The Premier Integrative Applied Neurology and Therapeutic Laser Center of Arizona

Functional Neurology

Re-wire and strengthen the connection between your brain and body with non-invasive and drug-free therapies that have shown time and time again to help a myriad of conditions.

Functional Neurology has helped individuals of all ages, especially those that have suffered concussions, migraines, dizziness and vertigo, chronic regional pain syndrome, ataxia, insomnia, and others. Treatments commonly consist of a series of gentle nerve stimulation, hand-eye coordination exercises, and body movements as well as specific head and eye exercises to help correct abnormal neurological exam findings and to improve performance.

When the findings begin to stabilize or return to normal, patients almost always begin feeling better. Functional Neurology is based on an extensive understanding of the physiology and anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles that coordinate, move and balance the skeletal structure of our bodies.

How does Functional Neurology work?

Functional Neurology (aka chiropractic neurology) works through activation of receptors located throughout our body (think the 5 senses light, sound, taste, touch, smell + special senses of movement, inner ear function, gut/digestion, and autonomic/cognition). All receptors travel by way of signals between our environment and the nerves of our bodies.  Our brains receive information, process it, and make a decision on how to react to it.
  • Does turning your head make you dizzy?
    • We have the skills to find the problem and fix it.
  • Do you have pain when you move your head, neck, or shoulders?
    • We have the skills to find the problem and fix it.
  • Do you have constipation or diarrhea?
    • There could be infection, bacterial overgrowth, inflammation, under or over vagus nerve function, or even food sensitivities. This can be creating issues elsewhere in your body, and we are trained to find the problem and fix it.
These are just a few conditions we address, please contact us to share with us more about what you have going on specifically. Contact our office if it sounds like Functional Neurology is what you’re looking for.

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.