Brain Wellness
Portland, OR
Brain Wellness
Brain photobiomodulation (PBM) is an exciting new area of research showing tremendous promise for a wide range of conditions associated with brain dysfunction.
PBM is very safe, with no negative side effects or contraindications
Photobiomodulation uses red and near-infrared wavelengths of light, which can penetrate the skull when applied with the right amount of power at a close distance. PBM is very safe, with no negative side effects or contraindications. Red and near-infrared light applied to tissue where there is degeneration or injury has the ability to improve, repair, and reduce inflammation and pain by stimulating mitochondria to produce more cellular energy (ATP).
There is a notable lack of therapeutic alternatives for what is fast becoming a global epidemic of traumatic brain injury (TBI). PBM can stimulate healing, protect tissue from dying, increase mitochondrial function, and improve blood flow and tissue oxygenation. Many people are finally getting relief from symptoms that they have just “learned to deal with.”
Brain Photobiomodulation Can Be Helpful For:
- Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
- Cognitive Function/Memory and Focus
- Neurodegenerative Conditions (Parkinson’s, etc)
- Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders
- Brain Fog
- Migraines – Headaches
- Stroke Recovery
- Cognitive Enhancement and Preventative Health
WAVi Brain EEG Scans
Similar to routine measures such as blood pressure or heart rate, the WAVi test provides objective information about how your brain is performing. It includes measures of brain speed, brain wave power, and reaction time.
Understanding these measurements and tracking them over time can help answer questions such as:
- How is my brain changing as I age?
- How can I improve my brain performance?
- What impact are treatments and interventions having on my brain?
- How do my brain metrics relate to my mental health?
WAVi Brain Scans for Youth Sports
At Surge, we are providing pre-season brain scans to youth athletes in order to establish a baseline measurement. This can provide vital information as a way to compare a later scan that can be performed after a head injury or at the end of the season to assess any changes in cognitive performance.
