Beyond the Brain

Functional neurology looks at how the brain and nervous system are working together—not simply at a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I use detailed assessment to identify areas that may not be working as efficiently as they could and then build an individualized plan to support better function.

Because every nervous system is different, care is not one-size-fits-all. I look at the whole person, explain what I find in a way that makes sense, and use that information to guide care based on each person’s individual needs and goals.

Care may focus on areas such as:

  • Attention, focus, learning, and cognitive function

  • Balance, coordination, movement, and vestibular function

  • Sensory processing and nervous system regulation

  • Developmental milestones and neurodevelopment

  • Recovery following concussion or other neurological injury

  • Changes in memory, cognition, and neurological function

Dr. Karen Borman interacting with a young child at LifeMind Functional Neurology

INFANT DEVELOPMENT

As a parent, it’s natural to wonder if your baby is developing on track. While every child grows at their own pace, there are key milestones that offer helpful signs of healthy development. Is your baby nursing and feeding with ease? Are they rolling over in both directions, sitting up independently, or starting to crawl with coordinated movements? These early physical skills are more than just exciting moments—they reflect important brain and body development. Paying attention to how your baby moves, eats, and responds can help identify areas where extra support may be beneficial. Early milestones build the foundation for future learning.

CONNECT & THRIVE PROGRAMS

Jump-Start Your Child’s Brain Growth and Confidence!

If your child is struggling with focus, learning, behavior, or development, there is something you can do to help—and it starts here. Our Connect & Thrive Program is built to give your child a powerful boost in the right direction. First, we meet one-on-one to understand your child’s challenges and strengths. Then, we create a customized plan that fits your child—not just any child.

We look at the whole picture, not just one area. That means we focus on how your child’s brain and body work together, and we use proven tools to help both sides of the brain communicate better. This leads to real, lasting changes—not just quick fixes.

When the brain starts to work in better balance, kids can focus more, feel calmer, and succeed both in school and at home.

You don’t have to wait and see. You can take action now and help your child thrive.

Intensive Connect &Thrive Program, we will spend 2-3 hours a day in our clinic for 1-2 weeks, depending on your child’s needs and tolerance.

Connect & Thrive Program - we will spend 1-1.5 hours in our clinic 2-3 days a week for 2-4 months.

For both programs, families also receive a take-home toolkit to support continued success, this may include at-home exercises, nutrition guidance, or simple daily activities that help reinforce what your child's growth.

We carefully track progress and provide a full re-examination at the end of the program to measure improvement and set the next steps. Most families continue with a Connect &Thrive Wellness Plan to maintain progress and help their child keep growing in confidence and ability.

COGNITIVE LEARNING PROGRAM

Our Brain Balance Cognitive Learning Program is a 3-month program designed for children ages 6 and up who can read but struggle with learning or social skills.

We use brain exercises that help strengthen thinking, memory, and attention. Children who complete the program often show better focus, faster processing, stronger memory, and greater confidence in both school and everyday life.

We work to improve:

  • Attention and focus

  • Working memory

  • Logic and reasoning

  • Auditory processing

  • Visual processing

  • Processing speed

  • Long-term memory

  • Core strength

Each plan is personalized and taught in a fun, hands-on way that challenges the brain to build new, stronger connections, helping your child learn more easily and feel proud of their progress.

The Adult Brain

At LifeMind Functional Neurology, adult care is designed to help you understand your brain in a way you’ve never been shown before—giving you the tools to reclaim clarity, resilience, and a sense of control for your life.

Whether you’re struggling with focus, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve you, we look deeper to uncover the neurological, metabolic, and sensory drivers behind your symptoms. Through targeted, non-invasive therapies rooted in neuroplasticity, we help retrain and strengthen the pathways that influence how you think, feel, and function. You don’t have to settle for coping or “pushing through.” Your brain can change. Your body can adapt.

With the right guidance, you can feel sharper, calmer, more capable, and more fully yourself. At LifeMind, we empower you to reconnect with your health, your confidence, and your potential—so you can truly thrive.

ADULT ReCONNECT & THRIVE PROGRAM

  • Nutrition for Brain and Body Health

  • Working memory

  • Brain Fog

  • Auditory processing

  • Visual processing

  • Processing speed

  • Long-term memory

  • Core strength & Stability

ONGOING WELLNESS PROGRAM

Our Brain Balance Wellness Program is designed for families who have completed any Connect & Thrive Program. This next step helps maintain balance in the nervous system and supports continued growth and improvement. Each Wellness Plan is fully personalized to meet your family’s needs and keep progress moving forward with care, consistency, and connection.

Services Within Our Brain Program

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Our son has had a speech impediment for many years. He is in fifth grade and kids make fun of him because they can't understand him. Our son's speech improved more in one visit with Dr. Karen than it did with the past year of speech therapy. And at Thanksgiving, less than a month after starting care, his uncle said that for the first time, he could understand everything our son was saying.

~ Monique - Mom

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