Kinetic Kids Neurodevelopment

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Dr Marisa Harper is a holistic family chiropractor that has been working

in the field of Paediatrics for close to 20 years.  Working with many

families over the years with children with developmental delays and

Neurodevelopmental disorders, Dr Marisa was looking for additional

ways to help support these children to help them reach their full

potential. After discovering the Melillo Method, Dr Marisa knew that this

was the missing piece to the puzzle and she became Certified in the

Melillo Method and created Kinetic Kids Neurodevelopment.

 

Kinetic Kids is all about helping children by supporting their optimal

neurological development and function. Common reasons parents seek

this type of care for their children:

• Developmental delays or asymmetrical development

• Behavioral concerns 

• Learning and attention difficulties 

• Poor co-ordination, balance and motor skills

 

What is our focus at Kinetic Kids?

• Integrating Primitive Reflexes

• Promoting optimal function of Postural Reflexes

• Building Core strength and stability

• Improving balance and co-ordination

• Vagus nerve therapy for healthy Autonomic Nervous system function

• Supporting Brain Hemispheric Integration- helping the brain to communicate and connect more efficiently.

 

Kinetic Kids programs are based on years of study into Neurosensory function and particularly the well known Melillo Method developed by Dr Robert Melillo, a specialist and researcher in childhood neurological disorders. This method looks at developmental imbalances of the nervous system and how well the two hemispheres of the brain area integrate and connect together.  Our brains are marvelous and magnificent, but do work best if everything is working in sync!

 

Kinetic Kids Programs consists of multisensory clinic therapy, guided home based exercises and nutritional/supplemental advice.  All programs are specific to and tailored to the individual child, and all therapies used are non-invasive and gentle. 

 

What’s Involved?

• An initial consultation involving a series of questionnaires to help us better know your child’s history, current needs and difficulties. 

• A discussion to go through your child’s history, previous treatments/diagnoses and the goals you have for your child.

• A thorough Functional Neurological examination.

• A report visit to discuss your child's ongoing care and exercise program.

• A series of regular appointments to track your child's progress concluding with a progress report visit.

 

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Change takes time, dedication and persistence, but together, change is possible!

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