About US

Founded by Dr. Gayle E. Hicks in 1985, Neurodynamics, Inc. was originally known as San Diego Diagnostic and Monitoring Services. The company was incorporated under the California State bylaws for limited liability corporations in 1996 as Neurodynamics, LLC, and in 2002 to Neurodynamics, Inc. In 2016, ownership of Neurodynamics, Inc. was transferred to Dr. Carolyn R. Bower and Dr. Melanie H. Venne. Dr. Bower and Dr. Venne are “homegrown” neurophysiologists who trained under Dr. Hicks and assisted in managing the practice for years before they assumed ownership.

Our mission is to promote Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (NIOM) as a method of reducing or eliminating morbidity during high-risk spine and neuro surgical procedures. This is accomplished through diligent application of our skills in neurophysiological monitoring, continued enhancement of our skills and knowledge through interaction with surgeons and peers, and refinement and promotion of our chosen field through participation in clinical research and professional meetings. The purpose in forming this group was to engage professionals in the common goal of providing quality and state of the art neurophysiological monitoring in the operating room.

cLINICAL Certification

Neurodynamics, Inc. is a group of doctoral-level neurophysiologists with allied health licenses issued by the State of California and advanced certification in intraoperative neuromonitoring. We are fully licensed to provide direct patient care without the need for oversight or interpretation by another healthcare provider.