Some days the pressure never fully lets up. You finish work, and your body stays braced, sleep arrives late and shallow, digestion feels unsettled, and by the next afternoon you are running on fumes again. Truvaga is a handheld device built for that exact pattern, and it fits the same root-cause approach behind the wellness care offered at our Davie practice.
The device stimulates the vagus nerve, the main communication line between your brain and the systems that govern rest, digestion and recovery. Each session takes two minutes, requires no appointment and no medication, and can happen at your desk or on the edge of your bed. For patients already working with us on hormone imbalance, gut health or low energy, it adds a daily habit that supports everything else in the plan.
Truvaga is a handheld vagus nerve stimulator made by electroCore, a neuromodulation company with more than two decades of research behind its technology. It is roughly the size of a small remote, and it delivers gentle electrical stimulation through the skin of the neck to reach the vagus nerve underneath. Nothing is implanted, nothing is swallowed, and nothing stays attached to you between sessions.
The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body and the primary pathway of the parasympathetic nervous system, the branch responsible for rest, digestion, and repair. When that branch is underactive, the sympathetic side stays dominant, and the body settles into a low-grade state of alert. That is the state most people describe as being wired but exhausted, and it tends to show up in sleep first.
Truvaga is sold as a general wellness product rather than a prescription medical device. It has not been evaluated by the FDA, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. What it offers is a simple, drug-free way to engage a system that daily stress tends to leave underused.
There is nothing to swallow, inject, or wear continuously. That makes it an easy addition for patients already managing prescriptions or supplement protocols.
The parasympathetic system governs digestion and tissue repair alongside rest. Engaging it deliberately supports the same processes we target through peptide therapy and other recovery-focused care.
The device fits in a desk drawer, a gym bag, or a carry-on. Nothing about a session is visible or disruptive to the people around you.
The vagus nerve runs from the brainstem down through the neck and into the chest and abdomen, touching the heart, lungs, and digestive tract along the way. Because a portion of it passes close to the surface of the neck, it can be reached from outside the body without any needles or incisions. That accessibility is what makes a handheld device possible.
You apply a small amount of conductive gel to the two stimulation surfaces, hold them against the side of your neck, and start the session. The device sends a gentle, patterned electrical signal through the skin, and you raise the intensity until you feel a light tingling or a slight pull at the corner of your mouth. That sensation is the marker that the signal is reaching the nerve.
Two minutes later, the session ends on its own. Most patients use it once or twice a day, commonly in the morning to start from a steadier baseline and in the evening to signal the shift toward sleep. The effect is cumulative rather than instant, which is why consistency matters more than intensity.
Falling asleep faster and waking less often through the night are the changes patients report first. Sleep tends to be the most sensitive indicator of nervous system state.
The goal is not eliminating stress but recovering from it more efficiently. A better-regulated system returns to baseline sooner after a difficult day.
Chronic activation consumes attention in the background. Quieting it tends to free up bandwidth for the work in front of you.
Digestive function depends on the parasympathetic state, which is why stress and gut symptoms so often travel together. Patients addressing gut health with us often find it a useful companion habit.
Repair happens in rest, not in effort. Supporting the recovery side of the nervous system complements training, medical weight loss and hormone work alike.
The patients who get the most out of Truvaga usually arrive with a version of the same story. They are functioning, often at a high level, but the recovery side of the equation has stopped keeping up.
Most healthy adults can use Truvaga without difficulty. It tends to suit patients who are consistent enough to use it daily and realistic about what a two-minute habit can accomplish on its own. It works best as one piece of a broader plan rather than a standalone fix.
There are situations that call for a conversation first. Talk with a provider before using Truvaga if you have an implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, a history of carotid artery disease or previous carotid surgery, a seizure disorder, or if you are pregnant. The same applies if you have had a recent cardiac event or take medication that affects heart rhythm.
If you are unsure whether it fits your situation, bring it up at your next visit. Patients working with us on integrative and functional medicine can ask about it during a scheduled appointment, and we will look at it alongside everything else in your plan.
The first session is mostly about finding the right placement and the right intensity. Apply a pea-sized amount of conductive gel to both stimulation surfaces, then place the device on the side of your neck where you can feel your pulse. Position matters more than pressure, and it usually takes two or three tries to locate the spot reliably.
Start the session and increase the intensity slowly. You are looking for a mild tingling sensation, and at higher settings, a slight pull at the corner of your mouth on the same side. Neither should be painful, and you can lower the intensity at any point without ending the session.
The device stops automatically after two minutes. Some patients feel a noticeable settling immediately, while others feel nothing distinct on day one and only recognize the change after a couple of weeks. Both responses are normal, and neither predicts how well it will work for you over time.
Order the device through the link on this page, and it ships directly to your home. When it arrives, spend a few minutes with the quick-start guide before your first session, since placement is the one detail worth getting right early. Patients in South Florida who want a hands-on walkthrough are welcome to bring the device to their next appointment.
Pick a time of day you already reliably hit, such as immediately after brushing your teeth or right before you open your laptop. Anchoring the session to an existing habit is the difference between using it daily and finding it in a drawer three months later. Keep the gel with the device so nothing slows you down.
If you chose the Truvaga Plus, pair it with the app during setup. The guided sessions and reminders are genuinely useful in the first month, when the habit is still forming, and you have no accumulated sense of progress to draw on.
Once the habit is established, most patients settle into one or two sessions a day. A morning session sets a steadier baseline before the day builds, and an evening session works as a deliberate closing cue. Patients who use it for focus often add a third before high-demand work.
Wipe the stimulation surfaces after each use and keep the device somewhere dry and easy to reach. Gel is consumable, so order a replacement before you run out rather than after, since a missing tube is the most common reason a daily habit lapses. The Truvaga Plus needs charging roughly once a week depending on use.
Nothing about the device interferes with your other care. Patients in our Davie office continue their injectable treatments, facial and skin services and hormone protocols on the same schedule as before.
Truvaga is a cumulative tool rather than an acute one. A single session may produce a noticeable calm, but the meaningful changes come from repeated daily use over weeks. Patients who use it sporadically tend to conclude it does nothing, which is usually a consistency problem rather than a device problem.
A reasonable expectation is to give it thirty days of daily use before judging it. Sleep is typically the first thing to shift, followed by how quickly you recover from stressful stretches. Truvaga offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, which gives you a full trial window at no real risk.
Benefits depend on continued use. If you stop, the nervous system gradually returns to whatever baseline your circumstances and the rest of your plan support, which is one more argument for the rechargeable model if you expect to keep going.
Truvaga is the only item on this list you use entirely on your own, which is both its advantage and its limit. It handles the daily maintenance while the in-office options do the heavier diagnostic and therapeutic work.
| Option | What it supports | Time per session | Where it happens |
|---|---|---|---|
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Truvaga |
Daily nervous system regulation, sleep and stress resilience |
Two minutes |
At home, on your own |
|
Infrared Sauna Wrap |
Circulation, relaxation and post-workout recovery |
30 to 45 minutes |
In our Davie office |
|
Peptide Therapy |
Sleep quality, tissue repair, energy and recovery |
Ongoing protocol |
Prescribed and monitored by us |
|
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy |
Hormone-driven fatigue, mood shifts and sleep disruption |
Ongoing protocol |
Prescribed and monitored by us |
|
Integrative and Functional Medicine |
Root-cause testing to find what is driving the symptoms |
Consultation and lab work |
In our Davie office |
Truvaga makes two models, and the difference comes down to how long you expect to use it. Both deliver the same stimulation and the same two-minute session.
| Truvaga 350 | Truvaga Plus | |
|---|---|---|
|
Price |
$325 |
$499 |
|
Sessions |
350 two-minute sessions, roughly six months of daily use |
Unlimited sessions |
|
Power |
No charging required |
Rechargeable |
|
App |
Not app-enabled |
Connects to the Truvaga app for guided sessions, routines, reminders, and tracking |
|
Lifespan |
Replaced once the sessions are used |
Designed for long-term use |
|
Best for |
Trying vagus nerve stimulation before committing |
Daily, long-term practice |
For most patients, the Truvaga Plus is the better long-term choice. The upfront cost is higher, but it recharges, offers unlimited sessions and never needs replacing, so anyone using it daily comes out ahead within the first year. The app support also makes the habit considerably easier to sustain in the early weeks.
The Truvaga 350 makes sense if you want to test how your body responds before committing. It works straight out of the box with no charging, no pairing, and no setup, which suits patients who want the simplest possible version of the tool.
Enlightened Medical takes a whole-person approach to care, which is why we are selective about the products we recommend. A device only earns a place here if it supports the same goals as the treatments we provide in person.
Enlightened Medical proudly offers Truvaga vagus nerve stimulators in Davie, welcoming patients from surrounding communities seeking drug-free wellness support. Our centrally located office allows us to serve clients from:
The Truvaga 350 is $325, and the Truvaga Plus is $499. Pricing is set by Truvaga and can change, and they run promotional discounts periodically. Because the purchase is completed on Truvaga’s website rather than in our office, our in-house financing options apply to treatments here but not to the device itself.
Orders are placed through the link on this page and shipped directly to your address. We do not stock the devices in our Davie office, though we are glad to walk you through using yours at an appointment.
Responses vary. Some patients feel a distinct settling during the first few sessions, while others notice nothing specific until two or three weeks of daily use have accumulated. Thirty days of consistent use is a fair window before drawing a conclusion.
No. You feel a mild tingling, and at higher intensities, a light pull at the corner of your mouth. You control the intensity throughout, and you can lower it at any point.
One to two sessions a day suits most patients, typically morning and evening. Some add a session before demanding work or after a stressful stretch, and the Truvaga Plus allows unlimited sessions if you want that flexibility.
In most cases, yes, and it is designed to complement rather than replace anything in your plan. Confirm with us first if you are managing a cardiac or neurological condition, or if you have an implanted electronic device.
Truvaga is sold as a general wellness product and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition, and it is not a substitute for care you are receiving for a diagnosed condition.
The device is replaced once its 350 sessions are used, which works out to roughly six months of daily use. Patients who expect to continue past that point generally find the rechargeable Truvaga Plus more economical over time.
If you are not sure which device fits your routine, bring it up at your next appointment, and we will work through it with you alongside the rest of your plan. Call Enlightened Medical at (954) 210-8686 or visit us at 3890 Davie Rd Suite 107, Davie, FL 33314 to schedule a consultation, and we are glad to answer questions any time. When you are ready to order, the link below takes you straight to Truvaga.
