The Neuro Collective Podcast
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We are your hosts, Dr. Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist and May Bagnell, Mindset and Nutrition Coach. Together, we are here to guide you through the dynamic intersection of Functional Neurology, Mindset Coaching, and Functional Medicine. If you're passionate about neuroscience, alternative health, and holistic wellness, you're in the perfect place.
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Day in the Clinical Life: Vestibular and Visual Training in Action 187
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Day in the Clinical Life: Vestibular and Visual Training in Action
In this episode of The Neurocollective Podcast, we take listeners behind the scenes for a “day in the clinical life” as May Bagnell, IHP shares her personal experience with vestibular and visual system testing and training. The conversation explores how this technology works, what the evaluation measures, and why strengthening the vestibular system can have a profound impact on energy, clarity, balance, and overall brain function.
What You’ll Learn
- What the vestibular system does and why it matters beyond balance
- How low vestibular function can show up as fatigue, fogginess, dizziness, and even emotional symptoms
- What the testing and training process looks like in the clinic
- How a mathematically guided protocol is used to target imbalances
- Why the chair-based vestibular training can create noticeable shifts in just one session
- How brainstem regulation connects vestibular function, heart rate, blood pressure, and dysautonomia
- Why this technology is useful for understanding deeper brain and eye-brain relationships
Episode Highlights
- A real-time “before and after” experience from May
- Discussion of how vestibular weakness can drain energy and affect cognition
- An inside look at the rotational multi-axis chair and its advanced software
- The role of goggles and eye tracking in measuring brain responses
- Why the team emphasizes precision, comfort, and individualized care
- A practical reminder that practitioners also need support and recalibration
Key Takeaways
- The vestibular system is tightly connected to how the brain processes movement, balance, energy, and orientation.
- Symptoms like fatigue, heavy eyes, brain fog, dizziness, and palpitations may point to deeper system imbalance.
- Small, targeted interventions can create significant short-term improvements.
- Functional neurology approaches work best when they are individualized and data-driven.
- Practitioners and clients alike benefit from ongoing evaluation and adjustment.
Practical Reflection
If you’ve ever noticed days where your energy, clarity, or balance feels dramatically worse without an obvious reason, this episode offers a helpful framework for becoming more curious about what your body may be signaling.
Closing Message
This episode reminds us that healing is often about finding the right imbalance, supporting the right system, and taking the next step with precision and care.Remember: You can heal. We can help.
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You CAN Heal! We CAN Help!!