ThinkWell NeuroSolutions

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Our ThinkWell Programme aims to find the causes of your problem and then use cutting edge technology NeuroTherapy biofeedback and bio-chemistry treatments as the basis for our solution.

ADHD Autism Learning Difficulties Mood Disorders Dyslexia Developmental Delay Depression Anxiety Dementia Alzheimers Concentration and Focus Optimise Performance

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We combine a scientifically validated approach with drug-free natural solutions to optimise your mental health

Our ThinkWell Programme comprises of two branches.

* Biochemistry Treatments
1) Correcting Metabolic problems (nutritional deficiencies, eliminating heavy metals, oxidative stress, hormonal imbalance)
2) Supporting Immune System (eliminate allergies and auto-immune issues)
3) Enhancing Digestion (heal leaky gut, correct microbial imbalances and improve the break-down of food)

* Neurological Treatments
1) Providing the raw ingredients for the correct brain chemistry
2) Training the brain to be flexible and form the correct brain waves at the appropriate time to do the job at hand.

Our philosophy ensures that we "follow the trail of the evidence" using a range of in-house diagnostic methods to tailor your treatment to you, as an individual.

* QEEG Brain-mapping - find which areas of your brain are under or over-active
* TOVA - Test of Variables of Attention - ADHD computerised assessment
* Live Blood Analysis - see for yourself if there is inflammation, oxidative stress, iron/folate deficiency or gut problems
* Urinary Heavy Metal Testing - what is your body excreting?
* Urinary Indicans Test - how is your gut flora looking, do you need to Detox?
* Zinc Status - affects hormones, heavy metal elimination and your immune system

or we can out-source to get Laboratory Test Results

* Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis - comprehensive nutritional review, including complete heavy metal "storage" profile
* Histamine and Kryptopyrole Testing - autism/schizophrenia tests
* Organic Acids Profile
* Amino Acid Profile

Most of our treatments do not interfere with medications!!
Our personalised approach will be tailored to your specific needs

What is Neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy is a computerised system that "retrains" your brain waves, assisting your brain to be more flexible and adaptable to your environment.

Different brainwaves should be dominant during different activities. For example, slow waves such as Delta and Theta waves are more prevalent during sleep or relaxation. Faster waves such as Beta are more appropriate during concentration. Problems arise when the wrong brainwaves become dominant - too much Theta in a classroom results in inattention or daydreaming, too much Beta can create panic and anxiety.

The system is user-friendly - it appears as though the user is playing a computer game. The game is directed, not by joystick or controls, but by the sensors placed on the scalp via a "cap". When the user is performing the approriate brainwave patterns, the game proceeds (reward) and when the brain response is inappropriate, the game stops.

Thus, the learning occurs by Operant Conditioning techniques. Over time the subconscious skills, of managing one's brainwaves, becomes generalised and the person is able to apply the techniques during all times in life. The treatment, therefore, maintains itself over time and, once adequate treatments are completed, the process should not need further revision.

This truly is a drug-free solution.

What is QEEG?
When conducting Neurotherapy, it is important to know how the brain is currently functioning, in order to create the appropriate programme to adapt brain-wave patterns.

The QEEG is a testing process that measures the EEG (electroencephalograph) electrical activity from the the entire brain, resulting in a "brain-map" . This gives a clear indicator of which areas of the brain are "under-active" or "over-active" when the map is compared to a large sample of people who have no symptoms (normative database).

There has been a lot of research to support the development of brain-map "architypes" - that is, there are particular patterns of brainwaves that are typical of people with certain symptoms. For instance, people with ADHD tend towards having a "slow-wave syndrome" in the frontal lobes of the brain, where we would hope to have higher levels of faster Beta waves. People with depression, among other patterns, may have problems with "asymmetry" where the right and left sides of the brain do not match in the corrent ratios.

QEEG brain-mapping gives a detailed and personalised view of where the problems lie and this information is used to develop a personalised programme of NeuroFeedback / NeuroTherapy to make the corrections.

The test in non-invasive - the person wears a "cap" with sensors that measure the brain-wave current. NO electricity or charge is passed towards the person, it is only measuring the charge that is received by the sensors from the brain.

What is TOVA?
The T.O.V.A. is an objective, neurophysiological measure of attention, not a subjective rating of behavior. It is a 21.6 minute long, very simple "computer game" that measures your responses to either visual or auditory stimuli. These measurements are then compared to the measurements of a group of people without attention disorders who took the T.O.V.A.

Variables measured include variability of response time (consistency), response time, commission (impulsivity), errors of omission (inattention), post-commission response times, multiple and anticipatory responses, and an ADHD score, which is a comparison to an age/gender specific ADHD group.

Our useof the TOVA gives a baseline score that is repaeated and compared following our treatments - as a measure of our accountability that our treatments make a significant positive difference to performance tasks.

see www.tovatest.com for more information

What is Live Blood Analysis?
Live Blood Analysis is a screening tool for testing for various deficiencies in the body such as iron, essential fatty acids, Vitamin B12 and zinc.

From a single finger prick of blood, your immune status can be viewed. The size, shape and ratio of red cells, white cells and platelets allows us to view your immune system as a living, active dynamic body system.

Live Blood Analysis is based on the medical science of Hematology. It provides an accurate and immediate indication of oxidative stress and free radical damage, inflammation and liver health.

These biological markers may be used to formulate a personalised treatment of nutrients to optimise your body and your mind.

What is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis “is a safe and non-invasive pathology test. It measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in hair.

"Minerals are essential for growth, healing, vitality and wellbeing. They provide structural support in bones and teeth, and they maintain the body's pH and water balance, nerve activity, muscle contractions, energy production and enzyme reactions. They are the basic ‘spark plugs' of life. Many health conditions are aggravated by mineral imbalances and toxic metal excesses.” (www.interclinical.com)

There is a very strong correlation between the presence of heavy metals and problems with mood, learning, attentional problems and also degenerative disorders such as Alzheimers and Dementia.

Testing the hair (as opposed to urine or blood) is recognised as the premium measure of the nutrients and heavy metals being stored in the body tissues, rather than those elements being eliminated or transported (in blood or urine).

Having a clear “map” of an individual person’s mineral profile provides the important information that defines an individualised, specific plan for treatment, particularly regarding natural methods of chelating and eliminating heavy metals. With repeated testing, results can be monitored over time to confirm treatment effectiveness.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis provides a full written report from Interclinical Laboratories, as well as specialised assessment and review by Mandi Whyte, resulting in a personalised nutrient protocol to eliminate heavy metals or optimise your nutrient levels.

About Mandi Whyte
Mandi has completed more than seven years of tertiary study with separate qualifications in Naturopathy, Psychology and Primary School Teaching. She has worked as a Naturopath, specialising in Learning Difficulties, Developmental Delay and Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression) for ten years.

Mandi priorises staying on the "cutting edge" of research and treatment processes, to offer her clients the very best of available care. Mandi has attended all International Summits of Mental Health (Sydney 2006, Gold Coast 2007, Melbourne 2009) as well as the Advanced Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis workshop (Sydney 2006 and Perth 2010) by Interclinial Laboratories. Recent educational conferences by ACNEM and the MINDD Foundation have further enhanced Mandi's knowledge and application of treatment methods for Mental Health. Combining this with attendance at numerous conferences by ARL Laboratories and PathLab have ensured that Mandi is competent at reviewing specific blood and urine test results.

Mandi completed more than 80 hours of supervision and theory to be qualified in Neurotherapy and QEEG diagnosis (May 2008, Nov 2008) and been practicing with these technologies for 2 years.

Mandi's treatments are based on bio-medical approaches focussing on heavy metal elimination, nutrient support and healing of the immune and digestive systems. Mandi is excited to also offer her clients the added benefits of Neurotherapy and QEEG brain-mapping.

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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Diploma of Natural Medicine (Naturopathy)
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary School Teaching)


Member of ANTA, WACOT, MINDD Foundation, ACNEM and NeuroConcepts

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