What is NIS and how does it work?

Neurological Integration System (NIS) is built on the principles of neuroscience to address issues of acute pain and chronic illness at a cellular level therefore attaining and, more importantly, maintaining optimum personal health. The system recognizes that no part of the human body works in isolation, but that each is supported and aided by many other parts. It works by identifying which signals (motor-sensory feedback loops) between the brain and body are not functioning optimally. A practitioner will contact specific anatomical points on the body and cranium and then use a muscle test to determine if the signal needs to be corrected. The correction is a gentle tap on a specialized area of the cranium known as the Post Central Gyrus (PCG). This restores a previously disconnected signal and issues will start to be resolved. Depending on how long a patient has experienced symptoms, the age of the patient and the severity of the issue, we see different time frames for symptoms to be resolved. Many patients experience some immediate relief (particularly from headaches), while others take more time.

A Typical Treatment

 Using a series of protocols, an NIS practitioner touches specific anatomical contact points and then uses a muscle test to understand what needs to be corrected. As explained above, the correction involves gentle tapping on the post central gyrus (a specialized area of the cranium). The treatment is very gentle and non-invasive and can sometimes be so relaxing that patients have been known to fall asleep. The protocols include, but are not limited to: inflammation, pathogens, emotions, hormones, immunology, neurology, & physiology.

How often should I see a practitioner?

We recommend an initial three visits to be booked over a period of six weeks. After this time, we can schedule sessions further apart until issues are resolved. It is recommended to come for a 'check-up' every three to four months. The reason for this time line is based on the life cycle of our red blood cells. Red Blood Cells (RBCs) perform the vital role of delivering oxygen and removing waste. They live for around 120 days (4 months) before being removed from the body by the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. It is a struggle for our bodies to maintain an 'optimum' state for longer than 100-120 days - the average life cycle of an RBC. It is beneficial to have a regular check up so small problems can be addressed with a view to maintaining excellent long-term health.

Principle #1

NIS is based on the principle that our brain maintains all of our neurophysiology. This means that without stress, the signals between our brain and body allow us to function at optimal health. If we do experience a stress (physical, hormonal, emotional, neurological, or pathological), these signals can become overloaded and this is when we start to see symptoms of illness and pain (our bodies are capable of exhibiting over 600,000 symptoms).  

Principle #2

The second principle of NIS is that it addresses the source or cause of symptoms in order to effectively help problem areas for a client. For example, two patients with similar migraine patterns may have very different reasons for their headaches. NIS addresses the unique cause of each persons migraine. Another example is structural pain. We often experience pain in one area of our body, but it may actually be compensating for another area of our body (for example, knee pain may actually be the result of a hip injury, or headaches could be the symptom of jaw clenching or poor intestinal health). When NIS identifies these other areas, they can then become the priority for treatment and therefore more effectively treating the symptoms.

Principle #3

The Brain makes the corrections, not the practitioner. While the practitioner is certainly a part of the process, NIS identifies how incredibly powerful our own brains are at knowing our bodies and at being able to heal ourselves.