Parkinson's Disease Treatment in Jacksonville FL
Functional Neurology for motor control, balance, and non-motor symptom support in early-stage and stabilized Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition primarily known for its motor symptoms—tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability. However, non-motor symptoms like constipation, anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes often precede and accompany the motor issues, profoundly affecting quality of life.
At the Brain Optimization Institute in Jacksonville, FL, we understand that PD involves the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra, impacting the basal ganglia and its control over movement. Our approach is to leverage the brain's inherent neuroplasticity to strengthen surviving and supporting neural circuits.
We utilize the BrainOp Reconnection SystemTM—a specialized, evidence-based approach that integrates high-intensity, calibrated Functional Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation to maximize function, manage non-motor symptoms, and slow functional decline.
Our framework for maximizing function is built on five essential pillars to help patients optimize mobility, mental clarity, and quality of life:
Reconnect your brain and nervous system
Reconnect to your purpose by releasing trauma
Reconnect to foods and environments you love
Reconnect to pain-free movement
Reconnect to the life you want
Parkinson's Disease Challenges We Support
We most often work with Jacksonville and Florida residents struggling with:
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Motor Control Issues
Tremors, shuffling gait, difficulty initiating movement, and general slowness.
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Balance and Fall Risk
Postural instability, feeling unsteady, and freezing of gait.
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Autonomic Dysfunction
Persistent constipation, blood pressure fluctuations, and lightheadedness.
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Cognitive and Mood Changes
Brain fog, anxiety, and depression associated with PD progression.
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Difficulty with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Challenges with handwriting, dressing, and speaking.
Our care focuses on intensive, targeted Neurological Rehabilitation to recalibrate the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and motor cortex.
How We Assess Neurological Function in Parkinson's
Every patient begins with a rigorous evaluation focused on objective measures of the brain systems governing movement and stability.
Our Testing Includes:
Neurological Assessments
Detailed analysis of eye movements (saccades, smooth pursuit), gait analysis, and posturography to objectively measure stability and tremor.
Motor Control Testing
Quantification of rigidity, speed of alternating movements, and dexterity.
Limbic Brain Testing
Evaluating anxiety and stress patterns that can worsen tremor and freezing.
Laboratory Testing
When needed, we evaluate inflammatory markers, gut health (critical for dopamine production), and nutrient status.
This comprehensive assessment allows us to design a specific rehabilitation program to drive neuroplastic changes in the motor system and improve function.
Your Next Step
Parkinson's Disease may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future. At Brain Optimization Institute, we believe every patient can reconnect with resilience, purpose, and health.
If you’re ready to explore a new path — one that addresses the whole you, not just your symptoms — we invite you to take the first step.