Dr. Erin PresantDO
Neurology
at Central Coast Lifestyle Neurology Medical Group, Inc — Santa Barbara, CA
About
Dr. Erin Presant is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing as a lifestyle neurologist in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in neurology and functional medicine, with a focus on brain health and neurologic disease management. Dr. Presant approaches each patient with a fully holistic perspective. She integrates traditional neurology, including symptom monitoring and medication management, with personalized lifestyle interventions.
Dr. Presant believes that meaningful time with patients is essential to good neurologic care. She helps patients incorporate dietary changes, exercise, and community resources into their care plans. Nutrition guidance, brain health counseling, and referrals to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and palliative care are all part of her practice. She stays current with brain health research and shares findings directly with her patients through a monthly newsletter.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Presant right for?
Dr. Presant is a strong fit for adults managing neurologic conditions who want more than medication management. Patients with chronic neurologic disease benefit from her integration of lifestyle medicine. Those interested in brain health optimization, nutrition, and preventive neurology find her approach particularly valuable. She works well with patients who want a collaborative, relationship-driven care experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Presant treats a range of neurologic conditions, with a focus on chronic neurologic disease and brain health. She combines traditional neurology with lifestyle medicine to address the full picture of each patient's neurologic health.
Dr. Presant goes beyond prescribing medications. She works with patients to identify lifestyle factors, including nutrition, exercise, and daily habits, that influence neurologic health. Her goal is to help patients improve their quality of life alongside managing their neurologic disease.
Dr. Presant holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and practices as a lifestyle neurologist with specialization in neurology and functional medicine.
Dr. Presant schedules 60-minute visits for concierge members. This extended time allows her to address symptoms, review medications, and work through lifestyle factors that affect neurologic health.
Yes. Dr. Presant provides traditional neurology services, which include monitoring symptoms and prescribing medications as needed. She pairs this with lifestyle guidance for a more comprehensive approach to care.
Dr. Presant covers nutrition and brain-healthy eating, exercise, and stress management. She also connects patients with community resources such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and palliative care programs.
Concierge members can message Dr. Presant directly between appointments. She returns phone calls within 8-24 hours and is available for questions that arise outside of scheduled visits.
During a fee-for-service visit, Dr. Presant gives patients her full focus and expertise. She provides recommendations to share with the patient's existing providers. She does not change medications at a single visit if the patient does not plan to follow up with her.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026