The BrainSpan Cognitive Assessment combines a simple blood spot test with a guided cognitive evaluation to give insight into how nutrition, inflammation, and lifestyle factors may be influencing brain health over time.
This is not about diagnosing disease or predicting outcomes. It is about understanding patterns and identifying areas where small, meaningful changes can support cognitive resilience, clarity, and longevity.
At Tri-County, we look at the whole picture to give you the guidance you need.
Your results are reviewed in the context of your life, symptoms, and goals. Nothing is looked at in isolation.
BrainSpan looks at how nutritional markers and cognitive function work together rather than treating them as separate data points.
Results are information, not judgement. There is no single right outcome or expectation.
Many traditional labs miss functional patterns that can impact how the brain performs and adapts over time.
BrainSpan combines two components to provide a fuller picture of brain health.
Blood based nutritional markers
These focus on fatty acids and nutrients that support brain structure, inflammation balance, and cellular signaling.
Cognitive function metrics
These assess how your brain performs in areas like memory, attention, flexibility, and processing speed.
You do not need to know which of these applies to you ahead of time. That is part of the process.
We start with your concerns, history, and goals so results are interpreted in context.
Your BrainSpan results are reviewed alongside lifestyle, stress, sleep, and nutrition patterns.
We look for areas that may be most supportive to address first, without overwhelming you.
Recommendations are collaborative, realistic, and adjusted to your needs and capacity.
BrainSpan testing is not a one step solution. It is a tool that helps guide thoughtful, ongoing care.
Based on the sample report and metrics included in the BrainSpan assessment, results may offer insight into patterns related to:
• Inflammation balance in brain cells
• Omega 3 and DHA levels that support brain structure
• Nutritional factors linked to memory and focus
• Cognitive resilience over time
• Stress and energy regulation
These findings are used to support education and planning, not to diagnose or treat medical conditions.
Dr. Megan Malone takes a functional approach to brain health by focusing on how nutrition, inflammation, and lifestyle influence long term cognitive function.
She emphasizes understanding results together, answering questions clearly, and creating plans that feel supportive rather than restrictive. Care decisions are collaborative and paced to fit each individual.
No. BrainSpan provides functional insight and educational information. It does not diagnose or treat disease.
People curious about memory, focus, mental clarity, cognitive aging, or how nutrition may be influencing brain health.
No. Many people use BrainSpan as a proactive tool to better understand their baseline.
Results are reviewed together and used to guide supportive nutrition and lifestyle recommendations if desired.
No. This assessment focuses on functional patterns rather than medical diagnosis.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM* |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM* |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM* |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | By Special Appointment Only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closed for lunch from 12 to 2 PM
Tri-County Wellness Clinic
28 Crossroads Plaza, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Located within the Crossroads Plaza. We are in the same plaza as X Golf, with Sherwin Williams Paint just across the road.
Phone: (636) 294-7933
