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
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
Allison Pasznyk
Allison is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. She studied at Victoria University and achieved the ‘Most Outstanding Student Award’ for her studies. Allison is also a qualified Sports Trainer and a member of Sports Medicine Australia. Along with her work as a Massage Therapist at Moonee Ponds MindBody Health Centre, she also works with a local sporting club.
Allison has an extensive and continually growing knowledge of sporting injuries and incorporates this expertise within her treatment plan for the client. Allison’s intention is to assist the client of achieve optimal performance and full recovery of any injuries. She is passionate about massage which assists the body to return to its natural equilibrium by manipulating the soft tissue thus enhancing wellbeing.
Allison is an approved Workcover provider and a registered provider with private health funds. This allows clients to claim rebates from their private health fund. Allison is registered with HICAPS so clients are able to claim rebates from participating health funds on the day of their appointment.
Modality: Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Ear Candling
Qualifications:
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Sports Trainer Level 1
First Aid Level 2
Additional Cupping course
Additional Aromatherapy Course
Member of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) as a Soft Tissue Therapist
Member of Australian Association of Massage Therapist (AAMT)
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