Health Professionals
Dr Anthony Yeuong
B. App Sc (Chiro), B. App Sc (Clin Sc), Cert (Acup) Grad Dip (Clin Nutrition), Cert (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis) Cert (Inj Nutrients), Dip (Life/Psychotherapy)
Dr Anthony Yeuong has been passionately inspiring and caring for his clients to reach their highest levels of health, happiness and well being for over 19 years. His whole person integrative approach to health management and strong application of mind and body wellness medicine means he is rapidly becoming the first choice of care amongst his clients. He has extensive knowledge and experience in general and functional pathology as well as food allergies, intolerances and gut diagnostic testing. He has also completed his certificates in Food Allergy training and Allergy & Anaphylaxis training with the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). This enables him to accurately diagnose complex conditions and therefore design an effective plan of management. He has a strong understanding and knowledge of both western and eastern methods of healthcare and uses food as medicine in his approach.
Dr Anthony Yeuong’s area of passion and interest lies in creating new pathways (form or re wiring and neuro-plasticity) to improve communication between the digestive system, immune and nervous system. Through the re wiring and correct integration of various pathways between the body and mind, may improve stress reactions, nervousness and anxiety, as well as physiological symptoms such as tiredness, sleeplessness, weight gain and pain. He is currently completing his Neuroscience certification course for clinical practice.
His focus lately is researching molecules called neuropeptides and its effect on the body when exposed to stress creating a heightened state of chronic alarm called sympathetic dominance. His research is leading to the introduction of cold laser therapy to assist in resetting the vagus nerve. Dr Anthony Yeuong is currently working on writing his book titled ‘The Stressed Body & The Foggy Mind.’ This book focuses on how to re wire the connections between the body and mind and mind to body as a bilateral simultaneous pathway.
Dr Anthony Yeuong enjoys travelling and being exposed to different cultures and learning their methods of living and healthcare. He enjoys bikram yoga, RPM classes, meditation and spends many hours investing in different areas of personal development, learning and happiness. He enjoys keeping extremely active from daily gym sessions, running half marathons and more recently, completing the ‘Ride Along the Bay’ challenge. Anthony is also a member of Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA), MINDD Foundation, Australian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA), Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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Teagan
Teagan recently joined our team, having relocated from North Queensland. She is currently studying a Masters of Teaching and Learning to become a primary school teacher. With a friendly face to welcome you to Beingwell Healthcare, Teagan is happy to answer any of your enquiries.
Allie Veall
Certified Integrative Nutritional Health & Wellness Coach.
Allie has an interest in women’s health and wellbeing with a major focus in nutrition, mind-body wellness and positive psychology.
Trained in over 100 dietary theories and lifestyle coaching techniques, to help you discover what will bring you optimal health and wellbeing and what might be holding you back.
Her mission is to empower women to discover their healthiest and happiest life yet. She is a strong advocate of bio individuality, and therefore will work personally with you to tailor lifestyle and health programs that work for you as an individual patient.
Dr Andrew Chambers
Dip. (Oriental therapies), BHSc. (Chinese medicine)
Dr Andrew is an experienced and caring Chinese medicine practitioner (Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine), a Remedial massage and Shiatsu therapist, and the Director/Chief instructor of the LiuHe-ZiRanMen Kungfu Academy (South Yarra); whereby he instructs classes, seminars and workshops in Qigong, Taichi, Kungfu and Sanda. Dr Andrew is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association (AACMA) and Wushu, Taichi and Qigong Australia (WTQA).
Dr Andrew is passionate about Chinese medicine as a primary system of healthcare, complimenting both Western medicine and our modern lifestyles. Through his years as a clinical physician Dr Andrew has gained extensive experience in a wide variety of general health issues.
Angela McGee
Master of Counselling- Human Services, Swinburne University
Master of Couples Counselling, Swinburne University
Angela is a senior Yoga teacher at Prahran Yoga with over 23 years of teaching experience. She is also a Dharma teacher in the Buddhist tradition of Insight Meditation. She teaches with the Melbourne Insight Meditation Group.
Angela McGee is a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor who works with both individuals and couples.
She has a particular interest and extensive experience in working in the areas of anxiety management, depression, relationship difficulties, family issues, life stage transitions and grief and loss.
Angela is experienced at working with couples in therapy and also facilitates group work with couples to strengthen their relationships skills.
Angela is committed to professional development and supporting her clients to work through personal and/or relationship difficulties. Her aim is to assist you in a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
Treatment is tailored to the individual, presenting problem and the client’s readiness or capability for change. Angela is recognised for providing an in-depth therapy and her approach is founded on empathy, respect and validation. She offers a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, family inclusive therapy and adheres to stringent ethical guidelines to ensure safe practice.
Christine Clais
Christine Clais (aka The French Facialist) is a French-born skin expert renown for her healing facial treatments and transformative skincare advice.
Christine believes that we all have the power to improve our skin by treating it as an integral part of our body, its own ecosystem.
To find out more about The French Facialist, visit www.thefrenchfacialist.com
Gill Needleman
BA., Postgrad Dip Psych., M Psych (Couns)
Gillian Needleman is a clinical psychologist with 20 years’ experience in public mental health and 15 years’ experience in private practice. She has worked across both private and public sector mental health services in a variety of senior roles. Gillian has worked extensively in areas of depression, anxiety, panic, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, addiction (drug, alcohol and gambling), eating disorders, sexual and relationship counselling, women’s health and menopause, and with personal crisis involving suicidal/self-harm behaviours. She regularly attends professional development to maintain knowledge in current research and therapeutic interventions to ensure clients receive the best in quality care. She utilises a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and narrative therapies to create an individualised service to assist people to move towards the changes they wish to make in their lives. Generous Medicare rebates are available for up to 12 sessions per year. She is also a member of APS Clinical College.
Mary Ingamells
MBA MAPS COP
Mary is an experienced psychologist providing counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and coaching for individuals, couples and groups. She aims to create a supportive space for clients to build their inner resources help them to move their life forward in a positive direction.
Clients face a range of challenges and emotional pain from anxiety, depression, grief, stress, loss of focus, emotional confusion, lack of confidence, life and workplace stress and relationship issues. Using a range of therapeutic techniques and interventions including meditation and mindfulness, clients are empowered to find the solutions they need to achieve their potential and to have a rich and meaningful life. Consultations by appointment – daytime, evening and early morning sessions are available Medicare rebates and health insurance rebates may apply. She is also a member of Australian Psychological Society.
Meghan Barker
Bach Health Science (Myo)
Meg graduated from the Southern School of Natural Therapies with a degree in Myotherapy. As well as working with various sporting clubs around Melbourne, she has worked in a clinical environment treating musculoskeletal pain involving the neck, shoulders and lower back. Meg treats with a wide range of techniques including: soft tissue release, trigger point therapy, myofascial dry needling, myofascial cupping, joint mobilisation, stretching and strengthening exercises. She is also a member of MA (Myotherapy Association Australia).
Dr. Natasha Doulgendis
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Dr Natasha Doulgeridis MAPS is a registered clinical psychologist and is a full member of the clinical college of the Australian Psychological Society. Natasha has completed her Master and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Natasha has been working in private practice since 2004, providing clinical services to individuals needing assistance and support for a wide range of psychological disorders. From 2003- 2010 Natasha was the program manager of the Drug and Alcohol Program at St John of God Pinelodge Clinic, a large and reputable psychiatric facility in Melbourne. Natasha has had formal training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of DSM psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, personality, sleeping and substance-related disorders. She has further developed and conducted psycho education groups on a range of topics including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, sleep, self-esteem, communication, and dual diagnosis.
Natasha provides integrative therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of each client. These approaches include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), DBT- managing emotions, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, harm minimization, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and general supportive counseling. Natasha is registered to provide clinical psychology services under Medicare and Private Health Funds.
Michael Hines
BA, Grad.Dip.Soc.Sc. (Psychology), Postgrad.Dip (Psychology), Assoc.MAPSC.C.C.P)
Michael views clients as ‘stuck’ rather than ‘broken’, and works collaboratively with you to help you live a richer, fuller, and more meaningful life. This is achieved in part by teaching you new skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively so that they have less impact and influence. He has extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, anger, and adjustment issues. Given his knowledge in Positive Psychology Michael also addresses your positive resources such as positive emotions, character strengths and meaning.
Michael is of the belief that mental health is more than merely the absence of mental illness, much like physical health is more than the absence of disease. As such, he will help you develop the skills to proactively stay on top of your mental health and to build resilience.
Michael also provides coaching for personal or professional development.
Erin Laing
Accredited Practicing Dietitian, B.Nut.Diet (Honours)
Erin Laing is an experienced dietitian with a passion for nutrition and the ability of nutrition therapy to assist with the management of illness and improve quality of life. She has worked as a clinical dietitian in hospitals for over 10 years, with experience in the nutritional assessment and management of various medical conditions and rehabilitation.
Erin is currently working part-time as a senior dietitian at a specialist cancer hospital and is completing her PhD on the nutritional management of neuroendocrine tumours, a topic of particular interest to her. She is regularly involved in teaching and research and has assisted in writing information booklets for people living with pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumours. She has specialist knowledge in the nutritional management of cancer (during all stages of diagnosis and treatment), and gut disorders, including food intolerances.
Erin is an accredited practising dietitian and member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. She is available to provide advice and consultation on nutrition therapy for cancer, gut disorders and other chronic disease or illness.
When not working Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, and keeping active with her two dogs.
Priscilla Mulhern
B.Sc., Dip.Ed.Psych., MPsych
Priscilla Mulhern is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults, across a range of psychological issues. She has training at a Masters level in both developmental and clinical psychology, and has extensive experience working in both the public system and private practice. Priscilla’s experience includes depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss and addiction.
Priscilla works collaboratively with clients to ensure that individual’s unique needs are met. She focuses upon assisting individuals to make the choices, and develop the skills, which will lead to positive change in their lives. She is associated with Specialist Registration (Clinical) Psychology Board of Australia and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Dr. Carrie Ann Gallagher
Doctor of Chiropractic (USA) B. H Sc (Canada), Certified Clinical Chiropractic Paediatrics (C.C.C.P)
Dr. Carrie Ann Gallagher is committed to serving all people with low force chiropractic care throughout their lifetime. She has a special interest in pregnant women and children. Dr. Gallagher is committed to educating each person about the benefits of chiropractic care and helping them to achieve optimal health throughout their life. Dr. Carrie Ann Gallagher has attended many seminars in Canada, the United States and Australia. She is a natural born communicator and educator and is available for community seminars and workshops.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Carrie Ann enjoys spending as much time as she can with her two young children and her husband. It’s no surprise that, as a chiropractor, she takes an all-natural approach to parenting. Healthy eating and exercising regularly allow Dr. Gallagher to maintain balance in her life. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Association (ICA), the World Chiropractic Association (WCA) and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
Candice Fieg
Clinical Psychologist M.Psych Assoc. MAPS
Candice Fieg is a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinical psychologist who has had a wide range of experience in both hospital and community settings, providing quality therapy in both individual and group settings. She is passionate about empowering her clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their lives to effect positive change, build meaning, and improve quality of living.
Candice specialises in delivering high quality evidence-based therapy using a range of modalities and approaches including:
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Trauma informed therapies, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
Self – Compassion & Strengths-based approaches
She has been strongly involved in the development of a new mental health service at one of Melbourne’s largest hospitals, and continues to develop and implement innovative and effective therapy programs for the community She believes in the importance of research informing clinical care, and therefore is involved in researching effectiveness of therapy programs.
Candice has had experience working effectively with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to:
Anxiety – Including panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, and generalised anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Stress and life adjustment issues
Trauma and PTSD
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Relationship issues
Grief and Loss
Candice understands the importance of finding the “right fit” for your therapist. Your first conversation will be an opportunity for you both to get to know each other, for Candice to get to know your needs and assess how she might be able to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in therapy.
Sierra Williams
Diploma of Remedial Massage & Dry Needling
Sierra is a fully qualified remedial massage therapist with a Diploma of Remedial Massage and a mamer of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. She enjoys working with clients that have complex health issues, whether that be chronic illness, rehabilitation of sporting injuries, or postural correction. While she was trained to be a remedial massage therapist, she has a clinical focus and an understanding of functional anatomy and pathology relevant to muscular skeletal conditions. She negotiates treatment plans with clear goals.
Bianca
B.H.Sc (Naturopathy), MNHAA, BYCA Life Coach
Bianca is a Naturopath & Certified Life Coach, and has been in clinical practice for 6 years.
Bianca is a strong advocate for herbal medicine in treatments, as well as nutritional medicine, diet therapy, food as medicine, and a strong mindset + lifestyle focus. She empowers her clients to take control of their health, activate their own healing & smash their health goals by supporting their mind as well as the physical body.
Over the past few years, Bianca has created online and clinic programs, to help busy people regain control and improve their physical and emotional health, with strong focus on diet therapy.
She is no-fuss and straight talking , but personable, and will make you feel like you are talking to a friend who will support you through your journey towards total balance and wellness.
Dr. Robyn Graley
B.Bus., B.App.Sci. (Chiro)
Dr Graley comes from a dynasty of Chiropractors. Her brothers and cousin are in the field, and her father (the late Dr D. J. Graley D.C.) introduced Chiropractic into N-W Victoria in the 1960s. She is married with three children, two of them young adults and one a teenager at school.
Dr Robyn believes that childhood sets the foundation for lifelong health. Thus she is attentive to the correction of postural problems in school-age children, for those problems can lead to more serious concerns such as curvature of the spine in adolescence. With 18 years in the field, Dr Robyn brings to her patients a wealth of experience and knowledge in holistic/ gentle/ safe Chiropractic care. She offers S.O.T., N.S.T. and the latest dry-needling techniques. She is also a member of COCOA Chiropractic & Osteopathic College of Australia.
Sara Dobson
B.S.Sc, M.Psych, M.A.P.S. (College Ed. & Dev. Psych)
Sara Dobson is a fully registered psychologist. She has completed both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in psychology and is a member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (Australian Psychological Society). Sara has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults across a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, phobias, depression, self-esteem, stress management, learning and behavioural difficulties. Sara has a special interest in eating disorders. She has worked both in the United Kingdom and locally in Melbourne with individuals, groups and families in the management of eating disorder symptoms, and has developed and managed specialist eating disorder day programs.
Sara offers a range of therapeutic interventions that are holistic, sensitive and designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. With her focus on wellness and personal empowerment, Sara strives to create a collaborative client-therapist relationship that assists individuals to gain a deeper understanding of their concerns and learn strategies that will enable them to make beneficial life changes leading towards positive growth. She is a member of Australian Psychological Society.
Sarah Smith
B. Sc, Master (Nutrition & Dietetics)
Sarah Smith offers unique specialised knowledge in women’s and children’s nutrition. Her specialised knowledge includes eating disorders, weight control, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, and intolerances, including FODMAPs. Additionally in children Sarah specialises in growth and developmental concerns. She has worked for 8 years at a major children’s hospital, completed post graduate studies in paediatric nutrition, research into children’s vitamin levels and been involved in the establishment of a recognised eating disorder program.
Sarah enjoys helping everyone reach their full potential through nutrition, and never tires of providing freedom and energy to those who have been in discomfort or restricted by their food issues. She is a member of Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA).
Toula Filiadis
BA,BSW, Postgraduate Diploma in Family Therapy, Graduate Cert in Couples Therapy
Toula is an individual, family and relationship therapist with over 18 years experience working with children, adolescence, adults and families with a range of psychological issues. She has trained as a relationship and family therapist and has extensive experience working in public mental health system and private practise. Toula’s experience includes anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting, relationship and family issues. She also has a special interests in eating disorders. She has worked locally in the management of eating disorders delivering specialist family based programs. Toula also facilitates the Tuning Into Kids and Teens parenting programs regularly. She’s also passionate about EMDR in trauma based work.
Toula remains committed toward providing therapeutic interventions which are evidence based and designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. Toula strives to work collaboratively with individuals and families and remains passionate about empowering people to make enriching and meaningful changes in their lives. She is associated with Australian Association of Social Workers – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Australian Association of Family Therapist.
Akiko Kato
Diploma of Remedial Massage & Dry Needling
From working hands-on with athletes or with people in pain, she began to realise how important an understanding of movement patterns was to successfully getting to the root cause of musculoskeletal issues and increasing performance and reduce pain. Akiko is a 2010 Graduate of the Massage School of Queensland. She has spent her entire career practicing sports, medical and deep tissue massage. Her work is intense, site specific and thorough.
She strongly believes in preventing the loss of mobility by developing fitness and wellness-oriented regimes to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles. She is a firm advocate of total body wellness and conditioning and seeks to help patients achieve their health goals each day. She is also proficient in shiatsu, trigger point, pregnancy and lymphatic drainage. Akiko is a member of AAMT (Australian Association of Massage Therapist).
Dr. Annette Raber
Dr. Annette Raber
BA/LLB, GradDipPsyc, BSc(Hons), DPsyc(Clin), MAPS
Annette is a registered clinical psychologist who has completed a doctoral degree. She has been trained in assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychological disorders, with particular experience and expertise helping people with anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance use problems, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and life adjustment/transition issues. She works with adults of all ages and offers both short term and longer term therapy.
Annette aims to help people achieve their goals and to reduce or better manage distressing thoughts and feelings. She draws on various approaches depending on her client’s needs. These approaches include cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, schema therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Annette also uses psychodynamic psychotherapy to work with clients who have longstanding symptoms, and/or who wish to deepen their understanding of themselves. Her clients would describe her as warm, friendly, attentive and caring. Annette is associated with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Australian Psychological Society.
Julia
Julia is our practice manager and has as strong interest in management and administration. Moving from the education sector towards the wellness and health sector, Julia is passionate about committing her energy to contributing to society on a more meaningful level. Being a mother, she understands the benefits of balancing work, health and parenthood. Julia enjoys learning more about children’s development and psychology as well as discovering new ways of cooking low allergenic foods
Sleiman Abou-Hamdan
Sleiman is a registered Clinical Psychologist, with expertise in performance/sports psychology, mental health treatment, and leadership and organisational development.
With a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, he uses his expertise in the clinical psychology field to assess individual developmental needs and provide the most effective solutions to clients. He draws upon his extremely diverse background in the fitness industry, nutrition, aviation, military and the executive level leadership and project management to help clients achieve their desired outcomes.
As a consultant, Sleiman has expertise in leadership and organisational development, peak performance and lifestyle coaching, and workshop facilitation, focusing on creating high performing individuals and teams. He is experienced in the design, delivery and evaluation of workshops on organisational development. Sleiman is motivated in tailoring creative options, and collaborating with you to achieve exceptional outcomes.
He is also an holistic clinician, Sleiman uses an eclectic approach of evidence-based practices, including mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Imagery. He has strong interest in post-traumatic growth, prevention and recovery of executive burnout, and advising leaders on optimising the mental health of their staff.
Sleiman is a member of the APS, and executive member of the APS Coaching Psychology Group and Clinical College. He is accredited to provide personality and cognitive assessments, and registered with Medicare as a Clinical Psychologist.
Tracey Allen
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
First Class Honours
Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology)
Professional associations
Member – Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
Australian and New Zealand Association for the treatment of Sexual Abuse (ANZATSA)
Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (ANZSOC)
Youth Affairs Council Victoria Inc. (YACVic)
I have been a practising psychologist since 2004, having gained a broad range of experience in both the public and private sectors. I provide intervention and support to adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal counselling, work related problems, adjustment issues and socially problematic behaviour. I have a particular interest in assisting victims of crime. Additionally, I am experienced in providing assessment, intervention and support to individuals who have, or are at risk, of offending. I utilise a variety of therapeutic interventions to support clients to achieve desired results. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive counselling. I am an AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor and available for professional supervision.
I offer appointments on weekdays and after hours. Medicare and private health rebates may apply.
Dr Flynn Pettersson
B. Chiro. Sc, M. Chiro
Chiropractic has been a part of Flynn’s life since he was a child. His uncle and grandfather being chiropractors, Flynn benefitted from the multitude of advantages chiropractic care provides.
Flynn graduated with a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University in 2010, and has worked in a variety of practices throughout Australia and in Japan, where he lived for three years. He is passionate about helping people achieve their best, in any discipline, and believes regular Chiropractic care complements a healthy lifestyle no matter what your goals may be.
Flynn enjoys travel, sports and continued learning, and hopes to one day see St. Kilda finally break their premiership drought.
Meagan Hogan
My name’s Meagan and I am one of the team members here at MOM cafe! I am very passionate about health and fitness myself and it is so refreshing being surrounded by likeminded staff and customers at work everyday. I love trying new things, being outdoors and travelling. In summer I may aswell live at the beach and never want to waste a beautiful day. I am constantly wanting to better myself and learn new skills, thats why I am so excited to be apart of the team at MOM to further learn about health and nutrition and be able to pass on this knowledge to others.
Alice
Alice is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and has a background in Media & Communications. Alice is in charge of all things social media, marketing and events at Beingwell! When she’s not studying or working, Alice loves cooking, travelling and yoga!
fiona
B.Health.Sci (chiropractic) M.Clin.Chiro M.Paed.Neurodevelopment
Dr Fiona is especially passionate about Children’s and Women’s health and has furthered her education to obtain her Masters in Paediatric Neurodevelopment so she can help the children of our community to thrive. Dr Fiona Tadich is a mum of three children, and this has driven her passion for caring for the health and wellbeing of other mums and children through low force chiropractic care.
She believes that we are born to be truly amazing. But sometimes, through many of life’s stressors, our health and vitality can become compromised. Her aim is to help educate and assist you along your journey to health for life.
When Fiona is not at work she is enjoying time with her family, exploring her passion for nutrition and cooking, and photography. She looks forward to welcoming you to Beingwell Healthcare.
Laura Irwin
Laura Irwin
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy
A dedicated practitioner and teacher of holistic medicine. Laura love’s empowering patients to understand their bodies and enjoy being able to bridge the gap between western medicine and the “alternatives,” while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which to heal. As a Naturopathic Practitioner, she treats a broad range of chronic and acute conditions and work’s towards uncovering the primary causes of disease and dysfunction.
Laura is committed to helping you live a more balanced and healthier life and have a specific interest in female health, fertility, gut/digestive complaints and endocrine disorders. Naturopathic health care is highly individual meaning all care plans are specifically tailored to you and your desired health outcomes. Laura is passionate about natural health as it combines science-based medicine with the natural world and as a trained professional she uses clinical testing, herbal formulating, nutritional supplements as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications to enable you to rise towards optimal health.
Vaughne
Vaughne
Vaughne is here to welcome you with a smile at Beingwell Healthcare and brings with her a passion for holistic health alongside her front desk experience.
She is currently a final year Naturopath student and is also a Birth Doula – so hopes to combine her love of women’s wellbeing and natural therapies when she graduates at the beginning of 2019.
Come and say hi!
Kelly Lanctot
Kelly Lanctot
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Health Science – Myotherapy from Endeavour College Melbourne. She also holds a certificate III & IV in fitness/personal training and has a special interest in women’s health and fitness. Kelly has two teenage boys that play both club and National level baseball, so has a lot of knowledge around children’s sporting injuries & pain complaints.
Having suffered osteoarthritis of the low back and knees for several years, Kelly found rehabilitative strengthening to maintain mobility and live pain-free and works to assist her clients to achieve the same results. Kelly also enjoys using dry needling, joint mobilisation techniques and hands-on techniques to get you back to doing what you love. Kelly’s special interests are the management of chronic pain, treating the biomechanical causes of pain and dysfunction, and restoring mobility for optimal health.
Kelly is a registered member of the Myotherapy Association Australia.