The 3 Phases of Neurological Healing
If your child struggles with neurological, sensory, or developmental challenges, you’ve likely tried countless treatments with little lasting change. 😣 That’s because true healing starts at the root cause—within the brain and nervous system.
Healing happens in 3 key phases:
✅ Release – Letting go of stored stress
✅ Rebuild & Reorganize – Strengthening & rewiring
✅ Restoration – Achieving balance & resilience
Following these phases helps track progress, make sense of confusing symptoms, and accelerate healing! Watch this powerful video with Dr. Drake and take the first step in your child’s healing journey today! 🚀
If your child is facing challenges with sensory sensitivities, digestive issues, recurring infections, or neurological conditions, you’ve likely sought answers from multiple doctors and tried various treatments. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers focus on symptom management rather than uncovering and addressing the root causes, which is essential for lasting healing.
When the underlying issue isn’t properly addressed, families often feel stuck in an exhausting cycle of treatments that don’t seem to work. However, there is a clear path to wellness—one that follows three essential phases of neurological healing: releasing, rebuilding, and restoring.
In this video, I want to walk you through these three phases to bring clarity and encouragement, helping you understand where your child is in their healing journey.
If you're here, it means you’re already committed to addressing your child’s challenges at the root through Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care, or you’re considering it and want to understand how the process works. These three phases are at the core of our approach, guiding us to achieve deep, lasting change by using the right frequency and duration of care.
Healing can often feel overwhelming, like an endless maze of setbacks. But by mapping out neurological progressions, we can turn uncertainty into a clear, science-backed roadmap to recovery.
Let’s explore these three key phases:
1. The Release Phase This phase focuses on resetting dysfunctional patterns controlled by the sympathetic stress response. When the nervous system is stuck in overdrive, it’s like a tightly wound spring that needs to decompress. During this phase, releasing tension can temporarily heighten certain symptoms as the body recalibrates. However, positive signs such as improved sleep, better digestion, smoother transitions, and fewer emotional escalations indicate progress—even if other sensory issues still fluctuate.
2. The Rebuild and Reorganize Phase Once dysfunctional holding patterns clear, the brain forms new, healthier neural connections through neuroplasticity. This is when brain-body communication strengthens, leading to noticeable improvements in coordination, focus, stamina, and behavior. It’s often the stage where parents, friends, and relatives start to see real, consistent changes in a child’s development. Growth and progress become more evident as function and efficiency increase.
3. The Restoration Phase At this stage, optimal function takes hold. The nervous system gains resilience, allowing children to handle life’s stressors without setbacks. With this strong foundation, they can fully tap into their potential and continue progressing. Ongoing care helps maintain momentum and ensures continued development and well-being.
It’s crucial to remember that healing is never linear! The three-phase model helps make sense of the ups and downs, providing a roadmap to neurological healing. What matters most is continued forward progress, rather than a rigid timeline.
Tracking subtle positive shifts—like better sleep, digestion, or emotional regulation—signals deep foundational changes that pave the way for even greater breakthroughs. Patience and persistence are key, and every step in the care plan contributes to long-term success.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your child’s complex health challenges or unsure how to move forward, these phases offer guidance and direction. Use them as a roadmap to support your child’s neurological healing journey.