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, 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 some 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.

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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 telehealth return clients only) or in person. Call on 0262950400 or email info@livewellnaturally.com.au to book in.

Orla regularly books up months in advance, however occasionally cancellations come in. Please email us at info@livewellnaturally.com.au if you would like to be added to her wait list.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 skilfully 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!

Frankie regularly books up months in advance, however occasionally cancellations come in. Please email us at info@livewellnaturally.com.au if you would like to be added to her wait list.

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Naturopathy | Craniosacral Therapy | EFT | Integrative Counselling

Shanna is a seasoned naturopath who has been seeing clients at Live Well in the naturopathy space for over a decade. Her curiosity and passion in exploring the intersections of biology, psychology, emotions and wellbeing, led Shanna to study counselling. Shanna attained her Graduate Diploma of Counselling at the University of Canberra (where she is currently completing her Master of Counselling), and is now offering counselling services in addition to her naturopathic practice here at Live Well..

Drawing from her naturopathic background, Shanna applies a holistic lens to her work, along with a person-centred, trauma-informed, and process-oriented approach.

Shanna’s warm and nurturing qualities complement her professional skill set, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered on their wellbeing journeys.

Shanna offers both naturopathic and counselling appointments separately. However, she will bring her insight and understanding from both modalities into each session (naturopathy or counselling), enabling her to take into account how your biology, psychology, emotions, and wellbeing intersect, and to identify where and how you may be better-supported and the approaches that may be in the best service of you.

With the underpinning principle of ‘holism’, Shanna will meet you where you are and journey with you.

Naturopathically, Shanna will take a detailed health and wellness assessment and have a full discussion with you before providing a specific therapeutic pathway forward. To do this, Shanna applies a blend of evidence-based scientific knowledge with Traditional wisdom and approaches, and utilises a combination of Food as Medicine & Nutritional Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT) meridian tapping, Craniosacral therapy, Lifestyle practices and Self-Care techniques e.g. meditation, mindfulness, breath, specific calming techniques (Touch for Health), and positive habit development to support the desired change, growth, and outcome. Shanna views self-care and lifestyle practices as necessary ‘scaffolding’ for wellness, and these aspects form a major component of her naturopathic treatment plans, along with the appropriate education, support, and resources to help you to implement them.

Shanna is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments.

* Telehealth video call appointments -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

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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.

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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.

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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 through deepening self-awareness, distilling the wisdom within their pain and reclaiming 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!

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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

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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.

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Soft Tissue Therapy | Remedial Massage | Pregnancy Massage | Bowen Therapy | Scar Tissue Therapy

Takako brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her treatments and has exceptional skills and an intuitive style. Takako’s treatments are nurturing, relaxing and centring combining her knowledge of western and eastern massage as well as Bowen therapy.

Takako is experienced in: Soft Tissue Therapy, Remedial Massage, Chinese massage, Oncology Massage, Bowen Therapy, Body Harmony, Biochemic medicine, Pregnancy and Post Natal massage, Body work, Reiki, Scar Tissue Release .

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Reiki

Daniella is an intuitive healer who has always been drawn to the intersection of spirituality and science. Many years of studying the way the brain deals with experience, emotions and creativity alongside a deep exploration of spiritual practices has led her to explore many healing modalities, eventually leading her to the practice of Reiki.

She is honoured to provide loving support in the practice of Reiki so that you may unlock any resistance holding you back to experience absolute calm, ease stress and step into the highest version of you.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is pure, healing universal life force energy that flows through the universe. Everything has this energy in it–plants, animals, universe, you. Reiki is a way of channelling and connecting with this energy. The practice of Reiki is a beautiful way to heal the body from stresses, traumas and pressures of day-to-day life.

What can you expect during a Reiki session?

Reiki is an energetic form of healing using the hands. During a Reiki treatment the pure flow of energy is re-aligned within the body. It washes down, clearing obstructions and strengthening the flow of energy.

Envision a free-flowing river of energy flowing easily through the body. Occasionally a pebble or a rock will fall into that river, making the free flow more difficult. These pebbles are human worries, fear and anger and each pebble builds on top of the other.

“Wow” is a word Daniella hears frequently when clients open their eyes after a session.

Whether a deep release, a small shift, a renewed spirit, a healed heart, or a physical improvement, the experience of Reiki is different for everyone as the pure flow of energy is realigned.

Daniella will open a space for you so that Reiki can help you to reach the places in your body that we don’t normally have access to, so that you may remember the infinite possibility, wisdom, and magic that exists within you.

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Trauma and Chronic Pain Therapist
Physiotherapist

Carole was a pioneer and leader in the field of Occupational Health, Safety & Rehabilitation (OHS&R) to Australian industry. Apart from 35 years’ experience in occupational rehabilitation, Carole has also studied, taught and consulted in the field of sustainability to Australian businesses for 10 years.

Carole became frustrated at the poor psychological outcomes of workers who had sustained work injuries, both physical and psychological. It led her in 2016 to seek faster, more effective ways to treat PTSD, trauma, depression and anxiety. Carole now uses a number of cutting edge approaches to her trauma work. The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) , Associative Awareness Technique (AAT) and Somatic Experiencing are her preferred approaches now, because they get extraordinary outcomes quickly. Carole is now one of a few physiotherapists in Australia who offer a comprehensive mind /body, trauma informed approach to therapy.

Carole takes clients who are seeking to be free of old behaviours, addictions and dysfunctional habits, that are caused by past trauma. As a physiotherapist doing trauma work, Carole was amazed at how chronic pain conditions resolved after trauma therapy. Chronic pain and trauma are not always connected, but very often they are. Science tells us that chronic pain can be due to a sensitised and "hyper vigilant" nervous system. This is a nervous system believing, and responding to, anxious, depressing or stressful thoughts. Pain then becomes a way that the body can keep us 'safe' and away from the dangers of life. The field of psychotherapy tells us that exploring unconsciously held thoughts and beliefs and their effect on the nervous system can provide vital clues to why pain persists.

This may seem outside of the usual scope of practice for a physiotherapist, but for those few physiotherapists who have done comprehensive training in a trauma informed approach and trauma therapies, it is a very powerful tool to help people in chronic pain because it can gives so much information about what is going on in the body.

Carole's focus and passion now is working with the really tough trauma and chronic pain conditions, bringing a broader perspective to the standard physio-therapeutic model. Carole also offers telehealth.

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