Daylyn was born and raised in Oregon. She attended Grand Canyon University and graduated with both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in General Psychology. She relocated to Florida in October 2022 to explore and seek out opportunities to advance in a career in medicine. In her free time, Daylyn enjoys reading, beach days, and running!
Amelia is a 2024 graduate from Elon University. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and minored in biology and public health. She was a teaching assistant and lab manager for general biology at her alma mater for two years. Amelia has done stroke research for Mayo Clinic’s Clinical Research Internship Study Program. Amelia also is certified in CPR and BLS by the AHA. She is currently applying to schools to obtain her Bachelor's of science in nursing with her overall goal of being a nurse anesthetist.
In her free time, she loves to walk her 2 dogs at the beach, work out in the gym, and spend time with her family.
Angela Tompkins, JD is a Jacksonville native and law school graduate with a wealth of experience in the legal field. She has held leadership roles in both plaintiffs' and defendants' offices, where her impeccable communication skills allowed her to lead teams and develop strong professional relationships. Her expertise and leadership capabilities paved the way for her transition into the non-profit sector, where she served as Chief Operations Officer for a local organization.
In early 2024, Angela joined Universal Neurological Care as the Medical Legal Liaison. In this role, she serves as the key link between the medical and legal sectors, effectively communicating with attorneys' offices and ensuring smooth collaboration between the two practices. Throughout her career, Angela has consistently leveraged her communication skills to foster relationships and enhance organizational success.
Dr. Carrigan is an accomplished neurologist with a rich background in medical leadership and a passion for serving the community. A Jacksonville native, Dr. Carrigan has held numerous leadership roles in the Baptist Health System, where he made significant contributions to stroke care and neurology.
A native of the Jacksonville Beaches and proud graduate of Fletcher High School, Dr. Carrigan earned his engineering degree from University of Florida and his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. He completed neurology residency at Mayo Clinic. His journey into medicine began on a 2001 medical mission trip with Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church to Kimbila, Mexico, which ignited his desire to serve as a physician. In addition to his work with Kimbila Neuro Fund, Dr. Carrigan is the owner of our strategic partner, Kimbila Neurology, where one of his duties is serving as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant for the NFL in the Jacksonville market. He is a married father of three adult children and enjoys live music, boating, surfing, travel, and mentoring.
Julian is a diagnostic lab assistant at Universal Neurological Care and a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in both Biology and Psychology. A lifelong Jacksonville native, he wishes to continue his education with a Master of Medical Science degree from the University of Florida with the goal of one day becoming a physician. Julian is an avid gym-goer and Netflix binger who likes to spend quality time with his friends and family.
With a foundation in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, I transitioned from a career as a collegiate and professional athlete to pursue my passion for research. My expertise lies in investigating behavioral, neuropsychological, and psychopathological abnormalities through innovative and alternative research practices. I am driven by a commitment to contribute to advancements in our understanding of human behavior and cognition, to positively impact individuals' lives.
I currently serve as the Research Project Manager and Wellness Director at Universal Neurological Care in Jacksonville. Our practice specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) through a comprehensive approach that emphasizes lifestyle and wellness interventions for rehabilitation. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and advanced instruments, we strive to achieve the highest standards in neural diagnostics and identify optimal treatment protocols for our patients.
My role involves spearheading advanced research projects focused on TBI treatment, utilizing cutting-edge neural diagnostics to drive scientific excellence and achieve superior patient outcomes. I develop and implement comprehensive lifestyle and wellness protocols tailored for TBI self-rehabilitation, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, photobiomodulation, and molecular hydrogen treatments to support holistic recovery.
Our goal is to enhance patient outcomes through an integrative approach that combines traditional neurological practices with innovative wellness strategies. By focusing on both advanced instrumentation and holistic methodologies, we aim to provide a comprehensive pathway to recovery and improved quality of life for individuals suffering from brain injuries.
Caitlin Brown is a board-certified Physician Associate. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University and a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Nova Southeastern University-Jacksonville.
During her undergraduate years, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a healthcare agency. She traveled to various assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation hospitals to provide excellent patient care, working mostly in memory care units. Her recent Master’s Thesis was on the addition of vitamin D supplementation to prevent progression of Multiple Sclerosis. When Caitlin was still a PA student, she did her elective clinical rotations here at Universal Neurological Care and completed further research on the use of calcitonin-gene related peptide receptor antagonists for the management of migraine headaches.
Caitlin is a Chicago area native, moving to Jacksonville before beginning PA school. Her hobbies include yoga, cooking, reading, live music, and watching her favorite Chicago sports teams.
Emily was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida. She currently attends FSCJ but, will be transferring to University of South Florida to study Forensic Psychology next fall. In her spare time, she enjoys surfing, concerts, and watching college sports.
Allison was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Prior to coming to this practice, she worked at a different neurology office for 17 years. She has been married for 27 years and is a mother to a wonderful son. She enjoys spending time with family, floating in her pool, cooking and traveling.
Rebecca is a New Patient Coordinator at Universal Neurological Care. She recently joined the team in 2023. She is currently a marketing major at the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida. She is expecting to graduate in early 2024 with her Bachelor's Degree and then continuing her education to receive her Masters. Rebecca is originally from New York but has lived in Jacksonville for most of her life. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her Australian Shepard.