NATUROPATHY
Guiding you on your way to health and wellness....
Health is the result of both our internal and external environments. This includes our thoughts, our habits, food choices, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the places we live and work. As a naturopath, it is my desire to create awareness and inform people of all the options surrounding their own health and wellness.
Naturopathy allows you to become more in tune and aware of your physical, emotional and mental health, empowering and motivating you to make your own changes. This modality, or approach, is wholistic, meaning it embraces your unique individual needs and considers all aspects of your health. Dietary advice, nutritional and herbal remedies, flower essences and lifestyle modifications are suggested to regain balance and vitality.
Naturopathy is for anyone who wishes to enhance their wellbeing and optimise the quality of their life. It stimulates the passion and drive we need to make the right choices regarding our health. I believe education and awareness are fundamental to establishing long-term health and balance.
Some Ailments Naturopathy can help to alleviate are:- Hay-fever, Allergies & Sinusitis
- High Stress & Anxiety, sleeping problems
- Joint Problems, muscular aches & pains
- Recurring Infections
- Low Energy & Blood sugar issues
- Skin Problems
- Digestive Complaints, lBS, food intolerances
- High Cholesterol
- Constipation, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids
- Reproductive Problems in men & women
- Menstrual disorders
- Behavioural & concentration problems in children
With the aim to reveal the underlying causes of disease or imbalances a full case history is taken and dietary and lifestyle habits are considered. Zinc testing with a liquid supplement, hair tissue mineral analysis, blood tests and allergy tests may also be suggested.
BOWEN THERAPY (NST)
Bowen Therapy is a powerful type of bodywork first developed by Mr Tom Bowen of Victoria, Australia. Bowen is a subtle technique that encourages the body to rebalance and realign itself. It applies gentle, non-invasive rolling movements on particular points of the body which stimulate the neuromuscular system.This activates and supports our own ability to create homeostasis or balance.
Bowen helps to realign both our physical and energetic bodies and therefore addresses physical and emotions imbalances. Bowen is suitable for people of all ages from infants to the elderly. It applies to everyone at all levels of fitness and is appropriate in chronic illness and even pregnancy.
Bowen allows the body to correct musculoskeletal misalignments, where possible, and may alleviate muscle tension & strain. It can soften adhesions and scar tissue and can rehydrate muscles improving physiological function.
The lymphatic and digestive systems are also stimulated by this technique.This can lead to gentle elimination of toxins, relieve congestion and assist in the prevention of recurring respiratory infections.
On an energetic level, Bowen helps to release emotional blocks stored within the body. During a Bowen treatment, most people experience a deep state of relaxation, which is healing in itself. Bowen brings about a feeling of peace, improvement of sleep quality and an increase in general
wellbeing and energy levels. Naturally, these changes help us to manage our daily stresses more effectively.
I practice a form of Bowen known as NST or Neurostructural Integration Technique. Created by practitioner Michael J. Nixon-Livy and inspired by Mr Bowen’s work, NST was developed over 15 years ago.The main focus of this approach is to support and motivate the body’s continual drive to
create its own balance.
NST is a modality which addresses all aspects of your health in a gentle and profound way.
Some Ailments Bowen Therapy can help to alleviate are:
- Muscular Skeletal Problems
- Headaches
- Back & Neck pain
- Digestive Complaints
- Shoulder Problems
- Liver Complaints
- Knee Problems
- Chronic Stress
- Scoliosis Anxiety
- Wrist RSI
- Constipation
- Sciatica
- lBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Jaw Problems
- Cholic in babies
- Teeth Grinding
- Respiratory Problems
- Hayfever & Coughs
- Low Energy & Fatigue
About Carolyn
Carolyn has been practicing naturopathy in Melbourne since 2004 and has been a part of the complementary health care industry for 15 years. Naturopathy is a way of life for Carolyn and she is extremely passionate about sharing the knowledge and benefits of living in this holistic way.
As the natural health care industry continues to evolve, Carolyn keeps up to date by attending professional health care seminars and workshops and reads complementary health journals. She loves the fact that naturopathic research is advancing so rapidly and yet we are coming to realise that some aspects of the way we have been living for thousands of years are still the best. With all this new information available it is more possible to achieve and maintain our optimal health and well being.
Carolyn has been practicing Bowen Therapy since 2005. She first studied the Bowtech method and then NST (Neurostructural Technique). Inspired to apply this modality within her own practice by one of her colleagues, she loved the way her own body responded to Bowen therapy.
After years of practice Carolyn is still amazed at how nurturing and powerful this subtle bodywork is. Bowen can make a truly dramatic impact on people, both physically and emotionally. It really helps the release of "stuck" energy. It is a joy for Carolyn to share her passion for Bowen.
Carolyn has recently studied Hormone Release Therapy, another branch of Bowen, which has shown to be beneficial for all types of hormonal issues including period pain, menstrual irregularity, menopausal symptoms, low testosterone in men and even incontinence issues.
Qualifications- Diploma in Applied Science in Naturopathy
- Diploma in Western Botanic Medicine
- Diploma in Nutrition
- Bowen Practitioner - Bowtech
- NST (Neurostructural Technique)
- Hormone Release Therapy (Bowen)
- ATMS member
Consultation Fees
Naturopathy
Initial consultation $90 (1 hr)
Followup consultation $55 (1/2hr)
Private Health Rebates are available for Naturopathy
Bowen Treatment
1 hr $70
Shorter sessions are available for children
24 hours notice is required to change/cancel a booking