If you search for a neurologist in Smyrna and find mostly medical offices, it helps to know there is another kind of nervous system exam. Functional neurology looks at how the brain and nerves are performing in real time, and we offer it at our office on Atlanta Road, alongside, never in place of, your medical care.
Dr. James Wright is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a diplomate in functional neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He does not diagnose disease the way a physician does, order MRIs, or prescribe medicine, and functional neurology here does not replace your doctors.
To earn that diplomate, a Doctor of Chiropractic completes post-doctoral training in functional neurology and passes the board's written and performance exams; the board describes this at acnb.org. Research on functional neurology as a whole is still developing, and not every approach has the same evidence behind it, so we describe what we do and avoid promising results. The overview on our what is functional neurology page explains the philosophy in plain terms.
The first consultation is complimentary. Care is one-on-one, and the practice is private-pay.
A functional neurology exam asks how the nervous system is behaving, not only whether something is structurally damaged. Our testing looks at eye movements, balance, coordination, reflexes, autonomic regulation, and proprioception. If you have a diagnosis, we want to hear it, and if you do not, we can still describe what we observe. Here is what is included:
A complimentary first consultation to hear your story, your history, and your goals
Eye movement and visual tracking testing, to see how well your eyes track, hold steady, and work together
Balance and vestibular testing, including how steady you are and how your balance system handles movement
Coordination and reflex testing to look at how smoothly the nervous system carries out movement
A look at autonomic regulation, meaning how the body manages automatic functions such as heart rate and digestion
Proprioception testing, your sense of where your body is in space
A review of what we found, in plain language, and whether our approach may fit
A personalized plan of targeted exercises, with hands-on care such as chiropractic care or myofascial release when it fits
Guidance on sleep, activity, and daily habits, and coordination with your other providers with your permission
Eye movement and balance testing is central to how we approach dizziness. Our vertigo care in Smyrna page describes that work.
Visual tracking, balance, and exertion tolerance are common concerns after concussion. See our concussion clinic in Smyrna page.
We examine the neck, eyes, and balance system as possible contributors. Our migraine specialist page for Smyrna has more.
If standing makes your heart race or you feel faint, our POTS specialist page for Smyrna explains how we complement medical care.
Smyrna is about ten miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, roughly a 15-minute interstate drive according to the City of Smyrna. The city has more than 56,000 residents and sits along I-285, I-75, and Cobb Parkway, with Village Green and the Silver Comet Trail among its public spaces. Our office is at 2750 Atlanta Road SE, Suite 106. Nearby places include Vinings, Mableton, Austell, and Cumberland.
1. Reach out: Book the complimentary consultation online or call the office. Consultations can be booked online, and our staff schedules appointments after that.
2. Tell your story: Dr. Wright talks through your symptoms, your history, and what you hope changes. There is no obligation to begin care.
3. Decide on an evaluation: If our approach may fit, we outline a comprehensive neurological evaluation. If it does not, we say so and point you in the right direction.
4. Evaluation: Non-invasive testing of eye movements, balance, coordination, reflexes, autonomic regulation, and proprioception.
5. Review findings: We explain what we found, what it may mean, and what we recommend, including when to involve your doctor.
6. Plan and follow-up: Care is built from targeted exercises and hands-on work that fit your findings. We review progress and adjust the plan as you go.
Not in our case. Dr. Wright is a Doctor of Chiropractic who has trained in functional neurology. A medical neurologist is a physician. Both can be useful, and they do different things.
No. Keep your medical care. We offer a complementary exam and can share findings with your doctors with your permission.
No. No one can guarantee how any person responds. We explain what we find and what we suggest, then track how you do.
No. We are private-pay. The first consultation is complimentary, so you can ask about costs before deciding.
Call 770-767-3830 or book a complimentary consultation. The contact page has our address.
Next steps
Your symptoms are part of the story, and we'd love to help you understand the rest. Book a consult online, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Your initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin care.
You can book a consultation online. Other appointments are booked by our clinic staff. office@strongtowerfn.com