Practitioners
Dr Anne Small
Dr Anne Small is very experienced in diagnosing physical and emotional illnesses after having graduated in 1973 and gaining extensive experience working in centres including the Kensington Community Health Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital and the Aboriginal Health Service.
She will perform the necessary physical examination and testing, and work with the client to develop a holistic management plan.
Dr Small founded the Moonee Ponds MindBody Health Centre in 1996 and has worked with many different complementary practitioners over this time. As such, she has an excellent knowledge of how the different therapies can assist individual clients at different stages of their healing journey.
She recognises the side effects caused by many Western drug treatments, therefore non-pharmaceutical approaches are often favoured and referrals may be made to other practitioners at the Centre for natural healing remedies. She also specializes in prescribing bio identical hormones where the client has a hormone deficiency.
Modality: Medicine, Counselling
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
Diploma of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Diploma in Sports Medicine
Diploma in Community Child Health
Graduate Diploma in Integrative Medicine
Member: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Australian Medical Association
Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
Australasian Integrative Medicine Association Inc.
Jane Lee-Stewart
Jane commenced kinesiology training in 1997 at Australia’s first government accredited course in kinesiology at the Kinesiology College of Energetic Sciences with industry pioneers, Kerryn Franks, Dr Charles Krebs and Chris Rowe.
Her interests include identifying emotional blocks to wellness, stress management, brain integration for learning difficulties, relationship issues, anxiety and mood disorders including panic attacks, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, food sensitivity testing, prenatal balancing, chronic pain, self-sabotage, phobias, compulsions and addictions.
Jane is also a practitioner of Serenity Neuro Feedback, a software program, which uses sound- based biofeedback to measure and re-train brainwaves. Her special interests include meditation, mindfulness based stress management and spiritual and psychosomatic approaches to health.
Modality: Holistic Kinesiology, Emotional Freedom Technique, LEAP®, Serenity Neurofeedback
Email Contact: kinesiology@mindbodyhealth.com.au
Qualifications:
BA, Diploma of Health Science (Holistic Kinesiology)
Certified Practitioner: Serenity Neuro Feedback
Emotional Freedom Technique
Practitioner of LEAP® (Learning Enhancement Acupressure Program) Brain assessment and integration
Applied Physiology, Transformational Kinesiology
Member Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Kate Lukis
Kate began practising as a naturopath in Central Victoria in 2003. Before this time, she had been in the Social Work field for the past eighteen years working with children, adolescents and adults around issues pertaining to sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, homelessness and refugees.
Kate integrates her counselling skills and experience in her Naturopathic work. In her consultations, she incorporates Iridology, prescribes Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutritional supplementation together with lifestyle advice and counselling to unlock the client's innate ability to heal.
Areas of special interest include anxiety and depression, sleep problems, women's issues and other acute and chronic illnesses.
Modality: Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Iridology, Herbal Medicine
Email Contact: naturopath@mindbodyhealth.com.au
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy
Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services
Member of National Herbalist Association of Australia
Member of Homeopathic Education and Research Association
Wei Wei Qian
Wei Wei Qian graduated in China as a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture before working in the department of gynaecology, internal medicine and orthopaedics at the Red Cross Hospital (China) for seven years.
She has over 28 years experience practising in both hospitals and clinics using acupuncture and herbal medicine. Wei Wei has also taught acupuncture to Western students studying Traditional Chines Medicine in China.
Since 1990, Wei Wei has been practising in Melbourne where she successfully treats conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, hay fever, digestive problems, sports injuries and stress related conditions.
Wei Wei specialises in the treatment of gynaecological disorders, specifically beneficial for clients suffering from PMS, menopausal symptoms and infertility problems. Her extensive clinical experience assures an optimal outcome for most conditions that have been challenged by more mainstream health approaches.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Chinese MedicineModality: Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Frances Farnan – Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Frances is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. She gained her valuable learning experience from the double degree at RMIT University, graduating with Distinction. She has also completed a clinical internship at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and volunteered as an Acupuncturist at Tuong Quang Temple Clinic for the financially disadvantaged in Vietnam.
She has spent an extensive time in China and Vietnam and recognises that health is not just about taking medicine and receiving treatments, but also about the relationship each patient has with their own body: the food they ingest, the environment they live in, and the relationships they have with other people. During treatments, Frances often explains the underlying Chinese Medicine diagnosis to the patient so that they can begin to understand and manage their own health in their day to day life.
Her particular interest lies in digestive disorders, and the treatment of stress/anxiety and emotional disturbances. She also employs Acupuncture as a conjunct therapy for patients receiving IVF treatment.
Other conditions she treats include Chronic Sinus, Common Cold & Cough, Menstrual complaints, Infertility, Menopausal symptoms, Insomnia, Acne, Eczema, IBS, and Depression, to name a few.
She treats using combinations of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Moxibustion, Cupping, Chinese Diet Therapy, and lifestyle advice.
Frances is passionate about natural health and living and has the strong belief that health practitioners should be forever open to learning.
Modality:
Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Chinese Diet Therapy
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine/Human Biology) RMIT
Clinical Internship (Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of TCM, China)
Registered practitioner CMRB (Chinese Medicine Registration Board)
Member AACMA (Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association)
Laurie Hilder-Quach
Since completing her Diploma of Health Science (Massage) in 2001, Laurie has been working as a Remedial Massage therapist. She joined the team at Moonee Ponds MindBody Health Centre in 2002.
Laurie is able to offer her clients rebates from their private health insurance with the appropriate cover, as well as working with clients who are on WorkCover. She holds a professional membership with Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT), which ensures she constantly updates her massage training, CPR and first aid certificate.
Using her wide range of training and modalities, Laurie is able to suggest the most effective treatments to benefit her clients. She may also suggest other treatments by other practitioners at the clinic that would be therapeutic for her clients.
After completing two Manual Lymphatic Drainage courses in 2008, Laurie has an interest in working with clients suffering with lymphoedema and other lymphatic conditions.
As a mother of two young children and a qualified Infant Massage Instructor, Laurie has a strong desire to expand her knowledge further into infant and paediatric massage. She would also like to continue teaching parents and carers on the benefits of massaging the young.
Modality: Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Ear Candling
Qualifications:
Diploma of Health Science (Massage)
Infant Massage Instructor
Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy and Decongestive Physical Therapy
Chinese Cupping
Ear Candling
Australian Association of Massage Therapist Member
Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
Richard Bligh
Richard has been involved in some form of bodywork for the past twenty years. For twelve of these years, Richard has been using bodywork in the therapeutic context of massage. He has been a Shiatsu Practitioner since 2006.
Richard practices Zen Shiatsu which is a Japanese form of massage
utilizing the meridian system and acupoints of Traditional Chinese
Medicine. Richard addresses complaints in a holistic manner which
often includes appropriate alteration to both diet and exercise to support a healthier lifestyle. Through his own experience as well as working with clients, Richard is convinced that a well functioning body is the key to well-being in all aspects of life.
Modality: Shiatsu
Email Contact: shiatsu@mindbodyhealth.com.au
Qualifications:
Certificate IV in Massage
Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
Shaun Sharp
Shaun Sharp was almost born with sneakers on! After a brief stint in graphic design, Shaun began intensive study in the areas of his passion – Exercise Science and Sports Coaching. He has worked with many sporting clubs from the amateur to elite levels. Hawthorn Football Club, Victorian Institute of Sport, North Ballarat Football Club and many individual athletes are among his clients.
Since 1989, Shaun has also worked as a Personal Trainer and more recently as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. His clients range from people aiming for a greater level of fitness, to those with injuries looking to get back to a pain-free, fit and healthy lifestyle.
Shaun’s training as a Strength and Conditioning Coach means he has additional knowledge and training when it comes to exercise prescription, movement analysis and functional anatomy.
Shaun is very particular when it comes to determining the right exercises for each client, and his supervision ensures maximum benefits are obtained with minimal risk of injury. Sessions can be individual or in a group setting, and are always fun and relaxed.
Having had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2005/06, Shaun knows what its like to face serious health challenges, but more importantly, how to return to living a healthy, fit lifestyle.
Qualifications:
Dip Recreation & Sports Coaching
Certificate III Fitness Trainer
Certificate IV Personal Trainer
Cert IV Exercise Rehabilitation
Cert III Advanced Swiss Ball Training
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Level 1 Anthropometry
Michael Alder
Michael been practising Yoga for approximately twenty years. In the year 2000,he completed teacher training and has been teaching regularly since then under the company name Yoga 2000.
During the course of his Yoga career, Michael has attended many schools and practiced a comprehensive range of modalities from Ashtanga to Tantra. Along with most other Yoga teachers, Michael has also read a large number of books and attended countless workshops and seminars to boost his teaching knowledge.
Michael works as a Yoga practitioner and a teacher who feels equally comfortable teaching a Yoga class based on the techniques associated with Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Gita or Kriya. His teaching philosophy is to present Yoga sessions that are relevant and have proven benefits both physically and mentally. Michael’s classes are conducted in a relaxed way, creating a pleasant and socially friendly atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Teaching certificate - Australian Yoga Teachers Network
Intermediate Certificate - U.K. Pilates (via Australian Fitness Network).
Ian Rogers
Ian is a meditation facilitator and spiritual teacher who trained in the Western esoteric tradition in the United Kingdom. He works both nationally and internationally, and is renowned for his classes, workshops and insightful personal readings.
Ian’s belief is that one cannot make informed decisions in life without knowledge, and for the decisions to be positive, the knowledge has to be accurate. Hence, his focus and concentration on his work of spiritual teaching.
Ian holds spiritual workshops where he publicly demonstrates his work and teaches the fundamentals of spirituality to members of the public. Since 1991, Ian has conducted Spiritual Development groups which operate in Melbourne, country Victoria and Sydney. In these group sessions, Ian teaches mediumship as well as meditation.
Ian conducts guided meditation classes for individuals, groups and businesses. He also acts as a business mentor, from a spiritual perspective, for a number of clients throughout Australia and internationally. Ian has developed and works with an assessment tool which measures the knowledge and level of spirituality with which clients operate in business.
Ian works in particular with one guide, who in his last incarnation was an American Indian known as Crazy Horse, and sets out to share the received wisdom with his clients.
Modality: Meditation
More about Ian Rogers at: www.sphinxspiritual.com
Qualifications:
Meditation Facilitator
Spiritual Medium
Director of Sphinx Spiritual Team
John Rametta - Biomechanist/Myotherapist M.I.R.M.A.
Orthotics For Children and Adults
Orthotics are custom made inserts for shoes. They re-align the feet and stop them from rolling and pointing in or out too much. Orthotics help children and adults with not just pain and injury, but more importantly, growth, development and re-alignment of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, pelvis and the spine. This growth, development and re-alignment is Johns' specialty - with children of all ages over 2 years.
Common conditions John helps people with include:
- Feet Rolling In/Out, Flat Feet/High Arches
- Pigeon Toe/Out Toe
- Bunions
- Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs
- Foot/Ankle/Knee/Hip/Groin/Pelvis/Back and Neck Pain
- 'Growing Pains'
Myotherapy
Helps people with muscular and soft tissue injuries. Relieves a range of symptoms from headaches, back pain to foot pain. Specific massage for knots (trigger points), stretching, dry needling (acupuncture for muscles) and exercises and advice on posture/daily activities help people recover quicker.
Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Myotherapy)
Advanced Certificate Lower Limb Biomechanics
Sifu Michael Agar - Tai Chi
Sifu Michael has spent over a third of his life practising various martial arts. He commenced his training in Chi Kung and Tai Chi with Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute in 2005. He is one of a small number of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors from an international student base of over 2,000 practitioners and aspires to the modern application of the Shaolin principles of the scholar-warrior-monk.
Sifu Michael teaches Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung as a gentle but profound form of moving meditation that is simple, direct and effective. He also teaches Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan as a graceful form of exercises that reveal a powerful internal martial art. The Chi Kung state of mind transforms the “exercises” into a sublime discipline that develops body, mind and spirit.
Chi Kung and Tai Chi are very accessible to people of varying fitness and health levels. They are especially beneficial in enhancing good health, vitality, longevity, emotional wellbeing, mental clarity and spiritual cultivation.
Modality: Chi Kung, Tai Chi
Email Contact: agar@melbpc.org.au
Qualifications:
Certified Instructor in Chi Kung and Tai Chi Chuan, Shaolin Wahnam Institute
Full Member, International Institute of Complementary Therapies
Black Belt, Iwama Ryu Aikido
Director of Three Treasures Shaolin Arts
Raelene Bartram
Registered Psychologist and Certified Hakomi Therapist
Raelene uses the Hakomi method of psychotherapy which is a gentle reflective way of working that uses mindfulness to access deeply held core beliefs about who we are and our place in the world. These beliefs continue to shape our lives by influencing the choices that we make and the directions we choose. Once we bring these beliefs into conscious awareness we can slowly and gently begin to work with them. This method is useful in working with most psychological issues and is particularly helpful for people seeking personal growth and development. Raelene works with individuals and couples.
Raelene also teaches Mindfulness-Based-Stillness-Meditation. This is a lovely method to restore natural balance and facilitate healing for people dealing with chronic illness and stress-related problems.
Clients can claim a Medicare rebate for psychology sessions with an appropriate referral from their GP. Private health care rebates may also be available for clients with the relevant level of cover.
Qualifications:
Registered Psychologist. MAPS.
B.A Grad Dip Counselling Psych.
Certified Hakomi Therapist.
Nic Morrey
Have you considered emotional or mental issues, lifestyle and diet as causes of your disease?
With the support from your GP and Nic’s therapeutic style, we will all work toward not only physical health but also your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Nic holds a space which allows you to find yourself and unravel your great potential. When hidden issues are identified within the safety of the therapeutic relationship, the work begins, and a greater flow of life begins to trickle back into the heart. We can find it tough to ask for help, but the rewards of seeking this extra support are enormous.
Nic takes a whole spectrum approach to therapy, and has helped many individuals, couples, adolescents, families and seniors access and resolve hidden issues. He has much experience within the areas of anxiety and depression.
If you are interested in this process to move forward, please book a time at reception and enquire about the affordable Medicare counselling rates.
Psychologist
0432 066 880
email:nic.morrey@gmail.com
Samantha Bladon
Samantha graduated with a Diploma of Health Sciences in Holistic Kinesiology from The College of Energetic Sciences in 1999, and has been working in private practice ever since.
“We live within the biological consequences of our biographical choices” - Caroline Myss
Samantha enjoys working with clients on the emotional spiritual level of their evolution. She has worked with people wanting to address issues around: depression, anxiety, eating and body image, abuse, self harm, phobias, obsessions, addiction, grief, self-esteem, emotional blocks and untapped potential. Muscle testing can help identify the emotional stresses in our lives and their origins. By respectfully allowing what is hidden to come to light- the opportunity arises for conscious realisation and transformation to take place.
Having a special interest in the psycho-spiritual connection to optimal health in 2000 she pursued further studies in counselling through Latrobe University graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. In 2006 she completed the Certificate in Specialist training in Relationship counselling from relationship Australia. She has spent two years as a Lifeline telephone counsellor and 18 months as a voluntary crisis support advocate.
She has 14 years experience within the education system working with children and those with special needs as an integration aide, behavioural therapist and tactile therapist. Prior to this she worked for ten years as an actor.
She has a personal interest in Eastern Philosophies.
This eclectic background has provided a broad base of experience and personal reflection which she brings to her practice as a Kinesiologist. She is interested in the mind-body-spirit connection to personal wellbeing.