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., DACNB, starts with a detailed exam. He explains what he finds in plain English and builds a care plan based on your needs.
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.
How an evaluation works
The evaluation comes before the care plan.
Dr. Gates chooses each test based on your history, symptoms, and exam. He does not use one fixed set of tests for every person.
Neurological examination
A detailed health history and a hands-on neurological exam are where an evaluation starts.
Eye-movement testing (VNG)
VNG records eye movements to help assess the inner-ear system involved in balance.
Laboratory assessment
Blood work and specialty testing, ordered when results would clarify or help monitor your situation.
Brain imaging
Gates Brain Health may order brain imaging when it can provide valuable diagnostic information.
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 practice offers a free consultation before any exam. The consultation explains how GBH works and helps you decide whether to continue. It is not an exam, a diagnosis, or a commitment. 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
The practice offers a free consultation so you can ask questions and learn whether this approach may fit your needs. Ask about current openings when you call.
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Evaluation
If it makes sense for you
An evaluation can draw on a detailed history, a neurological examination, eye-movement testing, and laboratory assessment. Gates Brain Health may order brain imaging when it can provide valuable diagnostic information.
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A plan built for you
Adjusted as you go
Care plans are individualized and typically combine brain-based rehabilitation exercises with nutrition and lifestyle guidance. Dr. Gates does not prescribe medication; those decisions stay with your prescribing clinician.
About the doctor
Dr. Randall Gates, D.C., DACNB
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.
He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, not a medical doctor or a conventional medical neurologist. He does not prescribe medication. His care works alongside the care you receive from your physicians.
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.