Naturopathy

Susan Garrad B. Nat, B.A. (Journ) MNHAA Passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of women, Susan is a highly qualified Naturopath who lives and works in Sydney's inner west. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy having completed a four-year degree from Southern Cross University Australia's most respected and rigorous qualification for naturopaths. She has also studied in the USA at the prestigious Bastyr University where she learnt the latest in natural medicine treatment.

As a mother of three and former TV/radio Journalist, Susan well understands the pressures that impact on a woman's state of health. As a health professional she believes that good health is the key to not only coping with life's demands, but to having the energy to enjoy every moment that it brings.

My philosophy
I treat every woman individually, and take the time to understand who you are in order to gain a clear understanding of your health problems. Using the combined wisdom of natural medicine with the most up-to-date medical information I can then provide professional, comprehensive healthcare to support you at every stage of your life.

In my consultations I use the highest standard of natural therapies and traditional medicine based on the latest research and information to help you achieve effective, long lasting results.
Your consultations will include an in depth assessment of your health. Click here for details about my consultations.

I specialize in:

• Reproductive health - problem periods , infertility, menopause, pregnancy and birth
• Weight loss
• Anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression
• Detox

Life is too short to spend it feeling tired & fatigued, struggling with your weight, being ruled by your hormones, stressed to the max, battling allergies or problem skin.

Call me now to find out how I can help.

Counselling

Jocelyn Brewer Child, Adolescent and Family Counsellor B.A. & Grad. Dip. Psych. (Syd), Dip. Ed. (UNSW), Post. Grad. Dip. Psych. (WGong).

Jocelyn has a dynamic approach to working with young people- one that is fun and adventurous! She uses a range of visualisation, meditation and kinesiology techniques alongside positive psychology and strengths based principles in combination with her 6 years of experience teaching in selective high schools.

Jocelyn equips young people with mind/body/spirit techniques to assist them achieve and maintain peak psychological fitness and performance during exams, assessments and wellbeing in daily life. Jocelyn offers coaching to students seeking to improve their study skills, motivation and provides practical strategies in goal ‘setting and getting’, and overcoming ‘thinking hurdles’.
Jocelyn can help with issues related to:

• anger
• stress
• anxiety and fear
• self-esteem and body image
• time management and organisation
• family issues such as separation, grief and loss.

Workshops: Workshops focus on a range of micro-skills necessary to overcome academic and social stress, and provide students with practical strategies and tools to calm and centre the mind, including easy to use stress busting/relaxation and time management techniques.

For more information visit: http://www.jocelynbrewer.com/

Max Rutherford Psychologist and Psychotherapist Max Rutherford is a registered Counselling Psychologist with a Masters Degree in ‘Couple & Family Therapy' who for the past ten years has specialised in working with married, or separated, individuals and couples, challenged by relationship and/or parenting concerns.

He is an experienced teacher of mindfulness meditation, and a practitioner of existential psychotherapy, an approach which challenges us to reflect upon what it means to live a meaningful life.

Max does not conform to the belief that counselling is merely a refuge for the weak and broken but instead sees it as a tool for anyone who has the integrity to confront themselves about how they choose to live, and how they relate to the people with whom they share their world.

For more information including eligibility for rebates from Medicare and/or private health cover please visit: http://www.maxrutherford.com.au/

Deborah Skinner, Cre8ive Life. Art Psychotherapist and Social Worker MA.Art Therapy, AThR, B.Soc.Stud Deborah is a Registered Art Psychotherapist and Social Worker and has worked in the health, welfare, education and community service sectors for over 25 years. She holds a Masters Degree in Art Therapy, has studied fine arts, colour therapy, expressive therapies, sandplay and symbol work and is also a mother.

Deborah works with children, young people, adults and parents using a range of art and visual materials and symbolic figurines in a sandtray, within a safe, nurturing and playful space. The use of art combined with traditional verbal therapy is uniquely effective for holistic healing, creative problem-solving, personal growth and enhanced well-being.

What is Art Psychotherapy?
Art psychotherapy is a process which helps us to “see” and express thoughts and feelings which may be causing problems or obstacles in our life. Sometimes we find such thoughts and feelings too difficult to put into words or we may not even be aware of them. Unlike traditional art, art therapy is more about the process of creating as much as the finished product. No artistic skill is needed!
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Art Psychotherapy and Expressive Therapies help to provide:

• Emotional release and healing of the past
• Relief and recovery from crises or trauma
• Safe processing of grief, separation & loss
• New insight into unconscious experience
• Increased competence & resilience for life
• Enhanced self-acceptance & self-esteem
• Awareness & effectiveness in loving & social relationships
• Greater purpose & meaning in life
• Assistance with life’s transitions and changes
• New possibilities and vision for life
• Fun, freedom & well-being in life
• An enjoyable, child-friendly space

Special Interests:
Women’s Health- anxiety and depression; attachment, grief and loss; motherloss; identity, creativity and spiritual growth; relationships, parenting and family concerns.
Children/Teens- emotional and social distress; anxiety/depression; schooling and learning difficulties; school transitions, creativity; emotional literacy, resilience, positive self-esteem and identity.

Ellen Stuebe Psychotherapist Ellen is a qualified psychotherapist with a passion for helping you find more authentic happiness and meaning in your life. Through her deeply empathic approach, Ellen allows you to gain new perspectives on relationships and patterns of experience that may be causing you pain or confusion. She works in a gentle, responsible and attuned manner that fosters a therapy relationship of trust, respect and the potential for powerful transformation.

A mother herself, Ellen has a special interest in working with parents and infants - and offers a specialist service to expectant and new parents. Ellen is an Associate member of the Australian Association of Somatic Psychotherapists (AASP).

For more information go to: http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/ellen_stuebe

Kate Wright Clinical Psychologist B.A. (Hons), M. Clin Psych., M.A.P.S. Kate is an experienced clinical psychologist with a special interest in assisting women and men experiencing difficulties in the perinatal period. For example depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, adjustment to parenting in the time from conception till the baby is 1 years of age.

Kate also sees people experiencing:

• Parenting difficulties
• Relationship difficulties, separation and divorce.
• Anxiety and depression
• Stress management and work related issues
• Drug and alcohol abuse or dependency
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Early Trauma

Kate uses a number of treatment approaches including Interpersonal therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.

Kate believes that the relationship between the individual and the therapist is fundamental to successful therapy. She aims to create a safe place where the client can explore concerns openly with the therapist. |

Kate is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the clinical college, the International Society of Interpersonal Therapy and the Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.

Lisiane La Touche Post Natal and Family counselling Lisiane's clinical practice is focused on women's health, including maternal and infant health, postnatal depression and parent - infant attachment.

Lisiane has been working at Tresillian family care centre - a leading maternal health organization - for over 15 years and brings to Women's Health, Naturally a unique expertise in parenting in the early years.

Lisiane has developed a keen interest in the benefits of mindfulness based therapy and strength based approaches in working with individuals and families.

Lisiane graduated from the university of Sydney in 1985 with a Bachelor in Social Work, majoring in psychology and is a member of AASW.

Chiropractic

Suzanne Labrie Chiropractor BSC Hons (Biochem, Pharmacol, Anat.) MSC Chiro.

Kylie Wilson Chiropractor BSc, BChirSc, MChirSc

The two Chiropractors, Suzanne Labrie (Suzy) and Kylie Wilson both practise in the most holistic and gentle way possible, using cranio-sacral techniques, Applied Kinesiology, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Retained Neonatal Reflexes (RNR). They specialise in children with learning difficulties and ADD as well as adults with pain and stress.

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Dr.Hauschka Skincare Treatments

Sara Elmir, Dr.Hauschka Esthetician

Sara is available for treatments all day Saturdays and evenings by appointment.

Come and discover for yourself why Dr Hauschka has been the leader in natural and holistic skin care since 1967!

At the heart of Dr.Hauschka treatments is lymphatic stimulation, performed by the esthetician using fine brushes and gentle hand movements. This stimulates the fluid processes in the tissues and promotes regeneration and health. It purifies and detoxifies. This process is what makes Dr.Hauschka Skin Care treatments unique. But that is not all.

All Dr.Hauschka Facials are so much more than just a facial – every treatment begins with a complimentary Sage footbath followed by a complete body experience that will leave you with glowing skin and a deep sense of well being! You will feel truly relaxed and experience a sense of light, lightness and inner balance.

Treatments vary according to your specific skin condition and needs, and we can help choose the right one for you.

The Classic Treatment: the top of the range spa treatment – lasting 2 hours, you will come out of this treatment feeling pampered, rested and calm.
$195

The Revitalising and Relaxing Treatment - lasting 90 minutes, this is a luxurious treatment for those times when you just want to relax and get away from our busy world!
$155

The Cleansing Treatment – lasting 60 minutes, when you don’t have time for the full treatment, but still want to experience the benefits of Dr Haushka’s gentle cleansing ritual, with two masks, and the signature brushing technique.
$120

Special Treatments – a series of 45 minute treatments over four weeks - this facial is specially calming for hot inflamed skin and is very effective for problems such as acne, rosacea or blemishes
$70

Remedial Massage

Susan Atkins is a highly experienced Massage Therapist with 14 years working in private practice. She specialises in remedial, relaxation and sports massage with an emphasis on injuries and deep tissue massage. Treating both men and women, her massages are great for muscular injuries, exhaustion, detoxing and of course stress.

Susan works at our clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is a health provider with all private health funds.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Kristina Freeman BHScTCM, BA (Hons) AACMA member 2686 Kristina is a passionate and dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner, who is committed to helping people enjoy improved health and vitality. A graduate of the University of Technology, Kristina also trained for 5 years under renowned acupuncturist Ross Penman.

Kristina’s treatment philosophy is focused on using acupuncture to encourage the body to rebalance and strengthen itself. She also uses Chinese herbal medicine when suitable or desired by the patient. Her acupuncture treatments are aimed to be as comfortable as possible for the patient, with a focus on gentle needling techniques, breathing and relaxation.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is beneficial for a wide range of health problems. Kristina has experience in treating various conditions, from women’s health - including menstrual disorders, menopause, infertility, pregnancy – to musculoskeletal injuries, anxiety, depression, headaches and migraines, allergies and digestive problems.

Kristina is available on Wednesdays, is an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) and is recognised by private health funds.