A Clinical Three-Pillar System

The Dr. Fitz Nerve Protocol

A peripheral nerve recovery system developed by a fellowship-trained nerve surgeon — built on targeted supplementation, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle intervention working together.

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Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice, MD · Fellowship-Trained Peripheral Nerve Surgeon · 3,000+ Nerve Procedures Performed

The Problem

Most nerve treatment treats one thing — and that's why it stalls.

In my consultations, I see the same pattern over and over. People come in having tried gabapentin, B12 injections, maybe a nerve supplement off Amazon. Sometimes physical therapy. Sometimes a strict diet.

Each one targets a single piece. None of them target the system.

Here's what I learned across 3,000+ nerve procedures and years of post-surgical follow-up: peripheral nerve recovery is a metabolic event, not a symptom to suppress. The nerve itself sits inside an environment — blood sugar, inflammation, mitochondrial energy, micronutrient status, lifestyle stress. When that environment is hostile, no single intervention pulls the nerve out of dysfunction.

The people who actually improve are the ones who change the environment around the nerve. That requires three pillars working at once.

The Protocol

Three pillars. One system.

Pillar 2 — Diet & Nutrition

The clinical nutrition layer.

Blood sugar control, anti-inflammatory eating, and micronutrient density. Most people with nerve symptoms are running on a diet that's actively feeding the dysfunction. The protocol replaces that with a framework specific to nerve recovery, covered in detail inside the consultation and in the 104-page Nerve Health Guide.

Pillar 3 — Lifestyle Intervention

The daily inputs that decide whether nerves repair.

Sleep, movement, stress, and glycemic management. These aren't optional add-ons — they are direct inputs to nerve repair. The protocol gives you the specific lifestyle protocols that move the needle for nerve recovery, not generic wellness advice.

Why This Works

The pillars aren't a checklist. They're a closed loop.

Each pillar reinforces the other two.

Supplementation without nutrition wastes the ingredients you're taking.
Nutrition without lifestyle leaves blood sugar swinging through the night.
Lifestyle without targeted nutrient support leaves the nerve undersupplied during the exact window it's trying to repair.

When all three run at once, the nerve environment changes — and that's when recovery starts showing up. Less burning. Less tingling. More function returning in measurable steps.

This is the system I walk people through in consultation. It is not a quick fix and it is not a guarantee. It is the framework I've watched work — over and over — when people commit to the full protocol instead of cherry-picking one piece.

Where the Protocol Applies

The three-pillar system is built for a specific set of conditions.

Strongest Research Base

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy
Post-surgical or post-injury nerve symptoms
Persistent burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands or feet

Also Supports

Neurodegenerative conditions where nerve health, mitochondrial function, and metabolic environment are central
Cognitive concerns tied to inflammation, blood sugar, and nerve-cell energy production
Anyone who has tried single-intervention approaches and wants a systematic framework instead

The strongest published research on the three-pillar approach centers on peripheral neuropathy — that's the condition with the most clinical data behind it. But the underlying mechanism is broader. Mitochondrial health, oxidative balance, and metabolic environment are factors in a wide range of nerve and neurodegenerative conditions, and the protocol is built to address those upstream drivers — not just one downstream symptom.

If you're not sure whether your situation fits, that's exactly what the free discovery call is for. We'll spend ten minutes on it, and we'll both know by the end.

How to Begin

Three ways to start. Pick the one that matches where you are.

Path A

Take the Free Assessment

Lowest friction

Start with a quick read on your situation before talking to anyone. A short clinical self-assessment that helps you understand where you stand on nerve health. Takes about five minutes. Free, no booking required.

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Path C

Start with NeuroAxis®

For the supplementation layer

NeuroAxis® is Pillar 1 of the system — 12 research-backed ingredients across 4 nerve-recovery pathways. Every order includes the free 104-page Nerve Health Guide, which covers Pillars 2 and 3 in clinical detail.

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Who Built This Protocol

Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice, MD

Fellowship-Trained Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
3,000+ Nerve Procedures Performed
Fellowship-Trained in Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
MD — Doctor of Medicine
Residency-Trained Physician
Master's in Biomedical Science
Undergraduate Degree in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
Anti-Aging Medicine — Member, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Author, Physician Educator, Founder of NeuroAxis®

I built the Dr. Fitz Nerve Protocol because I watched thousands of people improve after surgery and thousands more who didn't — and the deciding factor wasn't the procedure. It was what happened around the nerve in the months that followed. This protocol is the system I wish every person dealing with nerve dysfunction had access to before things got bad enough to need an operating room.

Common Questions

What people ask before booking

Do I have to buy NeuroAxis® to do the protocol?

No. NeuroAxis® is Pillar 1 of the system, and most people I work with use it because it's the formula I built for exactly this purpose. But the protocol covers all three pillars — and we'll talk on the discovery call about what makes sense for your specific case.

Is this a replacement for my doctor or neurologist?

No, and it shouldn't be. The Dr. Fitz Nerve Protocol is a system that runs alongside your existing medical care. I always recommend keeping your primary physician and any specialists in the loop. What I offer is a structured, three-pillar framework most conventional care doesn't address — and the consultation infrastructure to walk you through it.

What actually happens on the discovery call?

Ten minutes. We'll talk about what you're dealing with, what you've tried, and what's working or not. By the end, you'll know whether the protocol is the right fit and what the next step is if it is. The call is online — not in-person — and it's free.

How long until I see results?

This is the question I can't answer without knowing your case. Some people notice changes in the first few weeks. Others take months. The protocol is not a quick fix — it's a system designed to change the environment around the nerve over time. We'll talk about realistic expectations on the discovery call.

What does the full protocol cost?

The discovery call is free. Paid consultation pricing depends on whether you need a single session or a longer-term plan — that gets discussed on the discovery call once we know what you're working with. NeuroAxis® is $69.99 one-time or $59.99/month on subscribe-and-save.

Next Step

Ten minutes. We'll know if this is right for you.

The discovery call is the lowest-friction way to figure out whether the Dr. Fitz Nerve Protocol fits your situation. No pressure. No pitch. If it's a fit, we'll talk about next steps. If it's not, I'll tell you straight — and point you toward what is.

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Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice, MD · Fellowship-Trained Peripheral Nerve Surgeon · drfitznutrition.com

Educational information only. The Dr. Fitz Nerve Protocol and any associated content are not a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by your physician. Consultations are online educational sessions and do not establish a doctor–patient relationship. NeuroAxis® statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.