Welcome to Brain + Body Health Neurological Development Gladesville
Our goal is to help kids reach their full neurological potential uninhibited by inefficient neurological networks. Through a combination of QEEG brain scans, eye movement assessments and the Mellilo Method of Primitive Reflex integration we are a one of a kind clinic offering a unique approach to improving brain function.
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It all starts with assessing your child’s nervous system
Our therapists utilise a range of the latest technologies and techniques to accurately assess your childs brain balance, primitive reflexes and balance/ vestibular system to identify anything and everything that is getting in the way of your child reaching their full neurological potential. Our assessment will use a combination of:
“I have been working with Adults with concussions and vertigo since 2012. It wasnt until I had kids of my own that I began to focus on anything and everything research showed that I could do to help them reach their full potention”
Founder & Principle Chiropractor
Next, we create a personalised treatment
Once we have assessed you child to identify any brain imbalances, primitive reflexes and biochemical issues we tailor a rehab program aiming at helping your child improve. Techniques include;
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Meet the Team
Alicia
Remedial Massage Therapist
Dr Sean Candler
Chiropractor
Dr Rebecca Hansen
Chiropractor
Dr Eric Hansen
Founder & Principle Chiropractor
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The Impact of the ATNR Reflex on Reading and Attention in ADHD
Reading is more than understanding words on a page; it's an intricate dance of neural circuits, eye movements, and attention. For those with ADHD, this dance can be even more complicated due to a persisting primitive reflex - the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)....
The Critical Role of Primitive Reflexes in ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety
At Brain and Body Health, we delve deep into the understanding of our neurological makeup. One aspect we often encounter in our practice is the important role of primitive reflexes. These reflexes, although essential in the early stages of our lives, can sometimes...
The Comprehensive Guide to Concussions: From Types to Treatments, with Brain & Body’s Expertise Dr Eric.
Introduction When it comes to concussions, the first line of defence is knowledge. Understanding what a concussion is, how it affects your body, particularly the vestibular system, and what you can do about it, is critical. At Brain and Body Health, we leverage...
Anxiety/ Mood Type Post Concussion Syndrome
There are a few theories and mechanisms that cause an increase in anxiety with Post Concussion Syndrome. One mechanism is where the increase in sympathetic nervous system activity (flight/ fight reflex) causes an inhibition of the Dorso-Lateral Prefrontal Cortex...
Neuroinflammation in concussions + treatment options in clinic – laser therapy and supplements
Concussions occur when a person experiences physical trauma such as a hit to the head or body resulting in the brain rapidly moving back and forth. Concussions are categorised as a type of minor Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and require rapid treatment to reduce...
Cervicogenic Post-Concussion Syndrome Recovery
Your brain has 3 primary sensory for detecting movement. Proprioception – movement feedback from joints and muscles Vestibular – movement information from your inner ears Visual Your brain is constantly comparing these 3 sensory systems with each other to get an...
POTS and Concussions/PCS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a neurological condition which affects the autonomic nervous system. Within the autonomic nervous system are the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems which work hand-in-hand to regulate all the automatic processes...
POTS Treatment/Rehab
There are several typs of POTS and multiple causes for POTS. At Brain and Body Health we aim to identify what parts of your brain/ nervous system are contributing to the POTS symptoms so that we can develop a therapy program to help you regain function. Typically, we...
Orthostatic Tolerance Training
Orthostatic Intolerance Training is a non-pharmacological alternative to treating neurological conditions such as POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance. Studies have shown that patients with these conditions are more susceptible to physical deconditioning due to autonomic...
Concussions in Surfing
There is a large database of research conducted in relation to mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI) within contact sports, however only recently have researchers begun looking into concussion trends amongst non-contact sports such as surfing. A total of 34 337 head...