Julian Ungar-Sargon MD PhD

Background: Current PTSD treatments demonstrate significant limitations, with approximately 40% of patients classified as nonresponders to evidence-based interventions. The artificial separation of neurobiological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions in conventional care may contribute to suboptimal outcomes, particularly for complex trauma presentations.

Objective: To describe an innovative integrative treatment model that systematically combines precision neuroscience, spiritual healing practices, and alternative medicine approaches within a comprehensive clinical framework.

Methods: The Integrative PTSD Healing Center implements a three-tier treatment approach: (1) neurobiological assessment using QEEG biomarkers and personalized neurofeedback protocols, (2) sacred therapeutic encounters incorporating hermeneutic medicine and narrative-based interventions, and (3) comprehensive alternative healing modalities including Reiki, acupuncture, and somatic therapies.

Expected Outcomes: This model aims to achieve 85% treatment response rates compared to conventional care’s 60% rate, while addressing the complex needs of trauma survivors through holistic healing approaches that honor the intersection of science and spirituality.

Conclusions: The integration of cutting-edge neuroscience with time-honored healing traditions represents a paradigmatic shift toward treating trauma’s impact on the complete spectrum of human experience.

Keywords: PTSD, integrative medicine, neurofeedback, spiritual healing, complex trauma, personalized medicine.

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Citation: Ungar-Sargon, J. (2025). The Integrative PTSD Healing Center: A Novel Three-Tier Treatment Model Bridging Neuroscience, Spirituality, and Alternative Medicine. J Psychol Neurosci; 7(3):1-11.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47485/2693-2490.1113