Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS):


Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a rare and often misunderstood neurological condition that causes a persistent sensation of rocking, swaying, or bobbing—similar to feeling “still on a boat” long after travel has ended. For many, these sensations are accompanied by fatigue, anxiety, dizziness, cognitive fog, or imbalance that can deeply impact daily life.


At Wolfe Functional Medicine, Dr. Ginger Wolfe offers a uniquely personal and evidence-based approach to MdDS care. Having experienced MdDS herself and achieved remission, Dr. Wolfe brings both clinical expertise and firsthand understanding to each patient she treats. Since 2019, she has helped individuals across the country recover function and stability through an advanced functional medicine lens.


While there is currently no definitive cure for MdDS, functional medicine provides meaningful tools to address the underlying contributors that perpetuate the brain’s maladaptive “motion perception” loop. Dr. Wolfe has observed consistent biochemical and hormonal patterns among MdDS patients, including dysregulated stress hormone output, impaired detoxification pathways, and neural inflammation.


Her comprehensive treatment plans often include:

  • Advanced genetic and hormone testing to uncover root contributors

  • Targeted nutrient and mitochondrial support for neural repair and detoxification

  • Catecholamine regulation strategies to calm overstimulation of the brain and HPA axis

  • Lifestyle and movement-based exercises to retrain sensory integration and promote neuroplasticity

Relapse-prevention protocols to sustain remission and support long-term stability


Dr. Wolfe’s functional approach is tailored to each individual—focusing on rebalancing the brain, body, and biochemical systems that sustain recovery. Many patients report not only a reduction in rocking sensations but also improved mental clarity, resilience, and energy as their systems regain equilibrium.


MdDS can be complex, but recovery is possible with the right approach. Dr. Wolfe understands MdDS firsthand and offers comprehensive, personalized support to help you recover balance and restore quality of life. You don’t have to face it alone.


Schedule your Complimentary 10-Minute Appointment to begin your path toward remission.