When J. Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB, IFMCP, founded the Mind Performance Center in Foley, Alabama, he brought more than a clinic—he introduced a groundbreaking way of approaching brain health. As the first facility in Alabama to offer deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (DTMS), Brown blends functional medicine, functional neurology, DTMS and pathway rehabilitation into a unique and highly effective model of care.

Since 2003, Brown has worked with patients experiencing major depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injuries, sensory processing challenges and movement disorders. His passion currently lies in helping those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia—conditions that are very difficult for and place strain on families and caregivers.

“Dementia, a syndrome characterized by a decline in memory, cognitive abilities and reasoning, affects millions worldwide,” Brown says. “Until very recently, it was believed that the brain could not be changed in a controlled way for the better. But neuroscience now shows us otherwise—the brain has a remarkable ability for neuroplasticity. That discovery changes everything.”

At the Mind Performance Center, change isn’t just theoretical—it’s happening every day. Brown sees patients make measurable improvements in memory, cognition and daily function through his integrative protocols. Each patient begins with a thorough assessment, followed by a 10-week intensive therapy program that combines deep TMS, targeted nutraceuticals, brain pathway rehabilitation and lifestyle strategies.

“The secret sauce is in the blending of these modalities together,” Brown says. “With each patient, we’re looking at so many variables at once. Much of the magic happens in the office, but at the end of our intensive, we send patients home with tools—customized diets based on bloodwork, exercises, socialization practices and lifestyle modifications—that reinforce and extend the progress they make here.”

The results speak for themselves. Families often report noticeable improvements in their loved ones’ ability to engage, recall and reconnect. For many patients, these gains restore not only function but also dignity and quality of life. “What drives me is seeing patients come alive again,” says Brown. “It’s incredibly rewarding to witness that spark return.”

Brown’s journey into this work began about 15 years ago. “A patient came to me with Alzheimer’s and I was able to help her,” he recalls. “That experience lit a fire in me, and I became passionate about helping others struggling with this diagnosis.”

Today, Brown’s practice is offering real hope in the fight against conditions once considered irreversible. By combining science, compassion and a highly personalized approach, Brown and his team are proving that the brain’s story doesn’t have to end with decline.

Location: The Mind Performance Center, 112 West Section Ave., Foley, Alabama. For more information, call 251-732-5502 or visit MindPerformanceCenter.com