You look fine —
but your brain doesn’t feel fine.
We offer natural and effective treatments for TBI that you haven’t been told about.
If you're being hijacked by brain fog, headaches, fatigue, and mood and sensory changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion, you’re not alone.
Symptoms can keep reoccurring months, years, even decades after your incident.
You might have been told “it takes time.”
But you don’t have to tough it out indefinitely.
You’re not out of options.
Years after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
You may still experience:
Brain fog or sluggish thinking
Persistent headaches or pulsing, building pressures
Difficulty falling asleep and frequent waking
Irritability, anxiety, black moods, or mood swings
Sensitivity to light or sound
Fatigue that doesn’t match your activity level
Feelings of disconnection or disorientation
You may have been told these symptoms are “normal.”
But that doesn’tmean they should be permanent.
And you don’t need to resign yourself to forever medications with unwanted side-effects.
There are other options.
Start with an TBI and Concussion Health Consultation.
Designed by a veteran for other veterans and those suffering from brain injury.
What should your expectations be?
We expect to eliminate >50% of your symptoms in 30-60 days.
For veterans and survivors of TBI or concussion who want their lives back via safe and effective methods.
Current Approaches to TBI
If you’re in the post-acute phase of TBI, you’ve likely been prescribed:
Anti-anxiety medication to lessen feelings of nervousness and fear
Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots and improve blood flow
Anticonvulsants to prevent seizures
Antidepressants to treat symptoms of depression and mood instability, also called mood swings
Diuretics to help remove fluid that can increase pressure inside the brain1
Muscle relaxants to reduce muscle spasms and to relax constricted muscles
Stimulants to increase alertness and attention5
But if you’re like most veterans, medications that cloud your awareness aren’t your favorite.
You’re used to being strong.
You want your energy and resilience back.
As a veteran herself, Dr. Marie gets it.
How We’re Different
We take a unique, systems-based approach to brain health recovery using Chinese herbal medicine and other non-invasive, integrative pain therapies.
While others treat one-off symptoms using multiple pills (each with their own side effects and complications), we look at the brain as part of an interconnected, complex system that depends on:
oxygenation and nourishment of brain tissues
positive neural conductivity
detoxification of inflammation
healthy hormone and neurochemical cycles
We then design a Chinese herbal formula (modeled after ones recently proven to be effective in TBI symptom relief) and customize it to your current and resolving health.
Most persons will also be advised to complete a series of at-home, self-administered, non-invasive pain treatments using an ATP biotherapy machine or other integrative therapy shipped directly to you.
Quick re-evaluations are incorporated strategically to modify your herbal formula and ensure progress.
The goals:
Restoration of blood circulation and oxygenation of tissues
Elimination of headaches and pressure pain
Reduction of inflammation and reactivity
Rehabilitation of nerve health and nerve conductivity
Calming of stress response and hormonal spiking
Restoration of healthy sleep and mood cycles
Bolstering of underlying health (i.e., digestion, hormones, and neurotransmitters)
Initial TBI and Concussion Consultation
Can Chinese herbal medicine help you recovery from TBI? The science says yes.
In this 1:1 consultation, you will:
Review your TBI symptoms and treatment history
Learn whether your pattern fits known herbal and integrative approaches
Receive a customized Chinese herbal medicine and non-invasive integrative therapy plan
Get a realistic recovery timeline and cost for your unique situation
Most herbal and integrative plans for TBI are designed:
To give immediate relief from the worst (>50%) of your symptoms within 30-60 days
To transition into stabilization (3–6 months typical) so you aren’t on herbs forever
For veterans and survivors of TBI or concussion who want their lives back via safe and effective methods.
TBI & CONCUSSION
About Dr. Marie
Erika F. Marie, DACM is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with an engineering and research background. She’s worked in hospitals and remotely alongside bone marrow transplant teams. Years ago, she started the Acupuncture Clinic at the Kansas City VA Hospital.
Dr. Marie is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and an active duty Army veteran who specialized in human resources. She’s worked with hundreds of patients navigating complex and chronic conditions, including those who felt they had “tried everything.”
Her work is especially suited for individuals who:
haven’t found full resolution through conventional or alternative care
feel their symptoms don’t fit neatly into one category
want a more precise, systems-based approach
Her goal is to help you:
resolve what’s distressing you and your body
feel supported and re-invigorated
move forward in your life, re-claiming your goals and power to be a positive force in the world
If you’re dealing with a complex or unresolved condition, the best starting point is a personalized consultation where we find out if you’re a good candidate. If so, we’ll explain a custom plan for you.
Start with an TBI and Concussion Consultation.
Designed by a veteran for other veterans & survivors of concussion.
Remember, we expect to see 50%+ of your symptoms GONE in 30-60 days.
But you’ll need to do your part to get there.
For veterans and survivors of TBI or concussion who want their lives back via safe and effective methods.
Need to know what the research says about Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture therapies for TBI and Concussion?
Want to talk first?
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture were new to Dr. Marie at one time, too. It’s understandable if you’d like to talk to us before scheduling a consultation. You’ll have the opportunity to share your health concerns and gain clarity about what we offer. There’s no pressure and no obligation. You’ll find out if this is a good fit.