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Introduction
Dr Jason Barritt, chiropractor, does not just do his best to be gentle. The method he uses is designed to be gentle. People have travelled from interstate to receive this type of chiropractic care in Canberra. Many have travelled from Sydney and rural New South Wales. Many people happily choose traditional chiropractic adjustments. However, if you need or simply prefer an extra gentle approach, this may be a good fit for you.
Two Minute Intro Video
NSA in Action : Before and After Care
This video explores the science behind the gentle, neuroplastic chiropractic methods Jason uses. It gives an overview of the approach. It also includes summaries of peer-reviewed research, and before and after photos comparing individual people’s movement and posture.
In the video, Jason demonstrates how this precise, neuroplastic-based method is used at our Canberra clinic to support brain-body communication.
Disclaimer: These case studies illustrate individual results. Outcomes may vary, and these observations are provided for educational purposes regarding the NSA method.
Below are four examples comparing a person's movement before and after NSA care.
Some of these photos were taken on the same day, before and after a single session. Others were taken after a course of care.
To read the background to each case, click the button below to visit our before and after page.
Please note: the images above show individual outcomes, not guaranteed results. Individual results vary. This content is for general health education purposes only. For specific health concerns, please consult with a registered healthcare professional in person.
Gentle Chiropractic Care in Canberra, Based on Nearly 30 Years of Clinical Experience
At Body Mind Empowerment Centre, we offer personalised, gentle chiropractic care. Our care aims to help relieve pain, improve mobility and support your overall wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with persistent back pain, neck pain and stiffness, or headaches, our experienced Canberra chiropractor is here to support you.
Jason has been in clinical practice for nearly 30 years. He uses Network Spinal Analysis, also called NSA, which is a gentle, neuroplastic-based form of chiropractic care. NSA care is designed to support communication between the brain and the body. Jason uses this approach to address the specific areas that concern you. In a published survey, people receiving NSA care reported improvements in their own ratings of physical comfort, wellbeing and their ability to cope with stress. This research is summarised further down this page.
Our Mission Statement
To seek and correct the cause of musculoskeletal restrictions that detract from optimal function and to promote a better understanding of the vital connection between musculoskeletal health and quality of life. We know that health is more than just the absence of pain. Therefore, we strive to empower our patients to reach their health goals through education and excellent chiropractic care.
Contact Us
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Tel: 02 6162 2919
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Tel: 02 6162 2919
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Steps Towards A Greater Wellbeing
We provide chiropractic care that may assist with the musculoskeletal aspects of:
• back pain (lower, middle and upper);
• neck pain, neck tightness and neck stiffness;
• headaches (certain types);
• radiating leg pain;
• shoulder, ankle, knee or hip pain;
• sports injuries;
• chronic pain (stubborn, long-term pain).
If you are ready to take the next step with your health, we are here to help. Our chiropractic care focuses on understanding what may be contributing to your discomfort. We are also happy to work with your chosen healthcare team.
Chiropractic care may provide support for the spinal and musculoskeletal aspects of the above issues. However, if Jason suspects your health issues to be due to other causes, a medical referral will be provided.
Network Spinal Analysis (NSA)
A Chiropractic Method
NSA care, also called Network Spinal Analysis, first focuses on reducing spinal stiffness and supporting brain-body communication. It does not begin with correcting spinal misalignment. NSA care aims to help with symptoms that may be related to spinal dysfunction. These can include chronic pain, back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and numbness and tingling. Individual results vary. Another aim, in some cases, is to support functions such as strength and coordination of the back, neck, arms and legs.
Once several functional indicators have changed, a traditional spinal adjustment may be offered. Because NSA care first aims to reduce stiffness, the adjustment may then be more comfortable. If Jason thinks an adjustment may help, he will always discuss it with you first.
Some people prefer to receive only the gentle NSA touches. That is always an option. In certain cases, progress with NSA care alone may take longer. No two people change at quite the same pace. Some people did not find traditional chiropractic adjustments comfortable. Others have been advised to avoid them for health reasons. People in both situations have travelled hundreds of kilometres to receive this very low-force neuroplastic method at our clinic in Lyneham, ACT.
Neuroplastic Chiropractic - Resources
These articles are designed to help you understand the type of chiropractic care I have spent more than 30 years studying and practising. I also hope they help you appreciate your body's natural capacity to adapt and heal.
Neuroplastic Treatment: A Different Approach...
NSA care Research
By Irvine College
Of Medicine
Accidents, Injuries & Chiropractic
Video Library
At the Body Mind Empowerment Centre, we offer gentle chiropractic care in Canberra. We believe education and knowledge are important parts of the healing journey. Please browse through our video gallery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly. You may also like to read our detailed articles and our initial consultation options.
What To Expect On Your First Two Visits
This video is designed to help you know what to expect from your first two visits at the Body Mind Empowerment Centre with Dr. Jason Barritt (chiro).
Dr. Jason Barrit - NSA Chiropractor
I have chosen to focus on a gentle, neuroplastic approach to care. Over many years, I have worked with hundreds of people who wanted to reduce their symptoms and improve their overall health, performance and quality of life. I cannot guarantee results. Gentle NSA care is the primary method I use at my Canberra chiropractic clinic. University researchers have published data on people receiving NSA care, which is summarised further down this page. NSA care uses gentle touches to the spine and body. These touches often bring about a visible response in the body, which is guided by the brain and nervous system. I aim to guide this response towards areas of the body that are tight or uncomfortable. For many of my patients, this approach has been very different from anything else they have tried.
Please see my video showing the NSA response being guided towards an area of tension and discomfort.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CHIROPRACTIC TECHNIQUE
Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) Chiropractic
Jason is a Canberra chiropractor who has been in clinical practice for nearly 30 years. He provides care for back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal restrictions in many areas of the body, including the shoulders, arms and legs. At the Body Mind Empowerment Centre, he uses Network Spinal Analysis, also called NSA, a chiropractic method focused on gentle spinal care. Our centre is on Hall Street at the Lyneham shops, in Canberra's inner north. It is near Dickson, and a short walk from the Dickson shops via the Lyneham wetlands.
NSA care can include traditional spinal adjustments. NSA care first aims to reduce spinal stiffness, and an adjustment can be offered after that. This is because an adjustment may be more comfortable once the spine is less stiff. If Jason thinks an adjustment may help, he will always discuss it with you first.
Spinal tension and misalignment between the vertebrae (bones of the spine) may interfere with nerve messages from the brain to the body, potentially leading to pain, stiffness, muscle tightness and many other symptoms such as numbness and tingling.
Some of our patients travel hundreds of kilometres to receive the gentle touch of NSA care at the Body Mind Empowerment Centre in Canberra. Our clinic is on Hall Street at the Lyneham shops, close to Dickson, Kaleen and Belconnen.
In 1997, researchers from the University of California, Irvine, published a large survey of people receiving NSA care in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. They summarised their findings with the following statement. In fact, this is where the idea of naming this Canberra practice the Body Mind Empowerment Centre came from:
"During a period of several months, physiological and psychological changes can be obtained. This includes increased flexibility of the spine, increased range of motion, improved mood and sense of relaxation, self-reported wellness, and a greater capacity to cope with stressful situations. These observations provide a basis for considering that NSA care involves body-mind interactions.”
Reference
1. Blanks RH, Schuster TL, Dobson M. A retrospective assessment of Network care using a survey of self-rated health, wellness and quality of life. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. 1997;1(4):15-31.