Our Technology
Specialty-clinic caliber tools, available right here in Savage, MN.
Dr. Maxa employs an advanced suite of technologies that are typically found only in specialty functional neurology clinics. Each tool serves a specific purpose in assessing and improving your nervous system function.
ARPwave Neuro Therapy
ARPwave uses patented neuromuscular electrical stimulation to identify and address the neurological origin of pain and dysfunction. Unlike traditional e-stim, ARPwave targets the brain-body signal disruption that causes muscles to absorb force incorrectly, leading to chronic pain and injury. By retraining these neural pathways, the body can heal at an accelerated rate. Sessions typically last 15 to 30 minutes. Dr. Maxa is trained in ARPwave Neuro Therapy and integrates it into a broader nervous-system and movement-focused care model.
Benefits
- Targets the neurological root cause of pain rather than masking symptoms
- Accelerates recovery timelines for injuries and post-surgical rehab
- Restores proper muscle activation patterns and force absorption
- Non-invasive alternative to surgery and long-term medication use

ARPwave Rx100 Therapy
The ARPwave Rx100 is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device that delivers targeted electrical signals through conductive electrode pads to stimulate soft tissue and support recovery. Unlike traditional stimulation devices that primarily work at the surface level, the Rx100 uses direct current technology designed to reach deeper soft tissue structures and support neurologic and muscular function. This innovative, non-invasive technology focuses on the neurological component of soft tissue dysfunction — not just symptom management. The Rx100 can contract muscles at rates of up to 500 times per second, helping improve muscle activation, muscle tone, and movement patterns during rehabilitation and recovery. Delivered by Dr. Maxa, who is trained in ARPwave Neuro Therapy and integrates it into a broader nervous-system and movement-focused care model. Safe for use with surgical hardware.
Benefits
- Pain relief and improved comfort
- Injury prevention support
- Accelerated natural healing of soft tissue
- Increased range of motion
- Muscle conditioning and re-education
- Improved circulation and blood flow for recovery
- Safe for use with surgical hardware

BrainTap
BrainTap is a guided brainwave entrainment system that uses light and sound frequencies to rebalance brainwave patterns across the five key ranges — Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. A healthy brain maintains balanced activity across all five (Alpha 20–30%, Beta ~40%, Gamma 5–10%, Theta below 20%, Delta below 10%). Chronic stress, trauma, poor sleep, and EMF exposure can push these patterns out of range, leading to disrupted neural activity. As the light and sound frequencies change, so does the frequency in the brain — boosting serotonin, beta-endorphins, and norepinephrine to restore balance.
Benefits
- Rebalances brainwave activity across Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma ranges
- Boosts serotonin, beta-endorphins, and norepinephrine for improved well-being
- Improves focus, sleep quality, and emotional regulation
- Supports vagus nerve activation and parasympathetic response
- Helps reduce feelings of overwhelm and supports symptoms of nervous system dysregulation
- Non-invasive and deeply relaxing with no known side effects
PEMF Infrared Therapy
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy works by sending low-frequency electromagnetic waves deep into your body to support healing at the cellular level. This non-invasive therapy stimulates cellular energy production, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation and pain. PEMF can be used on its own or combined with BrainTap for a full-spectrum brain and body reset.
Benefits
- Stimulates cellular energy (ATP) production to accelerate healing
- Improves circulation and oxygenation throughout the body
- Reduces inflammation and pain at the cellular level
- Supports detoxification and deep relaxation
- Can be combined with BrainTap for full-spectrum healing
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation activates the body's longest cranial nerve, which serves as the primary communication highway between the brain and the gut, heart, and immune system. By stimulating the vagus nerve, we engage the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branch of the autonomic nervous system. This helps shift the body out of chronic fight-or-flight mode and into a state conducive to healing.
Benefits
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to counteract chronic stress
- Improves gut motility and reduces inflammation throughout the body
- Supports emotional regulation and helps manage symptoms of nervous system dysregulation
- Enhances heart rate variability, a key marker of nervous system resilience

NeuralChek Assessment
NeuralChek by BrainTap is a Regulatory Systems Baseline Evaluation that provides an objective snapshot of how actively your nervous system is working to maintain balance. A 5-minute scan measures autonomic vs. central nervous system activation (which is driving the body), stress indexing (how hard your system is working to maintain balance), an accelerated aging indicator (your actual age compared to your stress-adjusted age category), and energy and metabolism markers (anabolic vs. catabolic balance). Easy-to-understand charts let you see exactly where your system is functioning well and where it needs support, with side-by-side comparisons between visits to measure real progress.
Benefits
- Objective 5-minute scan of your regulatory systems
- Measures autonomic vs. central nervous system activation
- Quantifies stress load and adaptive capacity
- Shows accelerated aging indicators based on nervous system stress
- Compares energy and metabolism (anabolic vs. catabolic) side-by-side
- Side-by-side progress reports so you can see measurable improvement

Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent therapy delivers extremely low-level electrical currents (millionths of an ampere) that mirror the body's own bioelectrical signals. These sub-sensory currents stimulate cellular repair processes, increase ATP production, and reduce inflammation at the tissue level. Patients typically feel nothing during the treatment, yet the cellular effects are significant.
Benefits
- Increases cellular ATP production by up to 500%, accelerating tissue repair
- Reduces inflammation and pain at the cellular level
- Completely painless and non-invasive with no known adverse effects
- Supports nerve regeneration and improved cellular communication
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to interact with tissues, promoting and accelerating tissue repair, pain reduction, and improved range of motion. It works on a cellular level to stimulate new blood vessel formation, reverse the chronic inflammation cycle, release trigger points, and stimulate collagen production.
Benefits
- Promotes accelerated tissue repair and healing
- Stimulates new blood vessel formation for improved circulation
- Reverses the chronic inflammation cycle
- Releases trigger points and stimulates collagen production
- Non-invasive with no downtime required
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, traction-based treatment used primarily for disc injuries including herniations, protrusions, extrusions, and bulges. By gently pulling the vertebrae apart, it creates a small vacuum of negative pressure between the vertebrae, which helps pull nutrients and other substances back into the disc and creates an optimal environment for healing.
Benefits
- Rehydrates spinal discs for improved function and reduced pain
- Reduces muscle spasms surrounding the affected area
- Decreases inflammation on spinal nerve roots
- Non-surgical alternative for disc-related conditions
- Safe and effective with targeted, precise application
Ionic Foot Detox
The ionic foot detox uses a specialized array to generate a mild electrical current through a warm water bath, creating an ionic field that supports the body's natural detoxification pathways. This gentle protocol is designed to assist the lymphatic and circulatory systems in mobilizing and clearing metabolic waste products. It serves as a supportive complement to neurological care.
Benefits
- Supports the body's natural detoxification and elimination processes
- Promotes circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Provides a deeply relaxing experience that complements neurological care
Functional Lab Testing
Functional lab testing goes beyond standard bloodwork to provide a comprehensive analysis of biomarkers related to inflammation, hormones, nutrient status, gut health, and metabolic function. These panels help identify the underlying biochemical imbalances that contribute to neurological symptoms. By understanding the full picture, we can create truly targeted treatment plans.
Benefits
- Identifies hidden biochemical imbalances contributing to neurological symptoms
- Provides a comprehensive view of inflammation, hormones, and nutrient levels
- Guides personalized supplementation and lifestyle recommendations
- Establishes objective biomarker baselines to measure treatment effectiveness

Rezzimax Tuner Pro
The Rezzimax Tuner Pro is a handheld resonance frequency device designed to stimulate the vagus and trigeminal nerves non-invasively. Unlike standard vibration devices, the Tuner Pro is precisely calibrated to match the resonance levels of a healthy vagus nerve, creating a harmonious connection throughout the nervous system. By gently stimulating the sensory branches of the vagus nerve along the neck and jaw, it activates the body's natural relaxation response, reduces pain perception, and promotes parasympathetic activity. Dr. Maxa guides patients through targeted “Rezzipe” protocols for head and neck, TMJ, shoulders, back, stomach, legs, knees, feet, and whole-body de-stress — all designed for home use between visits.
Benefits
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation patients can use at home
- Targeted protocols for 12+ body areas (head, jaw, shoulders, back, stomach, legs, feet, and more)
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress and pain
- Promotes blood flow and nerve repair in targeted areas
- Complements in-office functional neurology care between visits
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