About Us / Meet Your Therapist

Meet Gabriela Hennigan, M.A., B.A.

 

Ireland’s only certified Melillo Method™ Practitioner—Gabriela holds extensive training and credentials in a wide range of neurodevelopmental and functional neurology approaches, offering a uniquely holistic, evidence-based therapy experience for both children and adults. 

Professional Journey & Qualifications

  • Melillo Method™ Certified Provider 
  • Interactive Metronome™ Certified Practitioner 
  • Reflex Integration (RMTi) Therapist
  • Social Skills Trainer
  • Behaviour Therapist
  • Cranio‑Sacral Therapist 

 

Educational Background

M.A. and B.A. degrees (special education focus)

Over 10 years of professional experience in therapeutic intervention across Ireland, USA, and Poland 

 

Professional Memberships

  • Teaching Council of Ireland (Reg. 168807), Ireland
  • IAFNR (Interdisciplinary Association of Functional Neurosciences & Rehabilitation) full member, Ireland
  • The Developmental Practitioners Association (DPA), UK 
  • Interactive Metronome Practitioner, USA

 

Therapeutic Philosophy & Tools

Gabriela’s approach blends Functional Neurology with Special Education, delivering a multi-modality therapy deeply rooted in neuroplasticity. She leverages cutting-edge tools such as Cold Laser,  Interactive Metronome, CogBuilder Visual & Cognitive Training, HBOT, advanced neurotools, vibration plate, and more to target the root causes of developmental challenges. 

 

Her practice goes beyond symptom management—it's about rewiring the brain for long-term, meaningful change. 

 

Who She Supports

Gabriela specialises in helping individuals of all ages manage and overcome:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • ADHD / ADD
  • Learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia)
  • Speech/language delays or disorders
  • OCD, Tourette’s, bipolar disorder, and other behavioural challenges 
  • Traumautic Brain Injury
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Genetic Conditions
  • Degenerative Conditions
  • Pandas/Pans, autoimmune conditions

Her compassionate, personalised method is designed to support children, teens, adults, and families, whether working in-clinic or through remote programs. 

 

Why Choose Gabriela?

  • A rare combination of deep clinical training and practical experience across neurodevelopmental therapies
  • Holistic, brain-based approach hand-tailored for each client
  • Fully certified in highly specialised modalities like IM, Melillo Method™, RMTi, and more
  • Active adherence to professional standards and continuing development
  • Flexible delivery: in-person in Dublin and virtual services globally 

 

A Personal Mission

Driven by a vision to transform the wellbeing scape “one brain at a time,” Gabriela brings both heart and expertise to each client. Her goal is simple: to unlock potential and ignite meaningful change—whether it’s helping a child improve the brain function or giving an adult optimal cognitive and emotional performance.

 

Ready to Connect?

 

Start with a free 15-minute consultation to explore if this program is right for you or your child.

 

''My 17 years old son has been in the virtual neuro-sensory-motor program with Gabriela since September 2023. During this time, he managed to get his first job on the golf course and training to become a carpenter. The improvements relate to his increased confidence, much better conversational skills and better articulation. He got more toned, fit and enjoys daily physical exercises with consistently better scores. He has been working on the interactive metronome at home for a few months now. We noticed consistent improvements with neurotiming what shows as decreasing MS scores in his IM home program performance reports''
- Melrie from Ireland"

'' My son has been doing the virtual brain-integration program with Gabby for dyslexia. In the first few weeks we noticed significant improvements with handwriting - he started writing more neatly. His swimming improved and eagerness to participate in the swimming competition. He improved articulation and speech. Progress has been consistent since the first week
​of our home program."
- Alison, mom from the USA

''The online coaching has been very helpful and we’ve learned a lot! I highly recommend Gabriela, she is a fantastic coach - really knowledgeable and professional, but mostly, the insights she provides is personal, focusing on your child’s profile and needs. It is also well emphasized the opportunity to learn and support our children on a daily basis. At the end of the sessions, I was feeling inspired and motivated, more in control of my life. I also enjoyed the fact that it was on-line, as it suits our busy routine. I would recommend this to anyone as it is very informative and just a great reminder of good parenting.''
- Marcia, mom from Northern Ireland

"I can't say enough about the outstanding service I received from your company. Their team went above and beyond to meet my needs and exceeded my expectations in getting me back in life."

Olivia Hartman, an adult client

Go to our BRAIN-BASED programs:

Brain TheraCamp Melillo Intensive for 1-2 weeks and our virtual at-home programs:  16 week Brain Integration virtual Home Program and 16 week IM-Home Program

 

ADVANCED BRAIN-BASED MODEL OF INTERVENTION 
The Future of Education & Healthcare

Identifying & helping any child or adult
to eliminate the root causes of neurological & neurodevelopmental disorders. Brain-centric learning based ​on neuroscience research.
It's all about the brain.The brain can change at any age!