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Meet Your Practitioners
Invest in your health and wellbeing now and we will work together to make this your special journey! No type of natural or allopathic medicine can claim that it is the answer for every condition and every challenge in life. In most cases a combination of treatments is the best way to achieve your optimal health. That is why we provide a wide range of services that complement each other. Our team of internationally renowned practitioners work together to provide a service that is holistic and appropriate to your needs. Your health is as important to us as it is to you! |
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| David Starr
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| Anita Chakraburtty
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| Paula Hamilton
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| Heidi Drieschner
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| Zuzana Benova
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| Ruth Bridgewood
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David began retreat work with adolescents in 1992. He has led retreats, workshops and seminars with children, adolescents and adults, is a lecturer at the College of Complementary Medicine and facilitates Kinesiology students in self written programs of therapia, communications and transpersonal counselling skills. David has lectured Art Therapy students and is a guest speaker/lecturer at several tertiary institutions. David Starr is an insightful, passionate and compassionate man. This insight is often expressed through his photography. He is an award winning professional photographer with the AIPP (Aust Inst of Professional Photography). David had his first book published in 1999, "Harmony of The Heart", and is currently completing his portrayal of the community members of a Benedictine Abbey. Creating images that will inspire others to search for their own meaning in life. AT BCHH, David is happily establishing his second place of practice. What happens in a typical Art Therapy sesison? David, primarily, is a client centred counsellor. It is within the contained support of the client centered approach, that creative exploration via art, excels. Guided by a carefully chosen process, the client will draw, paint, or mould a freeflowing expression from the heart and spirit (rather than the head). This process will be structured around an issue which needs resolution, healing or understanding. A shared dialogue following the creation, provides facilitation for the client to move towards awareness, understanding, depth of meaning and indeed, healing. The key is that this insight comes from the client, not the therapist. Click here for more information on Transpersonal (TP) Art Therapy.
Qualifications Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling
Membership ACA (Australian Counsellors Association) Contact David If you wish to make a booking or enquire further about any of the services that David offers you can contact him by email david@soulconnection.com.au or you can phone him on his mobile 0430 131 777 or at his Hornsby clinic (02) 9940 4046. Anita was born in London and developed a love of science and medicine from a young age. After completing a Degree in Applied Chemistry she went on to gain a Masters in Analytical Chemistry from Salford University. Whilst researching an anti-cancer drug for a Pharmaceutical company, she realised her approach to health and healing conflicted with the Pharmaceutical Industry which led to a dramatic career change. Whilst pursuing a career in Banking and yet becoming increasingly interested in alternative medicine, Anita came to the realisation that her life purpose was to become a healer by using natural methods. Her view of healing is that we are the sum of our many individual parts. An imbalance in one area may relate to deficiencies in a seemingly unrelated area. Through her treatments Anita aims to get to the cause of the problem, as well as relieve the symptoms. With a Bachelor of Naturopathy (which includes a Diploma in Nutrition) from Nature Care College, Anita has a holistic approach to healing, utilising the following in her treatments: Food as medicine Medicinal herbs Flower essences (excellent for emotional problems such as anxiety, lack of confidence, anger, apathy etc) Celloids (a range of low dose minerals that do not interact with pharmaceutical drugs) Nutritional supplements
Anita has had success with alleviating a wide range of symptoms including stress and anxiety, menstrual pain, menstrual irregularities and menopausal discomforts. In addition she has worked with couples managing pre-conception, and pregnancy as well as childhood illnesses. Her in-depth approach to case-taking involves discussions as varied as sleep patterns, dreams, eating habits, food cravings and daily energy fluctuations. She also uses Iridology to detect inherent weaknesses in the body prior to their manifestation into physical symptoms. Qualifications Masters in Analytical Chemistry from Salford University Bachelor of Naturopathy (including a Diploma in Nutrition) from Nature Care College, Sydney, Australia Memberships Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) Contact Anita Anita works Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you wish to make a booking or enquire further about any of Anita's services you can contact her by email anita@anitanaturallifestyle.com.au or phone 0434 915 423.
If you are wanting to make a change in your life and are curious if Hypnotherapy can assist you in making that change, Paula may be the right person to help you. Firstly, it is important to know that she is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, committed to safe practice and dedicated to her clients' journey of change. Her philosophy is to partner her clients in this journey by providing therapeutic skills in an environment to facilitate change. She also believes that each client has the resources and capacity to self heal with guidance and support. Paula simply combines an atmosphere of understanding, compassion and empathy with tried and tested Hypnotherapy tools to assist clients in accessing their inner resources for change. She is respectful of the trust a client shows in choosing her to help improve their life and in some cases to share their pain at a deep level. For many people it takes courage to face change and Paula recognises that making the first call is often the hardest step. Hypnotherapy is the most effective therapy she has found in helping people make their desired changes because the root cause of the issue is addressed, meaning that change can be permanent and can occur more rapidly than with other modes of therapy. The extent of the change that clients can make in a short time is astonishing. About Paula Creating therapeutic environments has been a common thread through Paula's professional career from communicating emotion as a professional classical flautist, to facilitating learning as a music and languages teacher, to encouraging and supporting success as a business mentor and coach. She was born in England, relocated to New Zealand with her family before settling in Italy for 10 years. She moved to Sydney in 2004. Qualifications Diploma of Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate of Hypnosis Membership Registered Professional Member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH)
Paula works in all areas of Hypnotherapy and, if you feel she can be of help to you or someone you know, she would love to hear from you. Contact Paula
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Amy is apractitioner of Art Therapy, Reiki and Meditation which are all avenues that can support you to access your own natural healing abilities - Creating your own Healing. Amy offers a non-judgmental and safe space enabling you to connect with your strengths and inner resources with the possibility of opening to transformation, growth and the ability to live your life from a place of greater well-being. Before living in Sydney for over 10 years, Amy spent the first years of her life in Tamworth, country NSW, which helped to shape her down to earth and gentle nature. With a life-long interest in the creative arts, particularly painting, drawing and photography, Amy completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at UNSW. After experiencing the personal benefits that different natural therapies had to offer, beginning with Reiki, Yoga and Meditation, Amy was drawn to learn more about the healing arts. She studied at various healing institutions in Sydney including Nature Care College, The Earth (now Awareness) Institute, and the College of Complementary Medicine where she found that Transpersonal Art Therapy was a natural integration of her passions for both Art and Healing. Transpersonal Art Therapy is a holistic approach that supports you to connect with and express your Authenticity, your unique Essence. By exploring feelings, thoughts and the hidden aspects of yourself through art, you can experience greater Self-Awareness and discover what is holding you back from realising your potential. You can also access your inner strengths and resources, empowering you to move forward in your life in the direction that feels right for you. To read more about Transpersonal Art Therapy Reiki, meaning Universal Life Force energy, is a safe and gentle yet powerful 'hands on' healing system that enhances and supports your own natural healing ability. During a Reiki session the energy will flow to the places where it is needed most, and with the amount that is right for you in order to bring your whole being - Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit -into balance. To read more about Reiki One-to-one Meditation sessions are tailored to suit your individual needs, and different techniques canbe experienced and tools provided for establishing your own Meditation practice. To read more about Meditation Qualifications: Diploma Transpersonal Art Therapy Certificate Holistic Counselling Reiki I, II & IIIA Meditation Facilitator's Certificate Eco-Meditation Certificate Bachelor Fine Arts Memberships: Australian Counselling Association Australian Reiki Connection Association Contact Amy: Amy is available every Monday at the Balmain Centre for Holistic Health. If you would like to book an appointment or if you have any questions please contact Amy on: Mobile: 0404 166042 Email: creatinghealing@gmail.com Zuzana is an Advanced Reiki practitioner. She is passionate about promoting Reiki's healing and self-improvement qualities and is a Member of ARC (Australian Reiki Association). Zuzana started studying Reiki shortly after she received her first treatment - a life changing experience that set her on the path of holistic therapies. In addition, she is currently studying Holistic Kinesiology at the Colleague of Complementary Medicine. Zuzana believes that deep within each individual lies the unlimited potential to achieve more than we can imagine. We all deserve balance in our lives in order to reach our inner power, allowing us to follow and fulfil our dreams. Paradoxically, in times of need, when we are stressed, tired or sick, it becomes harder to turn inwards to our own resources. Reiki is a wonderful gentle hands-on technique, which can help you recharge your “inner battery” and reduce your stress levels. It is a natural method of healing and self-improvement that promotes peace and harmony. To read more about Zuzka's Advanced Reiki Healing click here. Qualifications Advanced Reiki Practitioner Contact Zuzana Zuzana Benova is available every Saturday at BCHH. Mobile: 0404 835 306
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I believe that we all have the ability to live our lives more fully, but I also recognise that sometimes it takes the assistance of a kind and compassionate practitioner to achieve balance and a healthier way of being. As a holistic health and Kinesiology practitioner, I am fascinated by the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how everything is connected and makes us who we are right now, from our posture, the food we eat, right down to the thoughts we think and the words we speak.
I am passionate about learning and self-development, and am currently completing my Diploma in Holistic Kinesiology at the College of Complementary Medicine, the Diploma of Energetic Healing and Meditation Facilitator's Certificate at Nature Care College. I also work as a Course Advisor in Natural Therapies at Nature Care College. Heidi is available for Kinesiology sessions on Friday's at BCHH. Qualifications
B.A Soc Sc (UTS), Cert IV in Kinesiology (College of Complementary Medicine-CCM) I am also trained as a Reiki Practitioner, which works alongside Kinesiology perfectly to help revitalise you and facilitate to release any blockages from your energetic system by tapping into universal energy. The result of a Reiki session is often a profoundly relaxing and peaceful state of being. Memberships Member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) 24453 & Australian Reiki Connection. Contact Heidi Ruth is a Life Coach and counsellor based in Balmain, Sydney, who is dedicated to helping people realize their potential and lead fulfilling, joyful and prosperous lives. After a difficult childhood and marriage break-up, she spent more than 10 years working on her own personal growth. Having read hundreds of books on personal development and ways to improve lives, Ruth felt the need to pass this knowledge on and qualified as a Life Coach through Hart Life Coaching. Feeling this may not be enough to help people fully, she completed a four-year part time Diploma in Counselling and Communication at the Australian College of Applied Psychology, including NLP levels 1 and 2 (in the meantime indulging her other passions of art, painting, travel and cooking). More recently she has studied quantum physics and the Law of Attraction, as well as undertaking courses in Hypnotherapy and Theta-Healing. Click here to read more about Life Purpose Coaching. Qualifications Diploma in Counselling and Communication at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (including NLP levels 1 and 2) Ruth studied Quantum Physics and the Law of Attractios and took courses in Hypnotherapy and Theta-Healing. Contact Ruth
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