The Premier Integrative Applied Neurology and Therapeutic Laser Center of Arizona

3 Most Common Causes of Sciatica

#1 Herniated Discs or Bulging Discs in the Low Back Herniated discs are by far the most common cause of sciatica we see in our office. The most common symptoms associated with a herniated disc causing sciatica is often acute moderate to severe low back or hip pain with burning or pain down the back […]

Constipation and the Brain-Gut Axis

Constipation can be a major problem. It affects daily life. It can make or break someone’s day. Yet, statistics show that 1 in 6 Americans live with chronic constipation. It is estimated that $725 million dollars are spent yearly on laxatives. These can get things moving (no pun intended)… but do not correct the underlying […]

Things to consider when working with children and adults with migraines

Chronic headaches can be cause for alarm. We work with children and adults with chronic headaches and Migraines and have had excellent results in their outcomes. We’ve found often times that mothers and daughters tend to exhibit common symptoms in regards to these headaches, so it is a good idea for the family to be […]

Anxiety, Depression, Migraine- What’s the correlation?

When someone tells me they have anxiety, depression, and/or migraines and the medications they’re on do not seem to be working, a few things go through my mind. When did it start? What makes it worse? What is this person’s diet like? Do they have any food sensitivities? What is their physical exercise schedule like? […]

Migraines and Food Sensitivities

We have a saying in the office, “Migraines always have a trigger”. This applies to all shapes and sizes of migraines. Some of the most common triggers of migraines are food, more specifically food sensitivities, as well as inflammation, hormones, and dysautonomia. Today we will focus on food sensitivities. What is a food sensitivity? Is […]

Janine Crifasi, DC, CCST

Dr. Janine Crifasi, our newest team member at AZ Chiropractic Neurology, is originally from New York – which explains the accent. She attended Life Chiropractic College West and was the Centennial class’s Most Outstanding Graduate. She practiced in the Bay Area until moving closer to family to raise her son who is attending college.

Dr. Janine is committed to learning and educating people to change their awareness about their bodies’ potential and empowering them with unique methods of retraining their brains to maximize their quality of life through neuroplasticity. Her passion to help others puts her patients at ease and makes her a highly sought-after community speaker. Prior to coming to Chandler, she owned a center specializing in kids with learning disabilities and served as the northeast clinical director of a functional neurology practice, overseeing several functional neurology clinics. 

She has completed her post-doctoral clinical neuroscience studies in Functional Neurology through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies and has successfully completed the clinical exam and is now board eligible for the written portion. She is a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic for over 26 years. She has received additional extensive training in Spinal Trauma, and the Activator Method, and has a certification in Postural Neurology. 

In an effort to better serve her patients, Dr. Crifasi completed postdoctoral specialty training in blood chemistry, thyroid chemistry, brain chemistry, neuro-immune, and neuro-endocrine functional medicine. This knowledge of the brain-gut axis, and the mechanisms that impact our health, allow her to provide patients with easily implemented modifications enhancing improved lifestyle and nutraceutical recommendations as needed.