Memory lapses and that creeping sense of lost sharpness can sneak in over time. Names slip your mind, conversations trail off, and recalling details that once felt effortless suddenly takes effort. It chips away at confidence and the mental clarity we rely on every day.
I sat down with Dr Cody Hanish (Chiropractor) and Founder of Combined Clinics Australia, to talk about what’s really happening in the brain and how one innovative device, EXOMIND by BTL Devices, is being used within clinical settings.
“The brain and central nervous system are the communication centre for the entire body,” Dr Cody explains. “The body is self-regulating, but the brain plays a central role in how everything functions. Signals go out to the body, and signals come back. That network is critical.”
It’s this network that influences how we process information and regulate mood. When signalling isn’t functioning efficiently, patients may present with a range of symptoms that require clinical assessment and support.
Neuroplasticity in Action
“Many people assume that if the brain or nerves are damaged, there’s nothing you can do,” Dr Cody says. “But the brain is capable of adapting over time. It’s constantly learning.”
EXOMIND uses ExoTMS™, a form of transcranial magnetic stimulation, to deliver targeted magnetic stimulation to specific areas of the brain within established clinical treatment protocols.
“This technology is based on rTMS, which has been studied for decades,” Dr Hanish explains. “It delivers controlled magnetic stimulation to targeted regions of the brain as part of a structured clinical protocol.”
“Exomind isn’t invasive or uncomfortable,” Dr Hanish says. “It’s designed to work within the brain’s existing processes as part of a clinical approach.”
Why Six Sessions Matter
The treatment protocol is a course of sessions, typically delivered over several weeks under practitioner supervision. “Think of it like building consistency,” Dr Cody says. “Each session builds on the last, following established clinical guidelines.”
Patients presenting for treatment are often experiencing a range of overlapping concerns. “Symptoms like difficulty recalling information or fluctuations in mood can create a layer of concern,” Dr Cody notes. “People often come in worried about changes they’re noticing, even if they are already doing things like focusing on sleep, nutrition, and general wellbeing.”
Science Backing the Technology
EXOMIND is used by healthcare professionals for eligible patients under clinical supervision within its approved indications and builds on decades of research in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).
“The brain directs the entire body,” Dr Cody explains. “When it’s not functioning efficiently, it can affect how we feel day to day.”
EXOMIND is not intended as a standalone or universal solution, but rather used as part of a broader clinical framework. Treatment suitability and outcomes vary and are determined by a qualified healthcare professional.
Disclosure:
I received a series of EXOMIND treatments as a guest of BTL Devices and Combined Clinics Australia for a media preview.
