Published on February 2, 2014 – Last Updated on February 7, 2025 Today, I am a mother of two, a wife, and the owner of Nuthatch Health Pathways, a health navigation service. Meanwhile, others with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome are often told they have little options beyond medication, electrolyte drinks, exercise, and compression gear. The…
The Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) is a limbic system neural rehabilitation protocol developed by Annie Hopper. The neuroplasticity based program aims to encourage more functional neural pathways. DNRS integrates the following therapies: Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Restructuring (CR), Incremental Training, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I think the protocol is an artful combination of…
Implementing DNRS took some dedication, and I also had my fun! October 2012: I began my Limbic System Neural Rehabilitation at home with the DNRS Instructional Program. I gained the ability to leave my house for short periods in my reclining wheelchair. For 5 minutes, I would sit upright in a chair to put my…
To my husband, you are my protector and joy. To our children, before you were born, you lived, loved deeply in our hearts. This love dared us to hold hope and dream huge! With just your smile, you change the world simply because you are you. To my parents, it was you who so lovingly…
Lasting Benefits I concluded DNRS retraining 10 years ago in 2014. Restoring more ideal limbic function has had positive lasting benefits for me. I believe it changed the way my body and brain interpret information and also how I consciously understand the world around me. When there are bumps in the road, I am grateful for…
