Brain and Body Health Gladesville

Brain and Body Health Gladesville Sydney based clinic helping kids. Brain & Body Health Chiropractic Gladesville is a chiropractic clinic located in Gladesville, NSW.

Melillo Method primitive reflex integration plus functional med and photobiomodulation
https://brainandbodyhealth.com.au/healthlinks/ Conditions we treat include musculoskeletal such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatic, knee pain, tendonitis, disc bulge, headaches, neurological such as Concussions, POTS/Dysautonomia, Dizziness, Migraines, Cervicogenic Dizziness, BPPV, and ADHD. The ser

vices we offer include general chiropractic, neuro-rehab services, neuro-development, and more. Although we are based in Gladesville, we service clients from all over the lower north shore such as Hunters Hill, Hunters Hill West, Woolwich, Boronia Park, Henley, Huntleys Cove,Huntleys Point, Monash Park, Tennyson Point, Denistone East, Putney, Ryde and all surrounding areas.

08/09/2026

👶 Is your baby’s crawl pattern looking a little different? 🐛

If they’re not quite old enough for traditional crawling exercises, you can still encourage the same movement pattern by gently moving their arms and legs as if they’re crawling.

This can be a simple way to encourage cross-body movement and coordination while they’re still developing their crawling skills. 🧠✨

Every baby develops at their own pace, so if you’re concerned about your baby’s movement or crawling pattern, it’s always worth chatting with your paediatric health professional. ❤️

07/09/2026

Tic disorders and OCD both involve dysfunction of the basal ganglia but with Tics the trigger usually starts with sensory processing issues. The basal gangia sets off the tic because the brain has learnt that the movement temporarily calms down the agitation from the sensory issue.

Don't force the kid to stop the tic. Figure out the root cause and help the nervous system regain control

Sometimes the behaviour we’re trying to stop is actually the nervous system trying to communicate. 🧠💚Constant movement, ...
05/09/2026

Sometimes the behaviour we’re trying to stop is actually the nervous system trying to communicate. 🧠💚

Constant movement, big reactions, covering their ears, chewing or struggling to settle at night can all be signs that a child is looking for more regulation and sensory input.

Instead of asking, “Why are they doing this?” try asking:
👉 “What is their nervous system asking for?”
Movement, deep pressure, heavy work, rhythm and the right sensory input can sometimes make a big difference. 🙌

Save this one for later and send it to a parent who might need it. 💛

04/09/2026

Why Smooth Reading Isn’t Always Easy: The ATNR Reflex Connection 📖

Reading isn’t just about sounding out words-it requires precise control over your eye movements to track from word one to word two, and across the entire line. If this process is challenging, an unintegrated retlex might be the culprit. 🔎

The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), is a primitive reflex that can interfere with eye tracking necessary for fluent reading. 👀

What is the ATNR?
It’s a foundational reflex that helps newborns coordinate head turning with arm extension.
It should naturally integrate (become dormant) by about 6 months of age.

If the ATNR is Still Active (Unintegrated):
It can make the eye movements required for reading—moving the eyes smoothly from side to side-incredibly tricky.
This can lead to skipping words, losing your place, and making reading slow and exhausting. 😴

How We Help:
We use specific movements and exercises to help integrate the ATNR.
Once integrated, the eyes are freed up to track effortlessly, often making reading significantly easier and less frustrating.
If you or your child struggles with eye tracking while reading, addressing foundational reflexes could be the key! 🔑

03/09/2026

Emotional regulation is hard if youre 4 yrs old. Even more so if your moro reflex is still active and your right prefrobtal cortex isn't regulating your amygdala like it should.

Step 1) cuddle

Step 1a) check moro reflex. If its there check my other videos for tips on starfish breathing or rocking to help it integrate

Step 2) sensory input on the left side of the body to activate the right hemisphere

02/09/2026

Thumb sucking can be a stress feedback loop. Its temporarily calms our fight fight response but can (especially in young kids) create structural changes to the shape of the mouth which impact breathing which stresses us out needing more thumb sucking.

Step 1) check for the rooting, palmar grasp and moro reflexes. If they're active, work on them

Step 2) if they mouth breath, find an ENT or holistic dentist or myofunctional therapist to work on airways

If it is a congestion issue look into decreasing inflammation.

01/09/2026

Sensory Seeking? Try These Grounding Strategies 🧠✨

If your child is constantly on the go, bouncing, spinning or looking for extra sensory input, their nervous system may be craving more feedback from their body.

Sometimes sensory-seeking behaviours are the brain’s way of searching for more information about where the body is in space.

🌿 Step 1: Explore the environment
• Give them time to move around a new space
• Let them explore and figure out what’s around them
• This can help them feel more comfortable and settled

🤗 Step 2: Deep pressure + movement
• Try a big bear hug
• Combine it with gentle rocking or movement
• This can provide calming proprioceptive and vestibular input

🌀 Step 3: Vestibular input
• Try a swing or gentle spinning activity
• Keep it short and watch how your child responds
• Some kids find movement incredibly regulating

💪 Step 4: Proprioceptive input
• Body brushing
• Heavy work activities
• Walking, pushing, pulling or climbing
• Vibration can also provide additional sensory feedback

The goal isn’t to stop a child from moving — it’s to figure out what their nervous system is asking for and give them appropriate ways to get that input. 💛

Every child responds differently, so always follow their cues and stop if movement makes them dizzy, distressed or uncomfortable.

Hope that helps! 🧠✨

Sometimes what looks like “bad behaviour” is actually a child communicating that something feels too difficult, overwhel...
29/08/2026

Sometimes what looks like “bad behaviour” is actually a child communicating that something feels too difficult, overwhelming or uncomfortable. 💚

From constantly moving and avoiding certain activities, to big emotional reactions or struggling to follow instructions — there can be more going on beneath the surface.

This doesn’t mean every behaviour has a sensory or developmental explanation. But taking the time to understand the why behind the behaviour can help us respond more effectively.

At our clinic, we look at the child as a whole and explore different systems that may be contributing — including the brain and nervous system, primitive reflexes, proprioceptive system, vestibular system, and gut and immune health. 🧠

Sometimes understanding how these different pieces are working together can help us identify where a child may be struggling and what support might help them thrive.

Behaviour is communication. The goal isn’t always to stop the behaviour — it’s to understand what might be driving it. 💚

Which one have you noticed in your child? 👀

28/08/2026

💧Drooling or Messy Eating? It Could Be a Retained Rooting Reflex!

If your child is constantly drooling, is a messy eater, or seems to struggle with mouth awareness, it may be worth checking their Rooting Reflex. 🍽️

When this primitive reflex remains active beyond infancy, it may affect how the brain processes sensation around the face and mouth. 👄

❗️Simple Rooting Reflex Check:
• Use a soft paintbrush
• Gently brush from the jaw to the corner of the mouth, then across the lips

• Watch for:
• Facial twitching
• Lips pulling towards the brush
• Trying to bite the brush

Activities to Try:
• Gently repeat the brushing pattern over the face for a few minutes each day 🖌️
• Blow bubbles to encourage lip strength, mouth control, and oral coordination 🫧

These simple activities can help improve oral awareness and support better control around the mouth over time.

Hope that helps!

27/08/2026

Being able to feel and control your face is important for feeling your emotions and recognising them in others. Hugely important for socialising.

Some Kids cant control or feel their face which is an important step for feeling less anxious with social interactions.

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Suite 11/1 Jordan Street
Gladesville, NSW
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