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Brain Photobiomodulation

Brain Photobiomodulation in Mechanicsburg, PA to Help You Activate Your Best Self

Brain photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy uses red and near-infrared light to penetrate through the skull and into the brain cells.

Our highly versatile (PBM) system has adjustable pulse frequencies, phase coherence, and brain network stimulation. Our technology, created by 7 Phd’s and 2 MD’s provides augmentation of cognitive brain functions with transcranial infrared light. Brain (BPM) is an up and coming field in neuroscience and brain stimulation. At the Burick Center, our number one goal is to provide you the latest most efficacious modalities on the market to help you activate your best self.

Our unique hybrid near Infrared red and infrared red light therapy targets the body and head with 10hz or 40hz frequency with micro-chip boost technology. Our versatile and custom-fitted applicator devices target specific areas of your body and head.

Targeting the brain: Using our comfortably fitted nasal applicator, this neuro alpha/gamma (PBM) treatment focuses on helping focus, mental acuity, and general stimulation and wellness.

One Session – $40.00
Three Sessions – $100.00
We recommend three 20 min sessions to receive maximum benefit. Individuals must be 18 or older to receive any impactful therapies.

Let’s Start the Conversation

Please call the Burick Center at 717-730-9000 to schedule or for any questions, ask for our Wellness Coordinator, Christy Jensik, RN.

Technology and Science Matters

The applicator is a powerful brain photobiomodulation (PBM) device. It delivers 810 nm near infrared light (NIR) via four transcranial LED modules and a nasal applicator. The transcranial LED modules of the headset are directed to target the hubs of the default mode network (DMN) of the brain.

The nasal applicator is designed to deliver 810 nm NIR through the nasal channel to the ventral areas of the brain. The NIR LED diodes of Neuro Alpha to have a pulse rate of 10 Hz, which correlates with alpha oscillations within the brain. This frequency, calming and therapeutic, is also associated with improved recovery and is desirable for a resting brain state.

The Neuro Gamma NIR LEDs pulse at 40 Hz. This pulse rate correlates with the Gamma brain wave state associated with the state of heightened awareness and mental focus.

the Neuro device is custom-fitted for comfort and ease by a skilled and trained member of our staff.  The Neuro is also an ideal technology device to aid in meditation, biohacking, focus, mindfulness practice, mental acuity, and general brain wellness.

“The energy-based path to higher consciousness and wellness.”

Dr. Lim

Neuroscientist, one of the world leading experts in Photobiomodulation

Experience the Burick Center Difference

The Burick Center offers a patented intranasal technology that directly targets and focuses on various regions in the brain. It’s patented intranasal technology is designed to maximize efficiency and performance. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy decreases brain fog, increases mental clarity, energy and can also help provide clearer and sharper thinking. PBM can be used to increase cerebral blood flow, which provides greater oxygen availability and oxygen consumption in the brain.

In addition to the direct neurological and cognitive benefits, Red light therapy stimulates biological function, healing and repair, which is backed by literature and research that supports using this technology for the following benefits.

  • For healthy and natural ways to enhance their cognition including name recall and brain fog.
  • To improve mental acuity and general wellness
  • Vegas nerve activation, which helps improve inflammation
  • Gut health (can alter the gut microbiome in a potentially beneficial way)

References

Research and Science Behind Brain PBM

Brain (transcranial) Photobiomodulation (tPBM)

Penetration
Selective photobiomodulation for emotion regulation: penetration study
Harvard Psychiatry Department, Harvard Medical School : Link ]

Transcranial photobiomodulation : simulation of dosimetry
Harvard Psychiatry Department, Harvard Medical School : Link ]

Red and NIR light dosimetry in the human deep brain
Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Switzerland : Link 1 | Link 2 ]

Photon Penetration Depth in Human Brains
The University of Southern California : Link ]

Monte Carlo analysis of the enhanced transcranial penetration using distributed near-infrared emitter array.
Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Science : Link ]

Transcranial Red and Near Infrared Light Penetration in Cadavers
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center : Link ]

Biological Effects
Photobiomodulation Directly Benefits Primary Neurons Functionally Inactivated by Toxins
Medical College of Wisconsin : [ Link ]

Neuroprotective effects of photobiomodulation : Evidence from assembly/disassembly of the Cytoskeleton
University of Sydney : [ Link ]

Photobiomodulation – mitochondrial ROS generation and calcium increase in neuronal synapses.
Lin-Kou Medical Center, Taiwan : [ Link ]

Infrared neural stimulation and functional recruitment of the peripheral Nerve
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University : [ Link ]

Cognition
Effect of Transcranial Low-Level Light Therapy vs Sham Therapy Among Patients With Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston : [ Link ]

Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: a Narrative Review
Department of Medical Physics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences : [ Link ]

Psychological benefits with near infrared light to the forehead: a pilot study on depression
The Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and the Laboratory for Psychiatric Biostatistics, McLean Hospital : [ Link ]

Cognitive Enhancement by Transcranial Photobiomodulation Is Associated With Cerebrovascular Oxygenation of the Prefrontal Cortex
Department of Psychology, Institute for Neuroscience, University of Texas : [ Link ]

Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy
Department of Research, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore : [ Link ]

Transcranial Photobiomodulation For The Management Of Depression: Current Perspectives
Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA : [ Link ]

Increased Functional Connectivity Within Intrinsic Neural Networks in Chronic Stroke Following Treatment With Red/Near-Infrared Transcranial Photobiomodulation
Boston University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School : [ Link ]

Review of transcranial photobiomodulation for major depressive disorder: targeting brain metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, and neurogenesis
Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital : [ Link ]

Shining light on the head : Photobiomodulation for brain disorders
Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital : [ Link ]

Improved cognitive function after transcranial, light-emitting diode treatments in chronic, traumatic brain injury: two case reports
Boston University, School of Medicine : [ Link ]

Augmentation of cognitive brain functions with transcranial lasers
Department of Psychology and Institute for Neuroscience, University of Texas : Link ]

Neurological and psychological applications of transcranial lasers and LEDs
Department of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics, University of Texas : Link ]

Novel Methods
A novel method of applying NIR light intracranially, impact on dopaminergic cell survival
University of Sydney, CEA-Leti : [ Link ]

Low Level Systemic (via blood) Photobiomodulation

General Research
Blood contains circulating cell-free respiratory competent mitochondria
Université de Montpellier : [ Link ]

Interplay between up-regulation of cytochrome-c-oxidase and hemoglobin oxygenation induced by near-infrared laser
University of Austin at Texas : [ Link ]

Red/Near Infrared Light Stimulates Release of an Endothelium Dependent Vasodilator and Rescues Vascular Dysfunction
US Veterans Affairs : [ Link ]

Low-Level Light Therapy Protects Red Blood Cells Against Oxidative Stress and Hemolysis During Extracorporeal Circulation
Regional Specialist Hospital, Poland : Link ]

How Photons Modulate Wound Healing via the Immune System
King’s College London (KCL), University of London : [ Link ]

Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Clinic Report of Intranasal Low-Intensity Laser Therapy on Vascular Diseases
Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, China : [ Link ]

Blood Laser Irradiation : current state and future perspectives
ABER Institute, Helsinki, Finland : [ Link ]

Intravenous Laser Blood Irradiation
MH Weber : [ Link ]

Applications of Intranasal Low Intensity Laser Therapy In Sports Medicine
Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, World Scientific : [ Link ]

Formation of gigantic mitochondria in human blood lymphocytes under the effect of a low level laser source
Institute on Laser and Informatic Technologies of Russian Acad. : [ Link ]

Irradiation with He-Ne laser increases ATP level in cells cultivated in vitro
National Cancer Research Centre of the Academy of Medicine and Science : [ Link ]

Photobiomodulation Mechanisms
Photobiomodulation—Underlying Mechanism and Clinical Applications : [ Link ]

Therapeutic Photobiomodulation: Nitric Oxide and a Novel Function of Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase : [ Link ]

Mechanisms of Low Level Light Therapy : [ Link ]

Basic Photomedicine : [ Link ]

The Nuts and Bolts of Low Level Light Therapy : [ Link ]

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Office Manager

Tracy joined the Burick Center for Health & Wellness in June of 2016 to help patients by managing various aspects of the office. Tracy brings more than three decades of medical office experience as the former office manager of a multi-specialty group and also works on a part-time basis as a Patient Service Rep at a local urgent care center.

Tracy’s favorite part of working in a medical practice is the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by helping them navigate through the maze of health care. She loves being part of the dynamic team at the Burick Center.

Tracy likes to spend time with her family. She has two sons, Mason, who is living and working in Philadelphia as a Sr. Analyst for a marketing firm, and Spencer, who works at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts.

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Burick Center Staff MemberRena Geesaman

Patient Coordinator

Rena Geesaman is a Registered Medical Assistant who enjoys providing attentive and caring client service. She is very happy to be part of the Burick Center team where patient care is our number one focus.

Her goal is to do everything within her power to ensure every interaction leaves you feeling well cared for and perhaps even delighted.

Rena volunteers by serving as board treasurer for Carlisle Christian Academy. She also helps facilitate a program at River of God Church for single, pregnant girls which provides practical, emotional and spiritual support.

Outside of the office Rena enjoys hiking, traveling, tending to her flower beds, hosting meals on their back deck, enjoying time with dear friends, loving on her little dogs, and best of all spending time with family. Being fairly new grandparents, she and her husband Don are always happy to share pictures of their little grandson, Lucas. Feel free to ask! She considers herself amazingly blessed!

Burick Center Staff MemberDr. Peter Lu

Acupuncturist

Dr. Peter Lu trained and worked in New York City for 15 years and recently moved to central PA. He studied pre-med at Brooklyn College and attended medical school at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. Thereafter he worked in the inner city hospitals of New York City, and lastly had the honor of caring for people with his sister in Stamford, Connecticut.

Dr. Lu greatly appreciates open lines of communication as it pertains to questions you may have about your ailment and how acupuncture could help in the healing process. His intention to address your needs to the best of his ability.

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Lee has had the sincere pleasure of working in the Greater Harrisburg area for over 20 years. She relocated to Harrisburg in 1990 after completing her undergraduate degree in Nutrition Pre-Med at Cornell University. Lee received her first Master’s Degree from Shippensburg University. Her second Master’s Degree, as well as Doctorate, were both from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach to guide her work with clients across the lifespan. She strongly believes research has shown that changing your thoughts does change your life. Her primary focus with clients is to reduce symptoms by assisting clients to achieve skills they can utilize in their professional, academic, and personal lives.

Burick Center Staff MemberHeather Motter

LMT, Massage Therapist and Back Desk Coordinator

Heather Motter joined the Burick Center team in 2018. A graduate of YTI Career Institute, Heather prides herself on using her highly developed skills to maintain the balance between mind and body. As a licensed massage therapist, she specializes in Medical Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Oncology Massage.

Heather has a vast amount of experience working with a variety of patients. From a simple relaxation massage to a patient dealing with chronic pain, Heather is able to facilitate treatments uniquely designed for each patient’s individual needs.

Heather insists that massage is not just a relaxation luxury. Instead, her philosophy is that massage helps lead to a healthier, happier lifestyle. She encourages everyone to take the time to meet with her to develop a care plan to enhance their overall wellness.

Heather is a resident of Carlisle, where she resides with her fiancé, two sons, and four dogs. When she’s not at work, she can be found outside working on her back yard oasis, or volunteering at Speranza Animal Rescue.

Burick Center Staff MemberFelicia Miller

Nutritionist

Felicia Miller is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist who provides nutritional counseling and education to patients of the Burick Center for Health & Wellness.

She takes the science of nutrition with her extensive knowledge of food and coaching skills to create an easy-to-follow actionable plan for her clients to follow.

Recognizing that there are multiple components to creating a successful wellness plan, she looks at the whole person – their concerns, lifestyle, personality, family, and career. Listening to her patients allows for Felicia to find the root cause of their issue and not simply the symptoms.

“Being healthy goes beyond diet, food is just one of the pillars of a happy, healthy person.” Felicia goes beyond the traditional diet education- she coaches and supports her patients as they learn how to make changes in their day-to-day life.

“I’m passionate about whole foods and healthy living I strive to inspire you to make positive food and lifestyle changes – at any age.”

Burick Center Staff MemberAshley Weibley

Registered Nurse

Ashley is a nurse at Burick Center for Health & Wellness. Her nursing philosophy is one of holistic care. She is a patient advocate committed to clear communication, education and applying critical thinking and decision-making skills to help patients achieve better outcomes. She enjoys providing the highest quality nursing care in a respectful, healing environment. She has a personal commitment to life-long learning through formal education and hands-on experience. She appreciates that compassion along with innovative care is what the Burick Center for Health & Wellness is all about.

Ashley has an Associate’s Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a Bachelors Degree from Penn State University.

She is married and has twin boys, She enjoys spending time with her friends, family and pets. She has owned and shown Quarter Horses all of her life and continues to compete in her spare time.