Food has no flavor. Coffee smells like nothing. Someone told you it might come back on its own, but months have passed and nothing has changed. Dr. Ashley Prince developed a nationally recognized chiropractic protocol that targets the neurological pathways behind taste and smell loss, and patients travel from across the country to receive it.
Most patients with taste and smell loss are told to wait and hope. Dr. Ashley Prince developed a specific protocol that addresses the neurological root of sensory dysfunction through upper cervical alignment and cranial nerve restoration. Our medical clinic houses this protocol alongside our broader clinical services.
Dr. Ashley Prince developed this protocol and has been featured across major national media for her results. This is not a generic adjustment applied to a new problem. It is a targeted technique built specifically for sensory recovery.
COVID brought this condition into the spotlight, but loss can stem from sinus inflammation, head injuries, neurological conditions, and aging. The protocol works because it targets the nerve pathways, not the virus.
We track your recovery with objective sensory tests at each visit. You will know exactly where you started, how far you have come, and what the data suggests about your trajectory. When indicated, the protocol pairs with regenerative medicine for compounding cases. Progress is documented, not assumed.
Dr. Ashley Prince's nationally recognized chiropractic technique for restoring olfactory and gustatory function. Targeted upper cervical alignment and cranial nerve restoration address sensory loss from COVID-19, sinus conditions, head injuries, and neurological causes.
Taste and smell depend on cranial nerve signaling. The olfactory nerve carries smell signals from your nasal receptors to the brain. Gustatory nerves do the same for taste. When these pathways are disrupted by viral inflammation, structural misalignment, or neurological damage, the signals stop reaching your brain properly. The food is fine. The problem is the wiring.
Dr. Prince's protocol targets the upper cervical spine. This region of the spine has the closest anatomical relationship to cranial nerve function. Misalignment in the upper cervical vertebrae can compound neurological disruption caused by viral infection, sinus inflammation, or trauma. By restoring proper alignment, Dr. Prince removes structural interference that prevents the cranial nerves from signaling correctly. The body's own healing mechanisms can then resume the recovery process.
This is not a generic chiropractic adjustment. Dr. Prince developed this specific technique in response to the wave of post-COVID anosmia patients who had been told there was nothing more to try. The protocol has since proven effective for sensory loss from multiple causes including chronic sinus conditions, concussions, and age-related neurological decline. Each patient receives a customized plan based on their specific evaluation findings.
Recovery timelines vary. Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions. Others with longer-standing or more severe loss require an extended treatment plan. Dr. Prince has treated patients who lost taste and smell months or even years before seeking care, and many have responded to the protocol. Earlier intervention generally produces faster results, but the neurological pathways can still respond to targeted treatment even after extended dysfunction.
Most patients with sensory loss are offered two options: olfactory training or waiting. Neither addresses the neurological root of the problem.
Sensory dysfunction from post-viral inflammation, sinus conditions, head injuries, and neurological disruption.
Olfactory training stretches receptors. Waiting changes nothing. The protocol does something different. Here is why patients fly in for it.
01 / ExpertiseThis is not a treatment offered by every chiropractor. Dr. Ashley Prince developed this specific protocol and has been featured on major national news networks for her results. Patients travel from across the country because this level of specialization in sensory recovery is rare. You are not getting a general adjustment. You are receiving care from the person who built the technique.
02 / CausesCOVID brought taste and smell loss into public awareness, but the condition has many causes. Chronic sinus inflammation, concussions, head injuries, certain medications, and neurological conditions can all disrupt sensory function. Dr. Prince evaluates the specific cause of your loss and customizes the protocol accordingly. The technique works because it targets the nerve pathways, regardless of what disrupted them.
03 / CostWe discuss every cost during your initial consultation so you can plan your care with clarity. Some patients may have partial insurance coverage for the chiropractic component of treatment. We walk you through the expected number of sessions and total investment before you commit. No hidden fees, no financial surprises between visits.
Four steps from first visit to measurable progress. The same evaluation every patient receives, customized to the cause of your loss.
Dr. Prince takes a detailed history of your sensory loss including onset, duration, pattern, and suspected cause. Cranial nerve function is assessed to identify the specific neurological pathways involved. This evaluation shapes the entire treatment plan.
The upper cervical spine is examined for misalignments that may be compounding cranial nerve dysfunction. This region has the closest anatomical relationship to the olfactory and gustatory nerve pathways. Findings from this examination directly inform the alignment protocol.
Dr. Prince performs targeted adjustments to the upper cervical vertebrae to remove structural interference with cranial nerve signaling. This is not a general spinal adjustment. Each correction is specific to the findings from your examination and designed to restore the nerve pathways involved in taste and smell.
At each follow-up visit, Dr. Prince reassesses your sensory function using objective benchmarks. You will know exactly how your taste and smell are progressing. This data guides decisions about treatment frequency, protocol adjustments, and expected timeline for continued improvement.
Visit Dr. Ashley Prince at 10847 Kuykendahl Rd #350 in The Woodlands, TX. Your evaluation determines whether the protocol can address your specific type of sensory loss.
COVID-19 can cause inflammation of the olfactory nerve, disrupting signal transmission between the nasal receptors and the brain. Our technique addresses the neurological pathways involved through targeted spinal alignment and nerve function restoration.
Dr. Prince developed a specific protocol that addresses spinal alignment in the upper cervical region, which influences cranial nerve function. By restoring proper nerve signaling, the body can begin to recover olfactory and gustatory function.
Recovery timelines vary based on how long you've experienced the loss and the underlying cause. Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions, while others require a longer treatment plan. We track progress with measurable benchmarks at each visit.
No. While Dr. Prince gained national recognition for helping post-COVID patients, the technique addresses taste and smell dysfunction from multiple causes including sinus conditions, head injuries, and neurological issues like anosmia.
Costs depend on the number of sessions needed and the complexity of your case. We discuss pricing transparently during your initial consultation. Some patients with anosmia symptoms may have partial insurance coverage for the chiropractic component of care.
Your first visit includes a detailed history of your sensory loss, upper cervical examination, cranial nerve assessment, and initial treatment. Dr. Prince evaluates both the duration and pattern of your loss to customize the protocol for your specific case.
Yes. Dr. Prince has treated patients who lost taste and smell months or even years before seeking care. While earlier intervention generally produces faster results, the neurological pathways can still respond to targeted treatment even after extended periods of dysfunction.
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The taste and smell recovery protocol sits alongside our regenerative and stem cell offerings. Each addresses a distinct clinical need under one roof.
Advanced regenerative treatments that support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and restore joint function through your body's natural healing mechanisms.
Expert evaluation and administration of stem cell therapies for joint repair, tissue regeneration, and non-surgical healing with rigorous safety screening and outcome tracking.
Our office is located at 10847 Kuykendahl Rd #350 in The Woodlands, TX 77382, easily accessible from Woodlands Parkway, Kuykendahl Road, and the I-45 corridor.
We serve patients from Alden Bridge, Cochran's Crossing, Creekside Park, Sterling Ridge, Panther Creek, Grogan's Mill, and surrounding communities.
10847 Kuykendahl Rd #350
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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