Balance & Dizziness Disorders

We use functional neurology techniques to treat many types of balance and dizziness disorders.

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Concussions & Post-Concussion Syndrome

Individualized treatments to help you get your life back.

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Encouraging and accelerating the healing of damaged nerves.

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Help for Sports Injuries

State of the art therapies for soft tissue injuries.

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Why Choose Northoak?

At Northoak Chiropractic, our focus is addressing chronic cases of post-concussion syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, and more. To resolve these cases, we focus on identifying underlying weaknesses in neurologic or metabolic functioning, which can interfere with your ability to heal.

Our approach is based on over 30 years of clinical practice and case management, which has evolved to best suit the needs of difficult and chronic cases.

Our comprehensive and integrative treatments combine chiropractic care, soft tissue manipulation, functional neurology, nutritional, and metabolic tools and testing procedures to develop a plan that suits your specific needs and sets your health on the road to recovery.

Who is Doctor Jay Burness?

Dr. Jay Burness’ practice focuses on the treatment of concussions and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). He is one of only a few doctors in Canada to hold an American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) certification. In 2015, he also became one of 50 doctors worldwide to earn a fellowship certification in post-concussion syndrome management, granted by the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation.

Customer Reviews

  • "I cannot say enough about working with Dr Jay Burness and his team. I arrived with several issues that came about as a result of my concussion: headaches, balance issues, spatial awareness, eye problems, anxiety, and memory. Quickly I started seeing improvements and in three months significant change had taken place."

    Janice R.
  • "When I found Dr. Burness I was experiencing insomnia, daily headaches, memory fog, blurry vision, anxiety, and depression. I had been experiencing all these symptoms for close to a year with little help from other doctors. The first two weeks of treatment comprised of 6 treatments, and that's all it took to start feeling a difference. I definitely recommend Dr. Burness for PCS or other neurological-based illnesses."

    Salima V.
  • "[I had a] high school daughter (athlete) with PCS. [She experienced] speech and memory loss, debilitating headaches, and personality changes. I was referred to Dr. Jay’s functional neurology program by an ex-NHL athlete. We are almost done the program and my daughter has her life back. We owe it all to Dr Jay and his staff. Almost unimaginable how far she has come."

    Kim S.
  • "Dr. Jay is very methodical in his approach and focuses on addressing the root cause of a condition vs. treating the symptoms. I highly recommend Dr. Jay as your first stop when searching for a natural solution for any auto-immune condition."

    Nina S.
  • "Dr Jay and his team have been able to resolve symptoms of post-concussion syndrome that I've been dealing with for 5+ years. All of my symptoms are improving, if not already gone. He and his team are willing to problem solve — it's not a blanket program. They actually want to know how you are feeling, and use your feedback to guide the rehab program. If you've been struggling with PCS, I highly recommend you contact Dr Jay."

    Lindsay B.
  • "The functional neurology program at Northoak Chiropractic is second to none. Dr. Jay is leading the way. It has the capacity to help so many who are suffering. I have a high school daughter, who is an athlete with PCS, and I was referred by an ex-NHL athlete who is very outspoken about this type of treatment and its benefits. We are almost done with the program and my daughter has her life back. Her speech and memory have returned, no headaches, and she is back to playing the sport she loves. This would not have been possible a few months back. We owe it all to Dr Jay and his staff. Almost unimaginable how far she has come. We can't thank you enough."

    Kim S.
  • "After half a year of suffering with debilitating side effects from PCS, I had no other choice but to fly across the country to stay with my parents. I found Jay's videos on the internet and he was the first practitioner who was able to relay the type of symptoms I was struggling with. I saw a dozen specialists before I saw Jay and no one offered me any solutions for this condition and continually sent me home to suffer. Jay and his team literally saved me from losing myself in PCS."

    Alicia G.
  • "You and your staff kept us "sane" in a time of true despair. Tom was in his 5th month of Post Concussion Syndrome and after seeing 4 doctors and ending up in a couple of different hospitals, then crashing...we still did not have any real answers or concrete suggestions as to how to proceed to begin the recovery process. The anti-inflammatory plan is something he did religiously for numerous months and even now he is sticking to it most of the time. Again, I am truly grateful for your help!"

    Roma D.
  • First just I just want to thank Dr Jay and his Staff ( Jane and Jules) for there Professionalism and Caring Matter. Having been a Ex Professional Hockey player, I've had several concussion over the yrs and dealing with Post Concussion Syndrome through out my 40s. It's the Hidden injury that people can't see, and it really Sucks. By seeing Dr Jay on the first day, I was 248lbs, and my Blood Pressure and Balance Dizziness, Bobbing Feeling were out of control. After he examined me and put me on a Wicked Diet. I lost 30 lbs in 3 Months and doing the eye and Balanced Exercises for me to do at home and being committed. Its a Game Changer with your day to day living in a positive way. Remember you have to be Committed to this or your just waisting your time and $ and Dr Jays Time. Thank you Dr Jay. Keep it Real.

    Kam W
  • After spending more than a year attending numerous hospitals and neurology appointments I decided to try the Northoak chiropractic clinic. Dr Jay was the first person to accurately diagnose the source of my symptoms. Cant thank him enough for all his help.

    Matthew B
  • I've been treated by Dr. Burness for neural retraining and vestibular therapy. I can't speak highly enough of his expertise, caring and professional concern and willingness to help. Dr. Burness is interested and trains in new areas of research, so that the therapy he gives is cutting edge.

    Sherry A
  • My son suffered a severe concussion a couple of years ago and for 8 months we tried finding a doctor that would help him. Heavy duty medication was the only answer we got from three neurologists and three hospitals in Toronto. Dr Jay was a God sent. As soon as we walked in his office , my son said to me” I feel very good about this, I think we found the answer “.And sure enough, the answer we found . Dr Jay gave my son his life back , within a couple of months. There aren’t enough words to express our gratitude . Extremely professional, knowledgeable and honest. From the first visit to the end of the course of treatment, we felt very confident . Dr Jay CARES,KNOWS and DOES IT WITH PASSION.

    Daniela S
  • Dr. Jay is amazing and so is his staff! Helped my daughter reduce her headache symptoms. She is a complicated health case and we still struggle to find answers. Dr. Jay was caring - professional - and helps relieve symptoms for post concussion and headaches! Thank you again Northoak Chiropractic!

    Sandra G
  • Always a warm welcome at reception! Dr Jay is super nice, knowledgeable and thorough. I’ve had chronic lower back pain and neck pain from an injury when I was a young adult, his treatment plans were manageable, they made sense, and I always felt better leaving the office. I am actually no longer a patient because I moved away but I often think of my care received there, and still do the at home exercises he assigned me.

    Deanne J
  • My experiences with Dr. Jay have been excellent both related to Chiropractic and Graston. Highly recommend Dr. Jay and his staff!

    Mark D

Post-Concussion Syndrome Treatment in Ontario

At Northoak Chiropractic, we offer an integrative approach to the treatment of concussions and post-concussion syndrome. Our team combines neurologic, metabolic, nutritional, and biomechanical tools and techniques to help you get your life back after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

Concussion & Post Concussion Syndrome

Are you experiencing concussion symptoms more than a month after your initial injury? While the majority of concussion symptoms will resolve in the first few weeks to a month, about 15% of cases will persist beyond this time and continue to cause major issues for people.

Functional Neurology

Functional neurology can be an important tool for addressing neurological problems, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In this blog, we will explain the basics of functional neurology and how it works to treat concussions.

Soft Tissue Injuries

A typical course of treatment for soft tissue injuries involves eight sessions over a period of four to eight weeks. Specific rehabilitative exercises are also used in the process. Most patients should expect to notice significant improvement by the fourth treatment.

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