Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Our approach to assessment and treatment is clinically proven for patients with PTSD.
Personalized, Clinically Proven, Neuroscience-Based Care for Trauma Recovery
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD are deeply rooted in the brain’s response to overwhelming environments and stress. While traditional treatments—such as medications or talk therapy—can be helpful, they don’t always fully resolve the neurological disruptions caused by trauma.
At Brain Health Hawaii, we offer a clinically proven, neuroscience-informed approach to assessing and treating PTSD—designed for individuals seeking alternatives to medication or those who haven’t experienced lasting relief from conventional methods.
Understanding PTSD at the Brain Level
PTSD creates chronic changes in brain function that drive emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. These include:
- Hyperactive Threat Detection
Overactivation of brain regions responsible for situational awareness creates a heightened state of alertness, making the brain hypersensitive to perceived threats—even when danger isn’t present.
- Underactive Emotional Processing
Key areas involved in emotion and memory integration can become suppressed. This disconnect leads to emotional numbness, dissociation, and difficulty processing trauma-related experiences.
Common Behavioral Patterns in PTSD
A brain affected by PTSD often leads to:
- Avoidance of people, places, or situations that trigger trauma memories—often unconsciously
- Exaggerated startle responses or emotional reactivity to non-threatening stimuli
- Use of maladaptive coping strategies, such as substance use, to manage distress
Our Approach:
Restore Brain Balance, Reclaim Emotional Health
Using advanced brain mapping and functional assessment, we identify the unique neural disruptions associated with PTSD in each individual. Our personalized treatment—including neurostimulation —are designed to:
- Calm overactive brain activity, reducing the frequency and intensity of triggers
- Re-engage emotional processing brain networks, helping patients integrate traumatic memories and promote healing
- Support long-term recovery
Accelerating the Healing Process
We work collaboratively with therapists and trauma-informed counselors. Clinicians frequently report that our interventions significantly reduce the time required for trauma recovery—often compressing years of therapy into just a few months.
Brain Health Hawaii for PTSD Treatment:
- Proven results with individuals diagnosed with PTSD and Complex PTSD
- Evidence-based, medication-free options
- A whole-person approach that addresses the neurobiological roots of trauma
Success Story Spotlight
"I remember not being able to sustain surfing for longer than 30 minutes at a time and now I can do two-plus hours and feel great.. that's been a huge change and huge step in my healing journey"
—Brisa Hennessy, Costa Rica
