About the Vagus Nerve Society

Our Mission

The Vagus Nerve Society is dedicated to the ongoing education and training of scientists and clinicians in the power of the vagus nerve and its application in a broad spectrum of health-related conditions.

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CO-FOUNDER DR. MARK TAGER WELCOMES YOU TO THIS NEW AND EXCITING HOME TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

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Alexander Feoktistov, MD

CHARTER MEMBER

“I really like the idea of the society and especially it being multidiscipline and cross-specialty! I have been using vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of migraine, cluster, and hemicranias, and looking forward to expanding my own knowledge and hopefully contributing and sharing my own expertise.”

Anna Woodbury, MD, MSCR, CAc

CHARTER MEMBER

"I am board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and licensed to practice acupuncture. My interest in vagal nerve stimulation stems from my background in acupuncture, in which we learn about points that are “sympathetic switches.” I am interested specifically in applications of vagus nerve stimulation for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, which is characterized by dysautonomia."

Matthew M. Antonucci, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABCDD, FABVR, FABNN, FABBIR, FICC

CHARTER MEMBER

"I feel that a conversation around the vagus nerve is relevant and pertinent to our understanding of human health and disease. The vagus nerve is the bidirectional superhighway between the brain and body, including many of its vital organ systems. It allows the brain to be a recipient and an effector of physiological status which has pervasive influence on our perception of and interaction with the universe in which we exist. If we can better understand the vagus nerve’s role in the brain/body connection, we might understand better how to prevent and treat diseases, as well as enhance human performance and quality of life."

Who We Are

We are a non-profit educational organization whose global membership is drawn from multiple disciplines. Our members are researchers, medical specialists, primary care physicians, functional/integrative clinicians, and scientists who are interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise and learning from one another. We will have a robust program of opportunities in which members will participate.