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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Whiplash impact on balance + treatment in clinic options – vestibular rehab, cervical joint position training
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ADHD and Anxiety
ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental condition amongst children. ADHD can cause concentration and behavioural issues as the brain develops at a slower rate. The most commonly known symptoms include short attention span, fidgeting, hyperactivity, impulsivity and...
Balance Issues and Anxiety
Recent research has shown that there is a link between people with anxiety disorders and peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Anxiety is a mental disorder that can cause an individual to feel excess worry, tension and uneasiness throughout their day. Anxiety can present...
The Gut-Brain Connection
It is a well known fact that the composition and health of the gut plays a crucial role in the health of the brain and nervous system. Gut bacteria composition can have an effect on your mental health, increasing your risk of anxiety, depression and Parkinson's...
Spinal Galant Reflex
The Melillo Method was developed by Dr. Robert Melillo as an effective protocol for helping kids and adults to reach their full neurological potential. At Brain and Body Health we are one of the few clinics in NSW to be certified in the Melillo Method. At twenty...
Primitive Reflexes and the link to the “fight or flight” response
Overview of primitive reflexes The link between retained primitive reflexes and brain development was developed by Dr. Robert Melillo. At Brain and Body Health we are one of the few clinics in NSW with certification in the Melillo Method Primitive reflex movements are...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the CDC there are 1.7 million Traumatic Brain Injuries a year with an estimated 10-20% of cases experiencing lifeling symptoms. A recent paper found a positive improvement to working memory and attention issues caused by TBI. Brain function measured...
What can be done to help ADHD
A recent study found a link between ADHD and Retained Primitive Reflexes.Primitive reflexes are present in infancy and usually disappear by the age of one as the brain develops. There is increasing evidence that children with ADHD and learning difficulties have...
ANXIETY in kids/ teens
If you have tried yelling ‘Calm Down’ at your kid with anxiety and it didn’t work then keep reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWUHd83rdUo If we look at anxiety from a neurophysiological point of view anxiety is an issue with over activation in some networks in...
Cervical Vertigo or Cervicogenic Dizziness
Vertigo or dizziness is a huge problem effecting many people. There are several causes or different types of vertigo, some will sort themselves out, others need medical intervention and some types of vertigo are more persistent. One of the persistent ones that we see...