Functional Neurology Therapies

Therapies

At Flourishing Brains, we utilise a range of gentle, science-based Functional Neurology Therapies tailored to support children with ADHD, Autism, developmental disorders, and other neurological challenges. 

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Our therapies are designed to enhance brain function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in a safe, non-invasive, and personalised way. With treatments like Laser Therapy, Stimpod Therapy, Multi-Sensory Stimulation, Specific Brain Balance Exercises, and more, we empower children to overcome barriers and unlock their full potential, helping them thrive in everyday life.

Interactive Metronome (IM) Therapy

  • Interactive Metronome (IM) Therapy is a computer-based training program that helps improve focus, coordination, and thinking skills by strengthening the brain’s timing system. It’s structured, engaging, and designed to support areas of the brain responsible for movement, learning, and attention.

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  • Children complete fun, rhythm-based exercises – like clapping or tapping in time with a beat – while receiving real-time feedback on how closely they’re hitting the rhythm.

    These sessions can take place in-clinic or at home, and are personalised to suit each child’s pace and progress.

  • IM Therapy works by training the brain’s ability to process timing, which plays a crucial role in how we move, learn, and stay focused.

    The exercises strengthen communication between different brain regions, particularly those linked to planning, coordination, and executive function.

    Over time, this can support improvements in attention, memory, processing speed, and overall brain efficiency.

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Laser Therapy (or Photobiomodulation)

  • Laser Therapy (also known as Photobiomodulation) is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses red and near-infrared light to support healthy brain function.

    Backed by extensive research, it’s designed to boost brain connectivity, improve communication between brain cells, and promote calm, focused thinking.

  • A soft light-emitting device is placed on targeted areas such as the head or neck. It’s completely painless, making it ideal for children of all ages.

    Sessions are short and cumulative, building on each other over time for lasting results.

  • The light energy stimulates the mitochondria (the energy centres of cells), helping them produce more cellular energy.

    This increased energy supports stronger neural communication, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and enhances how the brain processes information. 

  • Podcast: Unravelling the Brain with Dr Josh Madsen

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    Podcast: The Longevity Formula

    [ Episode 12 ] How Do Lasers Heal? Answering Your Questions (Part 1)

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Stimpod Therapy

  • Stimpod Therapy is a gentle, innovative treatment designed to support nervous system regulation.

    Using advanced pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) technology, it stimulates key nerve pathways – especially the vagus nerve – to help the body move from fight or flight mode into a calm, balanced state.

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  • A small handheld device is placed on targeted areas, often on the ear, delivering a mild pulsing or tapping sensation.

    The experience is gentle and painless, with the strength of the stimulation completely adjustable to your child’s comfort level.

    With regular sessions, the effects build over time, supporting a calmer, more regulated nervous system.

  • Stimpod Therapy delivers gentle electromagnetic pulses that activate the vagus nerve – an essential part of the nervous system that influences mood, digestion, immune response, and stress regulation.

    Improving the communication between nerves, it helps restore balance in the body, leading to better emotional regulation, improved gut health, stronger immune function, and deeper relaxation.

Multi-Sensory Stimulation

  • Multi-Sensory Stimulation is a personalised therapeutic approach that uses carefully selected sensory inputs (like light, sound, touch, smell, and gentle vibration) to help regulate the nervous system and support brain function.

    When we engage multiple senses at once, we encourage neuroplasticity, helping the brain adapt, grow, and improve its ability to process information.

  • Each session is tailored to your child’s unique neurological profile and comfort level.

    A combination of safe and non-invasive tools may be used, such as soft vibrations, essential oils, light stimulation, and gentle muscle activation. This rich sensory input helps to calm or activate specific neural pathways, depending on what your child needs most.

    Often, this therapy is paired with other treatments like Laser Therapy to enhance results.

  • Multi-Sensory Stimulation provides structured, targeted input to the nervous system. When multiple senses are activated together, it sends powerful signals to the brain that support new neural connections, improved regulation, and greater adaptability.

    Through strengthening the brain’s ability to process and integrate sensory information, this therapy can support improved focus, coordination, mood, and learning.

Specific Brain Balance Exercises

  • We develop a personalised set of movement-based activities designed to strengthen your child’s neurological foundations.

    These exercises help to improve focus, learning, motor skills, and emotional regulation by addressing core brain and body functions like reflexes, coordination, and visual tracking. 

  • Each child receives a tailored program based on their unique neurological profile.

    Sessions are fun, age-appropriate, and designed to keep your child engaged while supporting their development. Some exercises may also be recommended for home practice to continue building progress between sessions.

  • These exercises work by activating and strengthening the pathways between the brain and body. By integrating retained primitive reflexes and improving core strength, balance, eye movements, and timing, the brain becomes more efficient at processing information and regulating responses.

    Over time, this can support improved cognitive performance, coordination, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

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