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Balance Health Centre
 Contact & Location Information
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| Contact Name | Helen Macheridis |
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| Address |
278 Unley RD Adelaide 5000 |
| Servicing Areas | Adelaide, Hyde Park/Unley |
| Mobile | 0419 865 740 |
Balance Health Centre, located at Diamond Clinic on Unley, is owned and operated by Award Winning Naturopath Helen Macheridis. Since inception in 2005, Balance Health Centre has adhered to a simple objective: ‘To help you achieve your health goals through the provision of well researched and realistic advice and the use of natural remedies which have stood the test of time.’
Balance Health Centre
About Balance Health Centre
Visit our website: www.balancehealthcentre.com.au
Balance Health Centre provides an alternative perspective which compliments modern medicinal practice by implementing preventative measures as well as symptomatic relief. Whether your ailment be food allergies, low metabolism, sluggish bowels, fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight control, poor sleeping patterns or skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis, we will use our wealth of experience and knowledge to develop a customized plan to help you find balance.
Balance Health. Balance Life.
Helen Macheridis - Naturopath
Always having an affinity for the natural world, Helen's pathway to Naturopathy originated during her time managing a successful landscaping business. The innocuous discovery of antique botany publications lead her initially to Aromatherapy and then to the creation of herbal healing creams, balms and therapeutic oils. Upon successfully developing her own skin care label offering a natural alternative to chemical based products on the market, and through further eduction, Helen began her life long dedication to Naturopathy. Over the next 5 years she completed a range of diplomas and degrees falling under the alternative medicine umbrella to include Naturopathy, Herbalism, Nutrition, Iridology, Remedial Massage, Touch for Health, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Massage for Pregnancy, Infants & Elderly. Such was Helen's outstanding performance as a student, she graduated with the award for Clinical Excellence on completion of her studies.
Prior to graduation in 2007, Helen established the Balance Health Centre in 2005 operating out of a beauty salon in the Adelaide CBD. In 2009, she relocated to the Diamond Clinic on Unley at Hyde Park and continues to grow her business as its sole practitioner.
Helen considers herself a progressive practitioner, promoting collaboration with other medical professionals to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She continues to develop her range of products and undertake further education. When not working, she returns to the garden to tend to her own bevvy of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs.
Qualifications
Award for Clinic Excellence in Naturopathy (2007)
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy
Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine
Remedial Therapist ATMS
Aromatherapist Certificate IV
Registered with the Professional Association ATMS
Health Fund rebates apply for Naturopathy / Western Herbal Medicine / Nutrition / Remedial Massage
What can you expect at the initial Naturopathic Consult?
Your initial Naturopathic Consultation includes a full discussion of your current health issues and your medical history. This includes a full health assessment of your diet, nutritional status and lifestyle habits and generally evaluate how your body is actually functioning. Hemaview Blood Screening, Basic Health Check and Pathology testing may also be used as medical science helps us to understand the workings of your body. As a partner in your own health, you also play an integral role in making decisions about your treatment plan. The goal of your Naturopathic treatment is to facilitate your body’s own healing power through natural, nontoxic therapies. It is about working with your body to restore balance – your body wants to be healthy!
Services
Naturopathy
' Your personalised road map to health and wellness’
Naturopathy is a practice of healthcare that uses natural medicines to treat and prevent disease. It integrates conventional health sciences with a range of natural therapies to treat the mental, emotional and physical states.
At Balance Health Centre I will assess relevant aspects of your medical history, diet, lifestyle and general health to determine why you have come to experience your current symptoms. Understanding why these symptoms have come about is essential in the development of a successful therapeutic plan.
Your therapeutic plan may include common foods, herbal medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements to assist the body in its healing process and is designed to provide symptomatic relief whilst incorporating specific treatments that prevent its recurrence.
Herbal Medicine / Herbal Tonics
‘The oldest form of healing known’
Herbal Medicine is the therapeutic use of plant extracts for the prevention and treatment of illness – Herbalists & Naturopaths are trained extensively in the therapeutics of herbs as medicine. At Balance Health Centre, herbal tonics are prescribed to those who suffer from chronic, persistent complaints such as allergies (asthma and eczema), hormonal problems such as (menopause, PMS and painful, irregular or difficult periods), headache (including migraine), IBS, arthritis (both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis).
Nutrition
‘Good nutrition underpins good health’
At Balance Health Centre I will help you to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of health and fitness through careful dietary planning and nutritional supplementation.
Hemaview Live Blood Screening
‘See yourself from the inside out….in real time’
Hemaview Live Blood Screening can answer many questions about your health. A single drop of blood is taken from the tip of your finger, and viewed under a microscope connected to a viewing monitor.
Live Blood Screening allows the practitioner to make a more accurate assessment and evaluation of your living blood cells. It’s fascinating to see your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets on a larger screen. Through viewing your living blood a treatment plan can be prepared to support your needs. Hemaview can tell us about: Nutritional status of blood
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The Lymphatic System forms a part of our immune system, and is the body's purification system that keeps a balance amongst the soft tissues performing their different functions. Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) is a gentle and slow whole body treatment which relaxes the nervous system and aids the immune system. It involves a range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move lymph flow through a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. This supports the body to naturally eliminate excess toxins, dead cells, viruses, bacteria and chemicals. The benefits of this massage are:
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a deep tissue massage used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension using slow strokes, direct pressure, or friction directed across the grain of the muscles using the fingers, thumbs, or elbows. It is applied with greater pressure, to deeper layers of muscle, and with greater specificity than Swedish. Recommended for upper back, neck and shoulder and lower back soreness.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses a system of long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles, generally in the direction of blood flow toward the heart because there is an emphasis on improving blood flow to the soft tissues, and sometimes combined with active and passive movements of the joints. It is used to promote general relaxation, improve circulation and range of motion, and relieve muscle tension.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage offers a more holistic approach and may include some of the principles of Swedish massage, yet will concentrate on more relaxing strokes, but of prime importance is the selection of essential oil/s used during the massage. Depending on the aromatic oils used, a massage can be a relaxing and calming experience or invigorating and energizing, dispelling tension and restoring well being.
Professional Facial Treatments
Prepared for your skin type (Normal, Dry, Combination, Sensitive, Ageing, Blemished), GloTherapeutics is a revolutionary breakthrough in skincare and chemical exfoliation treatments.
Their systematic approach is based on established research in combination with new scientific discoveries. GloTherapeutics unique and advanced formulations provide potent concentrations with high levels of active ingredients to offer the ultimate in Revolutionizing Your Skin.
GloTherapeutics contains an army of effective antioxidants required to defend against harmful free radicals to ensure a healthier, refreshing, younger looking skin.
Cellex-C Facial Treatments also available on request.
Skin Complaints
Specialising in eczema and chronic skin disorders. Balance Health Centre's Natural Nourishing Anti-inflammatory Cream has been supporting long term sufferers of Eczema particularly babies, children and young adults for some time with great success.
Balance Health Centre has a range of products to suit the most sensitive of skin types using natural ingredients, superior cold-pressed oils, high quality essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and floral waters.
Fertility Management
Support treatment for IVF, Endometriosis, Infertility, Reproductive disorders and infections.
Preconception Care
Pre-conception care and natural fertility management is designed to give you the best chance available for a natural conception, healthy pregnancy, childbirth and a healthy baby. The benefits include a stronger immune system for mother and baby, and reduced likelihood of morning sickness, stretch marks and babies with birth defects, allergies, asthma, eczema and excessive crying.
Health Foods
A comprehensive range of health foods can be ordered through the Balance Health Centre shop to support conditions such as IBS, and gut related disorders.
Iridology
'Discover the hidden secrets in your eyes'
Iridology is the scientific analysis of patterns and structures in the iris of the eye which locates areas and stages of inflammation throughout the body. The iris is the portion of the eye showing colour. It reveals body constitution, inherent strengths and weaknesses, health levels, and transitions that take place in a person's body according to their way of life.
A complete iris analysis will show whether a person exhibits a generally good constitution or a poor one, depending upon the density of the iris fibres, The patterns, structures, colours and degrees of lightness and darkness in the iris tell if an area of the body is inherently strong or weak. It also reveals the relative site of over-activity, irritation, injury or degeneration of the tissues and organs. Toxic accumulation levels can he observed as well as nutritional and chemical imbalances.
Iridology helps us understand our weakness so we may strengthen and cleanse our bodies to obtain our maximum health potential. It brings to us an awareness of how to prevent illness, thus allowing us to earn our most precious earthly treasure - vibrant physical, mental and spiritual health!
Foot Reflexology
This delicate treatment further enhances the elimination of toxins via the eliminative channels of the liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs.
Foot Reflexology is application of specific pressures to reflex points in the feet. It brings about a state of internal and external relaxation and clients can feel the benefits of the treatment quickly, with particular dramatic results when treating such conditions as stress, tension, neck and shoulder pain, lower back, leg and knee pain, menstrual discomfort, or bowel irregularity.
Ion Foot Spa Detox
The ion cleanse foot spa is a safe, relaxing 30 minute treatment that promotes healthy detoxification through the feet. It is a simple yet very powerful treatment that may in the course of a full treatment regime, enable the body to re-balance and re-energize allowing toxic wastes that have been recently stored within your body to be released effectively, which in turn will allow nutrients and oxygen to be absorbed more readily thus promoting a better sense of wellbeing and improved health. Benefits include:
Functional Pathology Testing
General Wellness Programmes
Weight Loss Programmes
Designed to suit your needs and goals, including complete Health check and blood screening. We provide you with all the literature and products to support your weight loss programme.
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Visit our website: www.balancehealthcentre.com.au
Balance Health Centre provides an alternative perspective which compliments modern medicinal practice by implementing preventative measures as well as symptomatic relief. Whether your ailment be food allergies, low metabolism, sluggish bowels, fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight control, poor sleeping patterns or skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis, we will use our wealth of experience and knowledge to develop a customized plan to help you find balance.
Balance Health. Balance Life.
Helen Macheridis - Naturopath
Always having an affinity for the natural world, Helen's pathway to Naturopathy originated during her time managing a successful landscaping business. The innocuous discovery of antique botany publications lead her initially to Aromatherapy and then to the creation of herbal healing creams, balms and therapeutic oils. Upon successfully developing her own skin care label offering a natural alternative to chemical based products on the market, and through further eduction, Helen began her life long dedication to Naturopathy. Over the next 5 years she completed a range of diplomas and degrees falling under the alternative medicine umbrella to include Naturopathy, Herbalism, Nutrition, Iridology, Remedial Massage, Touch for Health, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Massage for Pregnancy, Infants & Elderly. Such was Helen's outstanding performance as a student, she graduated with the award for Clinical Excellence on completion of her studies.
Prior to graduation in 2007, Helen established the Balance Health Centre in 2005 operating out of a beauty salon in the Adelaide CBD. In 2009, she relocated to the Diamond Clinic on Unley at Hyde Park and continues to grow her business as its sole practitioner.
Helen considers herself a progressive practitioner, promoting collaboration with other medical professionals to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She continues to develop her range of products and undertake further education. When not working, she returns to the garden to tend to her own bevvy of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs.
Qualifications
Award for Clinic Excellence in Naturopathy (2007)
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy
Advanced Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine
Remedial Therapist ATMS
Aromatherapist Certificate IV
Registered with the Professional Association ATMS
Health Fund rebates apply for Naturopathy / Western Herbal Medicine / Nutrition / Remedial Massage
What can you expect at the initial Naturopathic Consult?
Your initial Naturopathic Consultation includes a full discussion of your current health issues and your medical history. This includes a full health assessment of your diet, nutritional status and lifestyle habits and generally evaluate how your body is actually functioning. Hemaview Blood Screening, Basic Health Check and Pathology testing may also be used as medical science helps us to understand the workings of your body. As a partner in your own health, you also play an integral role in making decisions about your treatment plan. The goal of your Naturopathic treatment is to facilitate your body’s own healing power through natural, nontoxic therapies. It is about working with your body to restore balance – your body wants to be healthy!
Services
Naturopathy
' Your personalised road map to health and wellness’
Naturopathy is a practice of healthcare that uses natural medicines to treat and prevent disease. It integrates conventional health sciences with a range of natural therapies to treat the mental, emotional and physical states.
At Balance Health Centre I will assess relevant aspects of your medical history, diet, lifestyle and general health to determine why you have come to experience your current symptoms. Understanding why these symptoms have come about is essential in the development of a successful therapeutic plan.
Your therapeutic plan may include common foods, herbal medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements to assist the body in its healing process and is designed to provide symptomatic relief whilst incorporating specific treatments that prevent its recurrence.
Herbal Medicine / Herbal Tonics
‘The oldest form of healing known’
Herbal Medicine is the therapeutic use of plant extracts for the prevention and treatment of illness – Herbalists & Naturopaths are trained extensively in the therapeutics of herbs as medicine. At Balance Health Centre, herbal tonics are prescribed to those who suffer from chronic, persistent complaints such as allergies (asthma and eczema), hormonal problems such as (menopause, PMS and painful, irregular or difficult periods), headache (including migraine), IBS, arthritis (both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis).
Nutrition
‘Good nutrition underpins good health’
At Balance Health Centre I will help you to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of health and fitness through careful dietary planning and nutritional supplementation.
Hemaview Live Blood Screening
‘See yourself from the inside out….in real time’
Hemaview Live Blood Screening can answer many questions about your health. A single drop of blood is taken from the tip of your finger, and viewed under a microscope connected to a viewing monitor.
Live Blood Screening allows the practitioner to make a more accurate assessment and evaluation of your living blood cells. It’s fascinating to see your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets on a larger screen. Through viewing your living blood a treatment plan can be prepared to support your needs. Hemaview can tell us about: Nutritional status of blood
- Acute/Chronic Infections
- Allergic Reactions
- Blood cell integrity
- Inflammation levels
- Immune system activity
- Hydration levels
- Increased toxins
- Liver health
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The Lymphatic System forms a part of our immune system, and is the body's purification system that keeps a balance amongst the soft tissues performing their different functions. Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM) is a gentle and slow whole body treatment which relaxes the nervous system and aids the immune system. It involves a range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move lymph flow through a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. This supports the body to naturally eliminate excess toxins, dead cells, viruses, bacteria and chemicals. The benefits of this massage are:
- Relieving fluid congestion/retention
- Promoting wound healing especially bruising, swelling, and sport injuries
- Relieving stress and anxiety
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a deep tissue massage used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension using slow strokes, direct pressure, or friction directed across the grain of the muscles using the fingers, thumbs, or elbows. It is applied with greater pressure, to deeper layers of muscle, and with greater specificity than Swedish. Recommended for upper back, neck and shoulder and lower back soreness.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses a system of long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles, generally in the direction of blood flow toward the heart because there is an emphasis on improving blood flow to the soft tissues, and sometimes combined with active and passive movements of the joints. It is used to promote general relaxation, improve circulation and range of motion, and relieve muscle tension.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage offers a more holistic approach and may include some of the principles of Swedish massage, yet will concentrate on more relaxing strokes, but of prime importance is the selection of essential oil/s used during the massage. Depending on the aromatic oils used, a massage can be a relaxing and calming experience or invigorating and energizing, dispelling tension and restoring well being.
Professional Facial Treatments
Prepared for your skin type (Normal, Dry, Combination, Sensitive, Ageing, Blemished), GloTherapeutics is a revolutionary breakthrough in skincare and chemical exfoliation treatments.
Their systematic approach is based on established research in combination with new scientific discoveries. GloTherapeutics unique and advanced formulations provide potent concentrations with high levels of active ingredients to offer the ultimate in Revolutionizing Your Skin.
GloTherapeutics contains an army of effective antioxidants required to defend against harmful free radicals to ensure a healthier, refreshing, younger looking skin.
Cellex-C Facial Treatments also available on request.
Skin Complaints
Specialising in eczema and chronic skin disorders. Balance Health Centre's Natural Nourishing Anti-inflammatory Cream has been supporting long term sufferers of Eczema particularly babies, children and young adults for some time with great success.
Balance Health Centre has a range of products to suit the most sensitive of skin types using natural ingredients, superior cold-pressed oils, high quality essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and floral waters.
Fertility Management
Support treatment for IVF, Endometriosis, Infertility, Reproductive disorders and infections.
Preconception Care
Pre-conception care and natural fertility management is designed to give you the best chance available for a natural conception, healthy pregnancy, childbirth and a healthy baby. The benefits include a stronger immune system for mother and baby, and reduced likelihood of morning sickness, stretch marks and babies with birth defects, allergies, asthma, eczema and excessive crying.
Health Foods
A comprehensive range of health foods can be ordered through the Balance Health Centre shop to support conditions such as IBS, and gut related disorders.
Iridology
'Discover the hidden secrets in your eyes'
Iridology is the scientific analysis of patterns and structures in the iris of the eye which locates areas and stages of inflammation throughout the body. The iris is the portion of the eye showing colour. It reveals body constitution, inherent strengths and weaknesses, health levels, and transitions that take place in a person's body according to their way of life.
A complete iris analysis will show whether a person exhibits a generally good constitution or a poor one, depending upon the density of the iris fibres, The patterns, structures, colours and degrees of lightness and darkness in the iris tell if an area of the body is inherently strong or weak. It also reveals the relative site of over-activity, irritation, injury or degeneration of the tissues and organs. Toxic accumulation levels can he observed as well as nutritional and chemical imbalances.
Iridology helps us understand our weakness so we may strengthen and cleanse our bodies to obtain our maximum health potential. It brings to us an awareness of how to prevent illness, thus allowing us to earn our most precious earthly treasure - vibrant physical, mental and spiritual health!
Foot Reflexology
This delicate treatment further enhances the elimination of toxins via the eliminative channels of the liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs.
Foot Reflexology is application of specific pressures to reflex points in the feet. It brings about a state of internal and external relaxation and clients can feel the benefits of the treatment quickly, with particular dramatic results when treating such conditions as stress, tension, neck and shoulder pain, lower back, leg and knee pain, menstrual discomfort, or bowel irregularity.
Ion Foot Spa Detox
The ion cleanse foot spa is a safe, relaxing 30 minute treatment that promotes healthy detoxification through the feet. It is a simple yet very powerful treatment that may in the course of a full treatment regime, enable the body to re-balance and re-energize allowing toxic wastes that have been recently stored within your body to be released effectively, which in turn will allow nutrients and oxygen to be absorbed more readily thus promoting a better sense of wellbeing and improved health. Benefits include:
- Stimulate and rebalance the whole bioenergetics field
- Unblock the energy flow in the meridians
- Facilitate capillary micro-circulation in the organs (including the detoxifying organs)
- Improve lymphatic circulation and boost immune functions, thus increase the body’s ability to fight
- Infections
- Enhance the functioning of the detoxifying organs such as liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs
- Improve sleep and memory functions
- Decrease recovery time after injuries, surgeries and diseases
- Help repairing the tissues, especially the connective tissues, increase flexibility
- Enhance nutrient absorption
- Help to relieve headaches, arthritis and joint pain
Functional Pathology Testing
- Hormone profiles, food sensitivity, nutritional & metabolic profiles, functional liver detox profile
- Optional Health Checks
- Zinc tally test - check zinc levels
- Urinary Indican Test - a positive test reflects a state of gastrointestinal toxicity
- Urinalysis - screening tool to detect metabolic or kidney disorders, urinary tract infections etc.
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Heavy Metal Testing
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Acid/Alkaline Test (pH)
- Facial Analysis
- Tongue Diagnosis
- Constipation - abdominal massage - recommended for chronic sufferers
General Wellness Programmes
- Kidney & Liver Detox Programme (2 levels to choose from)
- Anti-ageing Programme
- Anti-allergy Programme (hay fever sufferers)
Weight Loss Programmes
Designed to suit your needs and goals, including complete Health check and blood screening. We provide you with all the literature and products to support your weight loss programme.
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Aromatherapy, Herbalists, Live Blood Analysis, Lymphatic Drainage, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Touch for Health, Weight Loss
