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Meet the team Our experienced team of practitioners work collaboratively to offer our clients holistic health care across a range of modalities including: holistic GP, acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy, herbal medicine, kinesiology, remedial massage, reiki and counselling. If you're not sure where to start our reception team Kellie, Kylie and Tracy are always happy to help you.

Live Well Practitioners

Servicing area

ACT, Online Telehealth for GP and Naturopathy

Focus areas

Autism spectrum disorders Arthritis Cancer management Disabilities Feeding Heart disease

Emily May Canberra Naturopath

Emily May

Naturopathy

Emily is a naturopath (BHSc Nat) with a passion for plant-based diets, women’s health and holistic health care.

As a naturopath, I strongly believe our bodies are intelligent beings with natural self-healing abilities; they have an intuitive awareness of what they need to bring balance and to feel vital and healthy.

When we constantly place strain on those natural processes (i.e. when we eat too many processed foods, excessive stress, too many sleepless nights, or repeated exposure to toxins), the burden on the system begins to accumulate, imbalances start to occur, nutrients become depleted, and this is the beginning of disease in the body.

My philosophy is to support and nourish those intuitive, natural processes within the body. Just like a jigsaw puzzle, I put all of the pieces of your health together to gain a holistic and deep understanding of you, and your current state of health. I use in-depth case taking, physical examination, diet and lifestyle assessment, review of your full personal medical history, family history, relationships, and many more factors as the pieces of the puzzle.

I spend most of my days reading or researching everything to do with naturopathy, nutrition and herbal medicine, and I love every minute of it. Being a naturopath is an obsession for me; I love what I do and I can't imagine myself doing anything else.

Dr John Carr

Osteopathy

John sees osteopathy as a form of manual medicine relevant to a wide range of health conditions, including back, neck and other musculoskeletal pain, but also to systemic conditions such as headache and migraine, jaw pain, chronic pain, fatigue and burnout, headache and migraine, stress and anxiety. He also warmly welcomes neurodiverse patients.

John uses a wide range of techniques such as massage and rhythmic joint mobilisation but also has a special interest in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (craniosacral therapy), which is often well suited to patients who may be sensitive or have reacted to direct treatment styles. He appreciates the potential of all approaches to address health conditions at their underlying source, drawing on the body’s self-healing and self-regulatory capacity. John also supports patients’ health with simple take-home exercises, mindfulness and breathing.

Dr John Carr grew up in Canberra and originally studied history at the ANU, and in his first career worked in various of Canberra’s national cultural institutions including the National Museum of Australia and Old Parliament House. He then pursued a long-standing interest in holistic healthcare, initially through massage and other bodywork therapies, later completed an Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine, and finally was drawn to osteopathy and completed a Master of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Southern Cross University.

John is also passionate about sustainability, permaculture and social justice issues, and sees the osteopathic principles of balance and regeneration as directly relevant to the ecological themes of our time. In his spare time he loves being outdoors, cycling, swimming, bushwalking, kayaking or just out being in nature.

Dr Orla Teahan

Holistic GP | Integrative Medicine

Dr Orla Teahan M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. FRACGP qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in 1990.

In 1991 she moved to Australia with her Australian husband and son. After some traveling adventures and two more children she settled in Sydney where she completed her fellowship in General Practice and subsequently ran her own private practice in Newport for close to twenty years. Orla is particularly passionate about women’s health and improving mental health in families. Orla moved to Canberra with her family a few years ago and has had an enriching experience working in Aboriginal Health with a focus on mental health and trauma.

Orla’s philosophy is to combine the best of conventional Western Medicine with evidence based complimentary therapies to offer and achieve the best results for each and every individual patient.

Each one of us has our own story and life experience which makes our journey into wellness unique. It is not always the ‘typical’ or ‘standard’ approach that works for every patient and therefore combining several approaches has the potential to achieve the best results for the individual. The importance of a collaborative and supportive doctor/patient relationship is paramount to explore the layers and the history of the symptoms that can present themselves when we don’t feel well.

Orla is passionate about enabling and empowering people to be the best versions of themselves and to take control of their health and journey to wellness. Over the years Orla has found alternate therapies to help people cope in this stressful modern era which she combines with traditional western medicine. Some of these techniques include Meditation, Mindfulness training along with the Expressive Arts Therapies.

Orla offers appointments by phone, telehealth or in person. Call on 62950400 to book in.

Wesley Smith

Acupuncture | Herbal Medicine | Meditation

Wes is the founder and director of Live Well. He has a particular interest in immune health as well as the treatment of stress and mental health conditions including anxiety and depression.

Wes was drawn to working in the field of health and healing through his experiences practicing Yoga and in particular meditation. He began by studying acupuncture gaining a B.App.Sc.(Acup) at UTS in 1996, then returning to Canberra to study a Diploma of Herbal medicine and a Yoga Teaching Diploma.

Wes’s treatments are often focused on nervous system regulation, where acupuncture is used to re-train the nervous system to access states of deep rest and peace. Once the nervous system has access to these states of deep relaxation many stress related health conditions resolve.

Wes is passionate about supporting people to create and sustain their vitality and wellbeing so they can live life to the full.

Apart from his clinical practice Wesley enjoys writing, speaking and educating. In his own time Wesley enjoys time with his family, meditation, surfing & travel.

Michelle Cook

Acupuncture | Chinese Herbal Medicine | Yoga Teacher

Michelle Cook has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for close to 30 years. After four years study in Australia, followed by further study at the Guangzhou Hospital of TCM, Michelle went on to establish clinics in Sydney, Alice Springs, Canberra, Fiji and Switzerland.

Michelle was living and working in Switzerland for 10 years. She ran her own busy practice in Geneva and also helped to establish a TCM unit within the Centre de Procreation Medicalement Assistee et d'endocrinologie Gynecologique in Lausanne which gave her the opportunity to work closely with five endocrinologists supporting women with their fertility, IVF cycles and general health with excellent results. Whilst in Switzerland, Michelle also undertook further post-graduate studies in gynaecology with Dr Wu, chief of gynaecology at Beijing Hospital of TCM.

Michelle uses acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as dietary, lifestyle and exercise advice to treat and prevent a wide range of conditions. In addition to her technical application of Chinese Medicine, Michelle's strengths lie in her ability to communicate and to encourage and support her patients on their journey to good health. Michelle has a special interest in women's health; especially in regards to fertility, pregnancy, and women's life cycles. Michelle has also been a yoga teacher for over 30 years.

Kate Paphilon

Kinesiology

Kate's passion is to educate and empower each client to understand their mind, body, and Spirit and how these aspects are all connected. Her integrative approach to health and healing is to explore and treat the whole person. Kate is the creator of Holistic by Nature and was also on the expert panel of I Quit Sugar.

Through kinesiology, you can talk to your body; it gives you a direct line to your subconscious and ego mind, your Spirit, emotions, thought processes and your body via the energy systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hindu chakras and the muscles in your body. Hear the truth, love and wisdom of your heart and learn a lot about yourself. Map a picture of blockages and stress in your energy systems and release them to be at your best. It is not a massage. Using a gentle technique of muscle integrity testing your body can 'talk' to you and let you know what's really going on.

 

Dr Frankie McGarity

Osteopathy

Frankie is an experienced practitioner with an approach to osteopathy that is gentle and at the same time very thorough. Her treatments restore the body's ease of movement through skillfully releasing chronic tension and re-establishing a more functional and integrated structural alignment.

She is adept at working with all ages from newborns to their grandparents!

Shanna Choudhary

Naturopathy | Craniosacral Therapy | EFT

Shanna is a qualified Naturopath and EFT Practitioner, and member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA).

Shanna's journey with natural medicine came about through her own health challenges. She has a special interest in helping people with natural fertility, hormone balance, stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue and general well being.

Shanna provides holistic and individualised support to promote more vibrant health and ease of well being; using Food as Medicine & Nutritional Therapy, Herbal Medicine, EFT meridian tapping, Lifestyle practices and Self-care techniques.

She works closely with her clients, applying a blend of evidence-based, scientific knowledge, with Traditional wisdom, Eastern/Western & Metaphysical philosophies and approaches; along with the underpinning principle of Holism (honouring the mind/body/spirit connection, and that we are the sum of all of our parts), to meet you where you are at, and provide an individualised treatment path, along with the education and tools to empower you in taking charge of your wellness, so you can get the most out of your health care.

*Shanna currently offers Telehealth video call appointments only-enjoy meeting with her from the comfort of your own home. Using any device with the camera enabled, click the link provided in your confirmation email and you will be connected at the allocated time. Supplements will be arranged by post as needed

Sally Nourse

Acupuncture | Chinese Herbal Medicine

Sally has a special interest in working with couples to overcome fertility challenges as well as continuing to support women throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Sally has a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine) from the University of Technology Sydney and a Diploma of Health Science in Eastern Massage therapy (Shiatsu and Tuina) from the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Sally is a caring person by nature and really enjoys treating health issues through the treatment principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sally is especially passionate about the field of Traditional Chinese Gynaecology and natural fertility, finding it to be a particularly rewarding field of interest for both herself and her patients.

Sally’s interests outside of her work with clients include gardening, reading, cooking and eating fine foods.

Tanya Graham

Acupuncture | Chinese Herbal Medicine

Tanya Graham is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Registered Acupuncturist with 20 years experience.

Tanya graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from Griffith University before completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) at RMIT in Victoria.

Whilst enjoying the seven months of her internship in Nanjing China in 2002, she developed an interest in using acupuncture and herbs for woman’s health. After some further studies in China in 2012 she focused on honing her skills to help in cases of unexplained infertility as well as using acupuncture for IVF assistance.

Three kids later and recently into her forties her interests have slightly steered towards helping women navigate menopause and peri menopause.

Tanya also enjoys helping people in pain, whether it be back pain, joint pain or headaches.

Ramone Bisset

Somatic Psychotherapy

Hi, I’m Ramone!

I developed Embodied Integration Somatic Psychotherapy from multiple body-mind modalities and the best of modern science to help you connect with and live in your inner wisdom, power and peace.

I help people who are ready to reconnect with their authentic self deepen self-awareness, distil the wisdom within their pain and reclaim permission to enjoy life on their own terms.

People who work with me develop a deeper sense of self appreciation, experience freedom from physical and emotional pain and discover how to live joyful lives by remembering, reclaiming and reintegrating parts of themselves they have left behind, forgotten or been forced to deny.

Using a holistic approach, I facilitate self-awareness, embodiment and integration of wisdom using a combination of traditional practices including yoga and mediation with modern techniques grounded in evidence-based science to create tailored solutions to your unique challenges – physical, emotional and mental.

I work across the full spectrum of human feelings and experience and celebrate diversity. Areas of particular interest for me include: Women’s issues (from self-worth to burnout, boundaries to body image) · Nervous system education and regulation (strategies for managing stress and anxiety) · Mindful approaches to navigating messy, modern life (finding calm amidst the chaos and living a successful, purpose driven life)

In over 25 years of practice internationally I’ve trained in the following modalities and combine them with cutting edge, evidence-based, mind-body science to create bespoke healing programs unique to you: · Usui Reiki Master · Yoga Teacher Trainer · Meditation & Mindfulness · Thai Yoga Massage, Mobility Massage & Stretch Therapy · Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychology and Holistic Counselling.

I can’t wait to help you on your healing journey!

Cuong Pham

Remedial Massage | Pregnancy Massage

Cuong is a dynamic and experienced remedial massage therapist with over 10 years experience. He is committed to helping his clients move freely, build strength and flexibility, feel better and make the most out of life.

Cuong’s gentle nature, together with his strength ensure his massages are both relaxing and incredibly effective. He will tailor his massage style and pressure to your individual preferences and needs - he can provide you with a strong massage, or a gentle massage.

He has a Diploma in Remedial Massage and has recently relocated from Tasmania to Canberra. He applies his training, experience and ongoing professional development to tailor treatments to client needs. He provides remedial massage (including trigger point, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, stretches), sports and deep tissue massage. Cuong has worked with a variety of visiting state representative sports teams.

Cuong also incorporates techniques from his homeland Vietnam as well as Thailand into his massages, making them dynamic and effective.

When not working, Cuong loves spending his time with his wife and two young children, exploring and getting to know Canberra and surrounds.

Tracy Absolom

Flower Essence Practitioner | Reiki Practitioner | Life and Health Coach | Youth Mentor | Yoga Teacher

Hi there I am Tracy. I am a mum of 4 boys, multi-passionate, heart led dreamer and Flower Essence Practitioner. I love nothing more than to help people reconnect and reclaim who they are meant to be. My mission is connecting people back to nature and themselves through the alchemy of flower essences. Flower Essences are a beautiful, safe, subtle and yet powerful transformative healing form of plant medicine. Now more than ever, I feel we need to seek pathways that reconnect us back to Mother earth and ourselves. We have known for thousands of years that flowers do not only exist to excite our senses. Flowers hold a deeper wisdom that leads us to reawaken our soul’s truth, creating greater harmony, balance and joyful purpose. Flower essences can shift old patterns, deep seated beliefs guiding us to transform our inner landscape. These transformations create a ripple effect that expand into our outer world. Flower Essences have not only provided me and my family with a sense of calm, guidance and harmony over the years (especially the last few years) they have also been a part of my coaching and yoga teaching. I work closely with people who are committed to their journey of self-discovery, supporting you on all levels of mind, body and soul. Weaving my life and health coaching, yoga teaching and flower essence experience. I provide a safe space for you to tell your story to feel heard, listened to and supported. I create unique intuitively selected blends of flower essences that will support you as you navigate this journey, we call life. You will reconnect with nature, expand your heart, re-awaken your soul’s truth and see and feel the beauty that exists within the person who reflects back to you in the mirror every day. It’s time to bloom.

I so excited to work with you.

Tracy xx

Anna Siebert

Integrative Counselling

Anna Siebert is an award-winning speaker, educator, researcher, therapist, doula and mentor who helps women and families to heal their trauma and expand their resilience through reconnecting with the body.

She specialises in healing stress and trauma, including general trauma, birth trauma, developmental trauma, and trauma related to the female body.

Her approach is gentle and deeply transformative, supporting you to find the healing and vitality that already exist within you. This supports your body, heart, mind and spirit to navigate their own course of healing in a grounded, experiential and tangible way.

Her science-meets-intuition method enables people to get out of the stress loop that leads to burnout so that they can have more energy, more time, and experience greater wellbeing.

She blends her many modalities including traditional counselling, Somatic Experiencing, Transforming the Experience-Based Brain, Touch Skills for Therapists, Transformation Meditation, shamanic dimensions, to suit the needs of each individual.

Chamari Wickramasinghe

Remedial Massage | Pregnancy Massage | Relaxation Massage

Chamari uses her knowledge of the body to find the source of your pain and treat it effectively using a variety of massage techniques including remedial, relaxation and hot stone massage. She is adept at helping her clients resolve pain, recovery from injury as well as melt away stress.

She has a particular interest in supporting women through pregnancy as well as helping people suffering with pain or reduced range of movement.

As well as a Diploma of Remedial Massage, Chamari has as an Advanced Diploma of Ayurvedic Medicine and is currently undertaking further training in Ayurvedic Medicine.

When she’s not helping her clients to relax and de-stress, Chamari enjoys reading and travelling with her family.

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