Functional neurology in Reno, Nevada
Still dealing with chronic symptoms that are not getting better?
Gates Brain Health works with people who have long-term dizziness, problems after a concussion, nerve pain, brain fog, memory changes, and other neurological symptoms. Dr. Randall Gates, D.C., is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He starts with a detailed case workup, explains the findings, and recommends a care plan based on the results.
Free consultation before any exam.
What to expect
What to expect from this practice.
How we work
Persistent symptoms need time and careful review.
Dr. Gates starts with a detailed health history and a neurological exam. He explains his findings in plain English, then builds a care plan based on what the evaluation finds. He does not use one standard plan for every person.
“Understand the person first. Explain plainly. Promise nothing we cannot support.”
What we're asked about
Find the guide that best matches your concern.
These guides explain each condition in plain English and show where symptoms can overlap. A guide cannot diagnose you. Call the office to ask whether an evaluation at GBH may fit your needs.
- Vertigo & dizziness
- BPPV
- Meniere's disease
- Vestibular migraines
- Vestibular neuritis
- Ataxia
Not sure where to begin? Start with our dizziness and vertigo guide or browse every condition guide.
The case workup
The case workup guides the care plan.
If you choose to continue, Dr. Gates uses a detailed workup to decide what care to recommend. He chooses the parts that fit your case.
Full neurological examination
A detailed health history and a hands-on neurological exam are where the workup starts.
VNG eye-movement testing
VNG records eye movements to help assess the inner-ear system involved in balance.
Memory and thinking tests
Cognitive testing can look at memory and other thinking skills.
POTS evaluation
The workup may include a POTS evaluation or a bedside tilt-table evaluation.
Lab work and imaging orders
Dr. Gates may order lab work or brain imaging when it may add useful information.
Brain-based or other exercises
Dr. Gates may teach exercises as part of the workup.
Brain imaging
How imaging fits into an evaluation.
Our plain-language guide explains why brain imaging may be ordered and how it is considered alongside your history, examination, and other findings.
Read the brain imaging guide →Getting started
First, ask whether the practice fits your needs.
Start with a phone call. The initial consultation is free and may take place in person or by phone. Dr. Gates and his staff review your health history, answer questions, and explain what may come next. The consultation is separate from the full case workup and does not include an examination, diagnosis, or care plan. Call to confirm current hours and openings.
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Call the office
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call (775) 507-2000 and describe what's been going on in a sentence or two. Staff can answer scheduling questions and tell you what happens next.
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Free consultation
Before any exam is scheduled
Dr. Gates and his staff review your health history, answer questions, and explain what may come next. Call to confirm current availability.
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Case workup
If you choose to continue
Dr. Gates uses a detailed workup to decide what care to recommend. He chooses the parts that fit your case.
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Ongoing care
Based on Dr. Gates's recommendation
Care programs range from 1 to 14 weeks. Most plans include one or two visits per week.
About the doctor
Dr. Randall Gates, D.C.
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
Dr. Gates earned a B.S. in Biology and completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life Chiropractic College West, graduating valedictorian in 2009. He has spent his career working with people whose chronic neurological symptoms have been hard to sort out.
Credentials and focus
- Board certification: Diplomate, American Chiropractic Neurology Board (certificate 817, issued 2010)
- Focus: Chronic neurological conditions, including post-concussion, balance, nerve, and Parkinson's concerns
Patient reviews
What patients say about the experience.
These comments were shared publicly on Google. Visit the live profile to read the full reviews and the complete mix of feedback.
His practice is clean, modern, and extremely professional.
Google review
The office staff is great.
Google review
Never in all my life had I known such a caring doctor.
Google review
Reviews describe individual experiences and do not predict a medical result.
Visit us
South Reno, on Kietzke Lane.
Call ahead with questions about directions, current availability, or whether an evaluation makes sense for you.
Reno, NV 89511
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is Dr. Gates a medical doctor?
No. Dr. Gates is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a board-certified chiropractic neurologist (DACNB). He does not prescribe medication, and his care is meant to work alongside the care you get from your medical providers.
How do I become a patient?
Call (775) 507-2000, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The practice publishes a free consultation as the first step, before any examination is scheduled.
Can I book online?
Online appointment scheduling is not available. Call (775) 507-2000 for the fastest answer, or use the secure contact form to send a general message or ask the office to call you. A form submission does not reserve an appointment.
What conditions does the practice work with?
The published focus is complex, chronic neurological concerns. These include post-concussion symptoms, dizziness and other balance problems, peripheral neuropathy, and Parkinson's disease. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, call the office and ask.
Is the office open on weekends?
Published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call to ask about weekend availability.
Next step
Still not sure whether to call? Start with a free consultation.
Call (775) 507-2000 to ask whether the practice fits your needs and what happens next. Keep medical details for the phone call or your visit.