VNS
Vagus nerve stimulation for post-concussion recovery
VNS therapy offers a non-invasive way to manage post-concussion symptoms using FDA-cleared technology, in short sessions you can complete at home.
Mechanism
What vagus nerve stimulation does
Gentle stimulation
Mild electrical stimulation is applied to the vagus nerve — the major nerve connecting brain and body — through the skin, with no implant and no surgery.
Autonomic regulation
That stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, supporting the autonomic regulation that mTBI commonly disrupts.
In practice
How treatment works
Twice daily
A five-minute session, twice a day.
Through the skin
Transcutaneous stimulation — nothing is implanted.
No downtime
No recovery period and no activity restrictions after a session.
Adjustable
Your clinician can tune the stimulation settings to your response over time.
Evidence
What the published work reports
- Three major clinical trials with 500+ combined participants
- Reduced headache intensity — reported up to 45%
- Improved sleep quality reported in 67% of users
- Reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms
- Improved cognitive function and focus
Figures above are as reported by device manufacturers and in the published trial literature. Individual response varies, and candidacy is assessed clinically. VNS is one option within a care plan, not a standalone cure.
Getting started
What we provide
An easy-to-use home device
Designed for daily self-administered use without clinical supervision.
Free training and setup
We walk you through the device and the routine before you start.
Professional support
Ongoing access to our care team, with monitoring data showing whether the therapy is having an effect.
Ask whether VNS is right for your recovery
Our nurses guide patients to the appropriate treatment based on symptoms and monitoring data.