Dr. Michael Master is a practicing board-certified chiropractic neurologist and fellowship-trained functional neurologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Due to his unique qualifications, Dr. Master attends a diverse patient population including infants, children, teens, and adults with various complex health conditions. Clinical management is holistic and always without the use of drugs or surgery. Dr. Master's primary skill set is integrative-based patient care that is high quality, patient-centered, and attentive.
A native resident from South Jersey, he and his family relocated to the lower Charlotte area, more specifically Fort Mill, SC. He is the clinical director of Master NeuroHealth, LC in Fort Mill, SC. Prior to relocating from his busy 25-year private practice, Dr. Master had a 6-month wait list to be seen due to very high demand for his neurological consultations and the novel integrative-based services he provided. His work and clinical expertise will continue to address the various healthcare needs of children and adults in the Fort Mill and surrounding Charlotte communities.
Dr. Master is a Carrick-trained clinician with fellowship training and board-certification in Functional Neurology and Pediatric Developmental Neurology. He is also a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Master has over 2750 hours of post-graduate training in Neuroscience and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Master obtained his MPH degree via Liberty University's College of Health Science graduate program with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention.
Dr. Master provides over 25 years of clinical experience in the fields of Functional Neurology & Preventive Medicine. Functional neurology focuses primarily on the brain and nervous system, which is considered the "master system" of the body since it controls and coordinates every cell, tissue, gland, organ, and system within the body.
The premise of Functional Neurology pertains to promoting balance, or homeostasis, within the nervous system through brain-based plasticity. Consequently, balanced brain function is followed by balanced bodily system function. The means of promoting neuro-plasticity is via receptor activation of joints/muscles (proprioceptive), visual, auditory, and/or vestibular integration. Cortical- and cerebellar-based procedures may also be employed to promote brain plasticity.
Preventive health measures are instrumental in optimizing health to the fullest. Rather than treat end-stage disease, which is more difficult to reverse and more costly, special attention is devoted to observing clinical progression toward disease through functional biomarkers. As such, Dr. Master's training includes a focus on disease prevention through functional laboratory work up, genetic markers, and microbiome (gut bacteria) assessment.
Clinical interests by Dr. Master include, but are not limited to:
- Migraines / Headaches
- Vestibular Migraines
- Vertigo / Dizziness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Concussion Syndromes
- POTS / Dysautomomia
- PANDAS / PANS
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Attention Deficit Disorders
- Hyperkinetic Disorders
- Speech Disorders
- Regressive Autism Disorders / Encephalopathy
- Seizure Disorders
- Infant, Child & Teen Neurodevelopment
Dr. Master's goal is balanced body system function (homeostasis) through brain-based integrative management and functional medicine. He and his staff strive to help improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and heal your body to live your best life possible.
Our office is proud to provide an exceptionally high-quality level of patient care. Moreover, we are committed to improving your health & wellness with the highest regard of dignity for all children and adults. Call Dr. Michael Master today and learn how Functional Neurology may impact your quality of life.