Reconnect with Your Body, Reclaim Your Life

Living with dysautonomia often feels like an unpredictable storm happening inside your own body. One moment, you’re standing; the next, your heart is racing, you feel lightheaded, or you’re overcome by exhaustion. These symptoms are real, disruptive, and all too often misunderstood.

At California Brain & Spine Center, we specialize in uncovering the neurological roots of dysautonomia and creating personalized, non-invasive treatment plans to help you regain stability, confidence, and independence.

Long-term data show that stabilizing blood-pressure swings dramatically improves attention, language acquisition, and executive function so many patients transition from autonomic care into our evidence-backed Neurodevelopmental Disorders program for whole-brain follow-through.

🔍 What Is Dysautonomia?

Dysautonomia refers to a group of conditions involving dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) the part of your nervous system responsible for involuntary body processes, such as:

  • Heart rate regulation

  • Blood pressure control

  • Breathing and respiratory rate

  • Digestion and gut motility

  • Temperature regulation

  • Pupil response and sweating

When the ANS is impaired, signals between your brain and body become misaligned, leading to a range of debilitating and often confusing symptoms that may come and go or persist chronically.

🧬 Common Dysautonomia Conditions We Treat

    • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A condition where standing up causes a significant, rapid increase in heart rate, often accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog

    • Orthostatic Hypotension: A drop in blood pressure upon standing, leading to lightheadedness, blurry vision, or fainting

    • Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS): A reflex disorder causing sudden drops in heart rate and blood pressure, resulting in fainting spells

    • Autonomic Neuropathy: Often associated with diabetes or autoimmune diseases, this affects nerve signaling in various organs

    Each of these conditions requires a precise, multidisciplinary approach tailored to the individual’s specific symptom pattern and nervous system profile.

    For a full overview of how blood-pressure swings, heart-rate spikes, and digestive issues connect under one umbrella, review our master page on Autonomic Nervous System Disorders.

Symptoms of Dysautonomia

While symptoms vary, common experiences include:

  • Persistent dizziness, especially when standing or changing positions

  • Fainting spells or feeling like you’re about to pass out

  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

  • Brain fog, forgetfulness, or slowed mental processing

  • Chronic fatigue or exercise intolerance

  • Digestive problems such as nausea, bloating, or poor motility

  • Anxiety or panic often secondary to physical discomfort

  • Intolerance to heat, loud sounds, or bright lights

These symptoms can be life-altering, affecting your ability to work, study, socialize, or even walk around the house. But there is a path forward.

Our Advanced, Personalized Approach to Dysautonomia

At California Brain & Spine Center, we don’t just treat symptoms we uncover why they’re happening. Our goal is to rebalance the nervous system and help the brain and body reconnect in harmony.

✅ Step 1: Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

We begin with a deep dive into your history and symptoms using tools such as:

  • Functional neurological exams

  • Autonomic function testing (e.g., heart rate variability, orthostatic tolerance assessments)

  • Balance and vestibular evaluations

  • Eye movement tracking and postural assessments

  • Comprehensive nutritional and metabolic reviews

✅ Step 2: Tailored, Multi-Modal Treatment Plan

Depending on your specific condition, your personalized plan may include:

  • Functional neurology-based therapies to restore nervous system regulation

  • Vestibular rehabilitation to reduce dizziness and improve postural control

  • Proprioceptive and motor training to re-integrate sensory feedback loops

  • Targeted breathing and vagus nerve stimulation techniques to reset autonomic tone

  • Dietary and nutritional support to reduce inflammation and stabilize blood sugar

  • Stress modulation techniques, including biofeedback and mindfulness training

  • Optional adjuncts: HBOT, PEMF, or LLLT as supportive neuroregenerative therapies

Our therapies are safe, non-invasive, and tailored to your personal response and progress.

✅ Step 3: Long-Term Support & Empowerment

  • Regular follow-ups to adjust therapies based on results

  • Educational tools to help you understand and self-manage your condition

  • Lifestyle coaching to reduce symptom triggers

  • Emotional support and encouragement throughout your journey

We’re not just here to treat your nervous system we’re here to help you feel whole again.

🌟 Real Success Stories

    • “I was fainting several times a week and couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes. I was told it was all anxiety. After coming to this center, I finally got answers  and now I can live a normal life again.”

      “Dr. Chizari and his team gave me a second chance. I went from being housebound to walking, exercising, and thinking clearly again. They treated me like a whole person  not just a set of symptoms.”

      FAQ
      1. What is dysautonomia and how does it affect the autonomic nervous system?
        Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for conditions that disrupt the autonomic nervous system the network that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When this system misfires, you may experience dizziness on standing, rapid heartbeat, digestive trouble, temperature intolerance, or chronic fatigue.
      2. How is dysautonomia diagnosed what tests should I expect at a specialty clinic?
        A comprehensive dysautonomia work-up often includes a tilt-table test, heart-rate variability analysis, blood-volume assessment, and sudomotor (sweat) testing. At California Brain & Spine we add a detailed symptom questionnaire and autonomic reflex screening to pinpoint the exact subtype and guide treatment.
      3. Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) the same as dysautonomia?
        POTS is one of the most common forms of dysautonomia, characterized by a spike of 30 beats per minute (or more) in heart rate within 10 minutes of standing. While every POTS patient has dysautonomia, not every dysautonomia patient meets the criteria for POTS; other variants include neurocardiogenic syncope and autonomic neuropathy.
      4. What lifestyle changes and therapies actually improve dysautonomia symptoms?
        Evidence-based strategies include increased fluid and salt intake, graduated compression garments, recumbent aerobic exercise, and neuromodulation techniques. Many patients also benefit from vagus-nerve–stimulating breath work, tailored physical therapy, and a structured NeuroSensory Integration program to recalibrate autonomic reflexes.

Why Choose California Brain & Spine Center?

  • Specialists in Functional Neurology: Deep expertise in complex nervous system disorders like dysautonomia

  • Evidence-Based, Whole-Person Care: We combine science with compassion to treat the root cause

  • Advanced Diagnostics and Therapies: Cutting-edge, non-invasive tools designed for precision healing

  • Personalized Attention: You are more than your diagnosis we listen, adapt, and walk with you every step of the way

Take the First Step Toward Autonomic Recovery

You don’t have to live in fear of the next dizzy spell, fainting episode, or crash in energy. With the right guidance and care, your nervous system can rebalance and you can reclaim your life.

Schedule a comprehensive dysautonomia consultation today and discover how California Brain & Spine Center can help you restore clarity, stability, and strength.