Vertrees Headache Center

How could a headache come from something on the opposite end of the body? Learn more about how the various parts of our bodies are connected from this podcast where I'm interviewed by Dr. Mary Grimberg, a physical therapist who specializes in orthopedic and pelvic floor therapy.

Episode 25 - What Causes Headaches? - S*x & Wellness with Dr. Mary Ever wonder what could be causing your headaches? And did you know there is a correlation with pelvic floor symptoms? We have Dr. Stephanie Vertrees on for this Episode. She is a board certified headache specialist neurologist. And today, we will ...

When your patients bring holiday love in the form of Kendra Scott in migraine awareness purple. 😍

Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄🍾🕎

Please help our dear Vanessa's family if you can!
https://gofund.me/c922ff25

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. To kick things off, here's some information from Dr. Ivonne Gonzales with Mind Body Physiotherapy, one of VHC's major partners in combating migraine and related disorders.

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June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Migraine and headache treatment is one of Dr. Gonzales’ specialties and we are excited to join in the efforts of raising awareness about migraines and headaches. Chances are you or someone you know experiences migraines and/or headaches. First off, we want to share some information about the phases of migraine. Understanding these phases is an integral part of migraine treatment and prevention. Prodrome: In this phase, you have already triggered a migraine. Symptoms are subtle, nonspecific, and not always easy to associate with migraine. This is the best opportunity to start treating your migraine. Aura (you may or may not experience this phase): Auras are neurological symptoms that come before the headache starts. There are many types of auras including visual, retinal, sensory, motor, language-related, and vestibular. Headache: This is often the most debilitating phase. From a brain chemistry standpoint, the migraine is quite escalated, which makes it harder to break the cycle. So if you can avoid it, don’t wait until you feel pain before you start treatment. Postdrome: Often described as a “migraine hangover”. This can happen as a migraine is fizzling out but often happens in the setting of a partially treated migraine. Scroll through the post to learn more about the symptoms associated with each phase. At Mind Body Physiotherapy we believe that with the right knowledge and guidance, our bodies can heal. Our movement-based PT that focuses on finding the root cause of your pain combined with the knowledge of what each migraine phase feels like for your body will be hugely helpful to your healing journey. #migraineawareness #migraineawarenessmonth #migraine #migrainerelief #headache #headacherelief #healingjourney #pt #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy

FYI, June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and we're embarking on a series of posts to increase awareness! To learn more, visit https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/mham/.

Many of you know that my rescue dog Theo joined VHC as a therapy dog. His loving and gentle nature have made him a wonderful asset to our day-to-day operations. Theo brings joy to patients as they walk in the door and has even helped patients with needle phobia ease their anxiety before and after their procedures. And Lauren and I most definitely enjoy our Theo snuggles throughout the day!

Theo is technically a "Therapy Dog in Training" but is well on his way. He might greet you with an excited little bark when you come in if he's surprised, but he'll quickly smother you with kisses to make up for it!

If you're curious about Theo's journey to Therapy Dog-hood, here it is:

-Puppy 1 certificate: complete
-Puppy 2 certificate: complete
-Adult 1 certificate: complete
-Adult 2 certificate: pending
-Canine Good Citizen certificate: pending
-Therapy Dog certificate: pending.

How can you help Theo on his journey? Just come visit us at VHC and let him love on you. He's working on his manners and needs practice meeting people. Have a fear, aversion, or allergy to dogs? Let us know and we'll keep him away.

Hello everyone!

As of April 1, 2022, Vertrees Headache Center is relocating! Come visit us at:

8200 N. Mopac Expy Ste 270, Austin, TX 78759
We'll be on the NW corner of Mopac and Steck.

Our therapy dog-in-training Theo would love to see you!

If anyone is interested in helping Vanessa's family pay for funeral and childcare expenses coming up, please donate:

Fundraiser for Vanessa Neves, organized by Veronica Garza Mother, daughter, sister, best friend, the life of the party….Vanessa is gone too soon an… Veronica Garza needs your support for Fundraiser for Vanessa Neves

I can't believe I'm posting this.

It's with a heavy heart that I am sharing that my assistant Vanessa was killed last night in a domestic dispute. I'm devastated. A few of you got to meet her. She was someone who became very special to me in a very short time, as well as the patients, her friends, and her community.

She was a stay at home mom of a 10 and 13 year old who had been out of the workforce for years to raise her children prior to joining me this past March. She had no prior medical experience but was a quick study. She wanted very much to have something that was hers after years of sacrifice for her kids' enrichment, as we mothers know that can sometimes be hard to do, and this job was it. She was a natural saleswoman and Vertrees Headache Center became very much hers as it was mine and was a true source of pride. Weekly, if not more often, she told me how much she loved her job. She was truly remarkable, I know many of you won't understand, but she was.

I still cannot fathom what has happened. She was my sole employee. I will sorely miss her.

For obvious reasons, VHC will be closed for the rest of this week while I attempt to regroup. I remain available for calls.

I appreciate all the support given by all of you here.

Domestic violence sucks.

Indeed! If this is your experience, I'm here for you.

The pandemic is a headache — and for some people, it’s causing migraines Headache and migraine reports are increasing, with some experts seeing a “dramatic uptick” during the coronavirus pandemic.