Infinite Potential Program - Cortical Integrative Therapy

The Infinite Potential Program is a unique, neurologically based approach to the treatment of brain-based dysfunctions. Our program has also been highly successful in addressing other brain-based issues such as Dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/HD, language and auditory processing problems, and movement disorders.

The cornerstone of the Infinite Potential Program is Cortical Integrative Therapy (CIT^®), a groundbreaking treatment process pioneered by Victor M. Pedro, D.C., D.A.B.C.N. CIT^® is designed to maximize each child's brain function and performance, especially in those areas that are under-stimulated, through sensory stimulation and motor signaling.

Think of it this way. A radio has a volume range of one to ten. If the volume is set at level two, the radio is functioning, but can barely be heard. What we do is find a way to turn up the volume in a child's brain so that it functions in the way it was meant to function. Quite simply, we get to the brain-based root cause of a child's developmental and/or learning disabilities.

Medication and surgery are not part of the Infinite Potential Program, so there are no drugs, no side effects, and no withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Pedro, a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist trained in ADD/HD and Learning Disabilities, is involved in every facet of the program. Utilizing the latest research and technology, he develops a unique treatment plan for each patient and meets with parents on a regular basis throughout the program for progress updates and assessments. Dr. Pedro is assisted by a staff of professionals trained in occupational therapy, school psychology, speech pathology, education, and other related specialties.

Treatment Goals:

The goals of Cortical Integrative Therapy are to utilize the patient's patent afferent neuronal pathways to effectuate either neuronal excitation or inhibition through temporal and spatial summation. Ultimately, this afferentation creates an increase in the frequency of firing within "functionally lesioned" pathways.

Repetitive stimulation, of proper frequency and duration, to neuronal pools that are:

    1. unable to reach their excitation threshold;

    2. experiencing rapid fatigability quotients;

    3. experiencing diaschiasis from another from another CNS region

can then undergo neuronal plasticity through changes in Immediate Early Gene responses and the associated protein production, restoration of their cell membranes to appropriate excitation thresholds and the strengthening of synaptic connections.

The entire process is non-invasive and designed specifically for each patient and modified on a visit-by-visit basis. This treatment program is supported by a structured home stimulation program and other changes in activities of daily life including nutritional modification and support.