practitioners
Sue Lee
Sue Lee has over 17 years' experience in working with children and families, with a focus on children's health. She holds a Bachelor degree in
Homoeopathy, and Diploma of Education in Early Childhood.
Sue's passion is to assist in helping the body's own wisdom restore health and balance. With a nurturing and supportive technique, Sue tailors
her treatments to each individual, working to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Sue has specialist knowledge in treating children, and is a mother herself. With their vital energy, children respond well to homeopathic medicine,
which can be used to treat a range of issues, from chronic colds to behavioural disturbances. Sue also has at her disposal nutritional medicine,
tissue salts and flower essences to assist her to treat individual health issues. Many adult conditions can also be treated with homoeopathy. These
include acute and chronic illnesses, hormonal imbalances, pre- and post-natal care, mental and emotional conditions including anxiety and depression,
digestive disorders, and skin conditions.
Sue is also a professional and committed Remedial and Ka Huna massage therapist, practising for the past 10 years. She has completed all six levels
of Ka Huna massage training as taught through Mettes Institute, and became a trainer in Hawaiian massage in 2004. Sue works with the body/mind
connection, incorporating hot stones, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi and stretching, specializing in pregnancy massage. Sue is the founder and lead facilitator
in teaching hot stone therapy throughout Australia with the
ili ili stone method.
Sue is a member of Australian Natural Therapies Association and the Australian Association of Massage Therapists, and is registered with all major health funds.
Katie Forster
Katie is an experienced and highly qualified naturopath and homoeopath. Practicing since 1998, Katie has extensive experience in treating a wide range health concerns. She specializes in women's and men's health, including fertility, stress management, mood disorders, weight loss programs, digestive and cardiovascular health. As a mother, Katie also has a special interest in infant and children's health.
Katie has a passion for nutrition, believing a balanced diet plays an integral role in maintaining good health. She works together with clients to implement realistic dietary changes to make a lasting difference. Herbal medicine, homoeopathy, and nutritional supplements are used, as required, to help clients overcome health issues. Katie's aim is to inspire and motivate clients so they feel equipped to embrace a healthy change.
Katie uses a variety of assessment tools to assist with the collation of health information.
Live Blood Screening provides an insight into the health of the individual on a cellular level. Urinary Indican Test provides a measure of gut fermentation and bad bacteria in the digestive system. Zinc levels are also tested; zinc plays a major role in healing and immune function, and is commonly deficient in our Western society. These informative tests provide a greater insight into causative and/or contributing factors when we are unwell.
Katie holds an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Diploma of Homoeopathy, Diploma of Herbal Medicine and Nutrition. She completed her studies at the Australian College of Natural Medicine.
Katie is a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) and is registered with all private health funds.
Kylie Stabler
Kylie is a fully qualified and registered acupuncturist who studied at the Australian College of Natural Medicine. Kylie is a sensitive and down to
earth practitioner who is committed to achieving better health for her patients through the healing benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Treatment involves a unique combination of acupuncture and other oriental therapies, including moxibustion, massage, cupping and gua sha all tailored
to suit each individual according to their own specific needs. Patent herbal formulas and diet and lifestyle advice are often recommended to strengthen
and reinforce the treatment as well as providing an opportunity for the patient to play an active role in their own healing.
Kylie has an interest in Women's health and specializes in the field of fertility, pre and post-natal support, menstrual problems and PMS. She is also
experienced in working with infants and children to treat eczema, recurrent cough, and gastro-intestinal disorders like constipation, diahorrea and reflux.
Kylie has also had a great deal of success in treating musculoskeletal disorders; chronic muscle tension; stress and associated disorders; headaches and
migraines; depression, insomnia and anxiety disorders; gastro-intestinal disorders; sinusitis, hayfever and asthma; chronic fatigue; fibromyalgia;
cessation of smoking and drug withdrawal and general well-being,
Kylie is an extremely experienced massage therapist who has been in practice since 1999. She specializes in oriental style massage, but also
incorporates a wonderful combination of deep tissue, remedial, sports and relaxation techniques to deliver an invigorating massage which
creates an overall sense of well-being and balance within the body.
Kylie is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association and is rebates are available with most health funds for Acupuncture
Jody Ann Van Keulen
Jody Ann Van Keulen is a qualified massage therapist who has been working in the field since 2000. She has a Certificate IV in Remedial Therapies
(Melbourne College of Natural Medicine) and a Diploma of Remedial Massage (Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy).
Jody Ann is trained in Ka Huna (Hawaiian massage), Swedish massage (relaxation), manual lymphatic drainage, Ili Ili Hot Stone massage, pre- and
post-natal massage, and aromatherapy. She is currently teaching Ili Ili Hot Stone massage.
Jody Ann uses corrective and remedial techniques to address muscular tension caused by injury, overuse and postural imbalances. Treatment techniques
include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, cupping, and
skeletal mobilisation. This practical approach is blended with Hawaiian (Ka Huna) massage, relaxation massage, Polynesian floor massage, and
Ili Ili Hot Stone massage to nurture and replenish the spirit and body.
Jody Ann's style of massage is special and unique. Her treatments are a blend of many modalities, allowing her flexibility in her approach to
individual needs. Her goals as a therapist are to see positive changes within treatments. Jody Ann believes it is important to provide her clients
with the skills to manage their own health. Any treatment can be weighted to suit the needs of each individual person, ranging from treatment
required for an injury, or to simply enjoy a relaxing massage.
Jody Ann is a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) and is registered with all major health funds.
Yvette Campbell
Yvette Campbell received her Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Therapy) in 2005 from the Australian College of Natural Medicine. She has
trained in relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, soft tissue manipulation techniques, trigger point therapy and stretches.
Yvette aims to provide a calm and relaxed environment in which she can assist in the management of a wide range of soft tissue complaints.
Yvette is passionate about the benefits of massage and uses a variety of approaches to provide massage therapy tailored to your personal
needs. Remedial massage therapy is effective on its own or with other treatments as part of a treatment or rehabilitation plan. Yvette will
happily work in conjunction with other practitioners as part of a recovery plan.
It is important to Yvette that you have the best possible experience of massage therapy. She uses aromatherapy vapours and music to optimise
the outcome of your massage. Yvette believes massage enhances wellbeing for people of all ages and stages, shapes and sizes. She welcomes
any questions you may have prior to booking.
Yvette is a member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists and is registered with many health care funds.
Julie Madden
Julie Madden is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Diploma of Ego State Therapy. Her other qualifications include a Diploma of Anatomy
and Physiology. She has a long-standing interest in Transactional Analysis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Julie brings her experience as a personal coach and business consultant of eighteen years to her practice. She uses the DISC Behavioural Profile
for self-awareness and team building. Julie has been teaching assertive communication skills for over ten years as a qualified Effectiveness
Training Instructor. Julie is also a facilitator for the Australian designed parenting program, 'Handling Anger in Yourself and Your Children'.
Julie has been running groups for women recovering from post-natal depression for fifteen years, and speaks about motherhood and post-natal
depression.
Liz Brnjak
Liz Brnjak has had 11 years' experience providing counselling to children, adolescents, parents and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts,
and a Bachelor of Social Work, with further post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health Sciences (Child, Adolescent and Family Therapies).
Liz has worked in a range of settings throughout her career providing counselling, community and organisational support, professional supervision
and psychological assessment. Some of the workplace settings include the Department of Human Services, Community Health Centres, Family Services,
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
The approach she draws upon includes systemic (family therapy), cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic (psychotherapy), mindfulness,
solution-focused and narrative therapies. Decisions about therapy are made with the client to ensure the most desirable outcome is achieved.
Liz is committed to providing a high standard of service, which aims to assist clients to find new ways of resolving difficult situations and
provide resources that are helpful in moving forward.
Karen Ditty
Karen Ditty is a strengths-based therapist and an accredited mental health social worker practicing as a child & family counsellor, clinical supervisor and group therapist. She has been counselling and assisting individuals, couples , families and professionals since 1988 and has 4 tertiary degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in humanities, including a year in psychology, a Bachelor of Social Work, a post Graduate Diploma in the psychosocialcultural determinants of Women's Health, and a Masters in Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy (psychotherapy). Karen has a Medicare Provider Number and is able to offer Medicare rebates with a doctor's referral.
Karen has undertaken extensive study and training in child, youth, couple and family therapies specialising in both counseling and group work on relationships, self esteem, stress management, grief & loss, life stage transitions, family violence, abuse, anxiety, depression & other mental health issues.
Karen believes in working from a client-centred approach, which allows her to work collaboratively with her clients to achieve their goals. Karen is able to use a variety of different therapeutic methods and approaches in order to best meet clients' needs. These approaches include Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Solution Focussed Work, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), as well as Experiential and Creative Arts Psychotherapies.
Karen believes that counselling and group work provide her clients with a space to explore their issues, gain clarity and insight into their experiences, options and possibilities leading to a better quality of life. She performs regular reviews during the therapy process in order to ensure that client's therapeutic goals are being achieved.
Angela Koutsofrigas
Angela is a registered acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a qualified remedial practitioner and has 10 years of experience in private practice.
Angela combines her skills in acupuncture, chinese herbs, cupping, moxibustion and dietary therapy to treat a wide range of disorders. Initially her approach is to alleviate acute symptoms and this is followed up by working on the underlying cause of the problem. By strengthening deficiencies and clearing blockages the body is assisted in restoring its own balance.
Angela has a long standing interest in women's health. She has effectively treated women with many common gynaecological conditions including painful menstruation, irregular periods, PMT, PCOD and menopausal syndrome.
As a mother of two children, her experience and exploration into pregnancy, different birth choices and breastfeeding has provided a broad base of experience and personal reflection which she brings to her practice. She strongly advocates the use of acupuncture and massage to promote foetal and maternal health from pre-conception to post birth. Obstetric acupuncture offers women the choice to safely and effectively treat disorders that arise during pregnancy and post partum. As well as pre natal care, she uses acupuncture for induction, prolonged labour and strengthening women after birth.
TCM is life medicine because it encompasses prevention and healing, mind body and spirit - Professor Lun Wong
Angela is registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria (CMRB). Rebates for major private health funds are available.
Dr Kristin Guley
Kristin is a fully qualified and registered Osteopath. She has practised in several locations around Melbourne since graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor degree in Clinical Sciences and a Masters degree in Health Sciences (Osteopathy). Her Master’s thesis researched the relationship between the upper neck and jaw in effective treatment for increasing mouth opening ability.
Kristin has undertaken further study in the fields of Cranial Osteopathy, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and has a passionate interest in assisting the body to best handle all stages of the pregnancy process from pre-conception and correcting structural impediments to fertility to post partum recovery and breast feeding support for both mothers and babies. Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle form of assessment, diagnosis and treatment perfectly suited to newborns and infants.
Kristin is a strong believer in tailoring each treatment to the individual so no two treatments are quite the same, however they will follow the general format of a detailed case history to fully understand all factors that need to be address to restore health to the body, followed by a clinical examination including relevant orthopaedic tests in order to reach an accurate diagnosis and then hands-on treatment utilising a variety of soft tissue and manipulative techniques.
Kristin is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association and is registered with all private health funds and some treatments may be able to be claimed through Medicare with a doctor’s referral.
Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill is a qualified Massage therapist that is trained in Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (Nature Care College, Sydney) and has a Diploma of Remedial Massage from Australian College of Natural Medicine.
She is skilled in Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation (Swedish), Pregnancy Massage and Integrated Cupping.
Jessica is passionate that an integrative holistic approach is highly effective to treat dysfunction that arises from cumulative physical, mental and emotional stress and dysfunction.
Jessica utilises her knowledge and training in Remedial Massage to identify the source of pain and dysfunction. This is achieved through the application of Muscular Energy Technique, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Joint Play.
Jessica employs techniques such as deep tissue massage, relaxation techniques and cupping, to effectively target pain, dysfunction and stress whilst also being deeply relaxing and energising for the body as a whole.
Jessica aims to quieten the stress response and encourage circulation with her calm and nurturing manner. This integrative approach allows for clients unique therapeutic needs.Her goal is to facilitate a healing response that is restorative to the mind, body and spirit thus creating a more balanced life.
A noticeable reduction in headaches, better stress management and improved sleep are just some of the lasting effects of consistent therapeutic care.
Jessica is a member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society and is registered with many of the health funds
