Initial Assessment
Does your child have a brain imbalance? First we must determine if there is indeed a functional disconnection problem and which side of the brain needs to be strengthened. All of our services begin with an initial assessment which includes: a series of in-depth online questionnaires and where possible an in-clinic* functional assessment. From this data we will create an individualised report outlining any synchronisation issues and explain the results to you. If you’ve signed up for a Bootcamp or Remote program, Dr Renee will use this data to create your child’s personalised program which targets their unique needs.
*Remote assessments are also available. See below for more on Remote Programs.
Bootcamp
The Brainsync bootcamp (without the drill sergeant) is the best way to get the most out of the brain integration training. It is not for the feint hearted though. It will take time, determination, perseverance and probably a tantrum or many to get through it. However, this is where the dramatic changes are seen.
It usually consists of 2 therapy sessions per week for an initial 12-week period*, reassessments occur at 6 and 12 weeks and continuous progress monitoring occurs throughout. Your child will attend the clinic and will participate in a wide range of physical, sensory and motor exercises and will even include a chance to use all of our different high tech therapy modalities. All of these exercises are specifically designed to activate different areas within the brain and build up your child’s weaker hemisphere in order to help each participant to achieve their specific goals.
Our program is based on The Melillo Method™ and draws on the practices of functional neurology, occupational therapy, vision therapy and cutting edge digital technology.
*The frequency of the program will depend on the assessment findings, 2 sessions a week is usually recommended for best outcomes.
Remote Programs
We offer remote programs for those who can’t make it to our clinic. This includes the same online assessment, a phone or video assessment with Dr Renee, and a tailored home-based program. Your program will include all of the resources you need to complete these exercises at home, with check-ins at 4, 8 & 12 weeks and final reassessment at 12 weeks.
12 Week - Group Coaching
During this coaching course you will receive a detailed home based program for your child, consisting of exercises and specific stimulation based on your child’s area of need. The course involves 6 fortnightly group telephone conference calls (~45-60 mins duration), aimed at educating the parents on how to implement the program for their children in the home setting. The call will consist of an educational component of varying aspects of brain development, the foundations of functional disconnection syndrome, the causes of this imbalance and what can be done to identify and correct this lack of synchronisation. A discussion of nutritional considerations will also be included.
Neurosage Sessions
15 minute sessions are available on our Neurosage platform outside of our Bootcamp program. This cutting edge digital technology is currently being patented as digital medicine and utilises visual, auditory and physical input to various regions of the brain to assist in improvement of balance, cognition, mood and strength (among many others). For new users, Neurosage requires a 1.5-2 hour assessment to understand your health history, clinical examination findings and to determine your functional goals. This can be used for both children and adults.
