A plain-English guide
What is Network Care?
Network Care, often called Network Spinal, is a gentle, awareness-based chiropractic approach that works with the nervous system and spine to help the body reorganise patterns of tension.
How it works
Using precise, light contacts along the spine, a practitioner helps the nervous system release stored tension and develop new strategies for adapting to stress.
Rather than forcing change, the work supports the nervous system to reorganise itself, so the body can move toward greater ease and adaptability. It was developed by chiropractor Dr Donald Epstein over more than 40 years and is practised by chiropractors around the world.
The names explained
As the understanding of the work deepened, the way it was described evolved too. What began as a specific chiropractic technique grew into a system of care, a model of nervous system reorganisation, and a broader framework for healing and human development. Practitioners may describe what they offer differently depending on when they trained.
Network Chiropractic
The original name
Network Spinal Analysis (NSA)
A later programme name
Reorganisational Healing
The wider healing model
Network Spinal
The current programme name
The terminology and technique have changed over time, but the intent has stayed the same: to support the body's ability to reorganise, adapt and heal through the nervous system. This directory uses Network Care as the umbrella term for all of them.
Practitioner training
Each practitioner brings their own level of training and experience. These are the common training levels you may see on practitioner websites, from earlier programmes through to the current pathway.
Foundational NSA
- NSA Certified, Part 1
- NSA Certified, Part 2
- NSA Certified, Part 3
Network Spinal
- Certified, Discover Care
- Certified, Transform Care
- Certified, Awaken Care
Advanced
Network Spinal Master-E Certified
Recognised as the highest level of practitioner training
The most current and highest levels of training are delivered within the modern Network Spinal pathway. Training is provided by organisations such as EpiEnergetics, where you can read more about each level.
What a visit is like
Each practice runs differently, so ask when you book. Many start with a conversation about your health and what brings you in. Care itself involves light touch while you lie or sit comfortably, usually fully clothed.
What people describe
People receiving Network Care often report feeling:
- calmer and more settled in their body
- more present and aware
- more adaptable when facing stress
- clearer and more focused
- more connected to themselves and their life
Experiences vary from person to person. Talk to a practitioner about your own situation.
Choosing a practitioner
Every practitioner listed here runs an independent chiropractic practice with their own style and experience. Differences in how practitioners describe their training are normal. To find the right fit:
- start with someone close enough to visit regularly
- read their website to get a feel for their approach
- ask about their training and whether they're continuing their education
- ask how a first visit works and what it costs
The right practitioner is the one who feels aligned for you.
About this directory
People often hear about this work from a friend or practitioner, then struggle to find someone near them. The Network Practitioner Directory brings practitioners across Australia and New Zealand into one place, so care is easier to find and practitioners can refer across regions with confidence. It welcomes practitioners from every era of the work.
Is the directory affiliated with a training organisation?
No. It's independently operated and isn't affiliated with EpiEnergetics or any training or governing body, though it fully supports practitioners' ongoing training and education.
Does being listed mean a practitioner is certified or endorsed?
No. Practitioner information is self-reported. The directory doesn't verify, rank or assess practitioners, and inclusion doesn't imply certification, endorsement or a specific level of training.
Is this a governing or regulatory body?
No. It doesn't set standards for practice. It's simply a place to find and connect with practitioners offering this work.
I'm a practitioner. Can I be listed?
Yes, whenever you trained and whatever you call the work. See how listing works.
Further reading: A historical perspective on Network Spinal Analysis care (EpiEnergetics) and the work of Donald Epstein.
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