BrainSpan Assessment — Wilmington · Myrtle Grove · Carolina Beach · Kure Beach
BrainSpan Brain Health Assessment
Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center offers the BrainSpan annual brain health assessment at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd Ste F, Wilmington, NC — measuring cognitive performance and inflammation markers for patients from all four communities. Results reviewed in-office with Dr. Baum or Dr. Annis. Since 1991.
Two-part blood + cognitive test
Results in 7–10 days
Available for all ages
Reviewed in-office with your doctor
What BrainSpan measures
BrainSpan Brain Health Assessment at Myrtle Grove Chiropractic
The BrainSpan assessment at Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center, 5552 Carolina Beach Rd Ste F, Wilmington, NC 28412, is a two-part annual brain and cognitive health test. Part one is a blood test measuring essential fatty acid levels, inflammation markers, and neurological health indicators. Part two is a 20-minute cognitive performance test measuring sustained attention, memory capacity, processing speed, and cognitive flexibility.
The cognitive test can be completed at home or in-office. Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center recommends in-office testing for new patients so Dr. Baum or Dr. Annis can review results in real time and answer questions. Results arrive within 7–10 business days and are reviewed at a follow-up appointment at the 5552 Carolina Beach Rd location.
Blood — Part 1
Omega-3 Index
Essential fatty acid levels linked to brain and cardiovascular health
Blood — Part 2
Inflammation Index
Systemic inflammation that can affect cognitive function and brain health
Blood — Part 3
Memory Capacity
Short-term and working memory scored against age-matched norms
Blood — Part 4
Processing Speed
How quickly the brain processes and responds — a key aging marker
Who benefits
Who Should Get a BrainSpan Assessment?
Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center offers BrainSpan to patients across all ages. The test is valuable for anyone managing brain fog, unexplained fatigue, attention challenges, or wanting a baseline for long-term cognitive health tracking.
Seniors & adults 50+
Track cognitive health annually and catch early markers before symptoms become significant
Athletes
Optimize recovery, omega-3 levels, and processing speed for competitive performance
School-age children
Identify nutritional gaps affecting attention, focus, and academic performance
Pregnant women
Monitor omega-3 levels critical for fetal brain development during pregnancy
Adults with brain fog
Quantify inflammation and fatty acid levels that commonly drive fatigue and cognitive haze
Wellness patients
Establish a neurological baseline and track improvement over time with annual testing
How it works
Three steps to your BrainSpan results
01
Full intake & assessment
Dr. Baum or Dr. Annis review your health history, posture, and movement before any adjustment. No guesswork.
02
Personalized treatment plan
A goal-based plan built around your specific condition — not a one-size protocol. Clear timelines, clear goals.
03
Adjust, track, improve
Most patients notice improvement within the first few visits. Progress is tracked and plans updated as you improve.
Areas served
BrainSpan Assessment Near You — 4 Communities, One Location
Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd Ste F, Wilmington, NC 28412 is the closest full-service chiropractic clinic for Myrtle Grove, Carolina Beach, Silver Lake, and Kure Beach residents.
Myrtle Grove
Home location · 0–5 min
Carolina Beach
7–10 min · Carolina Beach Rd N
Silver Lake
8–12 min · Carolina Beach Rd
Kure Beach
12–15 min · Carolina Beach Rd N
Last Fact-Checked: April 2026 by Dr. Margie Baum, DC — Lead Chiropractor, Myrtle Grove Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center, 5552 Carolina Beach Rd Ste F, Wilmington, NC 28412. Licensed NC Chiropractor. Serving Myrtle Grove, Carolina Beach, Silver Lake, and Kure Beach since 1991.
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