People with headaches and migraines lose valuable time searching for a solution.
We address the most overlooked cause with a trusted natural solution for even the toughest cases, so you can stop searching and get back to your life.
02/20/2026
If you’ve been stretching your neck and not getting relief, you’re not crazy.
Neural tension and nervous system overload can feel like muscle tightness — but they need a different approach.
We talk about this often with patients who’ve tried “all the stretches” without success.
✨ DM “NECK” if you want to know how we evaluate this differently.
02/13/2026
Before you blame your body for another migraine, pause.
Migraines aren’t just head pain — they involve how the brain regulates sensory input. And light is one of the strongest inputs your nervous system processes all day.
That’s why the right color can feel calming…
and the wrong color can feel overwhelming.
Targeted lenses aren’t about “blocking light.”
They’re about modifying input to support your nervous system.
And your brain decides quickly — often within seconds.
Not all headache tools are medication.
Sometimes it’s about changing the input.
Follow for evidence-based headache education that goes beyond prescriptions.
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02/06/2026
You’ve noticed your body changing, but did you expect your migraines to change too?
Comment “MAMA” and I’ll DM you our latest podcast episode on navigating migraines during motherhood with clarity and care. 🕊️
While many find relief during the “estrogen honeymoon,” others find that the physical toll on the neck and shoulders creates new triggers. In Episode 236, we break down common pitfalls and empowering strategies for every stage—from pregnancy to postpartum.
01/30/2026
Caffeine and migraines?
It depends.
For some people, caffeine can help. It’s even included in certain migraine medications, and a small, consistent amount can reduce pain.
For others, caffeine can make things worse. Large doses can overstimulate the nervous system, irregular intake can trigger withdrawal headaches, and poor sleep + caffeine is a common recipe for an attack.
And for many people, it depends on the context:
how much caffeine, what time of day, whether it’s paired with food, hydration, stress, sleep quality, and hormones.
That’s why caffeine alone is rarely the full story.
✨ Want the bigger picture (beyond caffeine)?
DM “SPOKES” for our episode explaining Novera’s Three-Spoke approach to headaches and migraines 🎧
01/28/2026
The trigeminal nerve has three branches — forehead/eye, midface, and jaw — but they share the same “switchboard” in the brainstem.
Here’s the missing piece:
That same switchboard also receives input from the upper neck and back of the head.
So when the neck is irritated or restricted, the brain can interpret those signals as face pain, jaw pain, eye pressure, or headaches.
That’s why symptoms blur — and why pain location alone doesn’t tell the full story.
🎧 If you want the full explanation of how this pathway works, we cover it step-by-step in our Trigeminal Neuralgia podcast episode.
👉 DM “TRIGEMINAL” for the link.
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Dr. Taves has seen what the market offers for those suffering with headaches and migraines, and it is time for something new. He also knows that most people don't think of physical therapy as having anything to do with migraines or headaches, but is willing to put the work in to change that. Because it is work worth doing, because chronic dependence on medication is no way to live.
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