The Neurologic Wellness Institute

10/15/2025

When Should You Start Therapy Following a Concussion?

Dr. Nick talks about the time to start therapy after sustaining a concussion. A concussion can cause a lot of symptoms, some including headaches, nausea, dizziness, and balance problems. These symptoms can be due to vestibular dysfunction in which there was acute damage to the areas in the inner ear and/or brain that give one a sense of orientation and balance. For this reason, vestibular therapy has been shown to help those with concussion symptoms. The article discussed is a pilot study that describes how starting vestibular therapy as early as possible may be better for symptom resolution. Check out the video for more in depth information on why vestibular therapy should be initiated early following a concussion! n

10/14/2025

Season 17, Episode 1: LoveYourBrain
with Adam and Dr. Kyla Pearce

The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury and raises awareness about the importance of brain health.

10/13/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZcfweN5JMM

David lived with dizziness, balance problems, and poor coordination for years following a head injury. Doctors told him he would never improve, and for a lon...

10/13/2025

Dizziness & Balance Recovery | David’s Story

David lived with dizziness, balance problems, and poor coordination for years following a head injury. Doctors told him he would never improve, and for a long time, he believed it. But after coming to The Neurologic Wellness Institute, everything changed.

Not only did his dizziness disappear, but his balance and coordination dramatically improved—something he never thought possible. In this uplifting testimonial, David shares how he finally found answers and hope after years of being told recovery was out of reach.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:

How head injuries can cause long-term dizziness and balance problems

Why some patients are told their symptoms can’t improve—and why that’s not always true

David’s journey to recovery after years of frustration

How specialized neurological care at The Neurologic Wellness Institute changes lives

At The Neurologic Wellness Institute, we help patients with dizziness, head injuries, concussions, balance disorders, and neurological conditions rediscover their health and confidence.

📞 Learn more about how we can help: www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

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10/08/2025

What is the Importance of the Cerebellum in Brain Rehab?

Dr. Nick talks about how the cerebellum is used to improve function during brain rehabilitation. The cerebellum is termed the ‘little brain’ because it looks like the cerebrum (or ‘big brain’), but it actually has more neurons than the rest of the brain combined. It coordinates actions, thoughts, and emotions in order to create more accurate responses to a variety of external stimuli. For this reason, the cerebellum can be activated with help of a variety of senses, and sometimes, combining senses is better. The cerebellum offers this reserve that can be used when other areas in the brain, or the cerebellum itself, becomes damaged. In this way, the cerebellum helps to compensate for damage in other brain regions in order to improve symptoms following a stroke, head injury, or inflammatory insult. Check out the video for more in depth information on the cerebellum!
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10/06/2025

After suffering from multiple concussions over 11 years, Damen developed debilitating symptoms—post-concussion syndrome, mental health struggles, and digestive issues that disrupted his life. Despite years of searching, no treatment truly helped—until he came to The Neurologic Wellness Institute.
For the first time in over a decade, Damen is experiencing real success in his recovery. In this powerful testimonial, he shares his story of resilience, hope, and healing.

 What you’ll learn in this video:
* How multiple concussions can lead to long-term post-concussion syndrome
* The impact of brain injuries on mental health and digestion
* Why traditional treatments often fall short for chronic concussion symptoms
* How specialized neurological care at The Neurologic Wellness Institute changed Damen’s life
At The Neurologic Wellness Institute, we help patients with concussions, post-concussion syndrome, dizziness, dysautonomia, and neurological conditions find answers when they’ve lost hope.

 Learn more about how we can help: www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

 Like, share, and subscribe for more recovery stories and education on brain health, concussions, and neuroplasticity.

09/25/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/drtraster/p/what-is-a-functional-neurological?r=5falm7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

When the Brain Misfires Without Damage

07/28/2025

This past weekend, NWI held its 2nd Annual Doctors Summit in Chicago—and it did not disappoint.

It was truly incredible with the amount of depth, clinical relevance, and complexity of every presentation.

We covered a wide range of powerful topics, including:
-Advanced autonomic testing (HRV with deep breathing, Valsalva phases, tilt table, handgrip response)
-QEEG & neurofeedback case reviews
-BPPV testing & treatment, VOG interpretations, central & peripheral vestibular rehab
-Immune dysregulation across neurological conditions—from pediatric to geriatric
-Functional medicine through an immune-first lens
-Eye movement testing & rehab strategies
-Red light therapy protocols: LED vs. laser
-Patient communication and ROF
-Clinical applications of CRPS, ADHD, migraines, cranial therapy, postural control, and so much more.

We also dove deep into patient communication, report of findings, and how to translate science into results.
Plus, we made time to enjoy Chicago—nothing beats that iconic architecture boat tour.

Our providers are constantly doing everything they can to provide the best service they can offer our patients.

07/25/2025

All 18 of our doctors from our 4 locations at our annual doctor summit in Chicago.

07/23/2025

Congratulations to Layla and her family for sharing her incredible brain injury recovery story on ESPN!

SC Featured tells the story of Layla Rogan, a cheerleader who was willing to risk her life to return to the sport she loved. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN+ http://esp...

04/10/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvolZ4gZcFk&t=17s

Persistent Postural-Perceputal Dizziness (PPPD) is becoming more commonly diagnosed and requires a high level of understanding about dizziness and neurophysi...

03/17/2025