Ben's Story
All too often it’s the practitioner who gets all the information about the client, and the client ends up knowing very little about the practitioner and his/her practice. I would like to change that by sharing with you a little bit about myself.
My name is Benjamin Brown. I am the eldest of four children, and I was born in a small town in the NSW Snowy Mountains. I studied at Macquarie University and I graduated as Chiropractor in 2002. I have recently finished a PhD in which I was investigating the effects of a mind-body chiropractic technique called Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) for individuals suffering from an under-active thyroid gland.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy keeping fit and healthy through fitness training, yoga and mountain bike riding.
As a teenager, I developed a debilitating pain in my lower back. Being unable to do the things that I loved, I decided to seek help from the local chiropractor. At the time I didn't know anything about chiropractic, and I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. After a short series of treatments, the pain in my back completely disappeared. I was blown away by the result, and my curiousity was sent into overdrive by this fascinating experience. It was this sequence of events that inspired me to become a health practitioner, and continues to inspire me to find out more about the body and natural methods of healthcare. Today, I receive ongoing motivation through witnessing the positive results in the clients who visit my clinic.
I’ve chosen to devote my professional life to the healing arts because I beleive that everyone is entitled to an excellent quality of life, and I believe that this can only be obtained with a healthy mind and a healthy body. When I began my journey as a teenager suffering from spinal pain, I quickly discovered that my enjoyment of life was intimately related to my health. I am thankful for all the people whose knowledge and experience have lead to me to where I am now. I have overcome the back pain that plagued me as a teenager, and I have grown personally through my healing experiences. It brings me great joy to be able to pass on this gift to my clients.
I maintain a strong belief in how I practice, and I am constantly seeking to improve it. I believe my consultations are thorough and of a high quality. I love helping people, especially those who are looking to improve and learn more about their own health. My aim is to help people to experience the most out of life by ensuring that they are as healthy as possible. I believe that with the right knowledge and guidance every individual can gain mastery of their health and well-being.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Chiropractic Science - Macquarie University (2000)
- Master of Chiropractic - Macquarie University (2002)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Research Preparation - Macquarie University (2004)
- Doctorate of Philosophy - Macquarie University (2011)
Teaching:
- Neurology Tutor - Macquarie University (2011-Present)
- Spinal Orthopedics Tutor - Macquarie University (2011 -Present)
- Peripheral Orthopedics Tutor - Macquarie University (2011- Present)
- Specialty Diagnosis Tutor - Macquarie UNiversity (2012- Present)
- Neurology Guest Lecturer - Macquarie University (2011- Present)
- Research Methodology Guest Lecturer - Macquarie Unversity (2011- Present)
Additional Training:
- Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)
- Neuro-Emotional Technique Certification
- Applied Kinesiology (AK)
- Neural Organisation Technique (NOT)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)
Publications:
1) Brown BT, Bonello R, Pollard H. The biopsychosocial model and hypothyroidism Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:5
2) Brown BT, Bonello R, Pollard H. The use of Traditional Chinese Medical Principles in Chiropractic Technique Chiropr J Aust 2008, 38: 18-26
3) Brown BT, Bonello R, Pollard H, Graham, P. The influence of a biopsychosocial-based treatment approach on the clinical manifestations of primary overt hypothyroidism: a protocol for a pilot study Trials 2010, 11:106