cPNI & Orthomolecular Therapy
Functional Migraine Clinic
Understand Your Brain.
Break Your Migraine Patterns.
Hormones, nutrition, stress, your immune system - there is often more at play than you think. A functional view looks for the root causes of your migraine instead of only controlling symptoms. Developed by Barbara Van De Keer, author of HEADSTRONG.
Barbara Van De Keer
cPNI Therapist · Author of HEADSTRONG
Does this sound familiar?
Your migraine runs your calendar - you miss work, social plans or precious moments with your family
Painkillers and triptans work less and less, or you reach for them more and more often
Your brain never really switches off - your mind stays busy, even when you rest
You keep getting a new medication to try, while the side effects pile up
You have tried all kinds of things, yet no one looks at the whole picture
You want to understand why you have migraine, instead of only avoiding triggers
What is migraine?
Migraine is more than an ordinary headache. It is a neurological condition in which your nervous system reacts with heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Triggers are the final push, not what sits underneath.
See how we look at migraine →The approach
The approach builds on clinical psycho-neuro-immunology (cPNI) and orthomolecular therapy, alongside your doctor. The aim is to find what sits underneath for you, whether that is hormonal, metabolic, immunological, neurological or mental, rather than treating symptoms alone.
View the approach →Who is it for?
For anyone who wants more than symptom control. Whether you have 3 or 20 attacks a month: if you want to understand why, the Building Block Analysis is a good place to start.
View the Building Block Analysis →Where to start
Find out what drives your migraine
Two analyses that map the building blocks behind your migraine. Start with the Building Block Analysis, or go deeper with the DNA Migraine Blueprint.
DNA Migraine Blueprint
Home DNA kit, DNA analysis, the Building Block Analysis and a personal written report that translates your genetic migraine factors.
Building Block Analysis
An online questionnaire that shows which factors play a role in your migraine. You receive a personal analysis report.
HEADSTRONG
Barbara wrote HEADSTRONG about the biological building blocks of migraine - from the nervous system and hormones to the gut and inflammation - and how they work together in you.
“Migraine is an invitation to bring change into your life. This book holds at least hundreds of invitations to understand what change means for your body.”
“More attention for this complex and disabling condition is absolutely needed. That is exactly what this book does, in a valuable way.”
Frequently asked questions
Is this approach grounded in science?
Yes. Clinical psycho-neuro-immunology (cPNI) brings together insights from immunology, endocrinology, neurology and nutritional science. Every recommendation is based on peer-reviewed research.
How is this approach different from a neurologist's?
Conventional medicine focuses on diagnosis and medication, and it is very good at that. Nutrition, the gut microbiome, hormone balance and chronic inflammation sit outside that remit. That is a different field, not a criticism. cPNI complements your neurologist or GP; it does not replace them.
Does this work for chronic migraine (15+ days a month)?
It can. With chronic migraine it is especially worthwhile to address the underlying factors. The course differs from person to person and depends on which building blocks are at play.
Do I have to stop my current medication?
You keep your current treatment. The analyses look at the underlying factors, so that over time you may need less medication. Any change to your medication is always made together with your doctor.
Where do I start: the Building Block Analysis or the DNA Migraine Blueprint?
The Building Block Analysis is an online questionnaire that shows which factors play a role in your migraine. The DNA Migraine Blueprint includes the Building Block Analysis and adds a home DNA kit and a personal report on your genetic migraine factors.
Can I order from outside Belgium?
The Building Block Analysis is fully online and available worldwide. The DNA kit ships to the EU and the UK. Living elsewhere? Get in touch via the contact page.
You might be thinking...
“Do I have to stop my medication?”
You keep it. This approach runs alongside your current medication. The aim is to address the underlying factors, so that, when you are ready, you can re-evaluate your medication with your doctor.
“Is this scientific?”
Yes. cPNI is based on peer-reviewed research from immunology, neurology and nutritional science. Two doctors wrote the foreword of the book HEADSTRONG.
“I have tried everything”
Most approaches focus on a single factor. Migraine usually involves 3 to 5 factors working together. The analyses look at the whole picture; that is what makes the difference.
Ready to approach this differently?
Discover which building blocks sit beneath your migraine, and what your genes say about them.