• We have been successful with out-of-town patients in a four to six week timeframe.

• Our program combines Functional Nutrition with Neurology and is especially good at getting to the root of the pain and dysfunction.

Here is a checklist of what we will do:

1. Have you fill out our forms and get them back to us, either by fax or email.
2. Order any lab tests that will help us before you arrive. (If you have had blood work or organ analysis we would take a look at those first.)
3. Once you arrive we will conduct a through physical and  neurological exam and  take  X-rays, if needed.
4. We then develop a biochemical plan, a physical rehab plan and a neurological correction plan that we run concurrently.
5. Plan on treating 4 to 5 days a week.

The best way to get started is to contact Annaika or Marc in our office.  They will provide you with the releases we will need to get your lab work, x-rays or any other records we might want to review and also send you the Patient Intake Documents we need to begin to understand your issues.

• Below we have listed only a few of the hotels that are close to us.  We have a more extensive list if you need one and we can provide that to you if you let us know.

.04 Miles to The Wellness Pros

Best Western Inn
2118 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-243-2400
Fax: 408-243-5478
Toll-free: 800-228-5150

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1.87 miles to The Wellness Pros

Days Inn
859 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Phone: 408-244-2840
Fax: 408-984-5720

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8.91 miles to The Wellness Pros

Extended Stay America San Jose-Milpitas
1000 Hillview Ct.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Telephone: (408) 941-9977
Fax: (408) 941-9976

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10.85 miles to The Wellness Pros

Extended Stay America Santa Clara-San Jose
2131 Gold St.
San Jose, CA  95002
Phone: 408-244-2840
Fax: 408-984-5720

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Commercial Airlines into San Jose International Airport

Most airlines fly into SJO but these two have more flights:

• Southwest Airlines
• American Airlines

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• Chemicals that transmit nervous system messages:  “neuro-transmitters” between the brain and organs.
• Serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, etc.
• Analogous to the body’s internal telephone system or computer circuitry
• Required for healthy living!

Questions to answer

1. What is the link between pain, depression and fatigue and the nervous system?
2. What is the role of neurotransmitters in these processes?
3. Why are Neuro-Transmitters critical to our health?
4. What is their contribution to clinical conditions?
5. What role do Neuro-Transmitters play in stress response, sleep and depression ?

Neuro-Transmitters Affect the ENTIRE Human Being

• Emotionally: Mood, Behavior, Social Attitude
• Mentally: Focus, Learning, Balance
• Physically: Sleep, Cardiac Function, Metabolism/Weight

Neuro-Transmitters also play a big role in the body’s energy levels.

• Energy: Motivation, Enthusiasm, Stamina, Cognitive function

• Low Energy: People who have low energy levels, are constantly fatigued, or have don’t have any motivation are typically low in many of the same Neuro-Transmitters: Low Epinephrine, Low Norepinephrine, Low Serotonin, Low PEA

PEA plays a big role in cognitive function, or also known as brain function.
Low PEA levels are associated with brain fog and unclear thinking.
Adequate PEA levels allow the brain to process information quickly.

Neuro-Transmitters are divided into two categories:

• Excitatory: Energizing, Motivating, Provide focus, Rev up the system

• Inhibitory: Calming, Relaxing, Sleep inducing, Slow down the system

Scientific studies suggest the incidence of Neuro-Transmitter imbalances in the population is very high.

Where do Imbalances Come From?

• High levels of stress
• Poor dietary habits
• Environmental toxins
• Genetics
• Stressful lifestyles, wired society accelerates body’s loss of neurotransmitters
• Adrenal Burnout Leads to very low levels over time.
• Poor dietary habits (processed food, sugars, etc.) do not provide the body with the building blocks for neurotransmitters, called amino acids.
• Environmental toxins kill brain cells: industrial cleaners, air & water pollutants, solvents

Brain cells containing neurotransmitters CANNOT be replaced!

Brain Based Care is used in conjunction with any testing or treatment of Neuro-Transmitter Imbalance.

Evaluation of the Brain Based Care Patient

• Screening Exam
• Insight Technology Scan

Sensitive Computerized scans to determine Autonomic Nervous System Function, Pain Levels, and Physical Performance that may be affecting Cortical and Cerebellar input.

• X-rays

X-rays, MRI’s or other imaging may be important to access damage to spine and nervous system.
Much of long term physical trauma is forgotten or minimized.

• Comprehensive Health History

Allows us to identify any past and present stressors in your life – especially those resulting in Long Term Pain or Dysfunctior
Physical Stress- Current and Past Trauma, LT Pain
Chemical Stress – Metals, Hormones, Pesticides
Emotional Stress – Financial, Personal, Social

• Comprehensive Functional Neuro and Physical Exam

• Functional lab tests – as needed

- Analysis of Metabolic Conditions using Advanced lab Tests – Neurotransmitter Testing for Serotonin, Dopamine and Epinephrine levels – Comprehensive Digestive Testing for Intestinal Permeability, Dysbiosis and Metabolism – Super-sensitive Thyroid Testing – Mitochondrial Function Test for Energy Conversion Problems – Toxicity Tests – Adrenal Function for Stress

A Suite of Therapies Used for Brain Activation

1. Vibration Therapy on One Side of the Body
2. Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments on One Side of the Body
3. Oxygen Therapy
4. Exercise with Oxygen Therapy
5. Low Light Emission Laser
6. Auricular Therapy
7. Olfactory Stimulation
8. Mirror Imagery
9. Spin Therapy

If you would like to see if BRAIN-BASED CARE might help you or a loved one contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

If you would like to see if BRAIN-BASED CARE might help you or a loved one contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Employ active and integrative care in a web of therapy and exercise that accomplishes patient goals.  Emphasize the brain-body connection with active motion and targeted progressive exercise.

Integrate both analytical and common sense frameworks in order to provide responsible and rapid solutions to patient issues. Employ evidenced-based diagnostics and procedures whenever possible in an effort to quantify and provide milestones.

Provide human touch with Chiropractic adjustments, massage and exercise as appropriate to promote cellular repair, neuroplasticity and improved neuroproprioceptive feedback for our patients.

Continue to seek out better solutions to patient problems. Retain life-long learning in order to integrate state of the art treatment protocols.

If you would like to see if BRAIN-BASED CARE might help you or a loved one contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

I walked in to Dr. Santucci’s office with paralysis, parasthesia, and loss of most of the musculature of my left arm.  I was loosing control of the function of the arm. After years of construction work I thought I was finished. I was in bad shape.  I went to my doctor who did not know what was wrong with me.  They said that I could do some PT or use pain killers.  I did not want to use drugs or have surgery.

I had heard about the work Dr Santucci was doing with Brain-Based Therapy with serious injuries and I went to his office to be evaluated.  Dr Santucci did a complete physical and neurological exam on me to find out what was wrong with my arm.  He found problems with the nerves which come from my neck and feed into the upper arms.   He researched the possibilities and showed me pictures of what he thought was wrong.

We went to work right away with a specific goal in mind.   Within two weeks, I was getting stronger and the arm was moving a little.  After 8 weeks the muscle was returning.  Dr. Santucci told me he would try to fix me and he did. I’m three months into the treatment and no one believes me when I tell them how bad of shape I was in.  I am a true believer.

Steve R.

On my 50th birthday, I work up with excruciating pain in my mid back.  I went to my medical doctor and was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of arthritis called DISH.  They told me that my bones were getting weaker and that I would most likely come back once a year with additional spinal fractures.

Dr Santucci worked with my clinical nutrition and my back muscles to gently restore function to the area.  We did gentle Chiropractic adjustments, progressive rehab exercises at the office and at home and DRX 9000 treatments.

Today, I am physically active and almost never have to think about the arthritis pain.
I travel 90 minutes to see Dr Santucci and I’m glad I do!!

John S.