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NEURO HEALTH

Brain Health & Performance

The nervous system — including your brain and every nerve in your body — is your master control centre. It governs complex cognitive functions like thinking, learning and memory, while regulating essential functions like heartbeat, respiration and digestion. When it isn't functioning well, your ability to respond to stimuli, execute movements and maintain focus is compromised.

Modern life places real strain on the nervous system. Left unaddressed, this shows up as concentration issues, brain fog, fatigue, digestion problems and mood changes — symptoms that are often dismissed as “just stress” but respond well to targeted, evidence-based strategies.

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Who This Helps

Over 15+ years of clinical practice across Australia, New Zealand and the USA, I've worked with a wide range of people — from executives wanting to sharpen focus and sustain performance under pressure, to people managing chronic illness rooted in nervous system dysfunction. Whatever end of that spectrum you're on, the approach starts the same way: understanding what your nervous system actually needs.

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Signs Your Nervous System Needs Support

Brain fog, poor concentration, unexplained fatigue, digestive changes, low mood, and disrupted sleep can all point to nervous system dysfunction rather than a single, isolated cause. Strong evidence supports training the nervous system directly — not just treating symptoms individually — to improve function now and help prevent decline over time.

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Our Approach to Brain Health

Care here is holistic and individualised, optimising routine, nutrition and supplementation, sleep, stress management, and a blend of active and passive therapies tailored to how your nervous system is actually presenting — not a generic program applied the same way to everyone.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain, and is certified for use here in the treatment of depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. For people who haven't found sufficient relief through other avenues, TMS offers an evidence-based option worth discussing directly — get in touch to find out if it's a fit for you.

Dr Jessica Povall is a Doctor of Physiotherapy (Boston University) with 15+ years of clinical experience across Australia, New Zealand and the USA. She sees clients at 309 George Street in Sydney CBD and via telehealth Australia-wide, and works with CTP, SIRA/icare workers compensation, NDIS and private clients.

CLINIC SITES

GATHR Clinic

309 George Street Sydney CBD

NSW 2000

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