What Apex Brain Centers does

Apex Brain Centers is a privately held, founder-led functional neurology clinic established in 2013 in Arden (Asheville), North Carolina. The practice treats traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, anoxic brain injury, stroke, cognitive decline, ADHD/OCD/anxiety, addiction, and peak-performance use cases via an integrated "APEX Approach" that combines qEEG brain mapping, FDA-cleared BrainMaster neurofeedback (delivered at 15 sessions/week intensity vs. a 5–30+ week industry cadence), photobiomodulation/low-level laser therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Interactive Metronome, vestibular rehabilitation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cranio-electrostimulation, audio-visual entrainment, and metabolic/nutritional protocols.

The business is organized around four core service lines — Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cognitive Enhancement, Learning & Behavior Support, and Peak Performance Training — delivered in-clinic at 600 Julian Ln., Arden, NC and remotely via telehealth. Revenue derives from quote-based intensive programs (4–6 hours/day, Monday–Friday, multi-week), freemium 15-minute physician consultations used as the top-of-funnel, and a secondary "Technology for Home" channel that sells or rents BrainMaster systems, hyperbaric chambers, laser units, Rezzimax, BlazePods, and supplements.

The company is owner-operated by Dr. Michael S. Trayford with a 1–10 employee footprint, no disclosed institutional funding or M&A, and content-led patient acquisition via the Train Your Brain Podcast (300+ episodes), blog, YouTube, SEO, and social channels. Its primary right-to-win rests on the founder's board certifications and the multimodal protocol's branding, not on proprietary IP or scale.

Name

Apex Brain Centers

Legal name

Apex Brain Centers

Website

https://apexbraincenters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apex Brain Centers is a founder-led functional neurology clinic in Arden (Asheville), NC, delivering intensive multimodal brain rehabilitation — neurofeedback, qEEG, HBOT, laser therapy, and metabolic protocols — to TBI, concussion, stroke, cognitive decline, ADHD/OCD, addiction, and peak-performance patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Clinical Brain Rehabilitation Services: Intensive brain rehabilitation programs delivered in-clinic, typically consisting of 4-6 hours of treatment daily, Monday through Friday, for multiple weeks. Combines neurofeedback, brain exercises, metabolic therapy, and other modalities into individualized treatment plans.
2. Home Technology Sales and Rentals: Sale and rental of brain health technology for home use including Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers, Low-Level Laser Therapy devices, Neurofeedback systems (BrainMaster), Interactive Metronome Home units, Audio-Visual Entrainment devices, and nutritional supplements through WholeScripts.
3. Telehealth Treatment Services: Remote treatment delivery for patients unable to attend in-person, maintaining the same comprehensive brain rehabilitation protocols through virtual consultations and guided home programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Apex Brain Centers offers a comprehensive suite of brain health services built around intensive functional neurology and neuroplasticity-based brain training. The core service portfolio consists of four specialized programs: Brain Injury Rehabilitation (for TBI, concussion, and stroke recovery), Cognitive Enhancement (for memory, focus, and cognitive decline), Learning & Behavior Support (for ADHD, OCD, addiction, and developmental disorders), and Peak Performance Training (for athletes and professionals). These programs are delivered through an integrated approach combining multiple therapeutic modalities including Neurofeedback Therapy with qEEG Brain Mapping, Low-Level Laser Therapy (photobiomodulation), Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Interactive Metronome, Virtual Reality Training, Audio-Visual Entrainment, Cranio-Electro Stimulation, and Whole Body Vibration. The center also offers a Technology for Home program providing patients with purchase or rental access to devices including BrainMaster Neurofeedback systems, Low-Level Laser Therapy units, Summit To Sea Hyperbaric Chambers, Rezzimax Pain Tuner, BlazePods, Chi Machine, and nutritional supplements through WholeScripts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APEX Approach: The company's integrated approach to brain training combining neurological rehabilitation, cognitive enhancement, metabolic optimization, and lifestyle optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 neurofeedback sessions per week vs industry standard of 5-30+ weeks for comparable total sessions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palmer CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Trayford serves as Adjunct Faculty at Palmer College, mentoring clinicians in functional neurology. The partnership includes training and education components for emerging practitioners in the field.
• Universities (Residency and Preceptor Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished residency and preceptor programs with universities to train doctors in functional neurology, creating pipeline of qualified practitioners in the field.
• International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Trayford is a proud member and conference lecturer. He received Functional Neurologist of the Year distinction from this organization.
• Dementia Society of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Trayford serves on the Advisory Council for the Dementia Society of America, contributing to dementia awareness and treatment initiatives.
• International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Trayford serves on the Board of Directors for ISNR, participating in governance and research advancement in neuroregulation.
• Rotary Club of AshevilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Trayford serves local and international communities through the Rotary Club of Asheville, sitting on their foundation board among other notable causes.
• Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)coreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Trayford earned board certification and associate fellowship in Neurofeedback through BCIA in 2019. The organization provides certification standards for neurofeedback practitioners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apexbraincenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apex-brain-centers

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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