General Practitioner
Penny is a founding member and director of ITH. She has helped to create an environment that respects and integrates the best of evidence based conventional and complementary medicine, facilitating physical, emotional and spiritual healing. She is particularly focussed on the cause of disease and aiding the body to find a healthy biochemial balance - this can free the individual to participate in their emotional.spiritual healing
General Practitioner
Nicole joined ITH in 2005, reinforcing her mainstream practices, while slo expanding her passion for treating disease processes at an emotional and spiritual level. Nicole enjoys sharing knowledge and skills with the complementary therapists and has an interest in nutritional medicine and expanding her knowledge in this area, specifically for children on the autistic spectrum.
General Practitioner
Osteopath
Katia Twyford, registered Osteopath, trained in England and has been practising for 16 years internationally. Her treatment approach includes fascial and functional techniques, as well as the cranial techique. She also incorporates other modalities like sound healing and imagery to help the whole perosn to heal. Katia has a particular interest in treating fertility issues, pregancy issues and birth related issues. Children and adults benefit from this gentle approach that helps the body health on a cellular level from any traumatic event, physical or emotional. She is an accredited with most private health funds.
Lisa Vaughan
Registered Osteopath, Cert IV Personal Training
Lisa graduated from RMIT in 1993 and finds osteopathy a highly effective modality, not only for relieving musculoskeletal pain, but also for treating children with learning difficulties and behavioural problems. One of the modalities within her Osteopathic "tool box" is craniosacral technique about which she is passionate. Lisa is Health-Fund accredited.
Pat Bourke, BSc (Clin Sc), MHSc (Osteo), RN, Dip App Sci (Nursing)
Osteopath
Pat holds a Master of Health Science in Osteopathy following thirteen years experience as a registered general nurse. Pat addresses imbalances within muscular and skeletal systems by incorporating massage, manipulation, stretching and gentle muscle release techniques. He also holds a certificate in acupuncture, a technique which he integrates into his treatments. Osteopathy is particularly beneficial in treating low back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sporting injuries and muscular strains. Pat is a member of the Australian Ostepathic Association and is accredited by Workcover, Dept. Veterans Affairs and various private health funds.
Margaret Berri, BSc (UNSW), Dip. Phys.
Bowen Therapy & Physiotherapy
Margaret is an advanced-level Bowen therapist and a registered physiotherapist with over twenty years experience in the rehabilitation of general and occupational conditions and injuries. Since 2000, she has specialised in Bowen Technique, a gentle hands-on therapy that allows the body to heal itself. Margaret is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association of NSW and the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia. She is accredited by Workcover, Veteran Affairs & private health funds
Suzanne Grant, BAppSc (TCM)
Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine and uses acupuncture in combination with Chinese herbal medicine to assist the body to rebalance itself to optimum health. She is experienced in the treatment of a gastrointestinal complaints, cancer support, women's health (including menstrual, fertility and menopausal symptoms), child health, pain management and stress reduction. She is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) and is Health-Fund accredited.
Antony Ussher, Adv DiplNat, DRM
Naturopath, Homeopath and Massage Therapist
Antony holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy. He is experienced in treating a wide range of ailments using herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutritional therapies. He is also a skilled remedial masseur, a member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and is health-fund accredited.
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist
Judith holds a BSc post-graduate studies in nutrition and dietetics. She has over twenty-three years experience in health promotion, clinical practice and research. Specializing in healthy eating, children's obesity and sports nutrition, she tailors dietary strategies to suit individual needs in areas which include weight management, wellness, diabetes and heart disease. She is Health-fund accredited.
Michelle Skidmore
Nutritionist
Michelle holds a Diploma of Nutrition and enjoys working with likeminded GPs and natural therapists across a range of modalities, looking at the whole person & putting strategies, dietry changes and lifestyle aids in place to empower clients to lead a full and health life. Her particfular interest is children's and women's health, including preconception and fertility, weight managmeent and food allergies/intollerances and is able to provide nutritional support for a wide variety of health issues. Privte Health-fund rebates available depending on your fund.
Christine Kipps, B.A. Hons. M. Psychol. Dip. Ed. Spec. Ed Dip Hyp
Clinical & Educational Psychologist
Christine is a clinical and educational psychologist who has trained and worked in the UK, South Africa and Sydney. She has a wide range of experience with all age groups addressing a range of emotional and behavioural issues. These include treatments for anxiety, depression (including postnatal depression), pain & trauma management. She is experienced in hypnosis, EMDR and psychometric assessments.
Patricia Lenan
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Patricia has been a registered nurse for 30 years, 15 of those working in Adult mental health. She has a graduate diploma in Counselling and is currently studying a Master's of Clinical Science in Mental Health. She can provide psycho-emotional support for a wide range of mental and emotional issues.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Lee is an accredited exercise physiologist who specialises in lifestyle modification and exercise interventions for people with chronic and complex medical conditions. Lee has also undertaken postgraduate studies in Exercise Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Soft Tissue Injuries. Lee is an Accredited Workcover, DVA and Medicare Provider and is accredited with all the major private health funds.
Homeopath
Odette Harris graduated as a Homoeopath and Naturopath at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney over ten years ago. Since then she has practised in Sydney, and now locally on the Central Coast
Her love of homoeopathy , children's health, and educating people on a wholistic lifestyle, has led her to be passionate about Homoeoprophylaxis (Homoeopathic Immunisation).
Her method of practice in this field includes providing information and resources to individuals. This way parents and caregivers can make a truly informed decision when it comes to immunisation and the future health of their children.
Kinesiology
David Corby joins us at the end of February.
David is Director of the College, world renowned teacher of holistic kinesiology, and author of 'Finding Joy Within', 'Neuropressure' and 'The Practitioner Survival Guide'. David's passion is in researching and using traditional healing systems, particularly the acupuncture system. He is the developer of seven courses, four of which are based on the acupuncture system.
David's philosophy is that healing is most effective when we empower our clients to find their own way, particularly in helping them reconnect and express what is in their core being to fully manifest their potential. David has a very broad clinic focussing on chronic illnesses including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, depression, anxiety, chronic back pain, sleeping disorders; neurological problems including learning difficulties, delayed development, autism, Parkinsons, MS, and stroke; and also helping his clients find purpose and meaning in their lives.
David uses a combination of counseling, reflex therapy, movement therapy, acupressure, diet, neurophysiological assessment, muscle feedback, massage and myofascial release and other complementary medicine techniques to tackle client problems in a very integrated way.
Julieann Coombes (EEN) and Johanna Henderix (EEN) provide clinical support working in collaboration with our doctors. Our nurse-led services include health assessments, clinics for immunisations, weight loss, asthma and diabetes, care plans for patients with chronic and complex needs, as well as assisting with home visits and home-based health assessments.
Gina Bond (Office Manager), Denise, Lyn and Pauline Kennedy will welcome you to our centre and are available to make appointments or help in any way.
Operations Manager