About Us

The Institute of Functional Neuroscience (IFN) was founded in Australia in 2008 to inspire hope and enhance humanity through clinical advances in neuroplasticity. We utilise the latest in neuroplasticity and neuroscience research to develop treatment approaches aimed at improving brain and nervous system performance of people with a wide range of conditions including migraines, seizure disorders, strokes, attention deficit disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, developmental coordination delay, vertigo, depression, learning and developmental disorders, concussion syndromes and autism. We are committed to collaborating with world leaders in education and research to ensure that we develop and deliver the finest cutting edge treatment outcomes possible for our patients.

 

IFN is an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals who strive everyday to inspire hope, create expertise and advance humanity in a population of patients that are experiencing unresolved complex neurological dysfunction. The institute is internationally recognized in the application of neuroplastic principals and has clinics in Sydney, Perth, Hong Kong, Canada and China.

The clinical applications we utilize focus on modulating the activity of the brain that in turn changes activity throughout the nervous system. The changes brought about by modulating the activity of the brain are dependent on the natural processes of neural plasticity. Neural plasticity involves activities that are fundamental to the nervous system including learning and functional change. The Institute recognizes and utilises these natural phenomenon to evoke change in targeted functional areas of the nervous system. This is done in order to encourage normalization of nervous system function in neurologic cases that traditionally do not respond satisfactorily to established treatment protocols such as migraines, seizures, depression and anxiety, stroke rehabilitation, post traumatic stress disorders, autism, developmental coordination delay, head injuries and spinal cord trauma.

Institute of Functional Neuroscience Staff

Dr. Randy Beck BSC (HONS).,D.C., Ph.D.,FAAFN

Chiropractor & Director
Chiropractor and Director of the Institute of Functional Neuroscience, Perth. He is also an Associate Professor at the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies in Florida, USA. Dr. Beck is the past President of the Australasian Academy of Functional Neurology. Dr. Beck has authored several articles and two textbooks including Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine. He is a frequent speaker at international and national conferences, seminars and workshops.

Dr. Michael Beck, DC, BSc (Biology),BA

Instructor in human pathology and physiology
A graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Beck is the principle instructor in human pathology and physiology at the Darcy Lane Institute London, Ontario, Canada.He has been a guest presenter and demonstrator of integrated health theories and practical application at the Schulich School of Medicine Western University. Dr. Beck was a founding member of the Integrated Health Committee and curriculum developer of integrated health concepts for the Schulich School of Medicine Western University.

Ms Fiona Choi BSc (OT) (Hons).

Clinician
Fiona graduated from the School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work at Curtin Univeristy. Fiona is currently working at Institute of Functional Neuroscience as a Clinician at our Perth Clinic.

Dr. Michael Beck, DC, BSc (Biology),BA

Doctor
A graduated from Curtin University and completed his Masters at Macquarie University. Dr. Jorge works at the Institute of Functional Neuroscience, Perth.

Dr. Kasia Kieliszek BSc(Chiropractic)., M.Chiro

Chiropractic
Kasia graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic and a Masters in Chiropractic. Dr Kieliszek is now working out of our New South Wales clinic in Bella Vista.

Dr. Jenae Reid BSc(Chiropractic). BChiro.

Clinician
Jenaeis the mother of two and an experienced practitioner who realises the importance of her role in helping people have quality of life. She graduated from Murdoch University and is currently a Clinician with the Institute of Functional Neuroscience at our Perth Clinic.

Mr Joseph Omo BSc (OT).

Clinician
Joseph graduated as a Occupational Therapist. Joseph is currently working at Institute of Functional Neuroscience as a Clinician at our Syndey Clinics.

Dr. Daniel Ward BSc(Chiropractic)., BChiro, MAAFN

Clinician
Daniel graduated from the School of Chiropractic at Murdoch University in 2009 and is currently a Clinician with the Institute of Functional Neuroscience. Dr Ward is enrolled in the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies since 2008.

Ms. Tsin Koh

Clinical Psychologist
Tsin is a registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Psychology from Curtin University. She is currently working as a clinical Psychologist out of our Perth clinic.

Ms. Sing Liu

Accounts Officer
Sing is the Accounts Officer for all of the Institutes Clinics and has previously worked in large company's across America and Australia.

Mr. Aaron Norrish

Manager of Technical Services
TMr Norrish is an accomplished and resourceful IT specialist responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an extensive software network applied to cutting edge diagnostic and treatment technology.As a member of the IFN Management Committee Mr Norrish advises on the accessibility to new applications considered for expanding the research initiatives to be considered by the Institute.

Ms. Jo Luciano

Has just joined us in our Sydney clinic. Before joining the Institute of Functional Neuroscience Jo worked in the health profession for 21 years including working as a Dental Nurse for 10 years.

Ms. Randi Beck

Administrative assistant
Has joined us part time in our Perth Clinic as an administrative assistant.

Ms. Norelle Bennett

Clinical Assistant
Norelle is currently working at Institute of Functional Neuroscience as a Clinical Assistant at the Perth clinic.

Ms. Ellesha Knight

Occupational Therapy
Ellesha is currently studying a Masters of Occupational Therapy at La Trobe University. Ellesha is currently working at the Institute of Functional Neuroscience on our intensive team.

Ms. Michelle Van Doorn

Clinical Assistant
Michelle is currently working at Institute of Functional Neuroscience as a Clinical Assistant at the Perth clinic. As well as her role at the Institute Michelle is also study Chiropractic at Murdoch University. Michelle has also graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor in Neuroscience.

Universities, Educational and Research Affiliations

Mission & Vision

We are

Inspirers of hope, creators of expertise and enhancers of humanity.

We do

Respect the spirit and beliefs of patients, families and colleagues and show compassion, sensitivity, and empathy, in all we do.

We adhear

To the highest standards of excellence, ethics, and personal responsibility, worthy of the trust our patients place in us.

We inspire

Hope and nurture the physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing of our patients.

We utalise

Knowledge, innovation and research to foster the principals of best practice in all we do.

We challenge

Existing ideas and ourselves and seek innovative approaches to improve our workplace environment.

We embrace

The necessity of sustainability and reinvestment in our mission through prudent management of our material, human and natural resources.

We understand

That education is the cornerstone of clinical progress and commit to the process of life long learning.

We represent

The value of openness and honesty (transparency) in dealing with all issues presented by patients and other team members.

We build

Capacity and excellence in our people, in recognition that they are our greatest assets.

We will

Diversify and increase our funding base to sustain future activities and future growth.

We care!