Meet The Team
Over 30 years of combined experience in clinical neuroscience, vestibular rehabilitation, and brain-based recovery.
Founder
Founder · Clinical Neuroscience & Brain-Based Rehabilitation
Dr. Gary Blackburn, DC FACFN is a seasoned provider with over 30 years of experience in sports medicine, clinical neuroscience, and brain-based rehabilitation. As the founder of Summit Neuro, Dr. Blackburn is dedicated to enhancing patients' quality of life and optimizing brain and body function through personalized, advanced care.
Dr. Blackburn first pursued his interest in concussion management and performance enhancement as an Army Medic in 1986. This early dedication to patient care set the foundation for decades of continued study and practice in sports medicine, concussion rehabilitation, and applied neurology. Dr. Blackburn's extensive post-doctoral work includes certifications in Clinical Neuroscience (2020) and as a Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (2022). With over 3,000 hours of continuing education since he began his practice in 1995, Dr. Blackburn exemplifies a commitment to lifelong learning.
Dr. Blackburn trained in clinical neuroscience with a focus on Vestibular Rehabilitation, Advanced Eye Movements, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). His expertise is reflected in his numerous past credentials, including:
With more than 3,000 hours of advanced training, Dr. Blackburn has specialized in areas such as Functional Range Conditioning (FRCms), Functional Manual Reaction (FMR), and Functional Systems Assessment (FRA) to provide expert, patient-centered care.
Dr. Blackburn has a rich history in sports chiropractic, having served as an Official Team Chiropractor for the Detroit Lions (2002-2007) and as a consultant for the Detroit Tigers (2006) before relocating to the Seattle area. He also completed a prestigious sports medicine rotation with the United States Olympic Committee during the 2012 London Games, optimizing athlete care at the Chula Vista training facility.
Dr. Blackburn is known for his personalized approach, providing each patient with individualized care that combines neurology, rehabilitation, and strength conditioning. His dedication has earned him multiple awards, including:
Dr. Blackburn and the team at Summit Neuro are committed to advancing patient care by integrating the latest in clinical neuroscience with a thorough, personalized approach to recovery and performance.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Vestibular & Neurological Care · Concussion & Brain-Balance
Dr. Sam Jyotishi earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Born and raised in Atlanta, he moved to Bellevue to care for patients across the Pacific Northwest. Before the move, he trained and practiced in an integrative clinic alongside a talented group of specialists, where his work centered on vestibular and neurological care for people recovering from concussion and traumatic brain injury.
A genuine curiosity about how the brain and body work together led him to focus his practice on neurological cases, with particular attention to concussions, dizziness, vertigo, and other balance-related conditions. He saw early in life how much patient-centered care can change a person, and that experience still shapes the way he works today.
Clear communication is at the heart of how Dr. Sam practices. He makes sure every patient understands what is driving their symptoms and leaves each visit with a practical path toward feeling better.
Outside the clinic, he enjoys studying different cultures, philosophy, history, and the many ways people make sense of the mind.
Rehab Technician
Applied Exercise Science · Neurological Rehabilitation Support
Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science with a minor in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University. With experience in many different rehabilitation clinics, Alex has developed a strong foundation in patient care, rehabilitation, and functional approaches to neurological health.
Before working with Summit Neuro Alex completed an internship with Brain Balance Center of Oklahoma City where she gained hands-on experience providing rehabilitation and exercise-based support to children with a variety of processing disorders and learning challenges. This experience sparked a deeper interest in the connection between movement, sensory processing, cognitive function, and the nervous system.
As a Rehab Technician at Summit Neuro, Alex works alongside the clinical team to support patients throughout their neurological rehabilitation and help them progress toward their individual goals.
Dr. Gary Blackburn is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (2022), with certification in Clinical Neuroscience (2020). He has practiced since 1995 and completed over 3,000 hours of continuing education. His certifications include DACBOH, DACRB, CCSP-CCEP, CSCS, and CAFS, alongside credentials from Brain Academy and Amen Clinics.
Yes. He served as Official Team Chiropractor for the Detroit Lions from 2002 to 2007 and as a consultant for the Detroit Tigers in 2006. He also completed a sports medicine rotation with the United States Olympic Committee during the 2012 London Games at the Chula Vista training facility.
Summit Neuro has two doctors. Dr. Gary Blackburn focuses on clinical neuroscience and brain-based rehabilitation. Dr. Sam Jyotishi focuses on vestibular and neurological care, particularly concussion, dizziness, vertigo, and balance-related conditions.
FACFN is a post-doctoral credential awarded after extensive additional training in functional neurology beyond a doctoral degree. Dr. Blackburn earned his fellowship in 2022 following certification in Clinical Neuroscience in 2020.
Both doctors are Doctors of Chiropractic with advanced post-doctoral training in clinical and functional neurology. We work alongside your existing medical team rather than replacing it.
Ready to work with a doctor who combines neurology, rehabilitation, and a truly personalized approach? Let's talk.
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