Brain Retraining for Limbic System Impairment in Jacksonville & Jacksonville Beach, FL
At Foundational Health, we understand that many chronic symptoms—especially those that seem unexplainable or resistant to treatment—are often rooted in a dysregulated nervous system. In Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, FL, we specialize in brain retraining therapies that target limbic system impairment, a core issue in conditions like mold illness, chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and long COVID. By helping patients reset the brain’s overactive stress and survival responses, we create space for the body to finally heal and thrive.
What Is Limbic System Impairment?
The limbic system is the part of the brain responsible for processing emotions, memories, and perceived threats. In many patients dealing with chronic illness, trauma, or environmental exposure, this system can become hypersensitive—causing the body to overreact to stimuli like smells, foods, or stress. This dysfunction can lead to a vicious cycle of inflammation, immune dysregulation, and chronic symptoms.
Brain retraining is a science-based, neuroplasticity-focused therapy that helps calm and rewire these faulty patterns. When the brain stops sounding the alarm, the body can finally return to a healing state.
How We Retrain the Brain at Foundational Health
Our providers are trained in advanced neuroplasticity techniques and combine functional neurology, neurocognitive exercises, breathwork, vagal tone activation, and limbic retraining protocols to restore regulation in the brain-body connection. We personalize each plan based on your symptoms, trauma history, and neurological function.
This therapy is often a core part of treatment plans for patients with:
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Mold illness and CIRS
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Chemical and food sensitivities
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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
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PTSD and emotional trauma
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Long COVID
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Dysautonomia and POTS
The Key Benefits of Brain Retraining
Calm the Overactive Nervous System
Patients with mold illness, trauma, or chronic sensitivities often live in a heightened state of fight-or-flight. Brain retraining helps shift the body out of survival mode, easing symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and pain.
Improve Resilience and Reduce Reactivity
Whether it’s reacting to a smell, sound, or stressful thought—limbic retraining builds new, healthier neural patterns that reduce hypervigilance and restore balance to the nervous and immune systems.
Support the Healing of the Whole Body
By addressing the brain’s role in chronic illness, we can enhance the effectiveness of other treatments like detoxification, immune support, and gut healing—leading to faster and more complete recovery.
Frequent Asked Questions
What does a brain retraining program involve?
Programs typically include guided neuroplasticity exercises, daily rituals, calming tools, movement practices, and support in identifying and shifting subconscious patterns that keep the brain in a chronic stress loop.
Is this therapy only for people with trauma?
No—while trauma can be a factor, many people with environmental illness, gut dysfunction, or infections develop limbic system impairment due to prolonged stress on the nervous system. Retraining can benefit anyone whose brain is stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze.”
How long does it take to see results?
Some patients feel shifts within weeks, while others take several months. Consistency is key. Retraining the brain is like physical therapy—it takes repetition and time to form new, healthy neural pathways.
Can this be done remotely?
Yes! We offer both in-person and virtual coaching and consultations. Many of our patients across the country have had great success with our telehealth-based brain retraining support.
Do I need to do this forever?
No. Once the brain re-establishes healthy patterns and the limbic system calms down, most patients can maintain improvements with simple practices and occasional refreshers.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
One of the most powerful tools in healing is data—real answers that validate how you feel and guide where you’re going. Functional testing gives us the insight needed to stop guessing and start restoring health at the root level.”
Dr Josh Jackson, DC
Founder and Clinic Director