INSIGHT Scans – Nervous System Assessments in Mackay

At Mackay Spine Care, we use state-of-the-art INSIGHT Scans to measure how well your nervous system is functioning. These gentle, non-invasive scans give us a clear picture of how stress may be affecting your body and health — from babies through to adults.

Whether it’s a newborn struggling with sleep, a mum recovering after birth, or a child facing focus and behaviour challenges, INSIGHT Scans allow us to see what’s really going on beneath the surface.

What Are INSIGHT Scans?

INSIGHT technology is a set of three advanced tools that assess how your spine and nervous system are working together:

• NeuroThermal Scan – measures temperature along the spine to detect hidden stress in the autonomic nervous system.

• Surface EMG (sEMG) – evaluates muscle tone and balance, showing how stress or misalignments are affecting posture and movement.

• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – tracks how well your nervous system adapts to daily stress, giving us insight into your overall adaptability and health.

Together, these scans show how stress is stored in the body and how it may be affecting energy, focus, sleep, behaviour, and healing.

Why Do They Matter?

A healthy nervous system regulates everything — from growth and development to sleep, digestion, and emotional balance. When stress builds up, it can cause the system to become “stuck,” showing up as:

• Difficulty sleeping or feeding in babies

• Colic, reflux, or unsettled behaviour

• Learning, focus, or behaviour challenges in kids

• Postpartum recovery struggles

• Chronic stress, fatigue, or tension in adults

INSIGHT Scans allow us to detect these patterns early and track improvements over time, giving you confidence that care is making measurable changes.

Care for Every Stage of Life

• Prenatal care – supporting mums through pregnancy by monitoring how stress impacts the spine and nervous system, promoting comfort and healthy development.

• Postpartum care – helping mothers recover, regulate, and adapt after birth.

• Babies & young children – identifying early signs of nervous system imbalance that may affect sleep, digestion, behaviour, and development.

• Families & adults – managing everyday stress, improving resilience, and supporting long-term health.

What to Expect

• Quick & comfortable – scans take only a few minutes and are completely safe, even for newborns.

• No radiation, no discomfort – the technology is non-invasive and uses sensors rather than needles or imaging.

• Personalised results – you’ll see a visual report that helps explain exactly what’s happening in your nervous system.

• Clear plan forward – results guide your care so we can track progress at every step.

Advanced Training You Can Trust

Our team is highly trained in nervous system-focused chiropractic care:

• PX Docs Certified – advanced training in paediatric & family neurology.

• Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) – gentle, structural balancing for the spine and nervous system.

• Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) – addressing the stress and emotions stored in the body.

This allows us to interpret your scans with precision and provide the right care for your unique needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are INSIGHT Scans safe for babies?
Yes — they’re gentle, quick, and completely non-invasive.

How long do scans take?
Usually just 5–10 minutes, even for little ones.

Do they hurt?
Not at all — most children don’t even notice they’re happening.

How often should we scan?
Scans are done at your initial visit, and then at key intervals to track progress and adapt care.