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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE



Claire Jennings
Caerleon Therapy Centre
60 Best Street, Belgrave 3160
0410 469 675
 
NPM Professional Member
Offering Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies: Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Therapeutic Massage, Chinese Herbal medicine, cupping, electro-acupuncture, dietary advice and qi gong meditative exercises. I also offer reiki, ear candling, yogic exercises and meditation skills.

 

Annalise Drok
www.chinesemedicinemelbourne.com.au
Fitzroy
0423 974 134
annalisedroktcm@iprimus.com.au
 
NPM Professional Member
Annalise Drok traditional chinese medicine specialises in fertility, pre and post natal care. Employing the use of herbal medicine, acupuncture/pressure, massage and dietary changes, chinese medicine is an effective way to look after the whole family naturally.



Mandy Jolic
Dragonfly TCM

SEDDON
03 96878181
mandy@dragonfly.net.au

www.dragonfly.net.au

 
NPM Professional Member
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for all aspects of women's health and fertility including pre and post conception care, natural fertility education, IVF support, pregnancy care and labour induction as well as HypnoBirthing

 

Resonance Complementary Therapies
Natalie Cruttenden & Chris Gebhardt
Ashburton
03 9885 5964, 0439 820 640
chris_nat@hotmail.com
 
NPM Professional Member
Naturopathy, homoeopathy, massage therapy, Chinese acupuncture & Japanese acupuncture


Matthew Power
Heidelberg Clinic
rear 119 Burgundy St
Heidelberg

Fitzroy Chinese Medical Centre,
269a Brunswick St,
Fitzroy

0431 188 986
Email: mattpower@aapt.net.au

NPM Professional Member
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with a focus on family health.  Improving the health of children, their development and ability to fulfill their potential.

Scott Hankinson
www.wisewayshealth.com.au
03 9736 1695
0402 126 154
Email:feelfantastic@wisewayshealth.com.au
As both an Acupuncturist and Naturopath, I integrate Eastern and Western natural medicine to deliver fast, effective results without toxic side-effects for you and your family. I have over ten years experience.


Iva Baloun
CITY
03 9654 7464
0411 263 063
Specialising in Pregnancy related conditions. After hours appointments available.




Peter Gigante
Chinese Pediatrics Specialist
ELSTERNWICK
9532 8511 / 5427 0095
jibode@bigpond.com


Michael Hook - Zen Acupuncture

Melbourne Therapy Centre
WARRANWOOD
03 9876 3011




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ANTHROPOSOPHICAL MEDICINE

Jan Rayson
Anthroposophical Nurse - Body Oiling, Therapeutic Compresses
Melbourne Therapy Centre
WARRANWOOD
03 9876 3011




Dot Katz - Rhythmical Massage & Reflexology
Melbourne Therapy Centre
WARRANWOOD
03 9876 3011




Robyn Pollock – Art Therapist (Specialising in Children)
Melbourne Therapy Centre
WARRANWOOD
03 9876 3011




Michelle Nicholls – Therapeutic Eurythmist
Melbourne Therapy Centre
WARRANWOOD
03 9876 3011



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BOWEN THERAPY


Doreen Schwegler
All Degrees of Health        
10 McCracken St, Essendon 3040       
03 9331 0951
0412 865 325  
d_schwegler@hotmail.com       
www.alldegreesofhealth.com.au
Doreen is a Naturopath practicing in Essendon since 1989. She has a background as a hematology scientist and specializes in:
  • Natural Fertility Management – overcoming fertility issues, avoiding miscarriage, and helping couples have healthy children and successful breastfeeding relationships.

  • Weight management

  • Bowen therapy

NPM members who mention this can receive a complimentary Cellular Health Test ($25) with every first consultation. Check out our website atwww.alldegreesofhealth.com.au.




Jennifer Dobson
MITCHAM
03 9874 3039
Specialising in Pregnancy, Post Natal, Babies and Children.


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CHIROPRACTIC
Stephen Sassinis
www.cnfchiro.com.au
Carlton North Family Chiropractic
03 9387 4061
Bayside Community Chiropractic (Elwood)
03 9531 5597
Email: cnfchiro@bigpond.net.au
NPM Professional Member
Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist

 

Dr Jenie Stroh
Gisborne

jeniestroh@yahoo.com.au
NPM Professional Member

 

Lotus Chiropractic
www.lotuschiro.com
Dr Kimberlie Furness, Dr Kathy Rasch
9/87 Mt Eliza Way
Mt Eliza 3930
03 9787 8288
0414 547 147
Email: kimberlie@lotuschiro.com
NPM Professional Member
We are a chiropractice practice specialising in pregnancy care, birth support, babies and children. We run active birth workshops and attend births as chiropractors.


Dr Kelly Wignell
660 Mitcham Rd
Vermont 3133
03 9874 4200
0400 884 118
Email: kellw77@yahoo.com
NPM Professional Member
Chiropractic care for families.

 

Belgrave Chiropractic Clinic
Dr Adam Stewart & Dr Patrick Sunstrom
1631 Burwood Hwy
Belgrave 3160
03 9752 5886
0408 340 266 Dr Adam Stewart
0430 038 205 Dr Patrick Sunstrom

Email: belgrave@bigpond.net.au
  drajss@hotmail.com

www.belgravechiropratic.com.au

NPM Professional Member
Family "Gonstead" chiropractors specialising in newborn, infants and childhood problems such as asthma, ear infections, reflux, colic, bed wetting, delayed growth, feeding and sleeping problems, torticollis and more.


Dr Katelyn Jacka
True Health Clinic
569 North Rd
Ormond 3204

03 9578 4912  
mattlyn@netspace.net.au
A Natural Health Clinic – encompassing Chiropractic, Naturopathy, many forms of massage (including pregnancy), Shiatsu and Reflexology, with a very child friendly environment.


InLine Chiropractic
161 Pascoe Vale Rd
MOONEE PONDS 3039
1 Waterfront Place,
PORT MELBOURNE 3207
03 9372 0622 Moonee Ponds
03 9681 8374 Port Melbourne
Email: in_line@bigpond.net.au
Family chiropractic care including paediatric, pre and postnatal care, remedial massage therapy and exercise programming.



Chiropractic Children’s HealthCare
Dr Braden Keil & Dr Paul Chamberlain
Clinics in  Ivanhoe, Boronia, Gisborne and Ballarat.

IVANHOE
03 9499 1800



Don Foster
Network Chiropractic
EMERALD
03 5968 5335
Gentle chiropractic treatment suitable for babies, children and adults.




Gaynor O'Connor & Matthew Timms
Forest Road Chiropractics
FERNTREE GULLY
03 9752 2314 


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FELDENKRAIS METHOD


Sophie Fraser
The Feldenkrais Studio
118 Weston St
Brunswick
VIC 3056

03 9387 6503
0411 516 400

Email: s_fraser@tpg.com.au

Prenatal movement classes based on the Feldenkrais method. Preparation for childbirth; comfort in pregnancy; active birth principles.


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FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY

Sue Vizzarri
Emotional Equilibrium
03 9878 2659b 
0417 566 380

Email: vizz@connexus.net.au

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HOMOEOPATHY


Feeling for Life
www.feelingforlife.com.au
Natalie Cruttenden
2c Willis St
ARMADALE 3143
03 9576 0426
0439 820 640

Email: chris_nat@hotmail.com

NPM Professional Member
Natalie Cruttenden is a naturopath, homeopath and registered nurse whose practice specialises in women and children's health.  Treatments are tailored to the individual's need and may involve herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional supplementation as well as dietary and lifestyle advice.




Dr Isaac Golden
www.homstudy.net
670 Gap Rd, Cherokee via New Gisborne
03 5427 0880
Email: admin@homstudy.net

NPM Professional Member
Homoepathic practitioner since 1984.  Introductory and professional courses in homoepathy and natural medicine.  Specialist in homoeopathic immunisation and treatment of vaccine damage.



 

Sylvia Neubacher
Shop 8, 920 Main Rd,
Hurstbridge 3099
9718 1914

The Secret Garden Clinic
60 Livingstone Road,
ELTHAM 3095
0408 327 993

 
NPM Professional Member
Classical Homoeopath. Homoeopathic treatment for the family. Courses for parents on Homoeopathic treatment in the home, first aid and pregnancy.


Mary Goodfield - Homoeopath
3 Blanche Ave,
PARKDALE 3195

03 9587 7785
Email: maryhomeo@optusnet.com.au
A classical homeopath specialising in women’s and children’s health.  Rebates available for all private health funds.  NPM and AVN members are eligible for a 20% discount off the initial consulation.



Karen Chipperton - Ambrosia Homoeopathic Centre
Fertility and Natural Family Health Care
WARRANDYTE
03 9844 4885



Anne McFarlane

Classical Homoeopath
BELGRAVE & FERNY CREEK CLINICS
03 9755 2371



Jeanette Miller       
Simillermum Natural Therapies
WARRANDYTE
03 9844 5180 
Email:
netteonnet@hotmail.com   




Jim Veljanovski
Classical Homoeopath & Psychologist
PRESTON
0500 846 048




Kay Watts
The Children's Homeopathic and Natural Medicine Clinic
03 9521 9620
Email: kaywatts@optushome.com.au


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HYPNOSIS


Phoenix Centre

Web address: www.phoenixcentre.com.au
Business Address: 5A Railway Place, Fairfield, 3078
Phone contact: 9486 3337 mobile: 0408 245 234
Email: Pablo@phoenixcentre.com.au

The Phoenix Centre offers GentleBirth: self hypnosis for childbirth – a Complete Birth Hypnosis Program – allowing you to give birth comfortably, confidently and in control. GentleBirth is offered privately, in workshops or as self-study.

The Centre also offers Sleeptalk: a self-esteem program for children (aged 1to puberty), which helps children’s emotional and behavioral patterns, including the following benefits:

  • More confidence
  • More assertiveness
  • Ability to reach goals
  • Better health and well-being
  • Improved concentration
  • Increased enjoyment of school and learning
  • Better relationships with everyone that matters
  • Confidence to stand up to peers (ability to say No to bullying, Drugs, etc…)



    MASSAGE THERAPY



    Glenys Francis
    Tactile Tots   

    PO Box 1104, Upwey 3158   
    03 9754 6860
    0425 710 228
     
    NPM Professional Member
    Infant massage instructor (member I.M.A).  Massage therapist and practitioner of aromatic medicine (essential oil therapies).  Member AAMT.  Infant massage instruction.  Classes teach parents a skill for life.  Helps with babies physical and emotional development.

     

    Tania Rendle
    www.fertileground.com.au  
    Fertile Ground
    EAST MELBOURNE
    03 9419 9988, 0408 305 520
    tantroy@optusnet.com.au
     
    NPM Professional Member
    Pregnancy massage, remedial massage, relaxation therapeutic, sports massage & pre and post natal massage.



    Ingrid Holmes

    Pre and Post Natal Massage
    ELTHAM
    03 9431 3950
    FAIRFIELD

    0419 372 307 

     

    Jeanette Miller       
    Simillermum Natural Therapies
    29 Melbourne Hill Rd, Warrandyte 3113
    03 9844 5180 
    Email:
    netteonnet@hotmail.com     


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    NATUROPATHY


    Resonance Complementary Therapies
    Natalie Cruttenden & Chris Gebhardt
    Ashburton
    03 9885 5964, 0439 820 640
    chris_nat@hotmail.com


    NPM Professional Member
    Naturopathy, homoeopathy, massage therapy, Chinese acupuncture & Japanese acupuncture.

     

    Feeling for Life
    www.feelingforlife.com.au
    Natalie Cruttenden
    2c Willis St
    ARMADALE 3143
    03 9576 0426, 0439 820 640
    03 9576 0426, 0439 820 640
    03 9576 0426
    0439 820 640
    Email: chris_nat@hotmail.com


    NPM Professional Member
    Natalie Cruttenden is a naturopath, homeopath and registered nurse whose practice specialises in women and children's health.  Treatments are tailored to the individual's need and may involve herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional supplementation as well as dietary and lifestyle advice.




    Helping Nature Heal
    www.helpingnatureheal.com.au
    Ann Vlass N.D.
    409/89 High St, Kew 3101
    03 9859 5629, 0402 089 104
    Email: enquiries@helpingnatureheal.com.au

    NPM Professional Member
    Using herbal medicine, nutritionals, mineral therapy, homeopathy, and iridology to support natural fertility management, preconception health care, IVF support, pregnancy support, mother and child natural healthcare.  Guidance is given to women through Angel Intuitive Readings.





    Transformative
    www.transformativeonline.com
    Rebel Lorenz
     7 Ormond Rd,
    Elwood 3184
    0413 110 339
    Email: rebellorenz@optusnet.com.au

    NPM Professional Member
    I run informative workshops about health, parenting and relationships.  I am a naturopath, health educator and NLP trainer.  Through inspiring others to tap into their full capabilities, I assist the achievement of healthy bodies, healthy relationships and healthy families.



    Fertile Ground Health Group
    www.fertileground.com.au www.naturaltherapypages.com.au
    Gina Fox, Charmaine Dennis
    Suite 1, Level 3, 372-376 Albert St,
    East Melbourne, 3002
    03 8604 1689
    0402 102 445
    0405 624 666 Gina Fox
    Email: reception@fertileground.com.au

    NPM Professional Member

    Fertile Ground Health Group is a natural medicine practice specialising in fertility and pregnancy care. Their services include naturopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy, massage and counselling as well as home and hospital support services. If you are pregnant, thinking of conceiving, or are struggling with fertility or other health issues or have a new baby, Fertile Ground has a range of specialised practioners and services to help you improve your health and provide you with the support you need at this important time.


    Scott Hankinson
    www.wisewayshealth.com.au
    03 9736 1695
    0402 126 154
    Email:feelfantastic@wisewayshealth.com.au
    As both an Acupuncturist and Naturopath, I integrate Eastern and Western natural medicine to deliver fast, effective results without toxic side-effects for you and your family. I have over ten years experience.


    Katherine Knott
    1 Halford St
    Castlemaine 3450
    0407 811 353
    Email: fatkath@bigpond.com.au
    Specialising in Paediatric health. Naturopath who treats both acute and chronic conditions using treatments such as herbal medicine, flower essences, nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle advice and mineral colloids.


    Doreen Schwegler
    All Degrees of Health        
    10 McCracken St, Essendon 3040       
    03 9331 0951
    0412 865 325  
    d_schwegler@hotmail.com       
    www.alldegreesofhealth.com.au
    Doreen is a Naturopath practicing in Essendon since 1989. She has a background as a hematology scientist and specializes in:

    • Natural Fertility Management – overcoming fertility issues, avoiding miscarriage, and helping couples have healthy children and successful breastfeeding relationships.

    • Weight management

    • Bowen therapy

    NPM members who mention this can receive a complimentary Cellular Health Test ($25) with every first consultation. Check out website www.alldegreesofhealth.com.au.




    Ingrid Berg
    True Health
    ORMOND
    03 9578 4912



    Emily Bradley
    www.salusmedicine.com.au
    03 9500 8870
    Email: e.bradley@salusmedicine.com.au




    Jason Eldridge
    www.jasoneldridge.com
    NORTH MELBOURNE
    03 9328 1321




    Gina Fox
    RIPPONLEA
    03 9523 9592

    MOONEE PONDS
    9372 0499

    Email:
    natclinic@hotmail.com.au



    Andrea Harris
    CAMBERWELL
    03 9889 0609




    Melbourne College of Natural Medicine

    Student Clinic open to the public. Book in to see students at reduced fees for naturopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, remedial therapies, oriental massage, aromatherapy, homeopathy & massage.
    368 Elizabeth St Melb 3000
    03 9662 9911
    infomelb@acnm.edu.au



    Melbourne Holistic Health Group - Ruth Trickey and Associates
    FAIRFIELD
    03 9489 8411
    All women doctors/practitioners - well known herbalist, midwife and author Ruth Trickey leads the practice. Strong focus on the holistic treatment of women's health concerns but all welcome.



    Naturopathy Net
    www.users.bigpond.com/lia_mills
    Lia Mills
    CLAYTON
    03 9543 4980



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    ORTHOBIONOMY

    Ms Janine Gray
    Thornbury
    0422 266 190
    www.pranahouse.com.au

    NPM Professional Member
    Ortho-bionomy is gentle, nurturing bodywork promoting long-term pain relief and postural balance. It is safe to use with babies, experiencing birth trauma, sleep problems, physical development problems (eg. crawling); it can help pregnant or post-natal mothers find comfort in their changing bodies, and it is also beneficial for all other family members experiencing acute and chronic problems.

     



    OSTEOPATHY


    Nillumbik Osteopathic Health Centre
    13 Luck St
    ELTHAM 3095
    03 9431 3352

    NPM Professional Member

    Osteopathic treatment - gentle manual therapy for the whole family.  Particular interest in treating pregnant women and children (from newborn onwards).



    Hillside Health Centre
    2 Hillside Parade
    GLEN IRIS 3146
    03 9889 6767
    Email: hillsidehealth@netspace.net.au

    NPM Professional Member

    Osteopathy-Hillside is a family Oriented osteopathis clinic. All six members of our team are fully trained, government registered osteopaths with extensive experience in peadiatric osteopathy, particularly with newborns and toddlers.



    Angela Mistri
    mistri@alphalink.com.au
    LONSDALE ST, CITY and PORT MELBOURNE
    0422 541 871

    Specialising in Women's Health, Pregnancy and Children.



    Dr Janeen Klein & Asssociates
    HURSTBRIDGE
    9718
    1914




    Lilydale Osteopathy
    03 9739 6272


    Dr Robin Hosford
    UPWEY
    03 9752 6880


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    REFLEXOLOGY

     

    Dot Katz - Rhythmical Massage & Reflexology

    Melbourne Therapy Centre
    WARRANWOOD
    03 9876 3011


    Annabel Salomonsz

    Web address: www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11757
    Business Address: Muscle Health Myotherapy, 14 Station Street, Mentone
    Phone contact: 9683 3988  /  0403 045 911
    Email: salomonsz@optusnet.com.au

    Annabel Salomonsz is a reflexologist with a passion for facilitating an improvement in your wellbeing. Annabel has a special interest in working with women and children. She also offers Indian Head Massage and Ear Candling. She uses her fingers and thumbs to work on “reflex” points on the feet, hands and ears. These points are directly related to all organs, glands and parts of the body. When stress in the body due to illness, emotional trauma or being out of balance are left unresolved energy blockages occur in the body. By working on these reflex points Annabel seeks to clear these blocks allowing the body to come back into its natural state of balance and regain optimal health.



     


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    SHIATSU

    Ray & Nick Bullock
    PO Box 467,
    HURSTBRIDGE 3099
    03 9401 4546
    0433 419 276

    Email: nickandray@aapt.net.au   

    Shiatsu - Japanese acupressure, flower essences therapy, pregnancy belly warmers and kidney warmers.



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