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We’ve unlocked the brain’s natural reset system — and it’s changing lives. Discover the Dopamine Seat™ by NeuroNova™, an exclusive therapy at Synergy Institute that helps your brain recover from stress, chronic pain, burnout, and dopamine depletion by reactivating the pathways that power motivation, mood, learning, and restorative sleep.
The Dopamine Seat Naperville – Feeling burned out, unmotivated, in more pain, can’t sleep, or simply not like yourself?
When your body is overwhelmed, it can’t make dopamine properly, leaving you foggy, exhausted, unmotivated, and unable to sleep. Dopamine plays a major role in focus, mood, motivation, and even how your body processes pain — so when production drops, everything feels harder.
Stress, chronic pain, poor sleep, and modern overstimulation can quickly deplete the pathways responsible for drive, reward, emotional balance, and mental clarity.
At Synergy Institute in Naperville, we’ve partnered with NeuroNova™ to bring you The Dopamine Seat™ — the first installation in Illinois and the only one available near the Chicago area. This exclusive, non-invasive therapy is designed to support healthy dopamine signaling and help your brain reset from chronic stress, pain, and depletion.
Many patients report feeling calmer, clearer, more motivated, and more like themselves again after adding this therapy to their personalized care plan.
Ready to reset your mind, motivation, and mood — naturally?
Call 630-454-1300 today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Wise and experience how The Dopamine Seat™ can help restore balance and resilience from the inside out.
What Causes Dopamine Depletion?
Dopamine is one of the body’s most important neurotransmitters for motivation, mood, learning, focus, and pain regulation. But in today’s world, dopamine gets drained faster than the body can rebuild it — leaving you foggy, unmotivated, in more pain, and unable to sleep.
1. Chronic Stress & Overwhelm
When your body is constantly stressed, it shifts into survival mode. In that state, it can’t produce dopamine efficiently because energy is diverted to stress hormones instead of motivation, mood, and recovery pathways.
2. Poor Sleep & “Wired but Tired” Patterns
Dopamine is rebuilt during deep, restorative sleep. If you’re tossing and turning, waking up exhausted, unable to fall asleep, or sleeping at the wrong times, your brain can’t restore dopamine production overnight.
3. Chronic Pain & Inflammation
Pain is one of the biggest dopamine drains. Inflammation and long-term pain conditions blunt dopamine production and disrupt how dopamine signals travel between the brain and spinal pathways — making pain feel worse and motivation harder.
4. Overstimulation (Screens, Social Media, Caffeine, Sugar)
Constant dopamine spikes from scrolling, notifications, caffeine overload, sugar, late-night screens, and digital multitasking lead to dopamine fatigue, where your receptors become less responsive and the brain slows down production.
5. Long-Term Medication Use
Opioids, pain medications, antidepressants, stimulants, and some sleep medications can alter dopamine metabolism and reduce natural dopamine production over time, leaving you feeling flat, unmotivated, or foggy.
6. Nutrient Deficiencies
Your brain needs specific building blocks to make dopamine, including amino acids, B-vitamins, iron, magnesium, and key methylation cofactors. When the nervous system is overwhelmed, these nutrients get burned through quickly — and the brain simply can’t produce enough dopamine. We have some effective supplement recommendations for you that can get you back on track quickly.
7. Burnout, Emotional Exhaustion & Habit Cycles
Burnout causes the brain to downshift dopamine pathways as a protective mechanism. This results in low motivation, emotional numbness, difficulty starting tasks, increased pain, anxiety, and disrupted sleep. It’s not a lack of willpower — it’s chemistry.
Why This Matters
You cannot “push through” dopamine depletion. Your brain needs balanced signaling, nervous system regulation, proper stimulation, and the nutritional building blocks required to make dopamine again. This is exactly where The Dopamine Seat™ begins to help.
What is The Dopamine Seat?
The Dopamine Seat™ by NeuroNova™ is a non-invasive neuro-harmonic therapy chair designed to gently restore balance in your brain and nervous system.
When you recline comfortably in the chair, it delivers two precisely tuned vibrational signals that combine to create a traveling wave up your spine. These vibrations travel along spinal nerve pathways and communicate directly with the brain — supporting natural dopamine signaling, nervous system regulation, and overall brain-body balance. Neuronova Dopamine Seat
This isn’t a massage chair or a standard vibration tool — it’s a neuroscience-backed reset system. In just a short 10-minute session, many users feel calmer, clearer, and more balanced — helping with mood, motivation, mental clarity, and recovery from stress, pain, or burnout.
How The Dopamine Seat Works!
Dual-Pattern “Wave” Vibration
The Dopamine Seat™ delivers two synchronized vibration inputs that create a traveling wave ascending the spine. This wave stimulates spinal nerve mechanoreceptors, especially around the vertebrae near C7–T1 — a key communication hub between the spine and brain. Neuronova Dopamine Seat+1
Neural Pathway Activation
These mechanical signals travel upward through the spine-to-brain neural pathways (dorsal columns / medial lemniscal system), effectively delivering sensory input from body to brain. Neuronova Dopamine Seat
Neurochemical Reset — Dopamine + GABA Balance
By activating these spinal-brain pathways, the Seat’s vibrational stimulation helps promote natural dopamine releasewhile calming overactive GABA (inhibitory) neurons. This dual effect supports healthy mood, motivation, stress regulation, and brain balance. Neuronova Dopamine Seat+1
Harmonic Resonance & Nervous System Entrainment
The two slightly offset vibration frequencies generate a neuro-harmonic beat pattern — a subtle rhythmic signal that can help entrain the nervous system toward a calm, alert, and balanced state. This speaks to why the Dopamine Seat™ feels more like a neuro-reset than a simple massage. Neuronova Dopamine Seat+1
Gentle, Non-Invasive & Safe
No needles, no medication, no electricity passed through the body — just mechanical vibration that the nervous system knows how to interpret. Because the signals are gentle and natural, the Seat is considered safe and well-tolerated when used as directed. Neuronova Dopamine Seat+1
What People Typically Feel
Patients often describe:
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A sense of deep calm or a “mental reset” within minutes Neuronova Dopamine Seat
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Sharper clarity, improved focus, and more stable mood after sessions Neuronova Dopamine Seat+1
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Better regulation of stress, improved energy, and enhanced resilience — even with chronic pain or burnout
Most sessions take about 10 minutes, and many people find the effects last for 6–7 hours, making the Seat a great complement to other treatments, therapy, workouts or daily tasks. Neuronova Dopamine Seat
Conditions the Vagus Nerve Reset Helps With
🧠 Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Dysregulation
Chronic stress, feeling “on edge,” racing thoughts, irritability, emotional overload.
😴 Sleep Problems & Fatigue
Difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality, daytime exhaustion, “wired but tired” feeling.
🔥 Inflammation & Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia, chronic neck/back tension, headaches, post-viral pain flares, system-wide inflammation.
💓 Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
Dysautonomia symptoms, poor stress tolerance, temperature intolerance, dizziness/lightheadedness.
🫁 Post-Stress or Post-Illness Recovery
Long COVID patterns, immune dysregulation, lingering fatigue, slow recovery from illness or burnout.
🧬 Digestive Issues Connected to Stress
IBS-like symptoms, bloating, slow digestion, nausea patterns triggered by stress/anxiety.
🔌 Neurological & Nerve-Related Conditions
Trigeminal neuralgia, facial nerve dysfunction, Bell’s palsy support, chronic nerve irritation & radiculopathy.
🧩 Brain Fog & Focus Problems
Difficulty concentrating, mental haze, slow processing, stress-related cognitive issues.
What to Expect During a Vagus Nerve Reset Session
The Vagus Nerve Reset is one of the most comfortable and efficient therapies we offer.
There’s no pain, no needles, and no downtime — just a gentle, targeted reset for your nervous system in about 10 minutes.
Here’s what a typical visit looks like:
🧠 1. Quick Nervous System Check-In
We take a moment to assess your symptoms, stress load, and overall wellbeing so we can tailor your session to what your body needs that day.
🎯 2. Precision Vagal Mapping
Using our tPRF neuromodulation platform, we identify the exact auricular branch of the vagus nerve responsible for regulating stress, inflammation, digestion, and recovery.
⚡ 3. 10-Minute tPRF Stimulation
Once mapped, we deliver transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (tPRF) through the skin near the ear.
Patients typically feel a light tapping or pulsing sensation that quickly becomes soothing.
🌿 4. Immediate Calm + Reset Response
As the vagus nerve activates, many patients experience:
• a release of tension
• easier breathing
• a “quieting” of the mind
• improved focus and clarity
• a wave of relaxation through the chest and abdomen
🔁 5. Personalized Plan (Short but Powerful Series)
Because the treatment is so efficient, most patients complete a series of 6–10 short sessions, spaced weekly or twice weekly, to fully retrain the body’s stress and healing pathways.
🚫 No Downtime — Back to Life Immediately
You can return to work, errands, or workouts right away.
Many patients feel calmer, clearer, and more energized for the rest of the day.
How the Vagus Nerve Reset Fits Into Your Care Plan
While many patients come to Synergy specifically for the Vagus Nerve Reset, it can also be used as a powerful first stepbefore other treatments.
Because the vagus nerve plays such a major role in stress, inflammation, digestion, and healing, resetting it helps your body become more receptive to whatever therapy comes next.
The Vagus Nerve Reset can be done before other treatments to help:
🧠 Calm the stress response
When the nervous system is less reactive, the body responds more smoothly to hands-on care, SoftWave, the Cellular Regenerator, or acupuncture.
⚡ Improve nerve signaling
Better communication between the brain and body means muscles relax more easily, movement improves, and pain pathways quiet down.
🌿 Shift into “rest and repair” mode
Most therapies work best when your parasympathetic system is active.
A quick 10-minute Reset helps your body settle into a healing state faster.
📈 Enhance the effectiveness of your treatment plan
Patients often notice better results — and more lasting improvement — when the Reset is used before sessions such as:
SoftWave Regenerative Therapy
Cellular Regenerator Therapy
Chiropractic care
Acupuncture
Molecular Hydrogen
BrainTap sessions
💡 Not required — but incredibly helpful
You do not have to combine it with other treatments.
Many patients come in just for the Reset because it helps calm stress, improve sleep, boost energy, and regulate their system.
But for those receiving additional care, a short Vagus Nerve Reset session can make the rest of the treatment work more efficiently, leading to better overall outcomes.
Why Our Vagus Nerve Reset Works So Well at Synergy
Advanced Skill + Full Nervous System Toolbox You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Vagus Nerve Reset is powerful on its own — but at Synergy Institute, it becomes even more effective because of the clinical expertise and integrated approach behind it.
Dr. Wise blends advanced nervous system therapies including:
• acupuncture-based nerve point targeting
• laser therapy for inflammation & nerve repair
• tPRF neuromodulation
• SoftWave regenerative therapy
• Cellular Regenerator electroceuticals
• chiropractic & structural correction
• hydrogen therapy
• BrainTap neuro-entrainment
• Dopamine Chair neuro-modulation
This gives patients access to an entire nervous-system restoration pathway, not just a single device.
⭐ A More Complete Approach
Because your vagus nerve interacts with nearly every system in the body, Dr. Wise uses her multi-disciplinary training to create tailored combinations when appropriate — for pain, stress, TMJ, nerve irritation, brain fog, fatigue, or emotional tension patterns.
⭐ Real Clinical Examples
Patients with TMJ pain, neuralgia, or chronic tension often get rapid relief when tPRF stimulation is paired with targeted laser, acupuncture points, or neuro-based therapies.
⭐ The Synergy Difference
It’s the right therapy, in the right place, in the right sequence, guided by a practitioner who understands how nerves, muscles, the brain, and the autonomic system work together.
Why Choose Synergy Institute for the Vagus Nerve Reset
Lots of places talk about “nervous system healing,” but very few actually work with the vagus nerve and nerve pathways at this level.
At Synergy Institute, your Vagus Nerve Reset is not a generic device session. It’s designed and directed by Dr. Wise, who has advanced training in acupuncture, chiropractic, neuromodulation, laser therapy, regenerative treatments, and brain-based therapies.
Instead of doing the same thing for everyone, we look at how your stress, sleep, pain, digestion, and energy all connect. From there, we decide whether to use the Reset on its own or pair it with other options like SoftWave, the Cellular Regenerator, BrainTap, Hydrogen Therapy, or the Dopamine Chair when appropriate.
This means your Vagus Nerve Reset isn’t just about “calming down” for 10 minutes. It becomes part of a bigger strategy to help your brain, nerves, and body communicate better so you can actually heal and feel like yourself again.
A Note from Dr. Wise
For over 25 years, I’ve helped patients find real, lasting solutions—not temporary relief. What I love about the Vagus Nerve Reset is how quickly the body responds when the nervous system is given the right signal. Stress softens, pain quiets down, and people feel themselves “come back online” as the brain and body reconnect.
Even if you’ve tried other treatments before, there is still hope.
When we retrain the system that controls healing, digestion, inflammation, sleep, and emotional balance, your body can finally do what it was designed to do—reset, repair, and recover.
My team and I would be honored to help you take that next step.
— Dr. Jennifer Wise, Synergy Institute Acupuncture & Chiropractic
Frequently Asked Questions About The Dopamine Seat or Dopamine Chair
Does it hurt?
No. Most people feel a light tapping or pulsing sensation that quickly becomes soothing. Many describe the session as calming, grounding, or “like my body finally relaxed.”
How long does a session take?
The actual Reset takes about 10 minutes. Your first visit may be a little longer so we can discuss your symptoms and goals.
How many sessions do I need?
Most patients start with a series of 6–10 sessions, depending on how their nervous system responds. Many begin noticing changes within the first few visits.
Is this the same as those vagus nerve devices I see online?
No. This is clinic-grade tPRF neuromodulation, which uses a specialized patterned signal to target the exact vagal branch that affects stress, inflammation, digestion, and healing. Home devices cannot map nerves or deliver this type of stimulation.
Can this help if I’ve tried other treatments before?
Yes. Many patients who haven’t responded to other therapies notice significant improvements once the vagus nerve is reset. When the nervous system is functioning properly, other treatments often become more effective as well.
Can I combine the Reset with other treatments at Synergy?
Absolutely. Some people come in just for the Reset, but others pair it with SoftWave, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, the Cellular Regenerator, BrainTap, Hydrogen Therapy, or the Dopamine Chair. We’ll guide you on what makes sense for your case.
What conditions may improve with the Vagus Nerve Reset?
Patients seek this therapy for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, fatigue, digestive problems, inflammation, facial nerve issues, TMJ, post-illness recovery, autonomic dysfunction, and chronic pain patterns influenced by stress or the nervous system.
How will I feel after the session?
Most feel calmer, clearer, more grounded, and less tense. Some notice immediate improvements in pain or stress levels, while others feel a noticeable shift later that evening.
Is there any downtime?
None. You can return to work, workouts, or errands right away.
Call our convenient Naperville Clinic to Book Your Dopamine Seat Session. The Dopamine Seat Power by NeuroNova, Serving Naperville, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield 630-355-8022
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