MEET THE TEAM
Acupuncture
Margi MacDonald
Acupuncturist Bachelor of Health Science: Acupuncture Certificate IV Oriental Massage Certificate IV Armotherapy Member of the: Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Specialties: Women’s Health, Pain Management, Headaches & Migraines, Sleep Problems, Anxiety, Stress and Stress-Related Conditions, Digestive Problems, Chronic Illness, Fatigue and Poor Immunity, Cancer Treatment Support
Margi has been a natural medicine practitioner for the past 14 years and was previously a Registered Nurse with extensive medical and surgical experience in areas such as Gynaecology, General Medicine and Cardio-Thoracics. She uses a combination of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a large variety of medical conditions and she works with each person’s abilities and interests to enhance and support change. Full Profile
Bowen Therapy
Gregg McDonald
Bowen Therapist Specialties include but not limited to: Sporting Injuries, Lower Back pain, Headaches / Migraines, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Scoliosis, Neck pain, TMJ – Jaw issues, Pelvic re-alignment, Knee concerns, Accident Injuries, Conception & Pregnancy, Infant Colic (See fuller list below).
Autism – My own case studies have shown Bowen Therapy to have a significant calming effect on children within the Autism spectrum.
Why I became a Bowen Therapist: I had not heard of Bowen Therapy until about 20 years ago when my Wife tried it for the first time. She was born with a slight Scoliosis of the spine which resulted in headaches, jaw issues and lower back pain. She required several weekly treatments for a few months but then was able to reduce those visits to a “maintenance” schedule every 4-6 weeks. These treatments continued for a few years as it enabled her to raise our two boys and enjoy her life without the continual nagging discomfort and pain.
Naturopathy
Trudy Cadoo
Naturopath Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy Advanced Diploma in Nutrition Advanced Diploma in WHM Iridologist Accredited member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
Specialties include but not limited to: Detoxification, Weight Loss, Nutrition and Diet, Digestion, Wellness, Women’s Health, Immune System, Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Pain and Inflammation, Stress and Mood Disorders, Metabolic Syndrome, Fatigue and Management of Health Energy Production, Men’s Health and Children’s Health
Trudy has spent the last 19 years in the natural health field, 15 of those as a naturopath. She believes that health is more than the absence of disease. It is the balance of many factors including mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Trudy enjoys working with a wide range of clients from children to the elderly, athletes to expecting mothers and all who believe they could benefit from the holistic and integrative approach of natural medicine. Full Profile
Craig Baron
Integrative Naturopath Advanced Diploma Naturopathy (Adv. Dip. Nat) Accredited member of Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
Specialties include but not limited to: Mood, Stress, Anxiety and Mental Health; Sleep, Insomnia and Circadian Disruption; Addiction and Substance Dependency; Memory, Learning, Concentration and Behavioural Challenges; Depression, Fatigue, Exhaustion, Motivation and Pain Disorders; Men’s and Women’s Hormonal Health; Thyroid, Blood Glucose, Metabolism and Weight Management; Immune, Allergy, Gastrointestinal and Chronic Inflammatory Disorders; Detoxification, Digestion and Sensitivities
With over 10 years of experience working in the Natural Health and Complementary Medicines field, Craig is an Integrative Naturopathic Clinician specialised in patients with complex mood, sleep, behaviour, energy and hormonal health challenges. Experienced in a range of integrative health- modalities including Herbal, Nutritional and Mind-Body Medicine, Craig is dedicated to delivering a personalised, holistic, results-driven approach that also aims to empower and educate his patients. Full Profile
Jen Strachan
Naturopath Bachelor of Naturopathy, Yoga Teacher (Level 1, 350 Hours), Accredited Member of National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
Specialties include but not limited to: Thyroid Disorders, Hormonal imbalances, Menopause, Digestion, Detoxification, Weight Loss, Sleep Disorders, Nutrition and Diet/Lifestyle, Immune Health, Genetic Mutations, Pain Management and Musculoskeletal Complaints, Mental Health, Diabetic Management, Men’s Health and Children’s Health, Support of pre-existing conditions and Diagnostics
Jen considers herself to be an Integrative Naturopath, understanding the need in some cases for co-management and combining a scientific, evidence based understanding of health with a natural approach. She encourages her patients to achieve an ideal work/life balance, incorporate stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Full Profile
Diet & Nutrition
Sunaina (Sunni) Patel
Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath, & Pilates Instructor
Sunni is a masters-qualified Clinical Nutritionist who has worked across a myriad of various specialities within the Naturopathic and Nutrition professions, with her approach to her patients being strongly evidence-based and results-driven. Sunni believes in an individualised, systematic approach to Dietary Planning and Nutritional Medicine that leads her patients to achieve the results they desire.
As part of her post-graduate degree, Sunni elected a special focus: Behavioural Neuroscience and Social Psychology, and therefore her areas of speciality are inclined towards Mental Health & Fatigue disorders-as well as Women’s Hormonal disorders. Sunni also has a strong interest in the human microbiome and by extension complex digestive disorders, which led her to becoming a 2015 Australian delegate at The International Scientific Conference of Probiotics and Prebiotics held in Budapest, Hungary.
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Kinesiology
Diana Irons
Kinesiologist
Certificate of Kinesiology, Registered Specialist Professional Member of the Australian Institute for Kinesiologists
Specialties include but are not limited to: Aromatherapy Massage, Hyperton-x/Sports Kinesiology
Diana is a certified Kinesiologist and a registered specialist professional member of the Australian Institute for Kinesiologists. Diana’s passion is to help uncover and release what has been holding you back from a life of your dreams and desires. Unlocking your personal power and assisting you in transforming and creating a life that you want.
Whether you are seeking optimum health and wellbeing, increased confidence, focus, performance, or closer relationships. Diana can delve into the neurological pathways mostly established during childhood, to discover the negative beliefs, emotions and mind set patterns effecting your success. These such patterns have given rise to fears, grief, guilt and shame, resulting in health issues, procrastination and addictions, learning difficulties, lack of trust in yourself and others, and much more that negatively impact prosperity throughout your life.
Diana will help you learn to step into your authenticity and forge deep and meaningful relationships with everyone around you, and find resilience by not being afraid to be in your truth.
The benefits of kinesiology can help you transform all areas of your life, bringing balance back within the mind, body and spirit. This enables the body’s natural energy to flow freely, encouraging homeostasis and restoring the body’s natural ability to heal.
Are you ready to start creating your extraordinary life? Please contact us for an appointment and move toward a happier, healthier, abundant future.
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Massage
Kelly Zeller
Remedial Massage Therapist
Diploma of Remedial Massage, Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT).
Specialties include but are not limited to: Remedial & Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage and Sports Injury treatment and postural conditions, Pre and Post Natal Massage, Infant Massage Instruction, Relaxation Massage, whole body movement assessment including nutrition and well being.
Formally trained in Remedial, Sports and Relaxation massage, Kelly’s goal is to assist clients in reaching their optimum health and wellbeing. She believe that we live our lives to our maximum potential when our mind, body and soul is nurtured. Therapeutic massage is an integral part of achieving this. Kelly is also trained in pre and post-natal massage which includes infant massage instruction. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to positively impact on lives from the very beginning. Full Profile
Grief & Empowerment Coaching
Pat Armitstead
Grief & Empowerment Coaching
Registered General Nurse; Dip Ed Nursing Armidale CAE; NLP Master Practitioner; Certified mBIT Coach; Myers Briggs Type Indicators ; Cert Peter Drucker Management/Leadership; Accredited Laughter Yoga Trainer; Stage 1 School of Philosophy; Certified Storyteller- Auckland University; Certificate Clowning; Improv Acting
Registered Nurse for 16 years, the worlds first Joyologist, Stress management, Grief support, Womens empowerment , Resilience building, Healing art, Journalling, Storytelling, Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, Epigenetics. She has also toured Europe with Patch Adams.
Pat also conducts Grieving workshops which began in 2004 when she worked for 12 months with 3 Jungian psychotherapists exploring myths, legends, fairytales, and synblism ; casting body parts and making meaning of life events. Pat now pools all this intellectual and creative capital into programs that support people to find their joy – when it often appears there is none Full Profile