The Neurologic Wellness Podcast

Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Dr. Michael Gruttadauria who is an internationally renowned clinician who has been serving his profession and patients from around the world since 1992. He holds Board Certification in Chiropractic Neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and is on the Advisory Board of Functional Medicine University. Dr. Gruttadauria has blended his background in nutrition, neurology and sports medicine with years of advanced post-doctorate training in Functional Medicine and lifestyle management.

Erich was suffering from post-concussion syndrome and was having difficulty managing his symptoms. After he became a patient at The Neurologic Wellness Institute, he saw success from the treatment and now hopes to spread his positive experience with others who are in the same position he was. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus from the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Dr. Sergio F. Azzolino who is an internationally renowned clinician who has been serving his profession and patients from around the world since 1995. In 2012 he was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to the California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and continues to serve as Chairman of the Board. He is President of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology for the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus of The Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Dr. Ross who is a Chiropractic Neurologist. He has also been practicing and studying meditative techniques for approximately 10 years which has significantly benefited his and his patients' lives. He has successful experience working with a myriad of conditions including sports injuries from all levels of competition, post-traumatic stress, developmental disorders, scoliosis, headaches, neuropathy, balance problems, dizziness/vertigo, repetitive strain injuries, post-concussive syndrome and much more. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Annette Verpillot who is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specializing in body neuromechanics and Posturology. Annette has developed some of the world's most advanced rehabilitation and injury prevention training protocols, while also creating an international Posturology training program. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr Joseph Coppus talks to Dr John McClaren who has been treating patients in private practice since 2002. He obtained his diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology in 2005 and his fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation in 2015. Dr. McClaren specializes in helping people who suffer from neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, Parkinson's disease, developmental disorders, balance and gait disorders, and a variety of other conditions. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Dr. Mike T. Nelson who has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He's an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He's been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Dr. Goldberg who developed the Goldberg Bio-Hygienic Re-Creation System. Dr. Goldberg attended the University of Texas Medical Center Graduate School of Public Health, and later became a Doctor of Chiropractic and served for thirty-seven years as a University Professor in Clinical Nutrition, Gastroenterology and Rheumatology teaching over thirty thousand students and doctors. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurologic Wellness Institute talks to Brett Jarosz who is a practicing chiropractor who has been consulting in private practice since December 2008. He has a strong practice interest in athletic and sporting injuries; neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation (including pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation); corrective exercise strategies; and optimizing athletic performance. Besides sports chiropractic, Brett also has practice interests in clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation, particularly concussion and persistent concussion symptoms (post-concussion syndrome). www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. George Michalopoulos has been in practice for 28 years in Addison and Wood Dale and strives to restore his patient's health in the shortest period of time. He utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach including, brain-based rehabilitation, physical therapy, diet, and education of the patient's existing problems. Dr. George is the owner and a lead clinician of The Neurologic Wellness Institute. He is a Chiropractic Neurologist who has fellowships in concussion/brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, and childhood developmental disorders. George is a member of Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Alumni association and is very active in the treatment of concussions and neck injuries for both professional athletes as well as non-professional athletes. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Shidlofsky is very active in Neuro-developmental Optometry for most of his years in practice. He has developed and integrated many unique therapies that have helped thousands of children who have struggled in school due to vision problems often seen in: ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders as well as some of the classic vision problems related to focusing, eye teaming, eye movement skills, visual spatial skills and vision perception issues. He has expanded his work to include those with traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke and other neurological processing problems. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Melanie Mogensen is a recent cancer survivor, celebrating two years in remission. The mission of her Hopeful Warrior Project is to advocate for those struggling during diagnosis, cancer treatment, and beyond. The Hopeful Warrior Project offers resources and guidance by providing Warrior Bags to newly diagnosed young adult patients at Northwestern's Lurie Cancer Center in Chicago. You can find more information about Melanie and the work she is doing at hopefulwarrior.com.

Eric has an extensive sports medicine background, has worked closely with physicians from the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Denver, and has treated athletes from youth, to Olympic, and professional levels. He is a published author and was a key-note speaker at the International Mulligan Conference in 2009. Other clinical interests include treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome and utilizing the Motion Guidance system to improve visual feedback in rehabilitation. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Perry Maynard is a Chiropractic Neurologist that specializes in the management of complex neurological cases, including Post Concussive Syndrome, Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Movement disorders, Dysautonomia, and a variety of Autoimmune conditions. He first became interested in neurological rehabilitation after playing Division 1 college football for Eastern Illinois University, where he experienced multiple concussions and witnessed friends and teammates suffering without answers or options for treatment. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Brenner Chiropractic Neurologist with a Fellowship in Brain Injury and Rehabilitation. She also received her health coach training from Duke Integrative Medicine and has advanced training in QEEG brain map analysis and neurofeedback training. Dr. Brenner is the head of The Neurologic Wellness Institute's Neurofeedback division as well as director of clinical operations. Dr. Brenner specializes in helping people with mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. Brenner became interested in the brain after suffering multiple concussions as a division 1 soccer player. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Christie DC, CFMP has a strong interest in how your mood and emotions can impact your physical and mental health. By combining QEEG analysis and neurofeedback training with specific nutrition and lifestyle advice, Dr. Christie works with patients from around the world suffering from chronic illness. Listen to her discuss how she takes a comprehensive approach with her patients who have anxiety. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Elizabeth McNally owns Midcoast Chiropractic Neurology in Brunswick, Maine. Dr. McNally has extensive post-doctorate training in concussion, vestibular disorders, childhood developmental disorders, and chronic pain syndromes. In addition to her passion for clinical neuroscience, Dr. McNally 's interests include nutrition and physical rehabilitation, which she believes are integral to comprehensive patient care. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Adam Harcourt DC DACNB is a headache specialist, an author, and the owner of Imagine X Functional Neurology, with office locations in Santa Barbara and Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Harcourt is also a Professor of Clinical Neurology at Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, where he travels both domestically and internationally instructing doctors from around the world. Dr. Harcourt has developed his novel Migraine and Concussion treatment programs based on the latest research. Dr. Harcourt has written a book entitled 'Mastering Migraine' helping both patients and doctors better understand and treat migraines.

Molly Parker is a physical therapist who has had Post Concussion Syndrome and a sensorimotor disorder for 7 years. In addition to working with patients, she also is a global speaker and mTBI advocate.

Robert Frid is a former professional ice hockey player who fought hundreds of times over three years of junior hockey and eight seasons in the lower minor leagues. He's had at least 75 concussions and been knocked unconscious many times. Frid has become disabled due to his concussions and suffers from both dystonia and Parkinson's like symptoms. He currently is a patient advocate and is actively searching for effective treatments for both himself and others. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Mike Drzewiecki DC, DACNB has treated many complex concussion cases from around the world, traveling nationally and internationally as a consultant for other physicians. He has treated numerous professional, semi-professional, college, and high-school athletes and has a great passion for working with athletes. In this conversation he discusses different ways to try to prevent concussions, treat concussions, and improve sports performance by utilizing "brain exercises".

Dr. Chung is an international speaker and expert in the field of head and neck disorders such as whiplash disorders and concussions. He is 1 of 300 doctors trained in NUCCA procedure for structural neck corrections. He also integrates vestibular and physical rehabilitation into his practice in Wellington, Florida. He has been an author of 8 research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Amy is an author and patient advocate in regards to brain injuries. Amy herself sustained a brain injury in 2014. She sits on the Brain Injury Advisory Council for the Brain Injury Association of America. Her goal is to increase awareness and education in regards to brain injuries. Amy is also a strong advocate of Functional Neurology in Post-Concussion care.

Eric D'Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Eric travels around the world teaching and speaking to trainers, coaches and therapists from such prestigious organizations as Functional Movement Systems, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical Center, Navy SEALS, US Army, NJAHPERD, NJSIAA, Nike and SPARQ Camps, Frank Glazier Clinics, The Mayo Clinic and multiple major universities.

Daniel Carcillo is a former NHL hockey player who has been a member of 2 Stanley Cup NHL championship teams, the 2013 and 2015 Chicago Blackhawks. After retiring from the NHL in 2015, Carcillo created a non-profit organization that assists former NHL-players who are suffering from post-concussion syndrome and mental health issues.

Alexandra (Ali) Seidenstein holds a faculty position in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at NYU-Tandon where she teaches courses such as Genetics, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology for the Biomolecular Science Program. Ali's PhD work in Neural and Behavioral Science led her to investigate differential gene expression changes and epigenetics associated with trauma and PTSD. Ali has been involved with numerous projects and research endeavors focused on the science of yoga, and its impact on long term treatment.

Functional Neurology is becoming an increasingly sought after therapy for a variety of neurological conditions such as concussions, dysautonomia, dizziness, mood disorders, and cognitive disorders. However, there is a lot of confusion over what functional neurology is, how it works, and who it can help. Dr. Traster explains in detail what Functional Neurology is. Dr. Traster DC, MS, DACNB, FABBIR, FABVR, CCSP, PAK is a globally recognized expert in the field of neurological rehabilitation. He lectures and consults for doctors of all specialties across the world relating to patients with a variety of neurological disorders. He is most noted for working with patients suffering from head injuries, dizziness, balance disorders, and chronic pain. Dr. Traster is an assistant professor for the Carrick Institute and he has published over 45 peer-reviewed case studies published in mainstream neurology medical journals.