Functional Neuro Health

Nick is one of the most innovative health and fitness practitioners and educators in Australia. 

He developed a keen interest in high performance and rehabilitation after serving in the Australian Army. 

His studies in Personal Training, Kinesiology, Mind-Body Medicine, and Integrative Medicine prepared him to address complex issues clients brought to him. 

He became a lecturer in these modalities for the College of Complementary Medicine and has also written courses in Sports Therapy Kinesiology, Corrective Exercise, and Manual Therapy. 

Nick is constantly studying the human brain and nervous system and he has a deep understanding of human physiology from a holistic and targeted perspective.

He recently completed his studies in Applied and Functional Neurology and Bachelor in Myotherapy.

Services Offered

Functional Neurology

One of the core modalities at Functional Neurology Health is Functional Neurology. 

This modality uses two fundamental techniques, P-DTR and Applied Movement Neurology, to interact with the nervous system.

In P-DTR, muscles are tested and neurological receptor dysfunctions are assessed. In Applied Movement Neurology, the focus is on movement systems, homeostasis pathways, and energetic pathways.

Sports Kinesiology

The field of Sports Therapy Kinesiology treats neurological and musculoskeletal disorders in a multidisciplinary way. 

This treatment combines neuromuscular therapy, myotherapy, visceral manipulation, neural manipulation, and joint mobility. 

The program also uses brain-based assessment and correction strategies drawn from the fields of kinesiology, biomechanics, functional neurology, neurological development, and orthopaedic medicine.

This combination of fields of expertise allows rapid insight into the potential causes of your pain and dysfunction. 

Then, a corrective exercise program is tailored to address your unique imbalances. 

The goal of the treatment is to address the cause of dysfunction and get you back on track quickly and thoroughly.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Therapy that targets the Vagus nerve, an important area in the brain. 

In all inflammatory conditions, the nerve activates the body's own anti-inflammatory response when it is functioning properly.

It involves the use of a TENS machine and special clips in the ear that correspond to the Vagus nerve.

Because of this stimulation, the nerve is turned on and toned, so it can do its job of reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, and treating the gut-brain axis.

Functional Medicine and Test-Based Nutrition

Integrative and functional medicine aims to identify the underlying causes of chronic illness. 

To support the digestive and immune systems, your health history will be carefully analysed to determine nutrition, dietary, and lifestyle modifications tailored to you. 

Before those key areas can be addressed, some specific laboratory tests might be required.  

In this approach, the primary focus areas are:

• Detoxification and colon health
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• Mitochondrial health
• Digestion
• Fasting
• Hydration
• Cold therapy
• Sleep
• Breathing

Mind-Body Medicine

When you practice Mind-Body Medicine, you’ll learn that you are healthiest when you connect to yourself inwardly and express that outwardly. 

Through this therapy, you can connect the symptoms of your body to the patterns of your mind and heal from the inside out. 

Deep changes will occur at the core of your being that will affect your physical ailments positively. Long-term chronic conditions respond very well to this treatment.

Corrective Exercise Therapy

For clients recovering from musculoskeletal issues, Functional Neuro Health offers personalised corrective exercise programs.

Focus areas are:

• Core Stability
• Neuro Flexibility
• Corrective Exercise
• Joint Stability and Mobility
• Complex Movement Skills
• Human Gait Cycle Re-patterning
• Functional Strength and Conditioning

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