Quad City Neurology & Spine is a medical practice founded by Dr. Brian Anseeuw, a unique physician with a compelling personal story and comprehensive approach to neurological care. Dr. Anseeuw’s journey into neurology began with a personal tragedy – his father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease in the 1970s. This experience shaped his career path, leading him from welding to chiropractic studies, and eventually to medical school with a focus on neurology.
After completing his medical education, residency, and fellowship, Dr. Anseeuw returned to the Quad Cities area in 2000 to establish his private practice. His approach to patient care is holistic, emphasizing what he calls the “pillars of brain health”: proper nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and overall well-being, including stress management and spiritual health.
Dr. Anseeuw’s philosophy goes beyond traditional pharmacological treatments. He believes that medication alone doesn’t always solve neurological problems. Instead, he educates patients on making lifestyle changes, particularly in diet and nutrition. His own experience overcoming migraines through dietary changes has reinforced his belief in the power of nutrition in neurological health.
The practice places a strong emphasis on addressing the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, which Dr. Anseeuw views as intimately connected to metabolic issues like diabetes. He advocates for a diet low in processed carbohydrates and high in nutritional value to combat these conditions.
Quad City Neurology & Spine takes a patient-centered approach, focusing on education and empowerment. Dr. Anseeuw guides patients in making informed choices about their health, recognizing that many neurological diseases are progressive and not easily cured by medication alone.
With his background in both chiropractic and traditional medicine, Dr. Anseeuw offers a unique perspective in neurological care. His practice aims to optimize body function through lifestyle changes while using pharmacological means to reduce symptoms when necessary. This comprehensive approach makes Quad City Neurology & Spine a distinctive choice for neurological care in the Quad Cities area.
