lady Barbara is always welcoming and very responsive. I truly appreciate Austin Functional Wellness Chiropractic!! Highly recommend.

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Aidan Stout

3 years ago

I highly recommend consulting with Dr. Paul Austin. His chiropractic work is just the tip of the iceberg because he is also an expert in brain health and how the body and mind work together in optimal health. I truly feel that I am working with a 'jack of all trades' when I get adjusted and I always leave feeling like a million bucks. Barbara is wonderful to work with in Dr. Paul's office and I always look forward to my visits to see both of them. Amazing chiropractic office!

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Zach Powers

4 years ago

Dr. Austin is truly an incredible doctor and by far the best doctor I have ever been treated by. He really has a passion for helping people and takes the time to listen and think about the big picture of all my symptoms. No other doctor has ever been so compassionate and caring enough to make me feel that I am at ease, I look forward to my visits with him vs dreading visits with other doctors. After wasting too much time and money at your ordinary specialists who seem to focus only on one symptom and only give you about 5 minutes of their time to just write you a prescription that doesn't work, Dr. Austin takes the time with you and helps you figure out what is going on and then prescribes a treatment plan. It took me years of failed treatment and loss of hope prior to finding Dr. Austin and I wish I could have found him sooner but I am so thankful that I did. After realizing that taking a pill is not going to make me better, my entire perspective has changed from feeling depressed to now motivated and excited about putting the work in to get better. It was the reality check I needed from Dr. Austin and I am so thankful for it, life is truly much better now and I know the future is only going to get better. After years of no relief, Dr. Austin has came up with a treatment plan that truly has worked and it's only been a few weeks. I am beyond excited I have found Dr. Austin who has given me not only relief, but hope.

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