Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
» Jasmine Peris
Jasmine Peris
MD (AM) JP CDec – Adv Dip Acupuncture, Dip App Sc Oriental Massage, Cert IV Reflexology, Reiki Master
Jasmine has been practicing since 2004 and has expertise in pain management, women’s health and fertility as well as stress and mental health management. Jasmine is skilled in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Oriental Massage (Acupressure), Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Reflexology. She graduated with the Award for Excellence and Outstanding Performance in Acupuncture.
Jasmine was inspired to practice Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine following her search for an alternative treatment for a family member who suffered ADHD. Upon witnessing first hand the outstanding results of Complementary Therapy, Jasmine has embraced the holistic treatment method.
Jasmine is skilled in:
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Medicinal Herbs
- Oriental Massage (Acupressure)
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Reflexology
She graduated with the Award for Excellence and Outstanding Performance in Acupuncture. Jasmine has been practicing since 2004 and has expertise for the treatment of pain management, women’s health and fertility as well as stress and mental health management.
» Kylie Skillen
Kylie Skillen
BHSc Acupuncture
Kylie Skillen is an Accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), registered practitioner under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and Workcover Qld provider. Her special interests include: Acupuncture for fertility (pre-conception, IVF/IUI support); menopause and pregnancy related symptoms; stress and emotional issues; autoimmune disorders and pain management (acute & chronic).
Kylie Skillen’s complementary medicine journey started 25 years ago with therapeutic massage, which led to a decade of teaching yoga before completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture). She was drawn to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine after experiencing its positive effects with her own health conditions and found it supported her body’s capacity to heal and increased mental/physical well-being.
Kylie’s acupuncture treatments are tailored to the individual and may include needling, cupping, moxibustion, Chinese herbal formulas, yogic breathing and stretches based on your needs. Her special interests include acupuncture for fertility (pre-conception, IVF/IUI support); menopause and pregnancy related symptoms; stress and emotional issues; autoimmune disorders and pain management (acute & chronic).
Kylie is an acupuncturist who enjoys empowering women to manage their pre-conception and pregnancy health. Acupuncture is drug-free which can be safely used throughout your pregnancy to address a variety of symptons and musculoskeletal pain.
Looking for a drug-free therapy to manage your health during pregnancy?
Bowen Therapy
» Jenny Jenkins
Jenny Jenkins
Bowen Therapist
Certificate IV Bowen Therapy, Full Member of the Bowen Assoc Australia, Full Member of Bowtech, the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.
Jenny was so impressed with her very first Bowen treatment and amazed at the effectiveness of the treatment, she commenced training to become a Bowen therapist and has never looked back. Her passion is helping others.
Bowen Therapy is a soft tissue therapy, restoring balance via the autonomic nervous system. It is a dynamic holistic treatment that treats the whole person, aims to treat the cause of problems rather than the symptom. It uses the body’s innate healing ability to deliver signals to the nervous system to specific locations and the body does the rest to start the healing process. The Bowen technique was created by the late Thomas Bowen from Geelong Australia in the 1950s.
Gentle moves are performed over your connective tissue, muscles and tendons to help the body to relax, repair and reset itself. It is a gentle form of therapy suitable for all age groups from newborn babies through to the elderly. It takes your body out of the ‘fight or flight response’ and into your ‘rest, relax and digest response’ state.
During a Bowen treatment, Jenny helps with a range of health issues, both acute and chronic, from relieving pain including:
Back and sciatic pain, neck and shoulder pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries, headache and migraines, digestive and bowel problems, menstrual and hormonal irregularities, RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow.
It is also useful for respiratory conditions like asthma and gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome. Bowen also helps with stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and flexibility.
Jenny treats patients at our Wavell Heights Clinic.
Diet & Nutrition
» Caitlin Davies
Caitlin Davies
Clinical Nutritionist
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine), Member of ANTA (Australian Natural Therapies Association.
Caitlin is a passionate nutritionist who follows a “food as medicine”, holistic and evidence-based approach to her consultations to help her clients achieve balance and wellness. Her goal is to empower clients to feel confident and happy again. She has seen how food and nutrition can have such a powerful impact on how you feel.
Caitlin has a keen interest in gut health, mental health and children’s health. She places emphasis on the management and treatment of gut health, and how illness and diseases can stem from an imbalanced gut. Caitlin aims to help individuals gain a better understanding about their body and assist them to support and manage their concerns.
Caitlin can help in the following areas
- Gut Health (food intolerances, SIBO, IBS, Coeliac Disease)
- Mental Health (depression, anxiety, sleep disorders)
- Nutrient Deficiences
- Children’s Health
- General Nutrition Advice
- Stress and Fatigue and more
Caitlin has a Bachelor of Nutrition and her services can be claimed using your private health insurance extras. Currently (May 2022) the following funds are approved for nutrition rebates:
- APIA Health Insurance
- AHM
- Australian Unity
- CUA
- GU Health
- HBF
- Medibank Private
- Mildura Health Fund
- NIB (AAMI & Suncorp)
- Westfund
- Queensland Country Health
- Qantas Health Insurance
» Cherry Lam
Cherry Lam
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Cherry is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD), with a Master of Dietetic Studies and a Bachelor of Nutrition Science.
Cherry is passionate about delivering patient-centered care with a holistic approach. Her main areas of interest include plant-based nutrition, mental health, disordered eating/ eating disorders, intuitive eating and chronic disease management. Cherry is bilingual and can speak fluent Cantonese and accept clients who prefer speaking in Cantonese.
As a dietitian, Cherry’s goal is to help clients develop non-restrictive, sustainable diet/ lifestyle changes that will benefit them in the long-run. Healthy eating may seem difficult to a lot of people, and Cherry aims to make healthy-living accessible by delivering easy-to-understand education, and providing a diet plan that tailor-made for you.
In your nutrition consultations, Cherry will enquire about your diet pattern, medical history, lifestyle habits, barriers to a healthy diet, then provide nutrition advice and create a personal plan best suited for your needs. She will ensure these diet/ lifestyle changes are feasible for you.
Cherry is best suited to help with the following areas:
- Weight management (healthy weight loss/ weight gain)
- General healthy eating advice
- Vegetarian/ vegan nutrition
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Chronic disease management – diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease
- Food intolerances
- Gut health – bowel regularity and consistency, diverticulitis, Coeliac disease
- Disordered eating/ eating disorders
- Improving your relationship with food
- Cultural-diverse background
- LGBTQIA+ friendly
What happens in the initial consultation?
In the 1-hour initial consultation, Cherry will gather detailed information about your typical day-to-day diet pattern, medical history, social history and lifestyle habits. She will investigate and address the root cause of your health issues, then work collaboratively with you to resolve any concerns. Through comparing your personal nutrition requirements and your actual intake, she will provide diet-swaps and a non-restrictive meal plan suited to your needs. Depending on your reason of visit, Cherry may ask you to keep track of your diet, weight, gut symptoms and mood changes and carry that information onto the review consultation.
What happens in the review consultation?
In the 30-minute review consultation, Cherry will touch-base with you and check for diet progress, review changes you’ve made to your diet or lifestyle and celebrate your small wins and achievements! Review consultations also serve as an opportunity for you to ask any questions about your concerns, provide ongoing counselling and education, or even asking about health information you saw on the internet that you’re unsure about. As a general guideline, clients return for review consultations every 2 to 4 weeks over a 6 to 12 month period.
Private Health Insurance:
If included in your extras you may be able to claim a portion of your consultation back. If you’re unsure give your Health fund provider a call and quote the item number ‘500’ and they will let you know if you can claim and exactly what you can get back.
Medicare Rebates:
Speak to your GP to see you are eligible for an Enhanced Primary Care Plan, this allows you Medicare rebates of $55.10 per appointment with your Dietitian for a set amount of sessions per year.
DVA Rebates:
Speak to your GP to see you are eligible for a DVA referral for dietitian services.
» Emma Ferguson
Emma Ferguson
Clinical Nutritionist
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine), Member of ANTA (Australian Natural Therapies Association.
Emma is a passionate Clinical Nutritionist dedicated to delivering a holistic, results- driven, personalised approach, that not only educates but empowers her clients. Using her knowledge in biochemistry, pathophysiology and pathology to support and maintain desired changes, Emma believes optimum health comes not only from food but encompassing mental, physical and emotional well-being in conjunction with a balanced diet.
As a Nutritionist Emma looks at nutrient absorption and bringing back the body’s biochemistry into homeostasis. In simple terms homeostasis is when the body is functioning at its optimum level. This is without pain or discomfort. This is not achieved solely through ‘good nutrition’. It’s a balance between mental clarity, physical movement (be it playing with your children, a casual walk along the water front or pumping iron in the gym) and good nutrition.
Good nutrition is enjoying foods you love. Its not restrictive, constant dieting fads, or going without. Good nutrition is balance, variety and enjoying what you love. Good nutrition is completely individual!
Emma has a Bachelor of Nutrition and her services can be claimed using your private health insurance extras. Currently (Sept 2019) the following funds are approved for nutrition rebates:
- APIA Health Insurance
- AHM
- Australian Unity
- CUA
- GU Health
- HBF
- Medibank Private
- Mildura Health Fund
- NIB (AAMI & Suncorp)
- Westfund
- Queensland Country Health
- Qantas Health Insurance
» Jen Strachan
Jen Strachan
Naturopath, Nutritionist & Medical Herbalist
Bachelor of Naturopathy, Full Member of Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), Yoga Teacher – Level 1, 350 Hours RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher)
Jen has over 8 years experience in clinical practice, combining a scientific, evidence based understanding of health with a natural approach.
After graduating she spent 3 years in a very busy clinic, specialising in thyroid conditions, seeing thousands of patients and gained a solid grounding in treating hormone related conditions. Jen is familiar with a range of subsequent health concerns and has a special interest in reproductive health including infertility. She is passionate about working with women and couples in the preconception care period.
Digestive health is another area of expertise and interest and treating SIBO is one of Jen’s specialities. Jen has worked with Dr Nirala Jacobi, Australia’s leading expert in the field, treating SIBO patients at Dr Jacobi’s clinic, working in the SIBO test lab and greatly benefited from the mentoring, education and training she received. Jen continues to successfully treat patients for SIBO and related gut issues.
In her time at Brisbane Livewell Clinic, she has enjoyed seeing a variety of patients, working more often with children, teens, young adults and mens health, while continuing to see women across all age ranges for hormone related complaints as well as other health concerns. Jen often works with blood tests and other diagnostic tools to help to identify underlying issues. She takes the time to educate her patients about their health, giving attention to detail in complex cases and utilising high quality practitioner only products and tailored herbal medicines to get results.
Jen is also a qualified Yoga Teacher with specialised training in pre-natal and post-natal yoga and teaches a range of styles including Hatha, Yin and Restorative yoga. She encourages her patients to achieve an ideal work/life balance, incorporate stress reduction and relaxation techniques in their daily lives.
Jen uses Naturopathy to treat the following:
- Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Graves Disease and associated Adrenal Fatigue
- Hormonal imbalances: PCOS, Endometriosis, PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) / PMS, Low libido, Fertility, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Fibroids
- Menopause: Peri-menopausal complaints, Post-menopausal support
- Digestion: SIBO, IBS, Diverticuliltis, Leaky gut, IBD, Coeliac, Fatty Liver, Gallstones and Gall Bladder removal, Reflux, Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Detoxification: Assessing toxicity levels, including Heavy Metal Assessment, Smoking cessation, Detox programs
- Weight Loss: Formulating a targeted treatment plan, setting realistic goals and practical applications
- Sleep Disorders: Sleep onset and maintenance complaints, improving sleep quality by identifying obstacles to good sleep
- Nutrition and Diet/ Lifestyle: Implementing sustainable change, professional advice, tailored plans
- Immune: Respiratory complaints including Asthma and COPD, Allergies and Food Intolerances, Cold and Flu, Autoimmune conditions
- Genetic Mutations: MTHFR, Pyrroluria, Gilberts Syndrome
- Pain Management: Fibromyalgia, Causes of Migraines, Range of Musculoskeletal Complaints
- Mental Health: Depression and anxiety, Alzhemiers prevention
- Diabetic Management: Sugar cravings, co-management, preventing associated complications
Jen also uses a wide range of different diagnostic tools to identify and treat presenting problems. Any herbal or natural remedies prescribed are in addition to the consultation fee.
Kinesiology
» Michael McCloskey
Michael McCloskey
Certificate IV Remedial Therapies (Kinesiology), Certificate IV Basic Kinesiology Programme Kinesiology Kinesiology Schools Australia, Diploma in Kinesiology Kinesiology Schools Australia, Mentor Certificate Australian Institute of Kinesiologists Ltd, Instructor Certificate Neural Organisational Therapy The Academy of Applied Bio-Neurology Australasia
Michael McCloskey is a highly trained and experienced kinesiologist. Michael was drawn to the field of kinesiology over 20 years ago after experiencing first-hand its power for healing. He trained under one of Brisbane’s leading practitioners, Danny Liddell and has been dedicated to healing people ever since.
Michael is a certified expert in Neural Integration and control and has a special interest in treating children’s learning difficulties, chronic pain in the elderly and stress.
Life is better when your body is Pain Free and Balanced.
AREAS OF SPECIALITY
- Pain relief and management
- Neural Integration and Control
- Learning difficulties in children
- Chronic pain in the elderly
- Stress Relief
- Digestive dysfunctions
TREATING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Kinesiology works to address an over-active stress response system where the body is in a constant state of high alert. Children can be stuck in this state which decreases the ability for the brain to receive the signals it needs for optimal learning. Kinesiology switches off this unwanted energy pathway, inhibiting retained neo-natal reflexes and allowing for a calmer, more effective learning experience. Michael has a keen interest in helping children with learning difficulties and his skills in this area are highly regarded by his peers.
CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ELDERLY
It is Michael’s belief that everyone can benefit from kinesiology from the very young to the elderly. As they get older, people often suffer unnecessarily from chronic pain associated with the natural process of aging. Common ailments such as aching joints and back pain can be effectively treated using kinesiology. Kinesiology can also help the elderly with focus and concentration. Michael uses specialised, advanced kinesiology techniques to provide the foundation and the basis for everyone to perform at their peak ability.
STRESS RELIEF
Humans are wired to protect themselves in dangerous situations where they feel fear – the heart rate increases, blood is sent away from the digestive system to the limbs and higher-executive thinking is swapped for fight or flight. The modern world is full of perceived threats and we can become stuck in overdrive. Kinesiology techniques balance the nervous system, correct the energy flow and enable calm to return.
KINESIOLOGY IS ALL ABOUT BALANCE
An imbalance in one part of your body creates imbalances elsewhere and any pain from past traumatic experiences is often stored somewhere inside you, blocking vital energy flow. Kinesiology is the science of energy balancing and is grounded in the study of anatomy and physiology. When neurological messaging is functioning correctly and when the physical, mental, emotional, chemical and electrical systems are balanced, the body’s natural energy systems create a healthy, well being.
Massage
» Fiona Woodhouse
Fiona Woodhouse
Remedial Massage Therapist: Diploma of Remedial Massage, Cert of Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Nutrition, Acupressure & Dry Needling, Member of the Australian National Therapists Association (ANTA)
With over 14 years’ experience as a professional and qualified Massage Therapist, Fiona has worked alongside Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Acupuncturists gaining and sharing extra knowledge about our bodies and how they function at their best. Fiona has exceptional skills with Massage Therapies including: Remedial, Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy, Sports, and Trigger Point.
Fiona loves what she does and is committed to whole body wellbeing as a Way of Life. She tailors each treatment to the client’s specific needs and understands that although a massage may be deep it still requires a level of relaxation for the body to heal and be pain free. With over 14 years’ experience as a Professional and qualified Massage Therapist, Fiona has worked alongside Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Acupuncturists gaining and sharing extra knowledge about our bodies and how they function at their best.
Fiona has exceptional skills with Massage Therapies including:
- Remedial
- Deep Tissue
- Tui Na
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Pregnancy
- Sports
- Trigger Point
To experience a Massage Therapy with Fiona is to experience the best in Massage Therapy
» Jules Rafter
Jules Rafter
Remedial Massage Therapist
Diploma of Remedial Massage and member of the Australian Natural Therapies Association (ANTA). Certified Dry Needling, Myofacial Cupping and Yoga Teacher.
Originating from a nursing background has assisted Jules to develop a keen interest in managing acute and chronic pain syndromes related to or presenting in the musculoskeletal system. Her training in 2013 gained insight into Direct Myofascial Release (DMFR) and she further studied under Michael Stanborough, Clinician, Teacher and Lecturer at RMIT Melbourne.
Jules is passionate about providing individualised DMFR treatments to assist with acute and chronic pain syndromes to improve comfort with activities of everyday living (ADL) ie sitting, work and sleep. Offering at times profound changes in range of movement and decrease frequency and intensity of pain.
The Sol Bodyworks Body Reset Programme (4 sessions) has been developed to address the global changes in posture resulting from a broad range of conditions with the intention of introducing the feeling of ease back into your body.
“Improving performance is not isolated to sporting types”
With the growing amount of specific repetitive tasks in our workplace there is a greater understanding on the effects of prolonged use on the body. Structural integration knowledge plays an important role for unwinding fascial bind, decreasing tension, improving tolerance in the workplace and reducing risk of further injury.
When Jules is not in clinic she enjoys the fruits of living. West End coffee, markets and sunsets, she spends most of summer at the beach glass collecting, is curious of the natural plant world, loves gardening and walks in botanical gardens and nurseries. She reads a few books every year and goes to Yoga as often as possible.
Jules has exceptional skills with Massage Therapies including:
- Direct Myofascial Release
- Remedial
- Deep Tissue
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Pregnancy
- Sports
- Dry Needling & Cupping
You can read more about Jules’ techniques at https://www.solbodyworks.com.au/
» Kelly Zeller
Kelly Zeller
Remedial Massage Therapist
Diploma of Remedial Massage and 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 well being. Scroll down for the wonderful feedback from Kelly’s patients.
Formally trained in Remedial, Sports and Relaxation massage, Kelly’s goal is to assist clients in reaching their optimum health and wellbeing. She believes 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. She feels so blessed to have the opportunity to positively impact on lives from the very beginning.
Being a mother to a beautiful daughter plus a 25 year career in the early childhood industry gave me the grounding and understanding of the importance and necessity to care and nurture. So combining this with a desire to seek further knowledge about how I could help others, led me to learn massage.
I use Remedial Massage techniques with my clients to help:
- Increase movement and mobility
- Symptoms of headache and migraine
- Decrease pain from muscle tightness and strain
- Improve postural habits
- In recovery and rehabilitation from injury
- Maintain good muscle health
- Defence personnel, sports players and athletes to maintain fitness levels, therefore reducing injury recovery time
- Recognise muscle tension areas and how to use self help techniques such as stretching and strengthening
Relaxation Massage therapy can also assist with:
- General rest and relaxation
- Improving quality sleep
- Reducing stress levels
- Decreasing anxiety
- Maintaining a sense of calm and balance
Pregnancy Massage:
- These treatments are designed specifically for individual needs as this differs with clients depending on each trimester of pregnancy or personal preference of massage technique
Pregnancy massage is well known to help ease some symptoms of pregnancy, ranging from muscle tension in hips; interrupted sleep; fluid retention to emotional health and a sense of well being - Time and care is taken to ensure clients have a thorough understanding of the contraindications of pregnancy massage such as: use of certain essential oils; high risk pregnancies; acupressure areas and proper positioning
Infant Massage Instruction:
- Known to help parents bond with their babies, Infant Massage can also help with knowing how to soothe and settle an infant
- Techniques learned through instruction can aide in digestive problems such as reflux and constipation. Infant Massage also builds a foundation of self awareness and self respect.
- These sessions are offered before and after baby arrives, giving new parents some helpful advice and techniques to help make those first few weeks a little easier!
- Both parents are encouraged to participate these sessions
- Duration for the introductory session is approximately one hour. This is a private, one on one session. A gift bag with related information and infant massage oil comes with this initial session
Naturopathy
» Amy Angus
Naturopath: Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy. Accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Amy is passionate about treating a wide range of health care conditions including hormonal health, immune disfunction, digestive disorders, liver conditions and stress.
Special Interests: Amy has a special interest in women’s health and well-being. She places a special emphasis on the management and treatment of reproductive disorders and endocrine dysfunction, including conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS and PMS. Amy aims to help women understand and care for their body’s naturally, and to assist them in becoming aware of hormone related conditions, and how to better manage them.
Amy uses natural medicine to treat the following:
- Men’s Health: Supporting a balanced hormone production.
- Reproductive Health: Supporting and correcting any hormonal imbalances in conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis and menopause, as well as up to date preconception, pregnancy and post-natal care.
- Mood Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorders, PTSD.
- Detoxification: Helping the body to eliminate and manage toxins to ensure optimal function, increased energy and an overall state of wellbeing.
- Neurological: Epilepsy, Seizures, Neurological Degenerations.
- Stress and Fatigue: Ensuring optimal energy production from a cellular level and correcting neural imbalances.
- Skin Conditions: Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Fungal infections and Acne.
- Menstrual Disorders: PMS, PMDD, painful periods, menstrual flooding, loss of period.
- Digestion: Supporting a healthy internal environment to ensure optimal nutritional status and gut health.
- Diet and Nutrition/Lifestyle: Ensuring a manageable food as medicine approach to eating, whilst encouraging small techniques to better manage the day-to-day stressors.
- Weight Management: Working with the individual to create a tailored program that gives long lasting results.
- Immune Disorders: Colds, Flu’s and overall immunity.
- Autoimmune: Rheumatoid Arthritis, System Lupus Erythmatosis (SLE), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Coeliac’s Disease, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Thyroid: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Graves Disease.
» Colleen Rowe
Colleen Rowe
Naturopath – Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Registered Member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
Colleen is a Brisbane Naturopath with over 12 years of client-focused care. She is a dedicated and highly professional registered Naturopath with an extensive career running her own naturopathy clinic as well as providing technical and educational support to fellow practitioners.
Colleen is experienced working with clients with a wide variety of health conditions including digestive complaints (indigestion, reflux, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, SIBO and food intolerances), female reproductive health (PCOS, menstruation problems, post pill amenorrhoea, post pill acne, fertility) stress related issues, low energy, poor sleep, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions and frequent infections.
What to expect from a naturopathic consultation.
Naturopathy treats the person, rather than an illness, and addresses the cause and drivers of imbalances within the body so you can achieve positive and lasting results.
Your first appointment with Colleen will help establish your health goals. A functional medicine approach is used to establish a timeline of your health history and to conduct a physical analysis using iridology, tongue and nail analysis. At this appointment any relevant functional pathology testing is considered and ordered for you.
At your next appointment, you are presented with a Health Plan, personalised to address and achieve your health goals. This provides you with an initial prescription, dietary and lifestyle advice. Colleen also offers ongoing support while you are putting your health plan into action with regular follow-up appointments.
Colleen is available for appointments at our Wavell Heights Clinic.
» Craig Baron
Craig Baron
Naturopath: Advanced Diploma Naturopathy (Adv. Dip. Nat) Accredited member of Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
With over 10 years of experience working in the Natural Health and Complementary Medicines field, Craig is a Naturopathic Clinician with special interest in 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.
A Clinical Nutrition Medicine Lecturer, at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Craig is passionate about Complementary and Natural Medicine education with a strong focus and background in evidence-based, herbal and nutritional medicine research and development.
Well-known for his engaging, practical and unique style of conceptualised health seminars, webinars and workshops, Craig travels internationally and around Australia as a presenter, lecturer, public speaker and health educator. Craig is also a regular guest presenter on Melbourne drive-home radio show Healthy Alternatives.
Craig’s ability to translate and bring to life complex nutritional biochemistry, herbal pharmacology and pathophysiology of disease with tangible, easy-to-understand health concepts and memorable analogies, has led to Craig mentoring and training qualified healthcare professionals and clinicians in post-graduate education, as well as clinical management strategies.
Craig integrates the principles of Naturopathic, Herbal, Nutritional and Mind-Body Medicine to promote wellness, balance and support in a range of health specialties.
Craig utilises a wide range of different evidenced-based diagnostic tools and screening strategies to help identify and monitor patients presenting symptoms and current health status. Craig may also incorporate more traditional holistic strategies such as iridology, tongue analysis and Healing Touch- a modality of holistic Mind-Body Medicine. Any herbal, nutritional remedies are in addition to the consultation fee.
Craig is available for appointments at our Wavell Heights clinic.
» Emma Pumfrey
Emma Pumfrey
Naturopath, Nutritionist & Herbalist
Bachelor of Naturopathy, Member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association
Emma Pumfrey is a Bachelor Qualified Naturopath. She is passionate about the combination of herbal medicine and nutrition, believing that setting up the correct baseline of health is essential to promoting the body’s innate healing process to give you long lasting results. She uses both traditional herbal knowledge combined with current scientific research to assist you with your health concerns, while also ensuring your diet and current lifestyle are conductive to you living your best and healthiest life. She is passionate about client education and long-lasting results – setting you up with any tools or education you may need to create the structure for a balanced and healthy lifestyle!
Emma is passionate about skin health and female hormonal health. Being a mum of two young children she is extremely invested in working with woman during all stages of their journey to motherhood; working with preconception care, pregnancy support and postnatal care “the fourth trimester”.
Within clinic Emma utilises herbal and nutritional supplementation as well as a combination of dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Within your consultation she may use diagnostic tools to help get a better overview of your current health status such as referrals for pathology testing or reviewing current blood test results you have had through your GP. Any herbal, nutritional remedies are in addition to the consultation fee.
Emma has a special interest in helping you in the following areas of health:
- Skin Conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
- Fertility & Pregnancy Support (helping you reach optimal health through all the stages of life)
- Female Reproductive Disorders (post pill support, hormone imbalances, Painful periods, PCOS)
- Fatigue & generally feeling ‘not quite right’
- Gut Health (food intolerances, SIBO, IBS)
- Mental Health (depression, anxiety, sleep disorders)
- Plus can help with many more health conditions and symptoms you may be experiencing.
Emma is available for appointments at both locations – Cannon Hill Clinic and Wavell Heights Clinic.
» Jen Strachan
Jen Strachan
Naturopath, Nutritionist & Medical Herbalist
Bachelor of Naturopathy, Full Member of Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), Yoga Teacher – Level 1, 350 Hours RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher)
Jen has over 8 years experience in clinical practice, combining a scientific, evidence based understanding of health with a natural approach.
After graduating she spent 3 years in a very busy clinic, specialising in thyroid conditions, seeing thousands of patients and gained a solid grounding in treating hormone related conditions. Jen is familiar with a range of subsequent health concerns and has a special interest in reproductive health including infertility. She is passionate about working with women and couples in the preconception care period.
Digestive health is another area of expertise and interest and treating SIBO is one of Jen’s specialities. Jen has worked with Dr Nirala Jacobi, Australia’s leading expert in the field, treating SIBO patients at Dr Jacobi’s clinic, working in the SIBO test lab and greatly benefited from the mentoring, education and training she received. Jen continues to successfully treat patients for SIBO and related gut issues.
In her time at Brisbane Livewell Clinic, she has enjoyed seeing a variety of patients, working more often with children, teens, young adults and mens health, while continuing to see women across all age ranges for hormone related complaints as well as other health concerns. Jen often works with blood tests and other diagnostic tools to help to identify underlying issues. She takes the time to educate her patients about their health, giving attention to detail in complex cases and utilising high quality practitioner only products and tailored herbal medicines to get results.
Jen is also a qualified Yoga Teacher with specialised training in pre-natal and post-natal yoga and teaches a range of styles including Hatha, Yin and Restorative yoga. She encourages her patients to achieve an ideal work/life balance, incorporate stress reduction and relaxation techniques in their daily lives.
Jen uses Naturopathy to treat the following:
- Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Graves Disease and associated Adrenal Fatigue
- Hormonal imbalances: PCOS, Endometriosis, PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) / PMS, Low libido, Fertility, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Fibroids
- Menopause: Peri-menopausal complaints, Post-menopausal support
- Digestion: SIBO, IBS, Diverticuliltis, Leaky gut, IBD, Coeliac, Fatty Liver, Gallstones and Gall Bladder removal, Reflux, Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Detoxification: Assessing toxicity levels, including Heavy Metal Assessment, Smoking cessation, Detox programs
- Weight Loss: Formulating a targeted treatment plan, setting realistic goals and practical applications
- Sleep Disorders: Sleep onset and maintenance complaints, improving sleep quality by identifying obstacles to good sleep
- Nutrition and Diet/ Lifestyle: Implementing sustainable change, professional advice, tailored plans
- Immune: Respiratory complaints including Asthma and COPD, Allergies and Food Intolerances, Cold and Flu, Autoimmune conditions
- Genetic Mutations: MTHFR, Pyrroluria, Gilberts Syndrome
- Pain Management: Fibromyalgia, Causes of Migraines, Range of Musculoskeletal Complaints
- Mental Health: Depression and anxiety, Alzhemiers prevention
- Diabetic Management: Sugar cravings, co-management, preventing associated complications
Jen also uses a wide range of different diagnostic tools to identify and treat presenting problems. Any herbal or natural remedies prescribed are in addition to the consultation fee.
