About Me
I started studying Natural Therapies in the mid 70's (when only Hippies were interested) and have now been practicing and teaching in the field for over 30 years. During this time some things have changed and some have not (for example the basic premise of good diet, exercise, getting enough sleep and managing our stress levels).
It has been interesting for me to observe the changes occurring in the attitudes towards Natural Therapies through the 80's, 90's and now into the 21st centenary. For the past 14 years I have worked in a multi-disciplinary clinic, working side by side with a G.P., Psychologists and other Natural Therapists. My practice has become very mainstream (I rarely see a Hippie these days) my patients are ordinary men, women (and children) who include natural therapies as part of their health plan.
My studies over the years have taken me to India to work in Homoeopathic Hospitals, and to University in Australia for a Bachelor Degree in Complementary Medicine, which I have found very stimulating and very interesting.
Services
Naturopathy
The basic premise of Good Diet, adequate Exercise and Rest, and a balance between work and play will always be the bedrock of good health. I continue to reinforce this to my patients, and the simplicity of taking charge of our own health is re-assuring to most.
Homoeopathy
Over the 30 years since I was first introduced to Homoeopathy I have grown to respect this science very, very much. The medicines are fast acting and the results speak for themselves. Many parents bring their babies and children for Homoeopathic treatment, as it is gentle, easy to take and the results very impressive.
Homoeopathy is a form of medicine which uses derivatives of plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s innate healing processes. The medicines have the effect of stimulating the immune system, thereby improving over-all health, while dealing with the presenting complaint. All types of acute & chronic illnesses, can be treated with homoeopathic medicines. The medicines are free from toxic side effects, and are safe to use in the treatment of pregnant women, babies, children and nursing mothers.
Commonly treated illnesses are: paediatric problems such as colic, teething and bed wetting, skin diseases such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, migraine & other headaches, urinary infections, arthritis, all forms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, menopause, painful or difficult menstruation, PMT symptoms, colitis, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, digestive & gastric complaints such as conspation and diarrhoea, asthma, sore throats, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu and ear infections.
Homoeopathic First Aid Courses
Homoeopathic First Aid Courses are held at our Centre every 8-12 weeks. These courses are very popular with people who chose to use Homoeopathy for their everyday complaints. The course includes a Homoeopathic First Aid Kit which contains Homoeopathic medicines and ointments for injuries, burns, coughs, colds, headaches, skin complaints, bites, stings and much more. Please call us for a booking.
Bowen Therapy
I studied Bowen Therapy in 1983 and have found it to be extremely effective for all sorts of back, neck and joint complaints. In 99% of cases the benefits are evident after the first treatment and usually only 3 or 4 treatments are required for most complaints.
Bowen Therapy is a soft tissue therapy assisting with the proper functioning of ligaments, tendons and muscles to release tension and to nourish the structures of the body via the blood and nerve supply. It is used to treat a wide range of disorders, such as: sports injuries, headaches, frozen shoulder, sinusitis, asthma, muscular aches, neck & shoulder tension, joint pain, lower back pain (chronic & acute), sciatica, repetitive strain injuries, whiplash, colic & bed wetting.
Teaching
Since the early 80's I have been involved in teaching students of Natural Therapies. I like to be involved in the Natural Therapies industry, and usually teach one subject per semester. Seeing the interest of young people in natural therapies as a career is very reassuring that it remains a very strong part of our society.
Health Fund Rebates are available from most Private Health Insurance companies, check that yours covers the therapy that you wish to use.
Call the practice on 3378 3488, located at Suite 1, 21 Station Road, Indooroopilly midway between the Indooroopilly train station and Indooroopilly Shoppingtown on Station Road.
What is Homoeopathy?
Homoeopathy is a form of medicine which uses derivatives of plants and minerals to stimulate the bodys innate healing processes. The medicines have the effect of stimulating the immune system, thereby improving over-all health, while dealing with the presenting complaint. Homoeopaths are primary health care practitioners who are trained in both medical sciences and the principles and practices of Homoeopathy.
What types of illness and disease can be treated?
All types of acute & chronic illnesses, except surgical cases, can be treated with Homoeopathic medicines. Because the medicines are free from toxic side effects, Homoeopathy is safe to use in the treatment of pregnant women, babies, children and nursing mothers.
What you can expect when you visit a homoeopath?
The initial Homoeopathic consultation is usually quite lengthy, up to an hour, and seeks to establish details of the clients medical history.
The keynote of successful treatment is to treat each case as a different individual and the Homoeopathic practitioner takes into consideration not only the diseased part of the body but the whole person, i.e what’s going on in the persons life that may be making them sick; their job, diet, lifestyle, hereditory factors. Expressed in a slightly different way, the disturbance of any part may be the manifestation of an inner disturbance perhaps expressing itself locally or in seemingly unrelated parts.
Examples of illnesses commonly treated:- paediatric problems: colic, teething, bed wetting.
- skin diseases: acne, eczema, psriasis
- ngraine & other headaches
- inary infections
- arthritis
- all forms of anxiety, depression
- insomnia
- menopause, painful or difficult menstruation, pre-menstrual symptoms
- colitis, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome
- digestive & gastric complaints, e.g. constipation, diarrhoea
- asthma
- sore throats, bronchitis
- coughs, colds, flu ear infections
Consultation Fees
Bowen TherapyFull Fee (Initial) - $75
Full Fee (Subsequent) - $65
Concession Fee (Initial) - $65
Concession Fee (Subsequent) - $60
Homoeopathy and Naturopathy
Fee's Includes all Homoeopathic Medication Full Fee (Initial) - $95
Full Fee (Subsequent) - $75
Concession Fee (Initial) - $75
Concession Fee (Subsequent) - $60