Tried everything and still stuck?
Conditions like chronic pain, post-concussion issues, anxiety, FND and autoimmune disorders are frequently driven by an underlying nervous system pattern — one that standard medical care rarely investigates. That's where I focus: I trace the pattern back to its source and work with your nervous system directly to shift it.
The nervous system is where progress either stalls or begins.
Whatever your background, if you've been carrying a health challenge that hasn't resolved, you're welcome here. My work looks for what's underneath — the root pattern behind the symptoms — and walks with you toward genuine, lasting change.
A closer look at
what's really going on
Every session starts with the same question — what's actually driving this? My work is built on the Functional Neuro Health approach, which looks past the symptom list to the nervous system patterns underneath. Rather than treating each complaint as its own isolated problem, I map how your system is organising itself, then build a step-by-step plan that helps it settle, rebalance and heal.
Preliminary Assessment
A thorough first look — tracing the patterns underneath, not just the symptoms.
Ease the System
Settle the stress response so the body feels safe enough to change.
Align the Hierarchy
Identify the priority that's holding everything else in place.
Correct
Rebuild clear brain–body communication with gentle, precise corrections.
Embed
Make the change stick — simple home practices that build lasting resilience.
Three phases of transformation
Think of this as a roadmap, not a checklist. Some people move through the stages in order; others revisit them as their system settles — your nervous system sets the pace.
Nervous System Stabilisation
Nothing shifts until your system can put its guard down. When the body stops bracing for danger it can finally take in something new — so we start by calming the alarm and signalling safety, the groundwork for everything that follows.
- Calming the alarm state
- Restoring vagal tone
- Regulating the autonomic system
- A stable base for deeper work
Psychological Integration
With the system no longer on high alert, we can look beneath the surface — at the beliefs, emotional habits and learned responses your body has been holding. Mind and nervous system start working as one instead of pulling in different directions.
- Unwinding old emotional patterns
- Shifting limiting beliefs
- Aligning mind and body
- Gently working through held stress and trauma when it's present
Lifestyle Optimisation
Once the system is steadier and the mind is on board, change stops feeling like effort. This stage makes the progress stick — through movement, nourishment, rest and the everyday habits that keep you resourced long after our sessions end.
- Movement and recovery routines
- Sleep and daily rhythm support
- Nutrition that feeds the nervous system
- Habits that hold for the long term
Amanda Davis
Amanda has over 20 years' experience as a physiotherapist — the Back in Balance Physiotherapy clinic opened in 2009 on Sydney's northern beaches and relocated to Byron Bay in 2017, where it grew into a truly integrative practice.
With a reputation as a "highly effective, personable therapist who achieves results" in injury management, chronic pain management and rehabilitation, Amanda combines physiotherapy with the deeper layers of functional neuro health.
- Bachelor Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 2001
- Kinergetics Kinesiology Practitioner
- MyoFascial Stretch Therapist
- Certified GAPS Practitioner
- Functional Neuro Health
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy
One practice. Many modalities.
Every session is personalised — a combination of approaches chosen for you.
Physiotherapy
Hands-on treatment for injury, pain and rehabilitation — with the nervous system in mind.
Learn more →Functional Neuro Health
Brain-based assessment and correction for chronic pain, stress and stuck patterns.
Learn more →Kinesiology
A holistic system of natural health care grounded in anatomy — as unique as your fingerprint.
Learn more →Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Retraining the brain's interpretation of pain — for chronic pain that hasn't resolved.
Learn more →MyoFascial Stretch Therapy
Deep fascial release and stretch to restore length, movement and ease.
Learn more →Online Sessions
Work with Amanda from anywhere — assessment, coaching and protocols over video.
Learn more →- Full medical history & assessment
- A combination of modalities
- Goal setting
- Progress discussion & movement re-assessment
- Follow-up session — combination of modalities
- Home exercises
Claiming your private health rebate immediately onsite is easy. HICAPS provides fast, on-the-spot claims for most private health funds as well as Medicare.
24 hours notice for cancellations is required by phone or text to 0424 937 018. A $90 late-cancel fee will be charged. Missed appointments will be charged at full consult fee.
From the journal
7 Benefits of MyoFascial Stretch Therapy to Relieve Pain & Improve Flexibility
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Read more →The Lymphatic System – powerful yet often neglected
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Read more →What is Kinesiology and how can it help you?
Read more →Location
Suffolk Park, Byron Bay, NSW. Sessions are by appointment — call or book online through Cliniko.
Suffolk Park · Byron Bay · NSW
Sessions by appointment · Monday – Friday
Health fund rebates available for physiotherapy
Frequently asked questions
What can I expect in my first session?
We start by listening — a full assessment of your history, your symptoms and how your system is functioning, then we map a personalised treatment roadmap together. Bring any previous scans or reports if you have them.
Do you offer health fund rebates?
Yes — health fund rebates are available for physiotherapy. Check with your fund for your level of cover, and we'll provide the paperwork on the day.
Can you help with chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatments?
That's exactly what functional neuro health is designed for. If your body has been stuck in pain or stress patterns despite treatment, we look at the nervous system layer that may be organising the symptoms.
Do you offer online or remote sessions?
Yes — online sessions are available for assessment, coaching and protocols, wherever you are.
Where are you located?
Suffolk Park, Byron Bay, NSW. Sessions are by appointment — call or book online through Cliniko.
Your symptoms aren't a life sentence — they're your system's way of asking for help.
Book a session with Amanda to talk through what you're experiencing, ask questions, and find out whether this approach is right for you.
Begin your transformation
Whether you're in pain, stuck, or ready to understand your body on a deeper level — let's talk.