HOW APPOINTMENTS WORK
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HOW IT WORKS!
Michael Bridan is coming to AUSTIN in summer and fall of 2026!
Michael has spent most of his 27yr career in practice in Utah, however as word spread it became an option for him to see patients in other areas. He began work in Austin in spring of 2025.
(Round one )APPOINTMENTS: New patients are required to book three appointments during the first set of appointments. In the first phase Michael will need to evaluate, plan, open, correct, align, integrate and stabilize the structural changes he makes in the cranium, airway and face. All that before he gets on the plane to leave. This is to get you to a place that will feel solid, settled and healing over the coming months.
Some of you will need more then three due to complications with the above list of steps, occasionally some will need less; children under 12 and infants usually require less.
FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS: Usually follow up appointments are required because phase one works to make structural and autonomic changes and get those changes stable. After that, the body needs integrate, build and adapt to the change. Usually we will do one or two follow ups at a future visit- each case is its own unique plan.
HOW DOES THIS LAST OVER TIME? The results hold from this work because this is cranial trauma reversal- which means so long as you don't repeat the injury it doesn't come back. Some people have a mix, meaning primary and secondary cranial issues. We will address all of the cranial issues, which means some are secondary issues -a compensation from a primary issue outside of the skull. If there is a primary issue outside of the skull it needs to be addressed by a specialist of that primary area (hips, feet, vertebral etc.) We will talk further if these apply to you during your appointments.
CHILDREN, INFANTS, SPECIAL CASES: Inquire for special cases and complicated injuries.
HIS SPECIALTIES: Michael's specialties are concussion, headaches, Jaw/TMD, facial, septum, breathing and airway issues (sleep), dis-autonomia, human performance optimization, colic, infant development issues, compromised posture. This is the short list.
Where to Begin
To get started...
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click the green button and fill out the form.
2. We will contact you within 24 hours.
3. We will send payment links and get you scheduled via text.
4. After payment, we send intake documents. We need these back a week before your appointment begins.
5. We will text the office address we will use in Austin along with and custom instructions about a week before arrival.
6. On the day of an appointment, please arrive 15 minutes early. Dress comfortably. You'll remain fully clothed- thin clothing (not denim) is best.
Michael usually runs close to or right on-time. If you want/need more consult time you can book phone consults, additional appointment time etc. by texting 801-980-8036.
NOTES! It's a good idea to bring a note-taking friend, or a notebook or audio recorder to record snippets of important info. Michael does not allow video recording in appointments because its a distraction for his concentration.
APPOINTMENT TIME and $$: 1st appts is 90min, others are 60. In order to book the 3 appts must be paid for in advance. Michael's rate is $800/hr. so the 3 appointment total is $2800. We will promptly refund any unused portion if Michael is able to wrap up your care sooner based on his work and your needs.
COMMUNICATION: Michael thrives on communication, in fact- he's on the Autism spectrum and can miss social cues so he is prone to over explaining and covering bases because he knows he can miss pieces. He WANTS to hear how things are for you, what you need and what is serving best. His golden zone is clear open dialogue.
SOME FUN BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS...
Your Preparation for Appointments:
Come hydrated
Well rested if possible
Use the products/routines below or comparable
PRODUCTS we LOVE
A few things to boost your health you can do RIGHT NOW.
1. STOP using mouthwash. STOP drinking any water with chlorine and flouride.
2. Start the proteolytic Enzymes listed below with 3-4 per day about 2 days before your first appointment. Continue for a week after we finish.
3. Start taking the vitamin-C two days before we work at 3-4 capsules per day.
We usually have samples for you of the GutRestore and YES-BREW Restore. These are not yet available in stores and will boost/rebuild your oral biome and gut biome. We will have Gel Toe Separators if you need them; usually they are only needed for a few weeks.
Liposomal Vitamin C Capsules (200 Pills 1500mg) VIT C, Immune System & Collagen Booster, Immunity Support Ascorbic Acid Supplement
Amvilab - Proteolytic Enzymes - Trypsin & Chymotrypsin; major assistance with inflammatory response if appointments cause any.
YES GutRestore (a product Michael created of 8 prebiotics, is 5oz of neutral tasting grey colored water when mixed. Take 1/2 to 1 TSP taken nightly for 6 weeks.
YES-BREW Restore (Another Michael creation that is an organic creamy hot cocoa drink that is 65% prebiotics, proprietary mushroom blend with cacao and stevia- that's it. So delish his teenage kids raid it nightly.)
BERKEY water filter with standard carbon filter with the Flouride add-on filter. Buy for the size of your household. It's a sit-on-the-counter unit.
Structured water. sounds weird, actually works. improves hydration speed AND efficacy.
Gel Toe Separators. we will go over these in the visits of you need it. Usually only worn for 2 weeks or until you test yourself to no longer need them.
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The Afterparty
What to expect AFTER your appointments...
INTEGRATION! and vitamin C.
We will be making a LOT of structural change during the appointments. That said, one of the first pieces Michael does is to determine how much he can change you without overrunning your nervous system’s ability to adapt. He will use manual and computerized tests and direct observation. He will work as fast as you and your body want to go. However, he will stay within the limits allowed by your nervous system, so the after-appointment-integration is usually very big. It's common for patients to say this work was the most transformational they have had.
HOW BEST TO INTEGRATE?
Listen to your body. If you need to rest, then nap. Laying down more than standing gives your nervous system more resources to integrate. Some areas where extra cranium work was needed will be tender to touch. Arnica is recommended.
FATIGUE: You may experience a few weeks of deep background fatigue. Along with this will come a new ayer of energy and a feeling of being more alive and balanced in your body. The fatigue is usually from the body adapting to new neural/structural changes.
If you have tightening in your low back/ sacrum you should find a chiropractor who really knows their craft to get those joints mobilized. One or two mobilizations usually. This occurrs because those areas can be jammed up and then struggle to integrate. We do attempt to address this in appointments. However, if they are really stuck they need outside help.
VITAMIN C. If you have drainage down your throat after an appt, that may indicate released material from an infected sinus that we accessed. TAKE VITAMIN C!!! This is CRUCIAL. Lyposomal Vitamin C is preferred because it’s better absorbed and 4000-5000mg a day is well within bounds to help keep from getting sick from whatever is draining.
Follow-ups
Do I need more appointments later?
Each case is unique, so, we’ll discuss thee long-term plan during your appointment.
Typically patients book 3-days of intensive work. , A month or two later, after the body has integrated, we have one or two additional appointments. Six months later, we have a few additional appointments.That said, everyone has a different injury history, body, genetics, hydration level, scar tissue content, emotional and trauma history.