Holistic Approach to Neurological Disorders

Step 1: Initial Medical Evaluation  

A three-part comprehensive evaluation typically lasting 1-1.5 hours with the physician and 3 hours in the office including Medical and Neurodevelopment test completed by the physician and patient’s initial medical treatment plan. Extensive review of PMH and previous treatments *During this visit physician will also perform a tympanometry and acoustic reflex test in Houston office only.*

Step 2: Specialized Laboratories

Lab work will depend on the specific needs of the patient and recommendations made by the physician. 

• Genetic Testing 
• Food Allergy Panel 
• Environmental Toxins 
• Nutritional Deficiencies 
• Metabolic Panels 
• Hormone Panels

Step 3: Follow-up Appointment

Upon the completion of laboratory studies ordered in first visit, a treatment protocol is developed to improve known medical conditions. The treatment protocol can include Dietary Modifications, Allopathic Medicine and Functional/Integrative Medicine Protocols. 

Step 4: WIN Neurodevelopment Evaluations

After the first visit, patients will take a series of development and neurological tests to identify learning and/or neurological problems meanwhile monitoring their progress. 

• Primitive Reflex Test: Detection of primitive reflexes, instinctive movements that aid development, growth, and survival during the early years of childhood. Very important determinant of neurodevelopment deficits.
• Franceschi Method Development Test: A proprietary test where patients are evaluated in psycho-emotional areas, language, motor, cognitive, sensory and academic skills. The main purpose of this test is to evaluate the patient's skills determining the characteristics of the patient, in order to develop the strategies and technical process that will be used during therapy.
• Listening Test: The listening test will evaluate how the brain understands and processes what it hears (Central Auditory Processing). The main purpose of this test is to establish diagnosis and to determine the treatment plan. 
• Tympanogram: Measure fluid accumulation in the middle ear which is caused by allergies and can affect neurodevelopment.

Step 5: Neurodevelopment Treatment Protocol Discussion 

After finishing the evaluation, an individualized treatment plan will be develop to address the patient’s specific needs and goals. The treatment plan will target strategically areas related to integration of primitive reflexes, speech and communication, fine motor, gross motor, balance and coordination, cognitive and academic skills including processing of information, attention,memory, sensory integration, self esteem, behavior modification, emotional maturity. In addition, it will identify areas in need related to school, social environment and family dynamics.  Other health professionals like; Psychologist, Psychiatrist, teachers, school counselor, etc, will be consulted depending on the case. The plan will include recommendations on the use of different technologies which will be used to stimulate maximum result in the shortest amount of time possible.