FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY:
How the Brain Influences Digestion, Balance, Energy & Recovery
Functional neurology evaluates how changes in brain and nervous system function may contribute to symptoms involving balance, digestion, inflammation, dizziness, fatigue, cognition, stress tolerance, and autonomic regulation.
Not sure where to begin? We can help you determine the right starting point.
Why Symptoms Can Persist Even When Imaging & Labs Look “Normal”
Many patients arrive after seeing multiple specialists, medications, supplements, elimination diets, or stress management techniques—yet still feel dizzy, foggy, exhausted, overstimulated, reactive, or “off”.
The issue is not always structural damage or a single lab abnormality. In many complex cases, symptoms may reflect changes in how th ebrain and nervous system are regulating the body.
Functional neurology helps evaluate patterns involving balance, sensory processing, autonomic regulation, stress physiology, digestion, inflammation, and recovery.
The Functional Neurology Approach
Designed for complex cases where symptoms overlap
and standard testing has not fully explained what is happening.
Functional Neurology—How the Brain Regulates the Body
Functional neurology focuses on how the brain and nervous system communicate with the body—not just whether imaging looks normal. Subtle changes in neurological regulation may affect balance, digestion, heart rate, sleep, stress tolerance, sensory processing, inflammation, cognition, and energy.
Dr. Pucci’s examination process looks for functional patterns that may help explain why symptoms persist or overlap. This may include evaluating autonomic regulation, balance, eye movements, coordination, sensory responses, and signs of brain-body communication stress.
Patients experiencing histamine-related symptoms may also benefit from learning more about:
Neuro-Immune Dysfunction, Autonomic Dysfunction, Gut-Brain Axis, Chronic Inflammation, and Histamine Intolerance.
The 5 Root Causes Often Overlooked
These interconnected neurological dysfunctions can drive chronic symptoms throughout the entire body
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Sensory Processing Dysfunction
When the brain has difficulty processing sensory input accurately, it can impact balance, coordination, focus, and emotional regulation.
- Unsteadiness or disorientation
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Poor balance or coordination
- Motion sensitivity
- Fatigue from stimulation
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Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
When the autonomic nervous system is out of balance, it can affect heart rate, digestion, sleep, stress tolerance, temperature regulation, and energy.
- Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
- Digestive irregularity
- Poor stress tolerance
- Sleep disturbances
- Fainting episodes
- Temperature sensitivity
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Vestibular Stress & Dysfunction
The vestibular system helps control balance and spatial orientation. When dysregulated, it can cause dizziness, unsteadiness, and visual disturbance.
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Unsteady or off-balance; knocking into things
- Difficulty with transitions, processing
- Visual motion sensitivity
- Nausea
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Neuroinflammation
Chronic inflammation in the brain and nervous system can affect clarity, mood, pain sensitivity, cognitive function, and overall neurological resilience.
- Brain fog
- Headaches or migraines
- Mood changes
- Pain or nerve sensitivity
- Low mental stamina
- Poor executive function
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Brain-Body Communication Breakdown
When communication between the brain and body breaks down, it can affect motor function, digestion, immunity, hormones, and recovery.
- Fatigue and low energy
- Digestive issues
- Immune dysregulation
- Hormonal imbalances
- Delayed recovery
How Dr. Pucci Interprets & Guides Complex Cases
Many patients arrive feeling overwhelmed, frightened, or confused after sudden health changes, medication burdens, conflicting recommendations, or trying to manage on their own.
Dr. Pucci’s role is not only to investigate patterns clinically, but also to help patients understand what may be happening inside their body so they can move forward with greater confidence.
This physician-led process is especially valuable for patients experiencing complex digestive, neurological, immune, inflammatory, or stress-related symptoms that have been difficult to untangle alone.
The result is personalized care that addresses the true root cause physiology—not just the symptoms.
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Clinical Review
We start with your full health story
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Systems Analysis
We connect the dots others overlook
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Advanced Testing
Labs that help clarify next steps
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Personal Strategy
Care planning focused on root causes
Complex Health Conditions Often Require More Than Information. They Require Thoughtful Interpretation, Clinical Experience, and Personalized Care.
Through careful listening, clinical insight, and systems-based evaluation, Dr. Pucci’s approach helps patients feel heard, understood, and thoughtfully supported while looking at deeper gut-brain-immune patterns that contribute.