Neurocognitive Testing

If you’re bothered by brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or memory changes, it’s important to find out why. At Hill Country Wellness Journey in New Braunfels, Texas, family medicine physician Joel Massey, MD, offers neurocognitive testing to determine if the root cause of brain changes is hormonal, metabolic, neurological, or emotional. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with Dr. Massey by calling the office or requesting one online today.

What is neurocognitive testing?

Creyos neurocognitive testing at Hill Country Wellness Journey is a diagnostic assessment that helps your provider determine the cause of brain health changes so that you can take the best next steps with confidence. Creyos testing uses questionnaires and structured tasks to measure how various parts of your brain are functioning.

Neurocognitive testing evaluates your:

• Executive function
• Processing speed 
• Memory
• Attention 
• Behavioral patterns

These skills influence daily life in subtle ways before significant symptoms develop. Determining the root cause of brain changes allows you to receive the treatment necessary to avoid worsening symptoms.

Which symptoms warrant neurocognitive testing?

Neurocognitive evaluations serve as a starting point for individuals experiencing:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory impairment
• Trouble with social interactions
• Brain fog
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Changes in mental sharpness
• Forgetfullness
• Cognitive impairment
• Dementia

These symptoms can affect your job, school grades, confidence, and/or relationships. Diagnostic testing at Hill Country Wellness Journey helps determine if your symptoms are linked to medical conditions, moods, medications, sleep, stress, or hormones.

What happens during neurocognitive testing?

Creyos neurocognitive testing at Hill Country Wellness Journey combines a patient-friendly digital experience with cognitive science. It uses standardized behavioral health questionnaires and well-studied cognitive tasks to create a complete picture of your brain’s health.

The assessments are set up like games and are engaging, making them approachable and simple to complete.

What can I expect after neurocognitive testing?

After a neurocognitive assessment, Dr. Massey reviews the results and determines if you’re a candidate for further diagnostic testing or treatment. He could recommend lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, medication, or behavioral therapy. 

Pharmacogenomic testing allows Dr. Massey to determine which medications are most appropriate based on your genetic makeup.

It’s also helpful to eat a balanced diet, stay active, minimize stress, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol. Consider massage, tai chi, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, or other relaxation techniques to minimize stress. 

Dr. Massey follows up to ensure that your treatment plan supports your brain health over time. For an affordable monthly membership fee, you have unlimited access to Dr. Massey and comprehensive direct primary care with no long waits or rushed office visits.

Schedule neurocognitive testing at Hill Country Wellness Journey by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. Telehealth appointments are also available.