How we help

Here at Kind Health Company, we understand that the Central Nervous System (CNS) is not just a scientific label at the base of the Pyramid of Learning. The CNS forms THE FOUNDATION on which ALL LEARNING IS BUILT. It is vitally important that inefficiencies within the CNS are identified and addressed in order to support the development and progress of higher skills (e.g. sensory processing, coordination, attention, academic performance).

The CNS is everything! The Central Nervous System is at the core of every part of our therapy.

And the results speak for themselves. When we address the root of the problem the outcomes is that new skills are acquired in an order that the brain and body can make sense of – meaning monotonous therapy exercises are a thing of the past. Our sessions are fun and engaging, and targetted specifically to your child’s skill level, no matter their developmental age.

These are the medical facts that form the basis of our approach at Kind Health:

• When a baby is in utero a group of reflexes emerge called primitive reflexes
• Doctors screen for primitive reflexes within the first few minutes after a baby is born. This is because the presence of primitive reflexes at birth is an indication of a healthy neurological profile
• Primitive reflexes should be integrated by the developing brain during the first year of life (but this is often not the case)
• As primitive reflexes are integrated they are replaced by postural reflexes (also referred to as mature reflexes). Postural reflexes develop in the first 3.5 years of life to provide the basis for automatic (unconscious) control of balance, posture and movement
• Primitive reflexes that remain beyond the first year of life indicate immaturity in the functioning of the CNS and interrupt the efficiency of the brain sending and receiving messages to and from the body – creating barriers to other skills being developed.

There are many causes for why primitive reflexes do not integrate in the first year of life, majority are through no fault of the child, parents or caregivers.

Primitive reflexes are naturally integrated through the spontaneous rhythmic movements that infants naturally do.

It is possible to repeat these movement patterns in order to integrate retained primitive reflexes in children and adults – and that’s where we come in!

Integrating retained primitive reflexes is our bread and butter here at Kind Health. Once there is a solid foundation at the CNS level we often see that gaps that were once present at higher levels of the Pyramid of Learning self-resolve. If this self resolution does not occur we can work with your child to make sure all gaps are identified and addressed.

If you are struggling to parent a child or children, for whatever reason, give us a call. It is likely that it is not just you and your parenting approach (or “lack of experience”). Often there are underlying neurodevelopmental delays that can be addressed and have a profound impact on your child, yourself and your family.

If your child is struggling in their daily life, in one or more areas, or is generally not thriving, give us a call. We are passionate about helping every child to reach their potential and thrive!