If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you’re still not yourself after a concussion—you are not alone. Many people experience lingering symptoms long after their injury. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and still, your brain feels foggy. Lights feel too bright. Sounds are overwhelming. Simple tasks drain your energy. Your emotions feel unpredictable. You may even begin to wonder if this is just your “new normal.”

At Brain Health D.C., we specialize in helping individuals recover from concussions and post-concussion syndrome (PCS)—no matter how long it’s been since the injury. We understand the frustration and fear that can come from invisible symptoms that disrupt your ability to think, feel, and function.

Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee, D.C., DACNB, is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and the founder of Brain Health D.C. With decades of experience in complex neurological care, she brings a unique and compassionate approach to post-concussion recovery—one that looks beyond imaging and symptoms to identify what your brain truly needs to heal.

Using Functional Neurology, we activate your brain’s natural capacity for repair and restoration. It’s a gentle, drug-free approach that combines brain-based rehab, personalized therapy, and integrative care—all tailored to you.

If you’re in Encinitas, Carlsbad, or the greater North County San Diego area, and you’re still searching for answers after a head injury, this is your sign that you haven’t run out of options. You just haven’t had the right kind of care yet.

Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

Most people are told that concussion symptoms resolve in a few days or weeks. But for many, the story doesn’t end there. When symptoms linger beyond the expected healing window, it may indicate a condition called Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS).

PCS is more than just a prolonged headache—it reflects ongoing dysfunction in the brain and nervous system that hasn’t fully reset after injury. And because every brain is different, recovery requires more than rest and time—it requires the right kind of stimulation and support.

Common Challenges After Concussion:

• Headaches that are persistent or worsened by screens, reading, or movement
• Sensitivity to light or sound, often making busy environments feel overwhelming
• Emotional dysregulation, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, or sudden mood shifts
• Sleep disturbances—either difficulty falling asleep or feeling unrefreshed upon waking
• Balance or coordination problems, feeling unsteady or “off”
• Brain fog, memory lapses, or trouble focusing, especially in school or work settings

What’s most frustrating is that many of these symptoms aren’t visible on an MRI or CT scan—so patients are often told everything looks “normal.” But you know something still isn’t right.

What Is Functional Neurology?

Functional Neurology is a brain-centered approach to healing—one that recognizes the brain’s incredible ability to reorganize, adapt, and recover through targeted stimulation and retraining.

Unlike conventional neurology, which often focuses on diagnostics, medications, or surgical interventions, functional neurology is dynamic and rehabilitative. It aims to restore function, not just manage symptoms.

At Brain Health D.C., we use functional neurology to assess how well different parts of your brain are communicating with each other and with the rest of your body. When a concussion disrupts this communication—causing things like dizziness, balance issues, or sensory overload—the nervous system becomes dysregulated, and symptoms can linger indefinitely.

By harnessing the principles of neuroplasticity—your brain’s natural capacity to create new connections—we guide the healing process through gentle, precise, non-invasive therapies.

Key elements include:

• Sensory integration (how your brain processes sight, sound, motion, and touch)
• Brain-body communication (movement, coordination, and feedback loops)
• Customized rehab exercises that target underperforming brain regions
• Real-time feedback to help your brain rewire for balance and stability

How Functional Neurology Supports Concussion Recovery

Retrains & Restores Disrupted Brain Function

Targeted therapies activate weak or underperforming regions of the brain, helping rebuild functional pathways that were disrupted by injury. This improves coordination, sensory tolerance, and mental clarity.

Recalibrates the Vestibular System, Eye Movements & Sensory Input

Many post-concussion symptoms stem from poor integration of visual and balance systems. Using tools like RightEye, Senaptec, and motion-based therapy, we help your brain regain its spatial awareness, stability, and ability to process visual cues with ease.

Strengthens Underactive Areas & Calms Overactive Ones

Functional mapping reveals which regions are hypoactive (not firing enough) and which are hyperactive (overreacting). Therapy is designed to bring balance—reducing overstimulation while gently waking up parts of the brain that need support.

Improves Autonomic Nervous System Balance

Concussions often affect the autonomic nervous system, which regulates things like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and stress responses. Symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, gut changes, and anxiety often stem from this imbalance. We use neuro-therapies and vagal nerve activation to support full-body regulation.

Addresses Brain Inflammation & Metabolic Stress

A concussion can trigger neuroinflammation and alter how your brain uses energy. Through nutritional strategies, low-level laser therapy, and lifestyle modifications, we reduce this inflammation and optimize your brain’s fuel and oxygen delivery.

Tools & Therapies We Use at Brain Health D.C.

RightEye & Senaptec Visual/Vestibular Diagnostics

Concussions often disrupt how the brain coordinates vision, balance, and body movement. Our advanced testing tools—RightEye and Senaptec Sensory Station—allow us to map your visual tracking, depth perception, balance responses, and reaction times.

This data helps us identify the exact areas of dysfunction, so we can design a targeted therapy plan. These tools are also used to track your progress, giving you clear markers of healing over time.

Motion Guidance, Gaze Stabilization & Balance Training

Once we know how your system is off balance, we gently retrain it. Using motion guidance laser systems, gaze stabilization drills, and proprioceptive feedback, we restore your ability to:

• Coordinate movement with visual input
• Maintain balance while moving or turning
• Adapt to sensory challenges without triggering symptoms

These therapies are especially effective for patients experiencing:

• Dizziness or vertigo
• Motion sensitivity
• Neck stiffness or coordination issues
• “Wobbly” or ungrounded sensations

Neurofeedback & BrainTap: Rewiring Through Relaxation

Post-concussion brains are often hyperactive, under-regulated, and stuck in survival mode. This can show up as anxiety, poor focus, emotional overwhelm, or disrupted sleep.

At Brain Health D.C., we use Neurofeedback to help your brain retrain itself—gently and non-invasively. You simply relax while sensors monitor your brainwaves and provide real-time feedback, guiding your brain toward more balanced, functional patterns. Over time, this improves regulation, clarity, and calm.

To complement Neurofeedback, we often incorporate BrainTap—a brain entrainment system that combines:

• Guided meditation
• Light and sound therapy
• Rhythmic pulses to shift the brain into restorative states

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): Cellular Support for Brain Healing

Concussions can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation, making it harder for your brain to produce energy and repair tissue. Our Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices—such as the Erchonia GVL, EVRL, and XLR8—deliver painless, cold light directly to target areas to:

• Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress
• Improve cellular energy (ATP) production
• Stimulate tissue regeneration and circulation
• Promote calm and clarity in the brain

Cranial Therapy, Chiropractic & Gentle Neuro-Motor Rehab

After a concussion, structural misalignments—especially in the neck, jaw, and cranial bones—can interfere with blood flow, nerve signaling, and brain function. At Brain Health D.C., we use precise, non-invasive techniques to restore biomechanical balance and relieve pressure on the nervous system.

Our approach may include:

• Cranial therapy to ease tension in the skull and brainstem
• Upper cervical and full-spine chiropractic adjustments using gentle tools or tables like the ErgoStyle FX
• Neuro-motor rehab to retrain balance, coordination, and movement patterns

These therapies help resolve symptoms like:

• Neck pain or stiffness
• TMJ discomfort
• Headaches
• Poor coordination or “clumsy” movements post-injury

Targeted Supplementation & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

Healing the brain isn’t just about stimulation—it’s also about giving your cells the right internal environment to repair.

That’s why we take a functional medicine approach to assess and address:

• Nutrient deficiencies (like magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins)
• Gut-brain connection and leaky gut
• Blood sugar balance and hormone imbalances
• Toxin load from mold, metals, or environmental exposures

Your Brain Can Heal

If you’ve been struggling in silence—navigating brain fog, dizziness, mood swings, or fatigue long after your concussion—please know: you’re not imagining it, and you are not alone.

Post-concussion symptoms are real—and they are treatable. You don’t have to keep pushing through or waiting for things to magically improve. Your brain is capable of healing. It just needs the right support at the right time.

At Brain Health D.C., we see the whole you. Whether your injury was recent or many years ago, we approach your care with science, compassion, and personalized tools designed to bring relief, clarity, and long-term resilience.

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Carlsbad, CA 92009

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