Tampa Bay Functional Neurology

About Us

What is Functional Neurology?

The Brain is Capable of Lasting, Therapeutic Change– Even After Crippling Injury

The practice of functional neurology is based on the observable phenomenon of neural plasticity – the potential for the nervous system to remodel and reorganize itself, particularly after injury.

The brain is not simply a complicated computer. It does not have a fixed organization of regions and roles, as was traditionally thought. An emerging body of evidence throughout the 20th century proved quite the opposite. As it turns out, if region “A” of the brain sustains an injury and can no longer function properly, differently-located region “B” could assume the functional load originally assigned to region “A”.

How Do We Help?

Our Treatments

Licensed doctoral practitioners of functional neurology (MDs, DOs, and DCs) are specialists in encouraging a patient’s nervous system through the process of positive neural plasticity. This approach is typically noninvasive, drug-free, and focuses on sensory-based active rehabilitation of the nervous system.

Typical therapy approaches in a functional neurology office include a combination of ocular and vestibular rehabilitation, physical therapy, cold laser, electrical stimulation, spinal manipulation, functional medicine, oxygen therapy, acupuncture/dry needling, and nutritional counsel. While other practitioners may use many of these same tools, a functional neurologist will utilize them with the intent of brain or nervous system healing to overcome deeper injuries that have not responded to other forms of care.

We produce superior results because we spend the time necessary to do so.

At Tampa Bay Functional Neurology, we pride ourselves on knowing our patients well. Our minimum time per-patient is 30 minutes for treatment visits, and 2 hours for new patient examinations. You will never feel rushed out of our office. As a result, you will benefit from a thorough diagnosis, answers to your questions, and effective care.

Meet Dr. Radford

Dr. Devin Radford’s journey in healthcare began with his undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida, followed by earning his doctoral degree from the National University of Health Sciences College of Chiropractic Medicine. He then completed a rigorous three-year postdoctoral specialty in Clinical Neurology at the Carrick Institute for Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. Dr. Radford is board-certified with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and eligible for fellowship with the American College of Functional Neurology

Dr. Radford further honed his skills during a clinical physician internship under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Koser, former clinical triage director at the renowned Laser Spine Institute. This mentorship solidified Dr. Radford’s commitment to patient-centered care, emphasizing conservative and interdisciplinary approaches. He actively collaborates with specialists in orthopedics, pain medicine, imaging, and neurosurgery to ensure comprehensive care and optimal patient outcomes.

Dr. Radford became interested in the field of neurology as a patient himself. As a teenager, he developed mild neurologic symptoms and presented to his in-network neurologist. After a 3-minute exam, he was given a prescription and told by the doctor that for the rest of his life, he would need to take the medication each day that he did not want to have the symptoms.

That was an unsatisfactory experience and an incomplete answer for Dr. Radford. He felt that he as a patient deserved more. Furthermore, after a two week trial, he would also learn that the medication came with considerable side effects that were nearly as severe as his original complaint. It was only after exposure to the subspecialty of functional neurology that he experienced considerable and lasting relief.

Now as a neurologic provider himself, Dr. Radford strives to arm each patient with the knowledge they need, the time and 1st-class treatment they deserve, and the outcomes they’ve hoped for.

Education

Credentials

Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. American Chiropractic Neurology Board.
Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician. Florida Department of Health.
Fellowship-Eligible Functional Neurologist. American College of Functional Neurology.
Acupuncture-Certified Physician. Florida Department of Health.
Concussion Return-to-Play Certified Physician. Center for Disease Control.