Marcus Institute for Brain Health

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is a nationally recognized interdisciplinary care and research institute dedicated to improving the lives of veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders living with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions. Through a precision medicine approach, MIBH delivers comprehensive, individualized care that integrates clinical expertise, innovative research, and whole-person healing.

Our mission is to offer a comprehensive, personalized approach that addresses the complex symptoms associated with these conditions. We are committed to:

• Intensive Outpatient Care: a three-week program combining conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies for well-rounded treatment.
• Comprehensive Diagnostics and Treatment: tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Patient and Family Education: equipping patients and families with tools to manage symptoms and enhance quality of life.

MIBH collaborates with Veteran-serving nonprofits nationwide to provide exceptional care for Veterans affected by the invisible wounds of war. As a recognized center of excellence, we are part of a national network for TBI and PH care, advancing training, education, and research to continuously improve our care model.

Experience defines the intervention team at the MIBH. Clinical expertise in TBI and psychological health is much more than knowing the science. It’s how we apply the research uniquely to each patient. Caring is a science; expertise comes from years of experience, “marrying” the research base and our clinical judgment. In addition to expertise, the therapists at the MIBH are flexible and team-based. Having all the treating professionals in one place means that interdisciplinary care is at your fingertips. We know that care in one location makes life easier for you and is effective in helping with your physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. We have a dedicated research scholar to ensure that we continue to provide cutting-edge interventions as the science of blast injuries, sport-related concussive, and subconcussive injuries continues to evolve. Our mission is to give you the best possible care available.

Cognitive (Speech-Language) Therapy

Many people take successful communication for granted. It’s more than just moving your mouth the right way. It’s about thinking of what to say and getting your ideas out clearly. Sometimes, understanding the meaning of a message can be equally frustrating. In speech-cognitive therapy, we do work on communication, but we also address thinking skills and how fatigue changes the game. Many people notice changes in attention, memory, and more complex skills, like planning, organization, and time management. Speech-cognitive therapy gives you the tools to remember your keys and plan for tomorrow.

​Physical Therapy

Concussion and traumatic brain injury can cause invisible symptoms such as dizziness, headache, altered vision, unsteadiness, fatigue, mental fogginess, and exercise intolerance. These symptoms interfere with daily activities, home and professional responsibilities, and social engagement. Pain from complex traumatic injuries involving limb loss and spinal, muscular, or joint injuries can also interfere with optimal recovery. Prolonged lack of regular activity can result in chronic pain and abnormal movement, creating a cycle of disability. Physical therapists help determine the triggers of these symptoms and will design a vestibular and neuromuscular rehabilitation program to gradually reduce symptoms and restore functional mobility. The team of specialists at MIBH collaborates to analyze layers of symptoms, determine safe activity tolerance, and educate individuals and their family members for improved personal awareness and health management.​

Counseling & Psychological Services​​

After TBI, some people notice changes in emotional health right away, and for others, emotional changes develop over time. You know the struggles in your own life. Maybe post-traumatic stress is a constant. Perhaps it’s anxiety and depression. Sometimes, the changes in personality and sleep impact one the most. Care begins with an in-depth neuropsychological assessment. Our psychologists and social workers are experienced in TBI and psychological health needs. This means they understand how the physical and cognitive effects of TBIs interact with your emotions. Counselors may work with you on trauma resolution, regaining emotional control, or sleep health. Your individual needs will steer your work in emotional healing.

Complementary & Alternative Therapies

For centuries, people have known that healing occurs in many ways. At the MIBH, we integrate many complementary and healing practices in our care. In fact, we find that they allow more traditional types of therapies to work better. Some of our complementary therapies are Mindfulness Training, Equine Therapy, and Art Therapy​.