Practitioner Success Stories: The Impact of Nasal Release Technique
Experience the profound shift in clinical outcomes as practitioners harness Nasal Release Technique to address the structural root of concussion recovery and neurological health.
The Long-Term Concussion Case
Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT, DPT, MTC, CFC — Hobson Institute | Chicago, IL
The Challenge: "A basketball player that was 12 years old came to me at 21 years old with 9 years of experiencing post-concussion symptoms. They had prior neck pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and headaches."
The Result: "4 NRTs later they completely resolved the symptoms. Speed of recovery has at least doubled, reduced headache symptoms, brain fog, sensitivity to light and dizziness."
Practitioner Impact: "Incredibly effective! I have been in concussion treatments for years and have not had this type of response from just a few sessions."
The Severe Trauma & Life Trajectory Case
Alison Holden, BSc Chiropractic — Dr. Alison Holden Chiropractor | Milton, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
The Challenge: "My best result was with a 34-year-old man who had a sledgehammer kick back at work and smash his lower jaw. He had severe post-concussive symptoms, was unable to continue in his regular work, had severe brain fog, and had to move back with his parents to cope with normal daily pressures. He had been living with his symptoms for years since the incident."
The Result: "He felt phenomenally different almost immediately after his first treatment, and with successive treatments has continued to improve. He has been able to shift back from physical laboring work to a high-level mining job... He has moved across the country from his family and bought his first house."
Practitioner Impact: "His treatment changed the trajectory of his life and his future... You get to see changes in patients that have been everywhere with no difference, and give them the missing piece they have been looking for."
The Athletic Performance & Academic Recovery Case
Dr. Jeff Lowes, DC, CSCS — Virginia Sport & Spine Institute | Forest, VA
The Challenge: "A collegiate soccer player with post-concussion syndrome consisting of headaches and inability to read or study for more than 30 minutes without exacerbating symptoms."
The Result: "He saw dramatic reduction in symptoms in the 1st treatment, and almost full resolution in symptoms after 5 treatments."
Practitioner Impact: "NRT has allowed us to progress the return to play process much quicker in many cases. Once patients get over the initial anxiousness of the procedure, they commonly report significant improvement in breathing, focus and sleep."
The Veteran Airway & Sleep Case
Dr. Kathleen L. Henneberger, D.C. — Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, PC | Buffalo, NY
The Challenge: An Army Veteran suffering from multiple concussions, complications from previous sinus surgery, and sarcoidosis from CPAP usage.
The Result: "First inflation he could breathe for the first time since he was 18. Recovery speed and stabilization improved drastically."
Practitioner Impact: "My confidence has increased significantly and I love improving my skill set with every NRT treatment. Dr. Cynthia’s training has allowed me as a practitioner to correct cranial misalignments and give patients life-changing results that no other doctor could help them with."
The Chronic Migraine & PTSD Case
Michael Koch, PT — Spine and Sport Physical Therapy of Waupaca | Waupaca, WI
The Challenge: "A lady who face-planted two years earlier and was dealing with 8/10 or more headaches daily, anxiety, and depression. After several neurologists, failed medication, and almost surgery, she finally was willing to try the nasal release."
The Result: "Upon rising from supine her headache was gone. The next visit she reported... she was amazed at how the anxiety issues she was having for two years was almost completely gone."
Practitioner Impact: "It has reduced symptoms so much faster than just cranial and myofascial release. I have had Iraq war veterans tear up due to the relief of their pain and at the next visit report they no longer are having anxiety and PTSD issues."
The 50-Year Chronic Pain Case
David Besecker, DC — West Milton Chiropractic | West Milton, OH
The Challenge: "My first patient I used this on was in her 70s and had lived with pain in the right side of her head along with a frontal headache and chronic sinus congestion her entire adult life after being beaten severely when she was 16. She had extremely narrow turbinates and to date is still the most difficult case I've had in terms of inserting the balloon."
The Result: "She hung in there with me and felt some immediate relief in her headache with the first treatment and had resolution of her head pain and headache by the fourth treatment."
Practitioner Impact: "That was just a really cool moment and opened my eyes to the possibilities of helping chronic pain patients in ways I never had before. I'm able to help a subset of patients that simply would not get these results with any other treatment."
The 10-Year Tinnitus & Migraine Case
Maegan Harder, PT, DPT — RehabVisions | Amarillo, TX
The Challenge: Patients suffering from chronic migraine headaches with minimal relief and long-standing post-concussion symptoms.
The Result: "Chronic migraine headaches with minimal relief. Headache free for 10 months now. Quick recovery post-concussion, improvements in frequency/durations of headaches and migraines, decreased dizziness, and improved tinnitus."
Practitioner Impact: "'My tinnitus is GONE!' (this was over 10 years of constant tinnitus). 'I moved from a level 4 to a level 1 on the concussion recovery scale and am released to drive again!' (this was 1 week post-concussion)."
The Atypical Parkinson's & Mobility Case
Dr. Iris Koch-DeJesus, BS, DC — DeJesus Chiropractic Center | Miami, FL
The Challenge: "One of the patients that I recall, was a woman that was suffering from Parkinson-like symptoms but her doctor did not diagnose her as classic Parkinson's."
The Result: "She started to improve after the series of treatments and showed improved flexibility, better gait, and was even able to dance afterwards."
Practitioner Impact: "My goal has always been to offer my patients the best care possible, and I try to keep ahead of current trends; this is another great tool in my office to better help stubborn cases."
The Chronic Mouth-Breathing & Sleep Case
Tom Milroy M.A. CCC-SLP — Innovative Oral Solutions | Carlsbad, CA
The Challenge: "The first patient I used NRT with was a lady in her mid 60s who had chronic mouth breathing and trouble sleeping. We had made some gains with myofunctional therapy, but things had plateaued."
The Result: "After just a few NRT sessions, I noticed their nasal breathing was easier, her posture improved, and she reported feeling more rested in the morning. I also noticed a big difference in how my patients sleep and recover between visits."
Practitioner Impact: "One patient told me their spouse 'finally slept through the night without snoring.' I feel like I finally have a tool that reaches the root of what’s been holding so many of my patients back."
The Immediate Nervous System Reboot Case
Dr. Jesse Shakarian, DC — Shakarian Chiropractic | Pacific Palisades, CA
The Challenge: A patient with nasal polyps that completely blocked his airway, preventing him from breathing properly through his nose.
The Result: "Performed NRT and the patient could breathe through his nose again. Concussive patients are the ones who react immediately. They walk in the treatment room in a cloud and leave the door completely clear headed."
Practitioner Impact: "There is probably no other treatment that can positively improve brain function in one treatment like NRT. I developed a pre and post test that reflects this every single time, it works every single time, it’s unbelievable."
The Sleep Disordered Breathing & Nervous System Regulation Case
Rebecca Eagleeye, PT, DPT, AOMT-C — Mouth Matters Therapy LLC | Westlake, OH
The Challenge: "My first patient was actually a chiropractor who was struggling with sleep disordered breathing/snoring, chronic nasal congestion, and other related symptoms."
The Result: "After even just the first treatment, he reported being able to nasal breathe more easily, as well as obtain quieter, deeper sleep. I have seen patients become euphoric immediately upon release and then report feeling more regulated nervous system-wise afterwards."
Practitioner Impact: "This training has helped me to feel empowered to help patients in a way I never had been previously able to. It feels good to have this tool in my toolbox."
The Multi-Concussion & Craniofacial Symmetry Case
Brad Gilden, PT, DPT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, PRC, CSCS — Elite Health Services | Old Greenwich, CT
The Challenge: "Had a patient that could not nasal breathe, had suffered multiple concussions and was struggling to make progress."
The Result: "This technique combined with craniofacial manual therapy dramatically improved his condition and reduced symptoms. Changes were immediate."
Practitioner Impact: "This is an important tool for accessing regions of the nasopharyngeal space otherwise not accessible to physical therapists. NRT has provided a cost effective low barrier of entry to enhance nasal breathing and craniofacial symmetry."
The Sphenoid Malalignment & Brain Fog Case
Dr. Amy Konvalin, MSPT, PhD Physical Therapy for Everybody | Maple Valley, WA
The Challenge: "Before training with Cynthia I had no way to effectively deal with malalignment of the sphenoid bone. I was limited in how to help people with concussion, headaches, migraines, and TMJ dysfunction."
The Result: "I had a patient who had suffered from a concussion who had already been to chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture. I knew NRT was the technique she needed. After treatment her brain fog was eliminated and she could sleep through the night again! The biggest change I have seen consistently on patients is elimination of brain fog, improved ability to think clearly, and improved sleep."
Practitioner Impact: "It's a great tool on the tool belt! Helping people I was previously unable to fully help. Honestly, most patients are shocked that they pay me for this!"
The Acute Teen Trauma Case
Dr. Bryan Pries, DC Revival Family Chiropractic | Charlotte, NC
The Challenge: "Before training with Cynthia, I always knew there was more I could do with concussion patients, but wasn't addressing anything cranial-related."
The Result: "One of the first patients was a 16-year-old female who had a true leading injury and concussion. She came to me approximately three days after the injury. I evaluated her, performed 3-4 sessions of nasal release technique, and she had a full resolution. Frankly, given the intensity of her trauma and the early exam findings, I was worried it was going to be a very long road for her, but this protocol wiped it out rather quickly and effectively."
Practitioner Impact: "Another wonderful tool in my toolbox. Honestly, doing the technique on myself has been the most transformative!"
The Post-Septum Surgery & Daily Headache Case
Sai-Ling Michael, DC Evertruth Healing with Michael Chiropractic | Burbank, CA
The Challenge: "Head pain and Dural tension not relieved by cervical adjustments."
The Result: "A brand new patient came in with a recent deviated septum surgery correction which left him with worse breathing problems and daily headaches. After we did the Nasal Release correction, he was amazed how well he could breathe and his headache was gone! Symptoms dramatically improve, almost immediately, including vision, hearing, loss of tinnitus, head pressure and brighter mood changes."
Practitioner Impact: "I have an approach that very few in my profession know how to do. I feel I do this very well and patients trust me. Deeper breathing abilities has changed people’s lives."
The ER-Level Migraine Case
Chris Thompson, DC Weaverville Chiropractor | Weaverville, NC
The Challenge: "I didn't do anything with concussions or with airway passages."
The Result: "I had a patient that had significant migraine headaches. She went to the emergency room for pain management or evaluation at least once every two months and had been doing it off and on for a couple years. When I started to see her as a patient it was common for her to have three migraines a week. After 10 sessions she virtually stopped having headaches."
Practitioner Impact: "I am able to accomplish what most ENTs would do at a fraction of the cost and less trauma. Getting results for patients, patients will travel 1-2 hours just to come see me."
The Sleep Apnea & Ocular Migraine Case
Dr. Beth Liles, DC Liles Family Chiropractic | Wilson, NC
The Challenge: "Chronic sinus issues, sleep apnea, snoring, airway issues, some chronic sinus headaches, and migraines. I felt like there was something out there that I could do more for these patients."
The Result: "This patient could breathe better, snore less and sleep apnea went away. Reduced symptoms, less snoring, no migraines, better breathing. My patients say, 'Wow, I can breathe,' 'My ocular migraine is gone!' and 'I can hear out of my ear!'"
Practitioner Impact: "It made me confident at helping move cranial bones and affecting the way the brain functions. Just overall patients feeling better and learning there's a bigger potential to heal and function."
The Chronic Stuffiness & Residual Issue Case
Rosemary Schiavi, DC, DICCP, IBCLC, DBB, CFT Anthro Chiropractic and Wellness LLC | Belvidere, IL
The Challenge: "I have had a few cases where they were getting better but still had some residual issues like stuffiness, eye pressure or still getting one headache a week versus daily. Clients would get frustrated when the symptoms would return after a week."
The Result: "I have clients that can breathe better, less mouth breathing, less eye tension and headaches. Improved post-concussive syndrome in clients that had severe concussions years ago. One patient said, 'Wow. I can actually get air in the right nostril.'"
Practitioner Impact: "I love having this tool for my clients that need a little something else. Helping patients realize there is hope for their condition and it doesn't require surgery or medications."
The Full Structural Alignment Case
Dr. Darren Roemhildt, DC Bridges Chiropractic Health Clinic | Owatonna, MN
The Challenge: "The challenges were related to patient education and explaining to patients the benefits to care."
The Result: "My 1st patient complained of 'never' being able to smell or breathe out of 1 side of his nose. After a few visits, he regained full function. Patient responds fairly quickly with treatment... The changes to the facial structure is very evident and patients with dental braces show a faster change in jaw alignment. Almost every patient says 'Holy @#$* wow is that better.'"
Practitioner Impact: "I'm very proficient at the technique and use it as a 1st response or an adjunct response to cases that are challenging. The technique works, and patients are so grateful for an option that helps them."
The Missing Link in Post-Trauma Case
Dr. Liz Henry, PT, DSc, FAAOMPT, OCS, CCTT LifeForce Physical Therapy and LifeForce Education | Wilmington, NC
The Challenge: "I realized that NRT was a missing link in my Myofunctional, TMD, Headache and Post-Trauma patients."
The Result: "I first used it on a colleague who was postpartum at the time. She had the first few really good night's sleep after it. Numerous airway/myofunctional patients have remarked that they could breathe properly and effectively for the first time in their life."
Practitioner Impact: "Learning to apply NRT was a missing link that fit well with other aspects of my treatment approach."
The "Hitting the Ceiling" Case
Dr. Avery Smith Rooted Living Wellness | Bluffton, SC
The Challenge: "Not really many answers from the classic education model of being a Chiropractor."
The Result: "Amazing changes when I thought we hit a ceiling with classical chiropractic treatments. Brain fog, seeing brighter colors, headache issues, snoring issues. Dr. Kevin Malone stopped snoring and instantly could breathe out of both nostrils, felt much better."
Practitioner Impact: "Everyone is shocked by how it doesn't hurt and how much change they notice from treatment. It gives me the ability to help people further."
The Dental Device Adjunct Case
Dr. Allen Bonilla, D.C. LA Posture Correction | Los Angeles, CA
The Challenge: "Just want to have as many options as possible."
The Result: "Many patients that find me are exploring airway improvement through dental devices. Though I feel that they can be helpful, this work is much quicker, cheaper, and can be more effective in some cases, and in other cases is a great adjunct to that work. A recent patient just said, 'Life changing.' This is someone who has done 'everything' including working with some of the best naturopaths, dental airway specialists, and of course has gone through the whole medical route."
Practitioner Impact: "Yes, I love having this tool available. Having actual dentists that specialize in airway therapies reach out to send me referrals and become patients themselves."
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