Treatments

Treatments

Acupuncture

Allergy Testing

Bowen Technique

Chinese Medicine

Chiropractic

Clinical Pilates and Physiotherapy

Counselling

Energetic Healing

Far Infrared Sauna

Flower Remedies

General Practice

Homoeopathy

Medical Intuitive

Naturopathy

Nutritional Medicine

Reflexology

Remedial Massage

S.C.E.N.A.R.

Shiatsu Massage

Spiritual Guidance

The Radiance Technique

Thought Field Therapy

Vitamin Therapy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of an integrated system of primary health care, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is believed to have originated in China at least two thousand years ago.

Acupuncture focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment. The father of Chinese Medicine, Shen Nung, theorised that the body had an energy force running throughout it, known as Qi. The Qi consists of all essential life activities, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical aspects of life, therefore to influence the Qi energy is to influence the physiological functioning of the body. Qi travels throughout the body along "Meridians" or special pathways. Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into these specific sites (acupuncture points), along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual. Acupuncture points are specific locations where the Meridians come to the surface of the skin, and are easily accessible by "needling", therefore influencing the physiological functioning of the body.

There are many diseases that can be treated successfully by Acupuncture. The most common ailments include back and neck problems, Cervical Spondylosis, Condylitis, Arthritic conditions, Headaches of all kinds (including migraine), Allergic reactions, general and specific use for Analgesia and the relief of muscle spasms. There have also been clinical trials in the use of Acupuncture in treating anxiety disorders and depression.

LESLEY WEATHERDON

Allergy Testing

Our GP's provide the RAST (radioallergysorbent test) method of allergy testing which involves the taking of blood to identify what is causing your allergic reaction. A RAST test is primarily used to test for food allergies and other very common allergens. A pathology lab will expose your blood sample to different allergens such as grasses, mites or insects.

Treatment may include allergy shots or allergy desensitisation, which involves injections of small amounts of the triggering allergen. Your body will react to the introduced allergen by building up immunity to it.

DR YVONNE BLOOMFIELD

DR SENANI WIJESENA

Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a very gentle form of natural healing. A Bowen treatment involves only light moves applied to very specific points on the body, with significant pauses or rests between each series of moves, to alow the body to integrate what is being done. Such gentle moves have a powerful effect, not only on posture and structural problems, but also on general well-being.

The sole intention of the work is to encourage the body to respond by carefully stimulating its own innate ability to heal.

Chinese Medicine

This term covers a variety of therapeutic interventions including Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. It is great for maintaining normal body functioning, regulating general immune function and assisting with disease prevention.

Chiropractic

The World Federation of Chiropractic define Chiropractic as "A health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal adjustment and soft tissue manipulation. Modern chiropractic was founded by Daniel David Palmer, a grocer, who performed his first chiropractic adjustment in 1895. It is based on the concept that the nervous system coordinates all of the body's functions, and that disease results from a lack of normal nerve function. Chiropractic employs manipulation and adjustment of body structures, such as the spinal column, so that pressure on nerves coming from the spinal cord due to displacement (subluxation) of a vertebral body may be relieved. Practitioners believe that misalignment and nerve pressure can cause problems not only in the local area, but also at some distance from it. Chiropractic treatment is effective for muscle spasms of the back and neck, tension headaches, and referred pain to other parts of the body.

LESLEY WEATHERDON

Clinical Pilates and Physiotherapy

Developed by Physiotherapists, Clinical Pilates incorporates the latest physiotherapy techniques with the original Pilates Method exercises.

The exercises work with spring loaded equipment rather than free weights. The advantage is that you work on muscle "control" rather than "strength" with the exercises working muscle groups in patterns that are functional. Learning how to control muscles is proving to be far more effective than just strengthening.

An initial assessment will take a detailed history and assess any injury/pain or postural problems present. An individualised program is tailored according to your particular needs. Great for sufferers of Backache, Neck, Shoulder and Knee pain or just to improve general fitness, posture and appearance.

Counselling

Counselling involves the helping skills of caring, listening and prompting.

It's based on talking and the respectful, trusting relationship that builds up between the client and the counsellor. The aim is to give little or no direct advice, since the aim is to help you develop insight into your problems. They do this by helping you to draw on your own resources (resources you often aren't aware you had) and so enable you to approach your life in a fresh way.

During the course of the counselling sessions you may well, with counsellor's guidance, reassess your "coping skills" - how you deal with problems, challenges, relationships, work - and learn ways that are more effective for you. For instance, if you feel harassed at work but react by getting depressed, a counsellor may help you find a way you can stand up for yourself. Learning to be assertive(which doesn't mean being aggressive), and in effect saying to yourself and to others: "I matter too", can be an important step away from depression.

Counselling looks at the way we communicate with each other, helping us to become more clear and direct with what we want to say - for instance learning to be angry without making the other person "wrong", or learning to ask for what we need rather than going into a sulk because the other person hasn't "guessed" our needs. This process is beneficial for most relationships, particularly where each blames the other for what has gone wrong, resulting in a stalemate.

Counselling involves very human skills - like knowing how and when to ask the right questions - and the counsellor has developed these through training and experience. So you can use the counselling relationship to really explore your problems and to make more sense of your life. You get to know yourself and understand your feelings and motives better.

This usually has the effect of reducing and easing depression and unhappiness in a deep way.

Most of all, the counselling processing can help you to feel more in control of your life and able to do something yourself about what isn't right for you, about the feelings distressing you or about a difficult relationship, rather than feeling helpless, angry or frustrated.

All counselling is totally confidential.

Energetic Healing

The human body consists of a complex array of energy systems that influence the physical, emotional, psychological and/or spiritual levels of a person’s being. Energetic Healing is an wholistic approach, providing a natural way to restore balance and harmony to these systems. The practitioner facilitates a healing response in the client through a variety of modalities and techniques that are gentle, non-invasive and can be used to support other forms of medical treatment.

Facilitators may incorporate Aura and Chakra balancing, Counselling, Creative Visualisation, Meditation, Meridian work, Relaxation Techniques, Spiritual Healing and Subtle Energy Work.

SILVANA LA PEGNA

Far Infrared Sauna

Stress relief

Just a few minutes in the gentle rays of the infrared sauna provides you with an overall massaging effect, soothing tangled nerves and knotted muscles.

Detoxification

Conventional saunas require high air temperatures to pull impurities from the body but infrared saunas can penetrate directly up to 50mm inside the body. Impurities are pushed out using lower and more comfortable temperatures. As the body temperature rises by infrared heat perspiration occurs and blood circulation increases. The muscles and organs are stimulated and toxic waste (fat, heavy metals, lactic acid, urea cholesterol and other environmental chemicals) is removed from your body through perspiration. The cells and body in general is able to function better in a cleaner environment.

Pain relief

In Europe and Japan the far infrared therapy has been effective in providing pain relief with those suffering from bursitis, fibro myalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, headaches, sprains and many other muscular-skeletal ailments. In one Swedish study a 70 year old man with rheumatoid arthritis had reached his toxic limit of gold corticosteroid injections and his Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) was still 125. After using an infrared system for less than 5 months his ESR was down to 11.

Weight control and cellulite reduction

A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams of sweat in a sauna- the equivilent of running 6-8 kilometres or up to 900 calories. While the weight of the water lost can be regained by rehydration with water, the calories will not be. Cellulite is cleared more quickly and comfortably than with other saunas as the infra red rays penetrate more deeply to bring out the toxic material more readily and to facilitate drainage from the area.

Cardiovascular conditioning

A 2001 study reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology concluded that repeated infrared saunas treatment improves impaired blood vessel functions in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and high cholesterol. It also reported significant weight loss, lowered blood pressure, lowered blood sugars.

Immune system stimulation

Increased activity of T cells, NK cells and B cells which are used by the body to fight, neutralise and destroy disease producing foreign invaders, such as viruses, toxins, bacterium and mutated cells.

Flower Remedies

These are remedies that are made from infusing the energy (vibrational) pattern of specific flowers into spring water. Each type of essence has a specific imprint that works within our energy fields to loosen energy blockages and rebalance specific mental or emotional patterns. These emotional patterns can eventually manifest on a physical level as ailments or illness. Once the stored blocks and negativity are removed, enhanced physical, mental and emotional wellbeing occurs.

Vibrational essences are safe and gentle to use, and have no side effects. They are taken by placing a few drops under the tongue or in a glass of water to be sipped at regular intervals. A small amount of brandy is usually used as a preservative to prevent bacterial growth, but other preservatives can be used for those sensitive to alcohol. There are many different vibrational remedies available, but amongst the most frequently used are Bach Flower Essences and Australian Bush Flower Essences.

General Practice

As defined by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, General Practice is the provision of primary continuing comprehensive whole-patient medical care to individuals, families and their communities. At Nature Care Wholistic Medical Centre our General Practitioners combine a traditional medical background with wholistic health principles, Integrating complementary therapies such as nutritional support and vitamin therapy into their practice.

DR RUBY (Yvonne) BLOOMFIELD

DR SENENI WIJESENA

Homoeopathy

Homoeopathy was founded over 200 years ago by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a renowned Physician and Pharmacist. Homoeopathy is a form of natural medicine where the remedies are prepared from plants, minerals and natural sources. Homoeopathic preparations are effective in assisting the body's natural immunity to fight infections, allergies and other functional disorders. There are no known adverse effects.

After taking Homoeopathic remedies for specific complaints, patients also feel better generally. This is because, the remedies stimulate the body's defence mechanisms and aid in the well being of the individual emotionally and physically.

Homoeopathy has beneficial long-term effects, increasing vitality, giving a tremendous sense of wellbeing and can effectively treat acute or chronic complaints safely.

Massage

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues, promote relaxation and increase well-being.

This kind of body work can have a profound affect on all the systems of the body ie.muscular, skeletal, digestive, elimination, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, emotional, mental and nervous systems.

There are many different approaches and applications to massage.

Swedish Massage, a general whole body massage using oils on the skin to facilitate treatment. This is the basis of all Western forms of massage treatment.

Shiatsu, with this Japanese style you generally stay dressed and are treated on the floor. This system balances all bodily systems.

Deep Tissue, this approach is powerful and often painful although the benefits can be great. It is helpful in restructuring the body and improving posture.

Aromatherapy, the use of naturally occurring essential oils to enhance other therapeutic treatment. Often used as a treatment in themselves with different oils being applied to different parts of the body.

Benefits Include:

Increase blood circulation and the flow of tissue fluid (lymph) Assist the flow of nutrients & oxygen to tissues
Lower the heart and pulse rate
Detoxify the body systems
Hasten excretion or waste products
Assist weight loss
Nourish the skin (with the right oils)
Promote nourishment, repair and renewal of body cells
Stimulate activity in skin and its glands
Improve muscle tone
Soothe and relax nerves
Relieve Stress
Release emotional tension
Relieve pain in certain conditions
Create a feeling of well-being.

SOPHIE CAMPOS PROLON

Medical Intuitive

Medical Intuition is 'the science of vibrational communication'. It is just one of many divine abilities we can all open to. Silvana sets to work guided by the body's own 'divine intelligence' applying healing intervention and encouraging the body to come back into alignment with its own harmonic resonance.

The body has a staggering number of self healing systems that swing into action when required but occasionally, and for a myriad of reasons, sometimes this flow is interupted or sometimes cannot get started. It's at these times that your body will always accept a helping hand.

The intelligence of each person's body is able to share information about processes that might be contributing to a physical, mental or emotional condition.

The intelligence of our bodies wants us to look at the bigger picture, considering how and why disharmony or illness manifested and how and why it is affecting other parts of who we are.

Everyone's body will accept supportive frequency being directed to it.

Medical Intuition is a level of energetic reading that is non-invasive and non intrusive
The Medical Intuitive can work with a client directly or with their complementary and conventional medical practitioners as a team
It can be carried out in person or anywhere in the world remotely
Physical distance is no barrier to this frequency, because it transcends time and space. No preparation is required by the client.

Silvana's ability to access the non-physical realms, interpret and work and with a vast spectrum of the divine energy field is her passion. She is not medical doctor and advises anyone concerned about their health, to seek conventional and complementary medical opinion.

Sessions can transform physical, mental and emotional conditions, harmonise and revitalise body, mind and spirit, provide in-sight into challenging health issues and develop intuitive potential.

All consultations are booked in advance and may occur in person at the practice or remotely (non locally) depending on what the client chooses.

SILVANA LA PEGNA

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a system of natural medicine based on several key beliefs. They are, that the there is great healing power in nature, that the human body contains an innate ability to heal itself if stimulated and supported in the correct way, and that the best way to find optimum health is to view the body wholistically. The wholistic perspective simply means understanding that the physical body and symptoms are but one part of a greater picture also encompassing the mind and the spirit.

When you visit a Naturopath they will take a thorough case history, (including family history), asking questions about diet, lifestyle, stress and environmental factors. Most Naturopaths will use a variety of different techniques such as nutrition, herbal medicine and homeopathy. You may be asked to make certain lifestyle changes such as adjusting sleeping, eating and exercise habits and routines.

Although Naturopaths can certainly treat both acute and chronic health conditions, the emphasis is on disease prevention rather than cure.

Nutritional Medicine

Nutritional medicine is based on the belief that when the body is supplied with the correct balance of foods, vitamins, and nutrients, it will be healthy. When disease is present, an attempt is made to fortify the affected organs or organ systems through supplemental targeted nutrition.

SENANI WIJESENA

QXCI (Quantum Xeroid Consciousness Interface)

The QXCI (Quantum Xeroid Consciousness Interface)- ancient healing meets quantum physics.

The QXCI is a safe, powerful and effective software controlled, TGA registered biofeedback device designed for natural healing. It works wholistically and naturopathically to stimulate and harness the self healing capacity of the human system.

All interactions take place within the body's natural operating parameters, thus reinforcing and respecting the body's innate wisdom.

It is now widely recognised that if stressors are identified and removed, appropriate nutritional inputs are provided and the energetic template restored, improvements in health follow as a natural consequence. The QXCI assists in identifying the first two and effecting the third.

The QXCI works based on the cybernetic BIOFEEDBACK PRINCIPLE but with added computer software and biofrequencies of thousands of homoeopathic, herbal formulas and flower essences to add into the biofeedback, this allows for much greater rebalancing of the flow of the whole person to truly vibrant health.

When analysing the persons energy, it functions similar to those of a virus scan on a computer. They detect weaknesses such as viruses, nutritional deficiencies and allergies by calculating the biological reactivity and resonance in your body.

This data offers an understanding of your needs, focusing on your energetic body, thus offering a more complete view of each facet of your health physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. After measuring the body's frequencies it feeds back its own frequencies to neutralise destructive wave patterns. Healing takes place through energetic intervention, giving the body the true healthy energy patterns which enhance wellness, facilitate recovery and tune up your inner healing intelligence's ability to manifest fully. Think 'thriving is surviving'.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a therapy in which the clinician applies pressure to certain points on the foot and, less frequently, on the hand and ear. It is based on the belief that pressure applied to the areas of the feet bring relief and benefits to other parts of the body.

Reflexologists believe that various organs, nerves, and glands in the body are connected to "reflex areas." These reflex areas are found on the bottoms of the feet, hands, and other areas of the body. When done properly, reflexology is believed by therapists to relieve stress and tension, stimulate deep relaxation, improve the blood supply and bring balance to the entire body.

It has been used in the treatment of conditions such as Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic pain, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Gastro-intestinal disorders, Menopausal symptoms, Neurological problems, Pain management and Stress & Anxiety.

The reflexologist can pinpoint the area of the foot that is related to the area of the body where a person's symptoms are coming from. Reflexology maps have been developed to show how the areas of the foot are connected to other regions of the body.

Jane is available for consultation on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage is a form of body work used to treat specific areas of muscle tension caused by stess or injury. It will increase the flow of blood to injured tissue, therefore speeding up the repair process, allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed and cell health to be improved.

Remedial massage is also great for general aches and pains, joint mobilisation, postural imbalances and is wonderful for relaxation and stress relief.

Therapists may use compression or effleurage techniques, passive stretching or passive shortening, or a combination of these. One of the basic principles of massage is that each area of the body affects the other, as a result of this belief most massage therapists prefer to do a full body treatment with good quality natural oils.

S.C.E.N.A.R.

The Self Controlled Energo Neuro Adaptive Regulator is a hand-held, electro-stimulation therapeutic medical device.

SCENAR therapy is unique because it interactively locates, measures and prompts problem areas in the body through the skin to help relieve pain and restore function. It works by helping the body heal itself.

Shiatsu Massage

The word Shiatsu means finger pressure. Shiatsu evolved from an ancient form of Japanese Body Therapy.

It uses the pressure of the fingers, thumbs, palms of the hand, elbows or feet to activate and support the body's natural energy flow, clearing blocked pathways and enhancing circulation.

Shiatsu stimulates circulation, strengthens the body, promotes relaxation, alleviates pain and discomfort and supports the body back to its natural balance.

Shiatsu is a total body therapy which effectively assists with a variety of conditions including: asthma and respiratory illnesses, depression, digestive disorders, constipation, irritable bowel, anxiety, pregnancy, menstrual issues, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, back, neck and shoulder pain, RSI, insomnia, fatigue, muscle tension, heart palpitations and stress.

SOPHIE CAMPOS PROLON

Spiritual Guidance

Saemi is a qualified counsellor with a difference. She has a special interest in spiritual guidance as a means of self discovery at a soul level and instilling inner peace. Saemi believes that every person is blessed with a multitude of gifts and talents.

The potential is always there, waiting to be awakened.

The cue may come as a perplexing coincidence or an exciting encounter. Or it may be presented through a difficult situation.

Whatever form it may take, what we do with the experience in this moment of our journey is what matters.

As we take our individual steps, we also touch upon the lives of others and contribute to the direction of our collective future.

The Radiance Technique ® (Authentic Reiki) ®

The Radiance Technique (TRT) is "self-help energy management", a unique way of putting you in direct contact , through touch, with your core energy; activating and amplifying it so as to promote wellness, healing and expanded awareness and intuitive abilities. It is a powerful tool for personal growth as it allows you to heal the inner causes behind "dis"ease. A gentle, "hands-on" technique to support you instantly any time you need extra help, whether it is to enhance a higher level of reserve energy or release stress or pain (physical, mental or emotional), or be more confident in making decisions.

Thought Field Therapy

Thought Field Therapy was discovered and developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr Roger Callahan. Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a technique that you can use to conquer emotional distress and many of life's concerns. Simply put, it is the combining of principles of Western and Eastern healing methods, using the tapping of energy points in the body to release emotional distress. The process only takes minutes and provides immediate and lasting relief. TFT is a drug free method of literally tapping into the body's energy, with relevant information, to allow healing. TFT can provide emotional renewal quickly and safely with no side effects. TFT is effective in helping Fears, Phobias, Anxiety, Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), OCD, Addictive urges, Physical pain and many other problems that can be life-limiting, stifle happiness and personal performance, and act as barriers to happiness and health.

Vitamin Therapy

Intravenous Vitamin Therapy is a great way to ensure maximum benefit from vitamin C by injecting it straight into our veins. Vitamin C is very useful in fighting acute and chronic infections, fatigue and boosting immune function. It is also very good for speeding up the healing process after illness, disease or surgery.

The vitamin C will usually be administered in a saline or glucose solution and can either be injected with a straight push syringe or with an infusion from a drip over a longer period of time.

Vitamin B Forte, B12, Folic acid and Iron injections are also available.

DR YVONNE BLOOMFIELD