Your brain feels overloaded. Light hurts, sound drills through your skull, and the cycle of stress, poor sleep, and neck tension keeps pulling you back in. You’ve tried medications, but the migraines keep returning.
We assess beyond just the head.
We evaluate your neck, stress physiology, sleep patterns, and nervous system to find what’s feeding your migraines.
Nervous system regulation meets hands-on care.
NESA neuromodulation, targeted shockwave, chiropractic, and manual therapy work together to calm the overload.
A long-term plan, not a quick fix.
Progressive aftercare and lifestyle strategies so your migraines don’t just improve for a week, they stay manageable.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Recurring migraines that come with painful sensitivity to light or sound, sometimes both
Neck pain or stiffness that seems to build before or during your migraine attacks
High stress levels and poor sleep that seem to spiral together with your migraines
Still sensitive to bright screens, fluorescent lights, or everyday noise even between attacks
You’ve tried multiple medications or providers and the migraines keep coming back, so you’re looking for a different approach
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole system, from your neck and stress physiology to your sleep patterns and nervous system regulation, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Cervical pressure-pain testing, trigger point mapping, and postural evaluation of your neck, upper back, and jaw
Stress physiology and sleep pattern review to identify nervous system contributors
Clear written plan with modality recommendations, session estimates, and transparent pricing before you commit
First 2 to 6 Weeks
NESA neuromodulation sessions to regulate autonomic nervous system activity and support better sleep
Focused shockwave and manual therapy on cervical trigger points that reproduce or amplify headache pain
Chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy to reduce neck stiffness and improve cervical mechanics
Reduce headache intensity and make everyday light and sound tolerable again.
6+ Weeks and Beyond
Progressive cervical and postural strengthening to reduce recurrence of muscle tension and trigger points
Stress management strategies and sleep hygiene support to keep the nervous system from reverting
Maintenance sessions as needed, adjusted based on your migraine frequency and functional response
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Some patients notice changes in headache intensity within the first 2 weeks when trigger points are addressed directly. Many programs show meaningful improvement by 4 to 6 weeks.
Reduced headache-related disability, meaning less time in dark rooms, fewer cancelled plans, and more tolerance for screens, stores, and everyday environments.
Decreased reliance on acute medications in patients who combined trigger-point and stress-oriented care with their existing migraine management.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Trigger-point soft tissue therapy has been shown to reduce headache frequency, intensity, and disability in migraine patients, with benefits maintained at one month in a randomized controlled trial.
Physiotherapy combined with manual therapy has been shown to improve headache intensity and reduce neck disability in migraine patients with associated neck pain across multiple randomized trials.
Massage therapy has been shown to improve migraine frequency and sleep quality compared to controls in a randomized trial of weekly sessions.
Stress physiology and autonomic nervous system activation have been linked to migraine burden and chronification risk in published narrative reviews and systematic analyses.
Photophobia in migraine has a measurable biologic basis involving specialized retinal pathways, with migraine patients showing lower light-discomfort thresholds than healthy controls.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the headache.
Initial Recurring Migraines with Light or Sound Sensitivity Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full cervical, postural, and trigger-point assessment of your neck, upper back, and jaw
Identify which pain and sensory drivers matter most for your case
Review of history, imaging, and previous treatments if available
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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