Liam, Age 35
Brain Injury
Six Years After a Severe Brain Injury, Liam Started Speaking Again.
Hero stories
Real Results, Real Recovery
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New Movement
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Mental Clarity
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Balance
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Confidence
People recovering from stroke, Parkinson’s, and brain injury are regaining movement, balance, and clarity of thought. These are not just stories, these are measurable improvements that are changing people’s lives.
Greg Bowman, Age 63
Stroke Survivor
Greg had a stroke on January 13th, 2024. Before that day, he was the definition of active —consistently in the gym, driven, and always working toward his next goal.
Beth Murphy, Age 37
Stroke Survivor
Beth Murphy, a 3x cancer survivor, suffered a stroke just days before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, which claimed her husband’s life.
NeuroAnimation: The Brain Regained Story
NeuroAnimation is pioneering the world’s first enhanced therapy focused on brain health and has been shaped by one powerful idea: The Brain Can Generate New Neurons.
What began as years of scientific curiosity has evolved into a breakthrough that is changing lives.
What began as years of scientific curiosity has evolved into a breakthrough that is changing lives.
At NeuroAnimation, this isn’t just therapy. It’s the beginning of a new era in brain recovery.
These real-world outcomes provide the first evidence that key areas of the brain can grow and reverse decline across neurological conditions once thought irreversible.
Each client’s progress adds a new chapter to what has become known as The Brain Regained Story, a story of hope, resilience, and the rediscovery of abilities once believed lost.
Origin
Dr. Omar Ahmad and the revolutionary vision behind NeuroAnimation
Dr. Omar Ahmad is a neuroscientist, computer scientist, and the inventor of NeuroAnimation. His work brings together brain science, virtual experience design, and cognitive-motor strengthening to push outcomes beyond the standard of care.
Our values
We build with integrity. We measure impact.
The research
Years of study proved what we believed. NeuroAnimation shapes how the brain learns and recovers.
Before NeuroAnimation, he led innovative engineering in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins and founded the Kata Design Studio to advance cognitive-motor treatment outcomes.
Dr. Ahmad designed the execution strategy at Johns Hopkins to implement cognitively beneficial therapies across the continuum of care, from in-patient to custom-built outpatient facilities centered around his technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins, and has been featured in National Geographic, and the New Yorker.
What Makes NeuroAnimation Different
Why NeuroAnimation Is Different
Unlike traditional care, rehabilitation centers, or standard brain training, NeuroAnimation combines neuroscience, immersive experiences, and precision programs to help people make meaningful, measurable gains in movement, cognition, and everyday function.
NeuroAnimation’s Purpose
Where Neuroscience and Innovation Meet.
NeuroAnimation exists to help regain what was lost by restoring movement, mental clarity, and focus for people living with stroke, brain injuries, neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive decline, and mental health challenges such as Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or depression.
to advance recovery
Our mission
Neuroanimation’s mission is to change people’s lives by improving movement and mental clarity through innovative experiences that target hippocampal growth.
to be the world’s leading Therapy
Our vision
To create a world where the brain can be restored, neurological disease no longer limits human potential, and people thrive with movement and mental clarity for life.
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New MovementRegain the ability to move what you couldn’t before.
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Mental ClarityClear thinking, focus, and expression restored
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Live AgainMotivation, engagement, and joy for life
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Balance & ControlConfident movement restored
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Childhood Brain DevelopmentFocus, learning, and confidence
Together, these pillars build the foundations that allow our clients to regain their brain and their lives.
Clinical Outcomes
Pioneering Advanced Brain‑Recovery through Neuroscience and Innovation
See the research and real stories behind our work — how we help people recover from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions, brain fog, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive decline , and improve focus and mood for those living with ADHD, PTSD, and depression.
Documented Cases
NeuroAnimation Used to Support Recovery and Cognitive Wellness After Traumatic Brain Injury
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Using NeuroAnimation to Proactively Support Brain Health and Cognitive Wellness in Healthy Older Adults
Documented Cases
NeuroAnimation Used to Support Movement Coordination and Cognitive Wellness in Parkinson’s Disease
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Using NeuroAnimation to Support Attention, Focus, and Learning in Children With Cognitive and Developmental Challenges
Documented Cases
NeuroAnimation Used to Support Recovery and Cognitive Wellness After Traumatic Brain Injury
Documented Cases
Using NeuroAnimation to Proactively Support Brain Health and Cognitive Wellness in Healthy Older Adults
Documented Cases
NeuroAnimation Used to Support Movement Coordination and Cognitive Wellness in Parkinson’s Disease
Documented Cases
Using NeuroAnimation to Support Attention, Focus, and Learning in Children With Cognitive and Developmental Challenges
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Using NeuroAnimation to Rebuild Confidence and Stability in Adults Living With Fear of Falling
Documented Cases
Using NeuroAnimation to Support Mental Clarity, Focus, and Communication After Neurological Injury
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Using NeuroAnimation to Support Cognitive Vitality and Re-Engagement With Life in Older Adults Showing Withdrawal or Decline
Documented Cases
Integrating NeuroAnimation Into a Therapy Practice: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
Research
A Meta-Analysis of 467 Stroke Trials and 25,373 Participants Finds Standard Physical Approaches Have Limited Effect Beyond Natural Recovery
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Johns Hopkins Research Finds That Task-Specific Training May Not Adequately Engage the Post-Stroke Neuroplasticity Window
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Cochrane Systematic Review Finds Only Low-to-Moderate Evidence That Repetitive Task Training Supports Upper Limb Progress After Stroke
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The Lancet Neurology Identifies Deep Limitations in Conventional Stroke Programs, Including Insufficient Neuroplasticity Engagement
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A 2025 Study From Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA Finds That High-Dose Programs Are Not Being Delivered Despite Strong Evidence
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A Therapist Focus Group Study Finds That 100% of Clinicians Observed Real-World Functional Progress With NeuroAnimation
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OCEANS-TBI: An Active Registered Clinical Trial Evaluating NeuroAnimation for Cognitive and Motor Wellness After Traumatic Brain Injury
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Qualitative Research Finds That Accomplishment, Immersion, and Physical Challenge Drive Sustained Participation in NeuroAnimation Programs
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Research Presented at AAIC 2025 Shows Immersive Movement Programs May Support Brain Health Markers and Processing Speed in Older Adults
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