Neurvana Naturopathic Medicine

Taking an integrative approach to get to the root of health issues

For Corey Deacon, it’s a no-brainer to believe in the power of neurofeedback to treat conditions, like concussions, anxiety and depression because it helped reverse his symptoms stemming from head injuries acquired from sporting mishaps.

“It got to the point where I couldn’t leave the house without having a panic attack and I rapidly cycled between low mood, low self-esteem, rage and fatigue,” he says.

That was then.

Now, the Neurvana Naturopathic Medicine co-owner, relies on integrative health and neurofeedback to unravel mysteries behind patients’ symptoms and find solutions.

Four neurofeedback practitioners, a psychological trauma specialist, three naturopathic doctors and a nurse make up the clinic’s medical team which addresses everything from neurological, degenerative and skin conditions to pediatric issues and Lyme disease – experts equipped to focus on men’s health, pain management, integrative cancer treatment and women’s hormone problems.

Results are often achieved by incorporating cutting-edge approaches and a blend of conventional and naturopathic options, says Deacon, adding “everything is a tool and sometimes we need multiple tools.”

He works with electroencephalogram (a test detecting electrical brain activity using small electrodes attached to the scalp) and quantitative MRI in a rare way to harness the technology as a diagnostic tool for something other than epilepsy. Understanding brain function with an analysis of electrical activity allows the neuroscientist to determine whether an issue is structural or electrochemical thus improving treatment modalities.

“Some people’s brains get stuck in a certain state,” Deacon says.

“Our goal is to help people that are struggling, particularly with neurological and psychological complaints.”

One patient, previously diagnosed with OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression, was on psychotropic medications which no longer worked, gaining weight, struggling with low libido, low energy and chronic pain when they met.

“She started getting almost immediate improvements with our neuro-rehab program,” Deacon says. “She has been with us for six months and is off all of her medications except one and is on the lowest dose. Most people would say that is an absolute miracle. She has her energy back, does not have depression … and her pain is gone.”