Val Allen Dip.Ed., ND
Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Homoepathy
Nutrition
Remedial Therapy
Serious health problems
Cancer Support

Val is known as one of Perth's best recognised and most respected natural therapists having been in full time practice since 1979 and has been closely involved in taking naturopathy in Western Australia from its infancy to today's effective, efficient and professional level of natural healthcare.

Since 1984, Val has practiced from the present clinic and patients have watched the practice grow, especially since 1996 when the premises were extended and her integrated team of carefully selected natural and orthodox health professionals was brought together.

Recognised as the 'grandmother' of the industry in Western Australia, Val has represented natural therapists at the National Council level of the Australian Natural Therapists Association of which she is a Fellow and Life Member. Val is often sought as a media spokesperson and is a regular presenter on topical issues connected with natural therapies. She has always been closely involved in important legislative natural healthcare issues at state and federal political levels.

For many years Val was a senior lecturer at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies and has been delighted to see naturopathy accepted under ancilliary benefits by all health funds in recognition of its value to patients. Having such a large patient following and with her special focus on complex cases and cancer patient care, Val has surrounded herself with excellent colleagues who are able to successfully treat the ever-increasing number of new patients which her well-respected clinic attracts.

Val's has recently published her practical healthcare guide and recipe book Very Wellness which has proved to be a runaway success throughout Australia.

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Lesley Oakes
ND, Dip.App.Sc.(Nat), Dip. Anti-Ageing, Regenerative & Functional Medicine
Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Anti-Ageing Medicine
Natural Hormone Replacemeent
Salivary/Urinary Hormone Testing (for assessing hormonal imbalances & declining hormone levels associated with ageing)
Cellular Health Analysis
Weight Management

Lesley studied at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science in Naturopathy, and at the AustralAsian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine with a Fellowship of Anti-Ageing and Functional Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Whilst known for her caring, professional manner and a long history of successfully treating patients, Lesley believes in embracing new technology to accurately assist in analysing body systems.

Her passion lies in the area of anti-ageing, vitality and longevity which is concerned with decreasing the risk of all illnesses and conditions associated with accelerated ageing such as fatigue, weight gain, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, dementia, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis etc.

Lesley specialises in optimising balance using advanced laboratory testing to develop treatment protocols to assist with hormonal imbalances and declining hormone levels associated with ageing. Adequate levels and an appropriate balance of hormones are necessary for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing in both males and females. Areas of expertise are also weight management and Cellular Health Analysis to accurately measure some of the biological 'markers' of ageing such as muscle mass, body fat, cellular health and biological age.

Lesley believes that with proper assessment, monitoring and coaching, the body's metabolism can be shifted favourably, energy levels Improved , the risk of accelerated ageing can be avoided and that early testing and treatment protocols can help maintain good health for as long as possible, increasing your healthspan, not just your lifespan.

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Natalie Pickering ND, Dip.App.Sc. (Nat)
Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Infertility
Children's Health
Quantum Analysis
Herbal Medicine
Nutritional Guidance
Lifestyle Adjustment and Reiki

Natalie was born in Perth and studied at Murdoch University before beginning studies at Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, where she graduated with a diploma of Applied Science in Natural Therapy and received the award for 'Best in Clinical Practice'.

Natalie enjoys all aspects of naturopathic practice but has a special interest in fertility issues, preconceptual planning, and infants' and childrens' health. To further this interest, Natalie has completed further studies with Francesca Naish - one of Australia's foremost experts in natural fertility management.

From her experience working with couples with fertility problems - whether they are for specific reasons or unidentified - Natalie finds that by addressing increasingly common hormone imbalances, specific nutrient requirements and toxic overload, she can help couples overcome frustrating barriers to conception, and support them in creating happy, healthy, bright and beautiful babies.

A combination of nutritional guidance, homeopathic and herbal remedies, along with iridology, energetic medicine programs, salivary hormone analysis and traditional blood tests help her gain the best results for patients.

Having recently become a mother, Natalie is gaining first hand experience and knowledge in the wonders of pregnancy and infancy. Wherever she has some time to herself, she still enjoys gardening, cooking, watching movies and live comedy.

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Sam Botica ND, Dip.Hom.,Dip.App.Sc.(Nat), Grad.Dip.Acup., Dip.RM
Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Homoeopathy
Herbal Medicine
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Acupuncture
Quantum Analysis
Nutrition
Reflexology
Massage and Aromatherapy

Sam spent several years of nursing in Wellington NZ, prior to her studying at thePerth Academy of Natural Therapies, graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science in Natural and Remedial Therapies in 1997 and later receiving her post graduate diploma of Acupuncture.

Sam is currently furthering her studies in Mental Health. As a Naturopath, Sam treats holistically, focusing on optimising her patients' health and wellbeing and decreasing the risk of all illnesses, while treating acute and chronic conditions using herbal medicine, homeopathy, vitamin and mineral therapy, diet (including weight loss) and lifestyle advice.

Special areas of interest include gastro-intestinal, hormonal conditions, immune/autoimmune conditions, and mental health. Sam uses advanced pathology testing, including salivary hormone tests, Iridology and hair mineral analysis to assist in diagnosis and treatment. She also utilises the revolutionary Quantum Xeroid System, used in Europe, UK and USA to accurately test for sensitivities and allergies, vitamin, mineral and amino acid deficiencies, viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and mood disorders.

Sam has a daily radio health spot on Perth radio station Mix 94.5fm where she discusses health maintenance and natural approaches to treating ill health. Sam's philosophy is that good diet and lifestyle, along with positive mental and emotional growth good company, natural medicines and a desire to be well are what we need to heal ourselves, live healthy vital lives and age well.

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Dr. David Main MBBS, B.Sc.
Holistic Medical Practitioner

Dr. Main graduated in medicine from the University of Western Australia in 1987. He completed his hospital-based experience at the major teaching hospitals in Perth including experience in Paediatrics at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. In 1989 he travelled to UK and worked at the Kings College Hospital in London in Orthopaedics and Emergency medicine.

He entered General Practice in 1992 after gaining further experience in Rehabilitation and Geriatric medicine. His interest in Natural medicine began at this time as a research for safe and effective remedies for many of the problems presenting in a normal general practice.

Dr. Main then worked for 2 years with Dr Avinash Shrivastava, a prominent pain specialist and lecturer at Curtin University School of Occupational Therapy and The Australia Institute of Holistic Medicine. From 1997 to 2001 he ran his own medical practice where he specialised in nutritional and herbal medicine, as well as the treatment of headache and pain conditions using Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy.

During 2002 and 2003 he worked exclusively in a specialist clinic for the treatment of headache and muscular pain problems using Myofascial therapy and Proto therapy.

Dr. Main has joined the Perth Natural Medical Clinic to work side by side with an experienced and dedicated team of naturopaths and other practitioners to achieve the best outcomes for the health of his patients. He also brings his skills and experience in the management of the difficult conditions of chronic headache and pain conditions, and is pioneering the use of Botox therapy in headache treatment.

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Christabelle Phillips
B.Sc.(U.W.A.), B.Sc.Pod.(Curtin)., M.A.Pod.A.
Podiatrist

Areas of Expertise
Podiatry
Paediatrics & Biomechanics

Christabelle was born in the Sultanate of Brunei, moving from there at the age of six to spend some time in India before settling in Western Australia. After leaving school she was inspired to return to studying and embarked upon a science degree course at the University of Western Australia, graduating with majors in pharmacology and physiology, and a minor in biochemistry.

Unfortunately, Christabelle's love of sport led to her sustaining a traumatic back injury resulting in her being unable to continue participation. Christabelle saw a podiatrist, and was amazed at the response of her body to this type of therapy. This inspired her to embark upon a degree in podiatry at Curtin University which she completed in 1991.

Christabelle then entered private practice in well-established clinics at Mount Lawley and Midvale and since that time has carved a very successful professional career for herself. She has also been the podiatrist to the State basketball team and football team.

With over 15 years experience as a podiatrist and working closely with a wide variety of other health professionals, Chris likes to take a wholistic approach with podiatry as this ultimately leads to a more successful treatment. Although enjoying treating all aspects of podiatry, she has special interests in bio mechanics. Chris continues to update her skills, the latest being several Certificates of Advanced musculo-skeletal technique.

Christabelle is a member of the Australia Podiatrists Association and enjoys good food, cooking and the arts and has a very healthy outdoor lifestyle.

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Ryan Grady
Adv.Dip.TCM (Aust), Cert TCM (China)
Acupuncturist

Areas of Expertise
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine

Ryan was born in East Fremantle and studied at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies graduating with an Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and accolades including 'Best Clinical Practitioner'.

On completing his studies he travelled to Hangzhou, China, to further his learning through internships at the Hangzhou City, and Zhejiang Provincial Hospitals of TCM. Working under some of the most well respected practitioners in southern China - including private tutorials with world-renowned TCM expert Professor Wu Bo Ping - Ryan was exposed to the latest strategies and techniques that China has to offer in the treatment of most modern-day diseases.

Ryan also studied an ancient form of chinese health exercise called Da Yan Qigong under the nationally-famous and well-respected teacher Grandmaster Yin. Ryan completed his training and was accepted into the Wushu Federation of China and officially named the fourth son of Grandmaster Yin to continue on the Da Yan Qigong lineage, and intends passing on these teachings so others can experience the many health benefits of this graceful, ancient art. Ryan believes that his understanding of Qigong gives him a deeper knowledge of the subtleties of acupuncture and TCM herbalism.

Ryan's treatments draw on both traditional and modern chinese medical techniques including acupuncture, individualized herbal prescriptions, cupping, moxibustion, electro-stimulation, chinese massage, and diet and lifestyle advice to assist the body's own healing and defence mechanisms in removing pathogenic influences and to restore and maintain harmony and balance. He believes Chinese Medicine is not just a preventative and curative form of healthcare but a way of life and hopes to give every patient a clear insight into the benefits of understanding their body from a TCM perspective.

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Kevin Roberts B.Sc. (Ost.)
Osteopath

Areas of Expertise
Osteopathy
Specialises in Sports Injuries
Acupuncture

Kevin was born in Zimbabwe, and took an early extremely keen interest in sport particularly swimming, progressing this interest later to become a physical education teacher. Upon his relocation to the United Kingdom he studied at the British School of Osteopathy and gained his B.Sc.(Ost.) in 1990.

He commenced practising at a well-known clinic in London for some years before moving to another practice close to Cambridge. Eventually, he took the step of establishing his own practice at Epping in 1998 and studied basic acupuncture, before deciding to settle in Perth early in 2006

An experienced osteopath, physical therapist and acupuncturist, Kevin's specialist interest is in sports injuries. Having had a wealth of experience in the international sporting arena representing Great Britain at waterpolo, and Zimbabwe at rugby, swimming and waterpolo, he has worked with the British Waterpolo squad and Members of the Olympic rowing team and other athletes.

Kevin continues to play waterpolo at masters level, and uses the experience he has gained in playing and treating top athletes to help his patients recover from injury and with their rehabilitation to prevent future problems.

He is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association, and by applying his considerable sports experience he is able to treat injuries at every level, from olympic athlete through to the weekend enthusiast.

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Wayne Sibson
B.Sc., M.HSc.(Osteo),Grad.Dip. Spinal Manipulation
Osteopath

Areas of Expertise
Osteopathy
Myotherapy
Myopractic/Bowen Therapy
Panabaa Release Technique

Wayne was born in Southampton (U.K.) and attended the Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne completing a Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Osteopathy. He has been a registered osteopath since 1999 at which time he relocated to Perth to commence his Osteopathic practice.

Whilst in Melbourne, Wayne was able to attract a number of grants to assist in his masters research, which focused on osteopathic manipulative technique and prostate disease. His work has been published in the peer review Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

Wayne offers a comprehensive approach in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He has completed additional studies in dry needling and intramuscular stimulation, methods that involve the precise placement of fine acupuncture needles into taut bends of shortened muscle. Wayne believes that prolonged muscle spasm can alter the normal reaction forces in joints leading to a state of sustained compression in the joint. Accordingly he uses various deep tissue massage techniques as well as other osteopathic methods such as mobilisation stretching and manipulation.

Wayne has an active interest in dynamic stretching techniques having attended seminars conducted by Kit Laughlin, the author of "How to Overcome Neck and Back Pain" . He believes that good muscle function is a primary defence against pain and recurrent musculoskeletal problems and, not surprisingly, stresses the importance of exercise in his comprehensive treatment approach.

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Barbara Beeck RT
Massage Therapist

Areas of Expertise
Remedial Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Relaxation Massage
Cupping, Bowen Therapy, Myopractic, Emmett Technique,
Dorn Spinal Therapy & Pregnancy Massage

Barbara was born in Fremantle and educated in Fremantle and Perth. Her background working in the health industry was in teaching Physical Education in schools, teaching adult fitness classes in her fitness business, and (with some help from her husband) - farming.

Having studied Remedial Therapies at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, Barbara graduated with a Diploma. She has over many years also studied numerous other courses and techniques to fully complement her approach to bodywork treatment. These treatments have been carefully compiled by Barbara to emphasis myofascial release, myopractic and Bowen therapy, trigger point therapy and deep tissue work, according to the patient's personal needs. This 'tool kit' of techniques enables Barbara to devise individualised treatment programs to help patients with a wide range of pain conditions. She aims at reducing pain and tension by releasing muscles in spasm and by addressing tendon and ligament complaints; the result is improved structure and function.

Barbara is accredited by ANTA - the Australian Natural Therapies Association, by WAAMS - Western Australian Association of Masseurs and by AAMT - Australia Association of Massage Therapies. AAMT is Australia's newly formed leading massage association, which sets the highest standards for massage therapists - ensuring recognition by most health funds.

Barbara's treatments are regarded as providing highly beneficial support for the many other practitioner programs available at Perth Natural Medical Clinic. She believes in thinking beyond conventional terms of mechanical misalignments and aches and pains in muscles and soft tissues, thus providing valuable assistance for patients to examine the many factors contributing to their particular condition.

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Joanne Marotta
B.HSc.(Nat), Adv.Dip.Nat., ND
Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

Joanne Marotta Joanne studied at the Australian College of Natural Medicine in Perth where she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Naturopathy) and an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy.

Joanne has always had a fascination with holistic healing and natural medicine. She absolutely loves to help people with their journey towards better health and wellness. Joanne thrives on seeing people achieve their goals of wellness on all levels - mind, body and soul.

First and foremost, Joanne aims to empower people through creating a greater awareness about themselves and their lifestyle choices that are having a negative impact on their health. Naturopathy allows her to address imbalances and create a way of health that is individual to each and every person.

Joanne uses wholefoods, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and lifestyle advice to support and restore the client. Food used as medicine is the foundation for good health and longevity with a particular interest in raw living foods to promote energy, vitality and optimum health. Flower essences are also used, since she believes that there is a strong link between emotional and physical wellness; by releasing emotional blockages, balance and health can be restored.

Using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), Joanne addresses chronic and acute pain.The FSM unit directly targets individual tissues and cellular disturbances to repair damaged tissue.

Joanne also uses the FSM unit to perform facials which rejuvenate the skin and improve muscle tone by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.

In her spare time, Joanne enjoys travelling, reading, yoga, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

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Pat McLaughlin
Personal Counsellor

Pat McLaughlin is a native of Ireland who was born in Singapore and just kept going. She considers herself fortunate to have the experience of living in the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Working extensively in management over the last 20 years, Pat has a particular sensitivity to business-related stress problems and works with "performance development counselling" which Pat describes as "getting the best out of oneself in the professional areas by solving the issues that challenge one in every area of one's life".

She has extensive experience in working with meditation, business intuition and body energy techniques, together with a wide variety of more traditional methods and has solid experience as a Corporate Trainer, Sales Manager, Training Manager, Independent Consultant and Company Counsellor. Pat is someone who has "been there" and will assist clients to go where they need to go in a way that is purely personal to their own experiences.