Endeavour College of Natural Health

Clinics

The Endeavour College of Natural Health Clinics are open to the public and offer professional and nurturing natural health treatments at a third of the price. Clinics are staffed by senior students who operate under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

As an Endeavour student know you will have the best opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice by treating members of the public in a busy and modern clinic setting. This learning is what sets Endeavour graduates apart and sees you hit the job market confident in your ability as a professional practitioner.

Thinking about studying at Endeavour? Experience what an Endeavour qualification will equip you to do. Book an appointment today!

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Acupuncture Clinic

Traditional Chinese Medicine is the world’s oldest form of medicine, used for millennia to treat a variety of ailments.

Acupuncture is the primary form of Traditional Chinese Medicine practiced at the Endeavour College clinic and uses fine, single use, sterile needles that are gently inserted under the skin. The stimulation that occurs in the body from acupuncture has a therapeutic homeostatic effect, helping to restore the body’s healthy balance. Acupuncture is beneficial in the treatment of migraines, headaches, back and muscular pain, digestive disorders and more. Ask at our student clinic to see if Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you. Consultations take about 90 minutes.

Initial Appointment (90 minutes) $30
Return Appointment (60 minutes) $20

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and wellbeing.

This senior level aromatherapy clinic combines the benefits of aromatic footbath, then specialised aromatherapy massage techniques, with therapeutic applications of essential oils to create a holistic, healing and deeply relaxing treatment. Advanced understanding of essential oil dynamics allows practitioners to create specialised oil blends for clients to use at home, as well as create tailored products such as shampoos, body washes and moisturisers to suit clients’ unique needs.

All Appointments (90 minutes) $35

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Homeopathy Clinic

Homeopathy is a system of medicine developed by Dr Samuel Hahnemann in the 1800’s, based on ‘like cures like”.

This form of treatment relies upon individualisation of the client symptoms and prescribing medicine that closely fits these symptoms. Homeopathic students at Endeavour College receive intensive clinical experience under strict supervision.
The Homeopath treats the client as a unique individual and builds a comprehensive profile of all symptoms: mental, physical, emotional, aches and pains. Case history and consultation may take 90 minutes; the practitioner then prepares a treatment plan. Once approved by a supervisor the recommendations are presented to the client and treatment plan discussed. Initial consultations may take up to 2 hours; follow-up consultations may be only 45 minutes. Homeopathic medicine is dispensed in small sugar pills or liquid form and taken as single or in multiple doses. All remedies are $5 each.

Initial Appointment (120 minutes) $15
Return Appointment (60 minutes) $10

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Mind Body Medicine and Holistic Counselling

Holistic Counselling and Mind Body Medicine embraces a range of techniques which assist understanding and transforming health, relationships, and life direction challenges.

During consultation, the therapist will spend time with clients to assess wellbeing. Therapists can assist with pain, stress, energy loss, and working through life challenges. During the consultation lifestyle and dietary changes will be assessed and discussed along with tools to assist in the healing process. These may include personal meditations, visualisations, individual remedies, acu ear points, flower essence sprays. The therapist will tailor specific client treatments which guide the client towards experiencing a healthy state of mind.

All Appointments (90 minutes) $15

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Musculoskeletal Therapy

Musculoskeletal Therapy practitioners are degree qualified advanced remedial therapists.

Using extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology they use a range techniques and special testing to treat sports injuries and help relieve pain, dysfunction and disability through the manipulation of the muscles, fascia and related soft tissue. The student therapist will use gentle manipulations to reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety and revive your energy level and increase blood circulation. Musculoskeletal Therapy students gain 3 years of clinical experience, moving through Swedish Massage (1st year) and Remedial Massage (2nd year) to achieve the advanced remedial massage therapy competencies required to practice as a Musculoskeletal Therapist. In the senior
Musculoskeletal Therapy clinic, a detailed case history is taken and an assessment of body structure. Therapists then use a variety of advanced massage techniques tailored to client needs for approximately an hour, concluding with relevant advice to assist in maintaining wellness.

All Appointments (60 minutes) $30

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Herbal Medicine Clinic

The Naturopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine Student Clinics are an excellent place to come to treat a variety of common health concerns.

For an acute illness or chronic health problem or for preventative suggestions to maintain good health, the first 90 minute consultation includes: the case history, including family health history, diet, lifestyle and discussion of current symptoms or current health issues. The Student Practitioner may look at physical signs such as blood pressure, do iris analysis or review recent biomedical (blood or other) test results. They research, prepare and present a treatment plan to their supervisor (an experienced Clinician who reviews all recommendations to ensure accuracy). When the treatment plan is approved, the Student Practitioner meets again with client to discuss recommendations and prescribe suitable remedies. Return visits are shorter, typically only 60 minutes. The Naturopath promotes diet and lifestyle to support long term wellness and provides short term improvements with herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and flower essences. Nutritionists focus on the therapeutic effect of foods and can make specific dietary recommendations to optimise health. Herbalists may recommend therapeutic doses of medicinal plants in suitable forms including herbal teas, liquid herb mixes, tablet combinations, flower essences and creams. The effective use of these medicines may heal and help restore balance and wellbeing.

Initial Appointment (90 minutes) $10
Return Appointment (60 minutes) $5

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Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage uses a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure against the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue.

The techniques are flowing and rhythmic to enhance overall relaxation. Oil is applied to the skin to prevent friction during gliding and kneading techniques. The therapist uses hands, fingers, thumbs, forearms and elbows, applying gentle pressure at a level comfortable for the client. Swedish massage can stimulate the skin and nervous system and soothe the nerves, reducing both emotional and physical stress. A full body relaxation massage will generally include the following areas: back, back of legs and feet, front of legs, abdomen, chest, arms and hands, neck, face and scalp. Clients may decide which areas of the body they wish to include. The treatment is 45 minutes
with towel draping used for comfort and privacy.

All Appointments (60 minutes) $30

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Reflexology

Many cultures throughout the world believe that massaging the feet and maintaining good foot health maintains strong physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.

Reflexology is a simple, safe, effective, non-invasive therapy. The organs, glands and all parts of the body are represented with reflex points on the feet, hands and ears. Stimulating these points using specific techniques, directly affects the corresponding organ. Reflexologists do not treat specific conditions, but rather work all the systems of the body through the feet every session.
Reflexology is useful for assisting and strengthening all the body systems and is especially helpful for digestive, or musculoskeletal problems, and assisting clients with anxiety or depression. Under close lecturer supervision, personalised treatment plans are developed for each client. Treatments are about 90 minutes and include a footbath. Clients are treated face up fully clothed on a massage table.

All Appointments (90 minutes) $35

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Relaxation Massage
with Essential Oils

This holistic Aromatherapy treatment combines the benefits of a footbath and full body Swedish Massage and a choice of hands, feet or scalp massage.

Pure essential oils used are specifically selected for therapeutic benefit and to reduce stress, pain and fatigue while inducing relaxation. This holistic Aromatherapy treatment aims to enhance a sense of well being and promote rejuvenation, with sessions lasting 90 minutes including consultation.

All Appointments (90 minutes) $35

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Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage, a deeply therapeutic massage, treats damaged muscles and tendons.

The massage techniques may be gentle, strong, deep or shallow, depending on the case and the client. Remedial massage is holistic, treating the source not just the symptoms. Therapists use specialised remedial techniques to locate and repair damage, as well as accelerate the body’s own repair mechanisms. The massage therapist uses a lubricating medium on the skin to ensure that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Remedial Massage stimulates circulation, allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed, calms the peripheral nervous system, easing pain and discomfort, relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility.
Induced relaxation may increase immune response. Sessions are 90 minutes, including structural assessments. A supervisor will check the student practitioner’s treatment plan and may observe the student during the consultation. (When appropriate, ensuring clients are adequately covered).

All Appointments (90 minutes) $30