Practitioners
Dr Nerida James
N.D. Dip. Irid., Cert. Hom
I feel very passionate about helping others to achieve a better life and find real happiness. My 30 years as a practitioner has shown how emotional and physical wellbeing are co-dependent. I have addressed this by developing a wide range of skills and specialised treatment plans that will address any health issue.
Maria Colosimo
N.D. Dip.Irid., Cert.Hom
Maria Colosimo is a dedicated Naturopath who is passionate about assisting patients with allergy relief.
Maria has recently attended the last 2 symposiums in the USA where she has mixed with practitioners from all over the world and has brought back to Australia the latest updates and discoveries on the delivery of allergy treatments.
"Allergy relief is the area I specialise in and feel most strongly about. It is quite possible that allergy sensitivities or allergic reactions occur (or are included) in almost every health condition."
Teresa Oates
N.D.Dip.Irid.,Cert.Hom.Dip.Mech
Teresa is a dedicated Naturopath who has been practicing for 16 years, specialising in; Naturopathy, Iridology, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Spinal Care, Massage, Allergy Treatment, Natural Fertility, Hot Stone Massage, Chinese and Swedish Massage and Ear Candling.
Teresa conveys a strong sense of commitment, understanding and patience and enjoys working with children and people from all walks of life. She also enjoys treating gynaecological problems especially fertility.
Teresa is available for consultations at the Ferny Creek clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and alternate Saturday's.
Dr John Piesse
M.B.B.S. (Melb), Dip. Obst., Cert. Spinal Manipulation,
Nutritional Medicine, Spinal Manipulation
"Rather than resort to quick fixes and prescription drugs I prefer to rectify the underlying causes of ill health conditions through dietary changes, nutritional medicine and hormone supplements. Through the results I have obtained by doing so, in my 40 years of practice, I have observed that the body is able to activate its own inherent ability to heal, given the chance".
John Piesse does bio-identical hormone lozenges for menopausal women and Intravenous Vitamin Injections
Linda Laratro
N.D. Dip., Irid., Dip. Mech., Cert. Hom., Cert. Massage
Member A.N.P.A
Linda Laratro is a practicing Naturopath and Massage/Bowen Therapist.
She has completed a Diploma of Naturopathy, Diploma in Iridology, Certificate in Homoeopathy and Certificate in Massage Therapy.
Linda specializes in Bowen, Massage (sports, deep tissue and relaxation), Nutritional and Herbal Medicine, Iridology, Hair analysis, Ear candling and allergy symptom relief.
During the time Linda has been practicing she has successfully treated conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, fatigue, drug withdrawal, hormonal imbalances, fertility problems, ADHD, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions to name a few.
Linda also has a special interest in Mineral Hair Analysis. This is a safe non invasive test which can be useful in determining nutrient levels along with comparitive nutrient levels as well as heavy metal toxicity.
Linda believes that natural therapies help people to make better health choices through education so that they are able to play a more active role in maintaining optimum health.
"It is my sincerest wish that everyone achieves the benefits of good health".
Linda is available for consultation:
Monday and Wednesday at Mitcham; and
Friday at Ferny Creek.
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Lori Scaturchio
N.D. Dip. Irid., Cert. Hom., Dip. Mech Certificate III & IV in fitness
Certificate in Homeopathy
"Women’s health is the area I really enjoy working in, including weight management. I am passionate about health and fitness! There is nothing I like better than when a person I have been treating tells me how good they feel".
As a Sandra Cabot weight loss therapist I can help you lose weight effectively with proper diet to suit your body type. There are 4 different body types and each has a unique hormonal and matabolic characteristic. Some body types gain weight easily and are more susceptible to cellulite. I can help to identify what body type you best fit in and help with losing weight.
If pain is a concern for you I can help with the ENAR - the ENAR personal healer is a battery operated therapeutic medical device that delivers non-invasive non-toxic therapeutic electro stimulation onto and through the skin. ENAR stands for Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator.
Margaret Klemick
Dip. Health Science Nutrition
Margaret Klemick is a nutritional consultant. Nutrition establishes the relationship between a person’s diet and level of health. A variety of dietary plans cater for individual needs such as weight management, fatigue and digestive disorders, hormonal issues and stress. Margaret takes great pleasure in educating others to improve their health and well-being.
A nutritional consultant requires a food diary to be filled out and bought to the first consultation. The diary is used to discover imbalances in nutrients that may be causing health issues. A treatment plan is then worked out that might require simple changes to eating and cooking habits. Supplements may be required to enhance the treatment. Printed information sheets and recipes are provided so that programs can be easily followed.
Margaret has always been involved in health and fitness. She has in the past taught aerobics and healthy cooking classes.
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Scott Brisbane - B.Ed (Sci) N.D.Dip Ac 
Craniosacral therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light touch technique used to release pain, tension and restrictions in the body. The focus of the work is on the cranisacral system which includes the bones of the face, skull, spine and sacrum as well as the fluid membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The practitioner can work on the craniosacral system through your clothing an any part of the body.
Although everyone experiences CranioSacral Therapy differently it is usually a very relaxing experience. It is a very gentle and extremely effective treatment for a range of conditions. CranioSacral Therapy excels in the treatment of chronic pain. People report a strong sense of wellbeing after a CranioSacral Therapy session.
CranioSacral Therapy is also known as Cranial Sacral therapy and is closely related to Cranial osteopathy. All of these terms tend to be used to describe the same thing.
History
Cranio Sacral Therapy has its origins in modern osteopathy. When Dr. William Sutherland studied the separate bones of the skull he postulated that those bones had the appearance of structures made for movement. At the time the adult human skull was said to be completely fused.
Sutherland set about designing an experiment to test whether the skull was in motion or if indeed it was a fixed structure. He devised a special helmut with screws to tighten the helmet over specific bones of the skull so as to prevent even the slightest movement. Hi experiment was on himself. He and his wife wrote down their observations of his physical and mental symptoms and behaviours.
He was the first person to recognise the movement of the cranial bones and the expansion and contraction that occurs in the cerbrospinal fluid within the skull.
In the 1970's Dr. John Upledger, made his own observations of the nervous system. He expanded Sutherland's theory to include the whole of the spine. He added the sacrum, the brain and the spinal cord and the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. His treatments based on this system became known as craniosacral therapy.
Conditions treated with Craniosacral therapy: Migraines and Headaches, Chronic neck and back pain, Stress and tension, Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries, Post traumatic stress disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ),Emotional Difficulties, Chronic Fatigue,Central Nervous System Disorders, Scoliosis, Arthritis, Asthma, Birth Trauma, Bronchitis, Colic, Deppression, Digestive Problems, Drug Withdrawal, Frozen Shoulder, Hormonal inbalances, Insomnia, Menstuation pain PMS and others.
Sore after the dentist?
Sitting in a dentist's chair for 30 to 60 mins with your jaw wide open can place considerable stress on your body. Then there is the dental procedure itself which can have a compacting affect on the bones of the face and skull and therefore the neck and spine in general.
It is not uncommon for people to feel that lower back pain they haven't felt for year after dental work. More commonly the head and neck just don't feel right and this imbalance can affect the whole body.
CranioSacral Therapy can help in those situations where there is pain and discomfort following dental procedures.
Lingering toothache after dental work and pain after extractions can be alliviated after a Craniosacral session.
Also, orthodontic braces can restrict the bone of the face and jaw. The pain and headaches people can feel after orthodondic procedure or tightening of the braces can also be alleviated by a CranioSacral Therapy session.
"I believe strongly in the self healing abilities of the body and use Acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy and Flower Essences to stimulate the healing process. I believe it is important to treat the whole self rather than just the symptoms. I specialize in the treatment of painful conditions and I enjoy the challenge of treating people with chronic pain".
Acupuncture:
The scientific evidence continues to mount on the efficacy of acupuncture on a myriad of complaints. The Chinese have been practising and refining Acupuncture for over 2000 years. In China today traditional Chinese medicine is on par with modern Western medicine and the Chinese people choose which type of treatment they want for their various ailments.
The theory of Acupuncture is that the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body stimulates the flow of "qi" or energy. The points occur on meridians or channels that flow through the body and connect to the vital organs. A skilled acupuncturist can diagnose sublte imbalances within the organ system and take action to re-balance people with chronic pain.
Acupuncture has been shown to be successful in helping a wide range of conditions including: Chronic back pain and injuries, Neck and shoulder pain, Headaches and Migraines, Infertility and IVF assistance, Menstral problems, Nervous disorders and anxiety, Stress and fatigue, Digestive disorders, Sports injuries, Asthma management, Memory and concentration difficulties, Cold and flu, Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusitis and hayfever, Constipation and Diarrhoea, Menopausal symptoms, Skin and hair problems.
Melijah Maghanoy
B.App.Sc.(Clin),B.Ost.Sc.MAOA
Dr. Melijah Maghanoy, registered Osteopath, obtained her double degree after 5 years of study at RMIT University. Over the past 7 years she has worked in a number of clinics, in Australia and overseas. She has a particular interest in treating pregnancy related complaints (back and pelvic pain, sciatica, breathlessness, reflux and digestive problems) and also childhood injuries and postural problems.
Osteopathy is a manual therapy which treats a wide range of complaints, such as; back and neck pain, joint pain, headaches, sciatica and sporting injuries. Osteopaths not only treat the symptoms, but also identify and treat the cause with soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy, joint articulation, muscle energy, specific stretching, gentle manipulation and cranial osteopathy. They treat the whole body including joints, muscles, ligaments and surrounding structures. This affects the entire body via connections with the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems and can therefore help a wide range of conditions. It is safe for everyone, from infants to the elderly.