Functional neurology

Functional neurology is a treatment approach for various neurological disorders. In general, they treat brain injury patients, degenerative disorders (such as dementia), movement disorders, vestibular challenges (i.e. balance and dizziness issues), or any other neurological disease or disorder of unknown origin (typically something that traditional doctors have not been able to diagnose and treat successfully). However, each clinician may have their own subspecialties. Functional neurology may use some combination of brain-based rehabilitative exercises, chiropractic manipulation, other rehabilitative modalities (electrical stimulation, soft tissue mobilization, etc) and recommended lifestyle changes (diet, supplementation, exercise, etc.).

Traditional medical neurology treats neurological disease or pathology with the use of drugs and surgery. While this may work for some patients, others feel that it doesn’t fully address the root cause. Functional neurology looks at the dysfunction in the nervous system, even before this is a medical diagnosis, and aims to treat a broader array of brain dysfunction through receptor or brain-based rehabilitative therapy.

Functional Neurology works on the approach of NEUROPLASTICITY, which is the ability for the brain and nervous system to change in response to physical, emotional, and environmental stimuli. Our doctors then combine this with their extensive knowledge of the nervous system to activate pathways to the brain and create long-term positive changes and reduce symptoms.

Functional neurology could be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Migraine
Childhood developmental disorders (ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum)
Brain injury (post-concussive, TBI, post-stroke)
Balance disorders
Movement disorders
Autoimmunity
Fatigue
Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Memory Loss
Dystonia
Tremors

Functional neurology could be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Migraine
Childhood developmental disorders (ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum)
Brain injury (post-concussive, TBI, post-stroke)
Balance disorders
Movement disorders
Autoimmunity
Fatigue
Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Memory Loss
Dystonia
Tremors

meet our functional neurology team

Rachel chiropractor warren mi — DC., DACNB, FACMUAP
Rachel A. Sullivant

DC., DACNB, FACMUAP

Rachel A. Sullivant

Dr. Rachel Sullivant is the Clinical Director of Chiropractic at Insight Neuro Chiropractic Center. She began her journey in healthcare while still in high school, working as an assistant at a chiropractic practice in Flint, where she developed a passion for helping people and serving her community.

Dr. Sullivant attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. During her time there, she worked on a longitudinal health study at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and spent two years contributing to the SWAN Study (Study of Women Across the Nation), which focuses on research surrounding aging in women and related health outcomes.

She went on to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life Chiropractic College West in California, graduating summa cum laude in 2016. In 2018, she passed her diplomate exam through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board after completing 300 hours of post-doctoral studies in Clinical Neurology through the Carrick Institute.

Since joining Insight, Dr. Sullivant has played a key role in growing the chiropractic department. She specializes in treating patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, post-surgical conditions, and migraines.

Dr. Sullivant also serves as the Board Representative for District 5 of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, helping support the advancement of the chiropractic profession through advocacy, collaboration, and professional education.

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