Neurology without medications
When medications fail, there are better options available
Individualized data-driven neuromodulation tailored for brain injuries, memory disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and beyond.
We are a modern neurology medical office founded and directed by Dr. A. Elahi, MD (board certified MD by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN)) to bring a new approach to neurological and psychiatric conditions. We use the latest neuroscience research findings to reach three main goals:
NeuroSpa Brain Rejuvenation Center in Orange County brings hope and success to those who are:
We bring 21st century medicine and avoid ‘the usual’ when it’s not working.
At our clinic, All diagnostics and treatments are designed, conducted, and supervised by board-certified neurologist, Dr. A Elahi, MD.
Dr. Elahi often collaborates with a team of highly experienced neuroradiologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuroscientists who share his passion for advances neuroscience to render accurate diagnoses and successful individualized treatments.
At NeuroSpa, we are committed to treating various conditions using only evidence-based technology. Please see references on ‘Research Tab’ for reference to hundreds of articles that serve as backbone of diagnostic and treatment protocols.
NeuroSpa combines advanced neurological evaluation, individualized neuromodulation planning, close treatment monitoring, and a non-medication-focused care model when appropriate.
| Feature | NeuroSpa Brain Rejuvenation Centers | Most TMS Clinics | Most Psychiatry Offices | Most Neurology Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | NeuroSpaNeurological + psychiatric conditions | Primarily depression / OCD | Medication management | Diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders |
| Provider certification | Board-certified neurologist (ABPN) | Variable - board-certified psychiatrist | Variable - board-certified psychiatrist | Variable - internal medicine, neurology, geriatrics |
| Initial consultation time | 1-3 hours | 15-20 minutes | 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes |
| Diagnostic evaluation | Comprehensive neurological assessment + standard and digital cognitive evaluation | Often limited to psychiatric screening | Psychiatric evaluation | Cognitive and dementia workup |
| Treatment approach | Modern, individualized, data-driven non-medication treatments with neuromodulation, including TMS | Often standardized protocols with limited individualization | Medication trials +/- psychotherapy +/- ketamine | Medication trials +/- antibody infusions +/- cognitive training |
| MRI-guided targeting | Always - individualized treatment planning | Standard scalp measurements only | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| qEEG +/- fMRI brain imaging | Always | Rare | Rare | Rare |
| Accelerated TMS options | Available | Not universally offered | Usually not offered | Usually not offered |
| Treatment success rates* | >90% | 30-40% | 20-30% | Not applicable |
| Time to treatment completion | 5 days to 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 2-3 months vs. ongoing medication management | Not applicable |
| Close daily monitoring & treatment modification | Always | Not daily | Not daily | Not daily |
| Common conditions addressed | Depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, chronic pain, concussion, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive dysfunction | Primarily depression and OCD | Broad psychiatric conditions | MCI, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease |
| Medication approach | Non-medication-focused, when appropriate | Variable | Primarily medication-based | Primarily medication-based |
| Treatment customization | Individualized protocols | Standardized protocols | Medication-focused | Standard neurologic care |
| Access to advanced neuromodulation | Yes | Variable | Referral required | Referral required |
| Typical patient | Treatment-resistant, complex, cognitive, neurological, or performance-focused patients | Depression / OCD patients | General psychiatric patients | Memory-loss patients |
*Defined as 50% of greater improvement in symptoms or complete resolution
