Homeopath
Rachael Gleeson
Adv.Dip.Hlth Sc. (Hom) Grad.Cert; Community & Youth Work
Rachael is an experienced and qualified Homeopath who practices from her clinic ”Infinite Wellness” in Paddington Brisbane. She has a large following amongst pregnant and lactating Mother’s and their infant’s and children. She has a special interest in mental health, hormonal problems, childhood infectious disease and developmental issues in children.
Rachael is seen by many families whom consider her an alternative to a conventional doctor, seeking treatment for a variety of acute and chronic disorders. Other conditions commonly seen in her practice, include asthma, gastroenteritis, eczema and other types of skin conditions, depression (including post-natal), anxiety and panic disorder, colds/flu, hormonal problems, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, and ear infections.
Homeopathy is a truly holistic approach to health; one that emphasises people rather than diseases. Homeopathy recognises that each person responds uniquely to the forces of their heredity and environment. The total pattern of mental, emotional and physical alterations from health (symptoms) are the indications of the body's effort to defend and heal itself. In order to perceive , a very thorough case taking session is an essential cornerstone of Rachael’s practice. Using classical Homeopathic methods, Rachael seeks to discover the unique characteristics of each individual. Since homeopathy acts upon the constitution as a whole, when a person becomes well through homeopathy they find improvements in their overall health.
Rachael has experience as a tertiary lecturer and public and private teacher She is an active member of the Australian Homeopathic Association (AHA Inc.) Queensland branch. Rachael is a feature writer for Natural Parenting Magazine (www.naturalparenting.com.au), co-founder of the Practitioners Connected (www.practitionersconnected.com) Rachael has recently completed a post-graduate certificate in Community And Youth Work at Griffith University. It is her wish to soon undertake a PhD in Indigenous Philosophy in order to work more closely with and learn from the Australian Indigenous peoples (both in health/wellbeing and community development).
Consultation Times (Please call the clinic to make an appointment)
Monday: 9am-5.30pm
Tuesday: 9am-5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-5.30pm/9am-3pm (alternate weeks)
Consultation Fees
Initial Consultation Adult: $125 (1½ hours)
Initial Consultation Child: $100 (1 hour)
Follow up Appointment (Adult): $65 (½ hour)
Follow up Appointment (Child): $55 (½ hour)
Health Fund Rebates
Most Health Funds now have cover that includes Homeopathy and other Natural Therapies. As a member of the Australian Homeopathic Association and registered with AROH (Australian Register of Homeopaths), clients are entitled to rebates for their consultations, depending on their level of cover.
Homeopathy Explained [PDF]
Contact Rachael Gleeson:
infinitewellness@bigpond.com
Counsellor
Nicole Kinnaird
BSW, MAASW (Acc), Dip RM.
Coming from a Social Work background, Nicole is a Counsellor working with adults, couples, families, young people and children. Nicole creates a warm, nurturing and supportive atmosphere – so clients feel comfortable and safe to explore what is happening in their life and to work towards new ways of being.
Her therapy includes talking together as well as often using creative approaches such as art and movement, dream work, sand tray and symbol work.
Nicole is happy to see people of any age requesting counselling for any number of reasons. She has specialised experience in working with: adults, children and young people requesting generalist counselling, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, people wanting counselling after recent sexual assaults (though not for court support or preparation), parenting issues and adoptive parenting issues, and women experiencing Post Natal Depression or other Pregnancy related concerns or issues.
The most common issues Nicole currently works with children and young people around, include: emotional issues (sadness, depression, anger, anxiety), relationship issues with friends and family, grief and loss, behavioural issues, self harm, suicidal ideation, self esteem, trauma, social skills, adjustment issues (changes in life e.g. parental separation/divorce, moving house, new school, puberty, etc), health related issues, bed wetting/soiling, adoption related issues, bullying, goal setting, problem solving and other general issues.
Group work and professional supervision is also offered.
Consultation Times (“face to face” and phone sessions available)
Tuesday 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Consultation Fees
Individual sessions: $110 per hour session
Couple/family sessions: $120 per hour session ($160 for 1.5 hours)
Concession of $80/hour available for self supporting, full-time students and pension card holders.
Medicare rebates
Nicole is an Accredited Mental Health Care Provider and Pregnancy Support Counsellor with Medicare Australia. Applicable Medicare Benefits may be available when referred by a GP under an appropriate scheme:
a) GP Mental Health Care Plan (GP item no. 2710)
$69.10 rebate per session.
As I am a Social Worker, this comes under the “Provision of Focussed Psychological Strategies – Allied Mental Health Services”.
Clients may claim up to 12, one hour sessions per calendar year or in exceptional circumstances, up to 18 sessions per calendar year.
b) Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC Plan)
$48.95 rebate per session.
chronic conditions and complex care needs – up to 5 sessions per patient per calendar year
c) Non-directive Pregnancy Support Counselling
$57.50 rebate per session for 3 sessions per pregnancy.
Pregnancy related concerns or issues (woman is currently pregnant or has been in the previous 12 months) - no referral form needed, just a letter from a GP.
d) Group therapy (Focused Psychological Strategies – Social Worker)
$17.60 per client per session (up to 12 sessions).
Contact Nicole Kinnaird: 0421621296
nkinnaird@live.com.au
HypnoBirthing Child Birth Educator
Melissa Spilsted
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner (HBCE), member of National Association of Childbirth Educators (NACE).
Melissa Spilsted has been certified by the HypnoBirthing® Institute in the United States of America, to teach HypnoBirthing® techniques to mothers and their birth companions. Most importantly she has successfully used the method herself three times and has had three beautiful, peaceful and calm natural births!
Melissa is a HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator (HBCE), a qualified teacher (B.Ed, B.Arts), a member of NACE (National Association of Childbirth Educators) and also writes for Mother and Baby Magazine in Australia.
This is what she says…
“When pregnant with my first child, I must admit that I was quite fearful of the perceived ‘pain’ associated with labour and childbirth – everyone I met seemed to have a horror story to tell. When my husband and I attended antenatal classes they passed an epidural needle around the group - it was HUGE. I then read up on the different drugs offered during labour and was horrified to learn about the documented side effects for both mother and baby – not to mention the unknown ones.
I decided that there had to be another way. Women had been giving birth since the beginning of time – our bodies are so remarkably complex and well designed – I found it hard to believe that the childbirth process was so flawed! That is when I lucked upon HypnoBirthing®.
I was a bit sceptical at first, but thought I would give it a go - with only three weeks to go before my due date, my husband and I attended HypnoBirthing sessions. Thank goodness we did! There is no way that my births would have been so beautiful, smooth and calm without using the techniques of HypnoBirthing®.
I believe so strongly in the positive outcomes of using this method that I am now teaching it to others. It’s time for women to take back their power of the right to birth the way they want to, and this is absolutely possible with HypnoBirthing®. My dream is that all babies enter this world in a beautiful, calm and drug-free environment – the way nature intended."
Melissa has a passionate dedication to the beauty, simplicity and reliability of pure and natural birth. Melissa, herself is a mother of 3 sons (all Hypno-babies) and a step-daughter. Not surprisingly, clients find her style of relating and helping to be very honest, down-to-earth, nurturing, gentle and warm.
Melissa holds both group and individual HypnoBirthing® classes servicing Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
To begin your own HypnoBirthing® experience, please contact Melissa Spilsted:
Class Times
There are classes run on a monthly basis. Please go to www.hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au and click on courses for more details or phone 0439 737 739.
Consultation Fees
Group Course $550 per couple (this includes 12 hours of tuition, your book, a relaxation and self-hypnosis cd, extra handouts and refreshments throughout the course)
Private Sessions $770 per couple
Contact Melissa Spilsted:
melissa@hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au
Or phone 0439 737 739
Coach & Workshop Facilitator
Cynthia Richardson – Perreault
B.A., Psychology & Sociology; M.Ed., Human Development & Applied Psychology
Cynthia is an experienced counsellor, coach and educator who has held many diverse roles over a period of three decades. Her professional background includes an extensive career in non-profit and community organizations, educational institutions, government and the private sector. Her expertise encompasses such areas as adult learning, workplace health and well being and training & development and arts education.
She has worked as a counsellor in the employee assistance sector providing support to hundreds of employees and their families in such areas as mental health, relationship issues and work/life balance.
She has also led an inter-disciplinary team of specialists around human development issues including pre and post natal support for new mothers, child development and eldercare.
As a coach and workshop facilitator, Cynthia uses expressive and symbolic modalities in her work with individuals and groups - stories, journaling, movement, art, dreams, reflections, and symbols. She creates a caring, comfortable and safe space for relationships to develop with her clients; where personal exploration and discovery can flourish.
Most recently, Cynthia has been integrating additional skills and approaches into her practice. These include foundational aspects of process oriented psychology, holistic consulting and holographic kinetics. These added areas of study provide a more integrated and holistic approach to working with her clients. She is a member of ASCCANZ (Association for Supervision, Coaching and Consulting of Australia and New Zealand.
Currently, Cynthia has transformed her own experience, as a Canadian expat, into a range of support services (Circles for Expat Women and One-on-One Coaching) for other expat woman.
Consultation Times:
Tuesdays: 9am – 1pm.
(Please call Cynthia directly on (07) 3369 5389 or email: jewel_international@hotmail.com to set up an appointment or to sign up for a Workshop)
Consultation Fees:
One-on-one Coaching: $100.00 (1 hour)
Workshop Fees:
Small Groups ( 3 hours/ week over 6 weeks): Total Fee: $800.00
Contact: Cynthia Richardson-Perreault
jewel_international@hotmail.com (07) 3369 5389
Medicinal Herbalist and Birth Doula
Rebecca Irvine
BHSc (Western Herbal Medicine), Cert III- Birth Doula Services (completion date Dec 2010)
Rebecca Irvine is a fully qualified herbalist and a student birth Doula. She has developed a passion for natural medicine and health since becoming pregnant with her daughter, almost 12 years ago. She has worked for many years with children and families in roles such as playgroup facilitator, nanny, craft workshop facilitator, Breastfeeding Association volunteer and respite carer. This has lead to a special interest in fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, child health and child/teen behavioural issues.
Herbal Medicine
Rebecca will support clients to improve health and wellbeing through individually tailored
*diet and lifestyle adjustments
*herbal medicines
*Australian bush flower therapy
as well as referrals for adjuvant therapies such as massage, acupuncture and counselling when necessary.
Birth Doula support
Birth Doula appointments are usually conducted at the clients own home at a mutually convenient time, however can be taken at the clinic on a Wednesday.
A doula supports a woman and her partner during pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenting with reassurance, practical assistance and information. The main focus of a doula's role is often the birth itself, however doula support can be invaluable during pregnancy (if you face questions about test or complications), and after the birth (when she can help with the breastfeeding relationship and adjusting to life with a new born).
For more information about Doula support packages, inclusions and pricing, please contact Rebecca, she is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Consultation Times (Please call the clinic to make an appointment)
Wednesday 8.30am-1.30pm
Consultation Fees
Initial consult 1 1/4 hours – $100 - full case history, iridology, tongue & nail analysis, blood pressure check, diet and lifestyle evaluation and plan and herbal prescription (when necessary).
Follow – up consult 3/4 hour - $55
Concession rates available
Health Fund rebates available
Contact Rebecca Irvine 3367 3434, 0435 671 187 and herbalistbecky@gmail.com
Homeaopth
Raia Barker
BA (Hons), Adv Dip (Hom)
Raia (pronounced Rye a) is a registered Homeopath. She has a background in the fields of psychology, education and public health, with a major focus on working with young people “at risk”.
Homeopathy is a system of natural medicine with a proven track record for safety and clinical effectiveness. It is acknowledged by the World Health Organisation, and is used by millions of people worldwide. Homoeopathy is used in the treatment and management of chronic illness; is fast acting with acute conditions and can assist in balancing emotional states. It is a natural, holistic choice. Homeopathy can be safely taken alongside conventional medications if necessary.
Raia’s interest in health and healing became a passion when she was cured of an ‘incurable’ case of occupational overuse syndrome, through homeopathic medicines and effective nutrition. She is a graduate from the Sydney College of Homeopathic Medicine and is a registered member of the Australian Register of Homeopaths, www.aroh.com.au and the Australian Homeopathic Association, www.homeopathyoz.org.
An initial homoeopathic consultation can take an hour and a half as there is a very through case taking – the goal being to select the most appropriate homoeopathic medicine to match with the totality of the client’s symptoms. Follow up consultations are usually only half an hour.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me on 0431 739022 or email me at r_barker@live.com.
Consultation Times:
Monday: 10-5pm
Tuesday: 10-5pm
Friday: 10-5pm
Saturday: by appointment
Consultation Fees:
Initial Consultation Adult: $125 (1½ hours)
Initial Consultation Child: $100 (1 hour)
Follow up Appointment (Adult): $65 (½ hour)
Follow up Appointment (Child): $55 (½ hour)
Health Fund Rebates
Most Health Funds now have cover that includes Homeopathy and other Natural Therapies. Clients are entitled to rebates for their consultations, depending on their level of cover.
