What we offer you.
“Knowledge about our health is our gold.”
NATUROPATHY
Book with Practitioners Louise Gerry or Greta Leeson
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to wellness and health that incorporates education, prevention and traditional and evidence based therapies and solutions. At Naturopathic Connections, our Naturopath Louise, looks at the whole person, not just the symptoms, to provide a personalised treatment program tailored to your individual needs using the following approaches:
Nutrition & Dietary Advice
Nutrition is not only appropriate for deficiency states, but also in the treatment of a wide range of chronic diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, skin conditions, allergies, poor stress response and lowered immunity. Long term medications can also increase the demand for a number of nutrients (for example, B Vitamins). Nutritional imbalances have also been documented as playing a role in the causative factors of most of our degenerative diseases including diabetes, arthritis, coronary artery disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and cancer.
Herbal Medicine
Herbs are considered to work by assisting the body's own ability to fight disease. They are gentle & persistent healers, helping the body to throw off toxins and waste. The eliminatory organs such as the liver, kidneys and bowel are often addressed at the same time as giving relief from symptoms (thus a holistic treatment approach!).
Detoxification
The processes that help the human body's natural detoxification processes involve biochemical/physiological mechanisms (mineral and vitamin dependant) and those nutritional measures that decrease the harmful impact of toxic chemical overload in the body. This is carried out by transforming existing toxins in preparation for excretion and decreased intake of substances that may impose a toxic load directly or indirectly (eg. alcohol, caffeine & sugar).
Organs involved in detoxification include the liver, bowel, kidneys, lymph, skin and respiratory systems. Gentle detoxification is modified according to a client's specific sensitivity and susceptibility. Holistic detoxification addresses lifestyle, diet, emotions and surrounding environmental impacts. Programs involve such modalities as lymphatic massage (drainage), Ionic Foot spa detox, specific herbal and dietary guidelines and relaxation techniques.
Iridology
Iridology is the science of analysing the delicate structures of the iris (coloured portion) of the eye to determine a person's level of health. The iris mirrors tissue changes of the various organs in the body and reveals the health, inflammation and level of function of organ systems. The iris is connected to every part of the body by way of the brain and nervous system. Each part of the body sends messages to the brain via nerves. These messages are recorded in the brain and then relayed via the optic nerve to the iris.
Hormone Balance & Preconception Healthcare
Louise assesses and addresses underlying causes for hormonal disturbance such as infertility, menstrual cycle irregularities, menopausal symptoms, slow metabolism and adrenal exhaustion. Preconception healthcare advice is given to parents wishing to improve their health before conception and during pregnancy and breastfeeding stages. Preconception health care is often advised at least 4 months prior to conceiving.
Naturopathy may assist with:
nutrition and diet
mental and physical wellbeing
gut and digestive issues
disease prevention
immune issues
sleep improvement
skin health
allergies
feelings of tiredness and exhaustion
fertility, pre and post conception
hormonal issues in both women and men
children’s health and wellbeing
effective supplement advice and prescription
Prices:
Initial Visit $140
Return Visit $80
Short Visit $65
Concession, Family & Child rates available on request
BOWEN THERAPY
Book with Practitioners Louise Gerry & Riley McIvor
ISBT (International School of Bowen Therapy) Bowen is a gentle approach to balancing the body's musculoskeletal system by applying rolling moves over certain muscle groups, ligaments, tendons, joints and fascia. It can be performed directly on skin or usually, over light clothing.
At Bowen’s foundation is a focus on the fascia of the body, in particular, the relationship between the fascia of the body and the muscles, spine and nervous system. Bowen Therapists believe that by working through the fascia, the nervous system receives signals to self correct muscle position, relieving pain and tension from poor posture and alignment.
Bowen Therapy stimulates the body's own innate potential to reset and heal itself. It addresses the entire body and promotes healing energy not only to the muscle groups but to the organs and lymph system as well.
Bowen is also a wonderful therapy for relaxation and nervous system support and is completely safe and appropriate for everyone from highly trained athletes, newborns and children, pregnant women, right through to the elderly.
Bowen can assist with:
muscle aches and pain
joint mobility
posture
circulation
sluggish lymphatic systems
promoting delivery of nutrients and removal of waste around the body
sinus issues
headaches
bedwetting
hormonal and fertility issues
sleeping problems in both children and adults
respiratory conditions
digestive issues
Prices:
Initial Visit $90
Return Visit $75
Short Visit $55
Children & Infants $65
Concession, Family & child rates available on request
DRY NEEDLING
Book with Practitioner Riley McIvor
Dry Needling is an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture, involving the use of sterile, single use fine needles inserted into the muscle to bring about pain relief and an improvement in physiological function.
Dry needling is mainly used to treat myofascial trigger points but can also be used to target connective tissue, neural ailments, muscular ailments, ‘corkies’ and knotted muscles.
Dry Needling is a natural therapy that uses the body’s own innate healing process and involves no medication - a fabulous solution if you’ve been struggling with any type of injury, pain or tension.
Although an effective and beneficial therapy on its own, Dry Needling is also a perfect partner to Bowen Therapy and Remedial Massage.
Our Dry Needling practitioner Riley, often combines both his Bowen Therapy and Dry Needling skills to target a deeper release of the body’s connective tissues when needed.
Dry Needling is often used for athletes to improve performance and recovery but can also be used by those with a wide range of physical issues and problems including:
flexibility
mobility
joint issues and improved range of motion
muscle pain and stiffness
lower back pain
neck pain
sciatica
sports injuries
fibromyalgia and pain relief.
Prices:
30 minute session $75
45 minute session $90
Concession rates available
CUPPING
Book with Practitioner Riley McIvor & Joy Cong
Cupping is a complimentary bodywork technique where cups or vessels are placed on the skin to create suction. The aim is to create a controlled vacuum within the cup. As a result, the skin and fascia are lifted against gravity towards the suction, resulting in local myofascial decompression.
The pulling action on the surface of the skin by the negative pressure inside the cup, creates a movement that has a direct effect on both the superficial and the deeper levels of body fascia. This leads to increased blood and fluid circulation, creating cellular and physical changes.
As a direct result of cupping, the flow of oxygen rich blood to the targeted muscle and the surrounding fascia is encouraged. This promotes improved muscle and fascial flexibility, stretching and nourishment. Cupping also promotes fluid and blood circulation through dilating and relaxing the blood vessels. This in turn nourishes and relaxes muscle tissue, which can help muscle performance, recovery and pain management.
An ideal treatment for general wellbeing, Cupping is wonderful for the lymphatic system and the energy systems of the body. The extra activity of the lymphatic system results in improved lymphatic drainage and the elimination of waste product, reinforcing the entire immune system while many proponents of Cupping report improved sense of health and relaxation.
Our Cupping practitioner Riley, will often combine his modalities with Cupping to ensure a client focused, targeted session.
Please be aware that Cupping leaves temporary marks/discolourations on the skin. This is a normal reaction and part of the Cupping process. Discolourations may take anywhere from a few minutes to a fortnight to disappear depending on your injury and skin tone.
Cupping may assist with:
inflammation
muscle pain and knots
body strains and sprains
blood flow and circulation
arthritis
headaches
detoxification
relaxation
Prices:
30 minute session $75
45 minute session $90
Concession rates available
MASSAGE THERAPY
Book with Remedial Massage Therapist, Joy Cong
Joy has a keen ability to assess clients' individual needs and tailor treatments accordingly, ensuring a truly therapeutic and transformative experience. Joy's attention to detail, strong communication skills, and genuine passion for the art of massage therapy contribute to her ability to create a welcoming and rejuvenating atmosphere for clients.
The remedial and/or relaxation sessions may include multiple techniques to achieve the best result, including Trigger point massage, Deep Tissue, Massage, Hot Stone, Cupping, reflexology, medicated massage with hot oil.
Why see Joy?
Joy can address musculoskeletal issues, pain, and tension in the body, help clients alleviate discomfort, improve mobility, recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, relieve from stress and tension so as to promote overall well-being.
Prices
30 mins $80
45mins $95
60mins $115
90mins $165
Flower Essence therapy
Book with Practitioner Louise Gerry
Flower Essences are a liquid vibrational medicine that harness the energy of certain flowers and plants to address issues of emotional and physical wellbeing and health. At their foundation is the belief of the mind-body connection and a focus on the body’s nervous system.
Flower Essences strive to remove all forms of energy blockages from the body and to re-set energy systems for vitality and growth on all levels by harmonising negative feelings and belief patterns held in the subconscious mind. Flower Essences are a great tool to take the body from fight/flight mode to rested, calm and balanced.
Our personalised Flower Essence consultations can be provided in clinic or distantly via our online booking system.
Consultations include an extensive questionnaire designed to pinpoint your exact needs, a further discussion with your practitioner on the particular Flower Essences required and your blend.
Pre-blends are available through our online Shop.
Flower Essences may assist with:
nervous system re-setting; taking you from stressed to calm
anxiety and worry
clarity and focus
sleep
behavioural issues in children and adults
emotional upsets in children and adults
creativity
personal and spiritual development
emotional and mental blocks
empowerment
Prices:
Consult & 25ml Essence $80
