Holistic health, conventional and natural medicines both have their place. We strongly advocate the balance of conventional and natural medicines. Individual primary health objectives are assessed from both a traditional and modern medical perspective. VIVE stresses the importance of a strong network of holistic medical Doctors, Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Homeopaths, acupuncturists, and Body Work Therapists.
The Vive business is created by the quality of professionals that operate within it. Our goal is to provide the public with highly qualified and experienced staff at all times. Staff are accessible on the floor for general information or for in-depth consultation in clinic.
Linda Brown, Naturopath
Linda has practiced clinical Nutrition and Naturopathy for over 13 years. Linda combines a biomedical and holistic approach to health, with a special interest in mental health (primarily adult and young adults), in particular depression,anxiety, social anxiety, relationships and adjustment to life change. Linda seeks to treat all relevant aspects of wellness.These include:
- Neurotransmitters(good brain chemistry)
- Hormones(e.g. thyroid, adrenal, male and female)
- Biochemical pathways (such as pyrroluria, histamine levels)
- Food allergy and sensitivity (IgE, IgG and IgA for example)
- Toxicity,such as heavy metals which alter brain function
- Relationships
- Spirituality and philosophy
Mindy Duncan, Naturopath
My belief around health is simple; Great health – and I’m talking about vibrant health that has you to bouncing out of bed in the morning, the kind of health that allows you experience painless regular menstrual cycles, balanced thyroid & mental health, restful sleep, strong digestion & stable daily energy levels – is how our bodies were designed to function & therefore not unrealistic to expect or strive towards.
Katina Gleeson, Hypnotherapy
Through clinical hypnotherapy Katina helps people with behavioural, habitual or emotional change through interrupting old patterns of behaviour and limiting beliefs. Clinical hypnotherapy also provides the unique opportunity to work with physical symptoms and conditions through accessing the body's biological processes not normally accessible through conscious awareness. Katina regularly helps people with a wide range of symptoms such as:
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem & Confidence
- Fears & Phobias
- Weight Loss
- Smoking
- Alcohol & Substance Dependency
- Depression
Megan Crockart, Naturopath
Digestive health including SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
Food intolerances and allergy
Women's heatlh including prenatal planning / fertility,pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause
Babies and children's health
Skin including eczema
Jodie Islesi, Remedial Massage Therapist
- Remedial massage
- Deep Tissue massage
- Relaxation massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Massage for Labour (Labour support training)
- Postnatal massage
HICAPS and Health fund rebates are available
Matt Steinacher, Naturopath
Matt's health career began in the fitness industry back in the mid 90s where he worked as a fitness instructor both in Australia and England. It was while working with clients in England that Matt recognised a considerable variance in performance, achievement and the recovery of individuals. With a desire to help these people achieve, Matt developed a greater interest in nutrition and discovered the value of herbal medicine. In 2000 Matt graduated in Naturopathy from the Australian College of Natural Medicine followed by a Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) from Charles Sturt University
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Injury prevention and Recovery
- Hydration and Fluid Studies
- Anti-Ageing Nutritional Medicine
- Mens Health - Immune / Endocrine / Mood / Prostate
- Auto-Immune and systemic Inflammatory disorders
Marilyn Lemaire, Herbalist
For the last 25 years Health Foods and Herbal Medicine have been two of Marilyn's favourite interests. Marilyn's interest in health foods began in Canada and then after immigrating to Australia she completed a Bachelor of Naturopathy. Marilyn has been owner and part owner of health food stores for the last 15 years and now spends the majority of her time working in the store and behind the scenes to help ensure the smooth flow of the administration of the store.
Joanne Smith, Kinesiologist
Kinesiology is a non-invasive natural therapy using bio-feedback through the body's neurology, accessing relevant information relating to the issue and using gentle techniques to balance the stressors. Joanne Smith is a registered Kinesiology Practitioner & ICNEK Instructor she is passionate about helping people to reach their full potential and to be the best they can be in all areas of their life.
Bob Wong
BHSc Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Program.
- Acupuncture and Tui Na
- Professional Interests:
- Pain management
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Stress and Neural Disorders
- Skin Disorders
Bella Walton
Bachelor of Health Science Naturopath
Bachelor of Health Science Nutrition
Professional Interests:
- Auto-Immune Condition
- Sport and Cardio Vascular Health
Elisa Clara Spagni
Dip. in Remedial Massage
Dip. In Anti-Stress Massage
Dip. In Pregnancy & Baby massage
BSc Sports Science
Professional interests:
- Sports massage, preventative treatment and rehabilitation
- Stress management relaxation massage
- Pre & Post-natal care
- Pregnancy, Infant massage
Mikaela Duffy
BHSc Naturopathy
BHSc Nutrition
BodyTalk Practitioner
Professional Interest:
- Women’s well being
- Fertility (natural & IVF support)
- Pregnancy and post natal health
- Baby & children’s health
- Baby weaning advice
- Stress & fatigue recovery
- Energy balancing
– Reiki, BodyTalk System
Martin Collyer
Lomi Lomi Massage Therapist
Professional Interest:
- Massage, Healing and Energy Flow
- Balance
- Yoga
- Dance
- Ballet
Nicki McCosker-Dell
Dip. Counselling
Masters in Suicide Prevention
PSYCH-K Facilitator
Accredited Resilience Doughnut Trainer
Professional Interests:
- Grief Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
- Building Emotional Resilience
- Anxiety
- Depression
Georgie Jurss ND