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Concussion Myths vs. Facts: What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Student Athlete

Learn the truth about concussions to protect your athlete's health

Concussions are one of the most common injuries among student athletes, yet many parents are still unaware of the misconceptions surrounding their severity, symptoms, and treatment. It is estimated that 70% of emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and concussions are among children ages 17 and under. Understanding the truth […]

What I wish I knew

What I Wish I Knew Before My Child’s Concussion The story referenced here is from the point of view of a mother whose child sustained a concussion. She discusses how her daughter was injured, the symptoms she experienced, how long things lasted, and what she wishes she had known BEFORE her daughter ever suffered a […]

Researchers see brain volume loss after concussion

“Researchers have discovered noticeable changes in the brains of athletes with a history of concussions, months or even years after their last injury. They observed a 10- to 20-per-cent reduction in volume in the frontal lobe as well as 25 to 35 per cent less blood flow to certain areas of the brain, particularly the […]

Concussion and TBI Facts

HOW SERIOUS ARE CONCUSSIONS? The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are up to 3.8 million concussions sustained each year. One out of every 10 athletes will experience a concussion during any given sport season. Less than 10% of concussions result in a loss of consciousness (seeing stars, blacking out, etc.). 78% of all […]

Brain-Gut Axis damaged in TBI and Concussion

One of the most commonly overlooked side effects or symptoms of TBI and Concussion is the disruption of the Brain-Gut Axis. There are several connections from the brain to the gut, two of the better known connections are the Vagus Nerve, and the Nucelus Tractus Solitarius. Both of these are found in the lower brain […]

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.