For athletes
If your sport puts your head at risk, know where your brain stands, get a defined course of care, and see the record for yourself.
Measured brain health for athletes
Everything getsmeasured.Except this.
APEX gives athletes a documented picture of brain function, a defined course of care, and a second picture set against the first.
- 0ATLAS™ imaging sessions
- 0Navigated treatments in 5 days
- 0Booster treatments in year one
- 0California locations
Athletes track sleep, load, output and recovery. Brain function stays unmeasured until something goes wrong.
Sleep7:48
Load812
Output9.8 m/s
Recovery91%
Brain functionNot measured
Four components.
One program.
One year, start to finish: an evaluation, a baseline picture of your brain, five days of navigated treatment, and a year of boosters, measured against where you started.
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Indicative schedule for year one; your physician sets the exact timing. Developed by Dr. Mark Liker, MD, neurosurgeon. MRI-guided navigation. First cohort spring 2027.
The journey
Precise care. On the record.
The question is never only whether to treat. It’s where, how much, and how you’ll know what changed.
- ATLAS™A neuroimaging workup built from the athlete’s own scans defines the individual target.
- NavigationStimulation is steered to that target in real time, on a 3D model built from those scans.
- The RecordLocation and dose are quantified session by session, not assumed.
On targetDose logged00 / 50
Who it’s for
Built for athletes who can’t afford to leave brain health to chance.
For agents and teams
A documented baseline and a measured follow-up, from a neurosurgeon-led program, instead of guesswork after a hit.
For families and advisors
Careers end; brains don’t. A clear picture now, and a plan for the decades of life after the last game or fight.
The athlete
Sage
Northcutt
A 77-time youth karate world champion who went on to the UFC, ONE Championship and Karate Combat. After a 2019 knockout and eight facial fractures, he spent four years away from competition and returned in May 2023.
- 77youth world titles
- 8facial fractures, 2019
- 4 yrsaway from competition
APEX is built for athletes whose sport puts the brain at the center of the risk, and who have decades of life after the last fight.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who is APEX for?
Adult athletes, active or retired, in sports that put the brain at risk: combat sports, football, motorsport and other contact and collision sports. You don’t need a diagnosis to enquire.
Is every athlete a candidate?
No. Every athlete starts with an evaluation by our physicians, and Dr. Liker reviews the results personally. If APEX isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you, and explain why.
When can I start?
The first APEX cohort begins in spring 2027, and places are limited. Enquiries are open now; we’ll be in touch to arrange your initial consultation.
What does the program include?
An evaluation with our physicians, ATLAS™ imaging before and after, five days of accelerated, navigated treatment, and booster treatments through the year, each one recorded. Your physician sets the exact schedule.
Where does the treatment happen?
At BrainStim Centers clinics in California. Imaging and treatment are planned around the location that works for you; we’ll confirm which sites run each part of the program when you enquire.
How long is the on-site commitment?
The accelerated treatment is five consecutive days of short sessions through the day, plus your evaluation and imaging visits. Booster treatments are spread across the following year.
Will it improve my performance?
APEX™ is about brain health, measured: a baseline, a defined course of care, and a second picture set against the first. We don’t promise performance gains. Your record will show what changed.
Our locations
All in California.
- CalabasasLos Angeles County
- Van NuysLos Angeles
- ValenciaSanta Clarita
- LancasterAntelope Valley
- FremontBay Area
- San DiegoSan Diego County
Schedule your consultation. Learn more.
Tell us a little about you. Our team will follow up to schedule your initial consultation. Or call (310) 895-7122.
APEX is a program of BrainStim Centers, led by Dr. Mark Liker, MD, FAANS, FACS.