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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2014 Media Contact: Randy Moore [email protected] PHOTO OPTION: George Rozelle, PhD is the owner of MindSpa based in Sarasota. MindSpa Owner George Rozelle to Lead Study of Retired Professional Athletes Suffering Post-Concussion Syndrome Sarasota, FL – HPN Neurologic recently announced plans for a research study of retired NFL and NHL athletes in Chicago and New York who are suffering symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. George Rozelle, PhD, the owner of MindSpa based in Sarasota, is the principal investigator for the study. HPN Neurologic develops clinical solutions to help professionals treat traumatic brain injuries. The company is based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Dr. Rozelle is a licensed psychotherapist, Board certified neurotherapist and Diplomate in Neurofeedback. After completing his Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1978, Dr. Rozelle worked in various clinical and administrative positions where he developed expertise in using brain wave training to help people deal with addiction. The HPN study seeks to determine whether pulsed ultra-low power electric current EEG Biofeedback is an effective treatment for symptoms of traumatic brain injury. EEG Biofeedback or Neurofeedback is a learning strategy that enables individuals to alter their brain waves. The acronym EEG refers to electroencephalograph which is the device used by clinicians to record electrical impulses from the nerves located on the head. Biofeedback therapy has been used since the 1960’s to help patients control physiological processes such as muscle tension, blood pressure, perception of pain, and heart rate. Some of the symptoms of traumatic brain injury include anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, headaches, and emotional instability. The study could benefit far more than retired professional athletes. Approximately 1.7 million people each year sustain a significant traumatic brain injury. Another target group of concern is injured professionals serving in the military. The other investigators for the HPN study include former NFL football player and CEO of HPN Neurologic, Fred Willis, Galina Mindlin, MD, Alan Strohmayer, PhD, Elsa Baehr, PhD, and Corey Feinberg, MA. Dr. Mindlin and Dr. Strohmayer are based in New York and Dr. Baehr and Mr. Feinberg are based in Chicago. MindSpa, the region’s mental fitness center, provides clinical programs and spa services that enhance mental alertness and optimum health. Services include the region’s only floatation tank, far infrared sauna therapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, brain music therapy, neurobics (exercises for the brain), acupuncture, cognitive longevity programs, computer-assisted brain mapping, peak performance training, neurowave sensory immersion, and Nexalin treatments to relieve the underlying causes of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Future plans include the development of a program for veterans coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and an intensive outpatient addiction program. Other MindSpa team members include Dr. Rebecca Merz, Dr. Rachel Toomim, AP, certified life coach Darlene Coleman, office manager Darla Thixtun, and massage therapist Tina Meyer, LMT. Charley Harraway, a former NFL professional football player, is affiliated with MindSpa as a brain health coach. -30-