LOOKING FOR A FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGIST IN MONTREAL?
As a referral source for Functional Neurology for over 20 years, our Montreal clinic has become recognized by medical and alternative health practitioners for resolving a wide variety of neurological conditions for thousands of patients across Québec.
On this page…
- What is Functional Neurology?
- Why consult us for Functional Neurology in Montreal?
- Functional Neurology first visit
- Functional Neurology treatments
- Functional Neurology prices
- Functional Neurology reviews from our clinic
- How to consult us for Functional Neurology
What is Functional Neurology?
Functional Neurology is based on neuroplasticity, your nervous system’s ability to strengthen existing neural pathways and create new ones.
Since its very beginnings, chiropractic’s beneficial effects were thought to be mediated through the nervous system. It has only been in recent years, however, that research has shown more precisely how this manual therapy influences neurological function. This has led to the establishment of post-graduate programs in “Chiropractic Neurology” and the development of novel ways of employing chiropractic techniques.
In addition to these studies came perhaps the most important breakthrough in neuroscience in the last 100 years, the discovery of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity describes the brain’s remarkable ability to physically rewire itself based on what stimuli it is exposed to.
The idea that the brain can change its own structure and function through thought and activity is, I believe, the most important alteration in our view of the brain since we first sketched out its basic anatomy and the workings of its basic component, the neuron.
Norman Doidge, MD
Born from these exciting new advances in science, Functional Neurology has emerged as a clinical method of activating specific neural circuits to improve the function of the nervous system. This non-medication approach has offered new hope for people suffering from a wide variety of neurological problems.
Originally developed by Dr. Ted Carrick, in the 1970s, Functional Neurology gained wide recognition in 2011 when Dr. Carrick helped hockey star Sidney Crosby return to the NHL after suffering from a concussion for over 8 months (read Dr. Freud’s interview about Functional Neurology upon returning from his time on Dr. Carrick’s clinical team – in French).
Why consult us for Functional Neurology in Montreal?
Our unique approach helps people improve and even recover from neurological problems.
Your nervous system is directly linked to everything you feel, everything you think and everything you do. When it is not functioning optimally, it can have a devastating effect on your life and on the lives of all those around you.
Many of our new patients have been disappointed with other specialists they have seen. Many have lost hope and are skeptical as to how we may help them. It is typically through the encouragement of a satisfied patient or a doctor familiar with our results that they decide to consult us.
Dr. Patrick Freud, Montreal chiropractor, is one of the first Canadian practitioners of Functional Neurology and is respected in the field internationally. Every patient benefits from his 20+ years of clinical experience and teaching, and receives thorough and personalized care.
Dr. Martin Lafrenière, Montreal chiropractor, has been treating high-level athletes for over 25 years and is certified by the Complete Concussions management (CCMI) program, the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies clinical neuroscience program and the Functional Neurology Seminars program accredited by the National University of Health Science.
Functional Neurology first visit
You will go through an interview and thorough neurological exam to determine which specific neural circuits may be producing your symptoms.
The goal of the Functional Neurology consultation is to determine which parts of your nervous system are not working optimally and potentially causing your symptoms. Since information collected from your previous doctors is important in this process, you may be asked to send us copies of your medical reports as well as other documents. All of this will be reviewed prior to your visit.
During your first appointment, you will be asked questions and go through an examination. A complete understanding of what you are going through and what is functioning abnormally in your body is crucial in discovering the source of your problem.
Then, unless additional information or tests are required, you will be given a clear explanation of your condition and we will discuss what can be done to help you feel and function better.
Functional Neurology treatments
You will be given an individualized treatment plan, specific to improving the function of your nervous system.
Because your therapy is based on the results of your history and examination, your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. In much the same way that a personal trainer can design a program to help a client build muscle or lose weight, our objective is to improve how your nervous system functions to make you feel better.
With the right stimuli, neural connections can be rewired and refined. This natural adaptive ability (brain plasticity or neuroplasticity) can have dramatic and sometimes life-changing effects.
Michael Merzenich, Father of Neuroplasticity
The process of rehabilitating your weak neural circuits to become stronger is done gently and comfortably.
Treatments may consist of:
- Manual therapies
- Specific home exercises
- Nutrition/supplement advice
- Other lifestyle recommendations
Depending on where you live, we offer two different approaches:
- If you are within the greater Montreal area: Your recommendations will be implemented and modified in our office over the course of a few days or weeks.
- If you are outside the greater Montreal area: You will be given a set of initial exercises and recommendations to implement and a re-evaluation will be scheduled weeks or months later. Please note that if another practitioner referred you, a “team approach” to treatment is possible.
Functional Neurology prices
Initial visit:
- Questionnaire and medical reports review (prior to visit), consultation, examination and case discussion (1.5-2 hours): $400
Follow-up appointments:
- Review of symptoms, re-examination, treatment (30 minutes): $140
Treatments:
- Manual therapy: $65
Functional Neurology reviews from our clinic
How to consult us for Functional Neurology
The best way to schedule an appointment is to call us (514-483-3444) or email us.
When contacting us, please inform us that it is for a Functional Neurology consultation so that we may fully explain our procedures and send you a questionnaire to fill out.