Wholistic Natural Medicine

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Wholistic Natural Medicine

practitioners specialising in
Preconception care, Fertility, IVF support,
Emotional & psychological healthcare,
Pain, Injury & Rehabilitation
Wholistic Natural Medicine incorporates the healing provided by acupuncture, massage, nutrition and herbal medicine, to optimise your body’s physiological efficiency and state of well-being. These therapies strengthen your body’s resilience to stress, to illness & to injury, providing you with an ideal form of preventive medicine. These therapies can also used as curative medicine for a wide range of conditions from which you may be experiencing.
These healing paradigms deal with you as a whole, recognising that the body, mind and spirit are affected to varying degrees with each pattern of ill-health. Therefore emotional and psychological, as well physical aspects of any illness are inherently addressed with each treatment.
In fact, there are very few conditions that you cannot use our treatments for. Some of the things we treat include…

Headaches & migraines, lower back pain & sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, sprains & RSI,
difficulty sleeping, stress & stress-related disorders, depression, anxiety,
premenstrual disorders & period pain, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstrual & menopausal problems, difficulty with conception, morning sickness, breech position baby, induction of labour, insufficient lactation,
irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, nausea & vomiting, peptic ulcer, heartburn, diarrhoea, constipation, chronic ulcerative colitis, liver & gall bladder disorders, obesity
… and the list can go on.
Our range of services include:

Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine

Nutrition

Remedial Massage & Pregnancy Massage

Infant Massage Instruction

Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used to increase the body’s physiological efficiency and wellbeing for thousands of years in Asia. This translates to a feeling of vitality and mental clarity. It also strengthens your body’s resilience to stress, illness and injury. It is for these reasons that acupuncture was originally used and is still used by many as preventive medicine.
If you are suffering illness or injury, acupuncture offers a highly effective and safe drug-free alternative to the management and treatment of a wide range of conditions. Consider that traditional Chinese Medicine was the system of medicine in Asia, so it can treat most disorders. Please free free to contact one of our practitioners if you have any questions.
Acupuncture can either used alone or in conjunction with conventional medicine, natural medicines, physiotherapy, psychology or exercise therapy.
Acupuncture needles are very fine, so treatment is not painful. After insertion any needle sensation that you may experience such as tingling or numbness usually disappear, leaving you only with a sense of deep relaxation – no matter what you are being treated for. Acupuncture needles are sterile and are used only once before being disposed of, so there are no risks of cross-infection to you.
Advice on herbal medicines, diet & lifestyle based on the principles of TCM may be also be given during your acupuncture consultation.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, like acupuncture, takes a wholistic approach to understanding the body’s normal function and disease processes, and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment.
A herbal formula that specifically matches and treats your individual health problem is prescribed. As your condition changes and improves with treatment, the herbal formula is also adjusted and modified until the desired health outcome is achieved.
Today, there are hundreds of substances commonly used in herbal medicine—most are of plant origin, though some animal and mineral substances may also be used (vegetarians can be accommodated).
Traditional Chinese Medicine is often prescribed in conjunction alongside acupuncture.
Nutrition
Nutritional coaching will help you understand how food is used in your body, how it affects your body and mind, and how it affects the health conditions you may be suffering. Essentially, nutrition is about choices and our nutritionist can coach you on how to use your food as medicine. Our nutritionist will assess your condition and evaluate your lifestyle and suggest an individualised nutrition plan for you. As a life coach, our nutritionist will help you implement this knowledge so that every bite counts towards your personal health and lifestyle goals.
Remedial Massage & Lymphatic Drainage
Remedial massage counters muscle pain and tension which may result from unhealthy workplace practices, poor posture, illnesses, injuries or the accumulative effect of everyday stress. Remedial massage techniques can be deep or shallow, gentle or strong. Specialised techniques are used to locate and repair damage and to facilitate the body’s own repair mechanisms.
Massage promotes suppleness of the body, reducing tension (physical and mental), which is the precursor of many modern day ailments. Massage is thus used to alleviate stress, pain and tension, and to actively promote deep relaxation, health and wellbeing. Massage stimulates the body’s circulation, optimising the delivery of fresh oxygenated blood to the body and brain, increasing one’s sense of vitality and mental clarity. Massage and lymphatic drainage in particular also aid the elimination of toxins from the body and strengthen the immune system, which makes them invaluable tools of preventive health care.
Pregnancy Massage
Often the extra weight gain and a shift of the centre of gravity of a woman’s body causes the characteristic tension and pain associated with pregnancy. These can be addressed by a combination of relaxation and remedial massage techniques in pregnancy massage which produce the added benefits of reduced swelling of the limbs, soothing the nervous system, and preventing insomnia, muscular cramps and back pain.
A reduction in both labour time and the time to return to optimal fitness is often attributed to having regular massage during pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage provides safe and effective treatment, using different techniques as a woman progresses through the different stages of her pregnancy.
Infant Massage Instruction
Gain skills and confidence with infant massage instruction. Infant massage enhances the bonding between infants and their parents and families. Massage assists the growth, immune function and the development of your baby. It can bring relief to complaints like colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties. Touch enhances your expression of love, care and respect, giving your baby a sense of security and trust.

‘Christine Guirguis supported me through a time of post traumatic stress and as a result of this I have regained emotional and physical balance in my life. She was caring and holistic in her approach, skilled and knowledgeable in her application and hygienic in her delivery.’
AR, Registered Nurse
‘my massage with Angela was exceptional … Thank you so much for the experience.’
SO, UNSW Administration

Prices
Acupuncture (1hr)
$95 intial treatment
$85 subsequent treatments
Chinese Herbal Medicine
$95 intial consultation (60min)
$60 subsequent consultation (30 min)
+price of herbal medicines
Nutritional consults & coaching (1hr)
$95 intial treatment
$85 subsequent treatments
Massage (1hr) $90
(Remedial/Pregnancy/Lymphatic Drainage/Infant Massage Instruction)
$10 Student and pensioner discounts are available between 10am-4pm.
Health rebates from all major health funds applicable
Operating Hours
Monday closed
Tuesday 8:30am – 7:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am – 8:00pm
Thursday 7:30am – 8:00pm
Friday 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday 7:30am – 8:00pm
Sunday closed

QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Angela Smith
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma Remedial Therapies
Diploma Yoga
Angela has over 20 years clinical experience as a remedial therapist providing treatment for injuries (including sports, workplace and repetitive strain injuries), postural anomalies, stress and tension, and chronic musculoskeletal problems.
Angela’s style of therapeutic massage incorporates various vascularising techniques, deep tissue muscle therapy, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage and corrective exercise therapy which provide rehabilitation and proper relaxation. Her practice is enriched by further studies in nutrition, homeopathy, psychotherapy, yoga & meditation.
Angela is registered with WorkCover and all major health funds
Melinda McDonald
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Certificate (Traditional Chinese Medicine) [Beijing]
Melinda studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Technology Sydney, where she received several scholarships and awards. Upon completion, she undertook an internship at the prestigious China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing. Melinda also holds a science degree from the University of Newcastle, with a major in psychology.
In addition to general healthcare, Melinda has a special interest in oriental psychology and emotional health. Her breadth of training brings vast experience and knowledge to the clinic. Her approach is gentle and interactive.
Melinda is registered with WorkCover and all major health funds
Tania Grasseschi
Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Diploma of Wholefood Counselling
Tania holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Technology Sydney and is an accredited member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). She specialises in womens and childrens health and has over 14 years experience using oriental medicine to treat and prevent a wide range of disorders (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) in both adults and children over a course of nourishing, revitalizing treatments. Tania also holds regular workshops that will guide and inspire you to live a healthy lifestyle that will put your family’s health and well being back in your hands.
Tania is registered with WorkCover and all major health funds
Lucinda Zammit
Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
Certificate IV in Fitness
Bachelor of Arts
Lucinda is passionate about healthy living and helping you achieve balance within your life. With a background in the corporate world of recruitment, and as a mother, Lucinda understands that finding a healthy balance can be difficult. She is passionate about coaching and supporting you towards your optimal health and energy goals, providing practical advice on nutrition and lifestyle. With a Certificate IV in Fitness and a background in Personal and Group Training, Lucinda is also able to compliment her nutritional assessment with educated fitness recommendations.
Note: Not all health funds provide rebates for nutrition. Please check with your health fund whether they provide rebates for nutrition. Rebates are not available from HCF.