Hi, I’m Shona

A clinical naturopath based on the beautiful far South Coast of NSW and in Canberra.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor Health Science (Naturopathic Studies), UWS, 2010

Advanced Diploma Naturopathic Medicine,UWS, 2011

Dean’s Medal recipient, BHSc, UWS, 2011

Cert IV Remedial Massage NatureCare College, 2005

Member Naturopaths and Herbalists Association Australia (NHAA)

I’ve been in clinical practice as a Naturopath for over 10 years, first in Sydney and then on the NSW Far South Coast and in Canberra.

As a Degree qualified Naturopath, I have specifically trained in the evidence-based application of vitamins, minerals, clinical nutrition and herbs in health conditions and disease states.

I use traditional naturopathic philosophy and health assessment, looking at the whole health of a person, combined with a firm understanding of biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and pathology to assess and formulate your unique health plan.

As a part of my practice I promote a focus on preventative care and guiding clients to take a proactive approach to building and maintaining good health for sustained long term benefit. My goal as a practitioner is always to assist with your immediate health goals and also to ensure your overall health is supported and uplifted as part of our work together, so you can continue to enjoy happy, healthy and full lives.

 Special interest areas:

• DIGESTIVE WELLNESS / GUT HEALTH
• STRESS, FATIGUE AND ADRENAL HEALTH
• IMMUNE HEALTH/ ALLERGY MANAGMENT
• HEART HEALTH / CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE MANAGEMENT 
• CHRONIC PAIN MANAGMENT
• THYROID HEALTH 
• WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 
  
• WOMEN’S HEALTH 
• MEN’S HEALTH

I work collaboratively with GP’s, specialists and other healthcare professionals where an integrated approach is indicated to assist in achieving your health goals.

I look forward to guiding you on your health journey.

Hi, I’m Rebecca

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Professional Qualifications

Adv Cert Relational Gestalt Counselling 2017

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) 2006. RMIT

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) 2003. Victoria Uni

Hi! I’m Rebecca.

I have 2 decades experience working in the community sector in various positions from counselling to clinical supervision and leadership positions. I hold an Advanced Certificate in Relational Gestalt Counselling and I am a registered Degree qualified Social Worker. I offer a holistic & compassionate therapeutic service that is trauma aware and grounded in attachment and developmental theories.

I offer individuals and couples a professionally qualified holistic and person-centred counselling and psychotherapy service. I facilitate an inclusive, sensitive and compassionate space for clients to feel comfortable to be themselves and to feel supported to explore what is most important to them.

If you’re local, getting support in the community you live in can feel a little nerve wracking for some. Rest assured I understand this and always uphold confidentiality and privacy standards.

For more information or to book a consultation please visit my website here.

Mob: 0423 976 041

 Special interest areas:

• Anxiety, stress & low confidence
• Women’s emotional health & wellbeing
• Neurodiversity affirming practice
• Developmental trauma
• Family & intimate partner/s relational challenges
• Burnout, career development & mentoring 
• Emotional support for chronic ill health recovery

Hi,I’m Eva

Therapeutic Massage Therapist & FeldenKrais Method Practitioner

Professional Qualifications

AdvDip AppSc (remedial massage) CIT, 1999.

Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Feldenkrais Movement Institute, 2003

Craniosacral therapy level 2, Upledger Institute, 2000

Member Australian Natural Therapy Association (ANTA)  member number: 27370

Hi! I live and work in Canberra and the Bega valley.

I graduated in 2003 and have been in practice since then. My areas of interest and experience are in psycho-physical education and rehabilitation, performance enhancement, movement re-patterning, somatic body mapping, and nature connection.

I am currently undertaking studies in Laban movement analysis and pain management.  I’m happy to talk with you to find out if my skill set is right for you.

I offer private 1:1 sessions, which are called Functional Integration.

In these sessions I teach awareness through movement by arrangement, I also curate playlists. 

I have extensive experience working with rehabilitation, personal development, performance enhancement and neurological issues, to which I bring a holistic and integrative approach.

I also have training in several other tactile and movement therapy modalities, as well as a pain and trauma-informed approach. I have been in practice since 1999 and was a teacher in Health Sciences at Canberra Institute of Technology for 6 years.

For more information on my practice, see my socials here.

For more information on The FeldenKrais Method click here.

 Special interest areas:

• physical rehabilitation and injury recovery
• performance enhancement
• stress and pain reduction and management
• trauma-informed bodywork
• psycho-physical integration
• body awareness and mapping

Hi, I’m Susan

Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

“Today chronic diseases account for over 70% of all visits to GP clinics in developed countries, conditions caused by lifestyle and environment (Egger et al., 2009).”

Professional Qualifications

Master Degree in Lifestyle Medicine [LM] – SCU Lismore 2024

Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies 2023 – American College of LM

Certificate – eCornell Whole Food Nutrition Studies 2022

Bachelor of Nursing Degree – CSU Bathurst 2018

Understanding Dementia – University of Tasmania 2015

Advanced Diploma of Disability – TAFE Warragul 2014

Certificate 3 Home & Community Care (Worktrain) 2013

Frontline Management Cert IV (TAFE)

Certificate 1,2 and 3 in Fitness (FIA) 2005

Diploma Darina A Bally Malloe Cookery School (Cork) 1991

Diploma in Cordon Bleu Cookery – The Cookery Centre of Ireland (Dublin) 1989

Hi, I’m Susan.

I’m a registered nurse and among other qualifications have recently graduated with a Master Degree in Lifestyle Medicine and a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Lifestyle Medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Lifestyle Medicine offers holistic evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat, and, when used intensively often reverse chronic diseases.

I offer individuals, couples and groups a professionally qualified 1:1 Lifestyle Medicine service.

A Lifestyle Medicine consultation typically includes;

• Focus on evidence-based optimal nutrient dense, whole-food plant-based eating pattern (implementation varies upon individual).
• Emphasis is on promoting behavioural change that enables the body to heal itself.
• Evidence-based lifestyle prescriptions implemented addressing stress management, fitness, nutrition and restorative sleep.
• Education, guidance and support to people making behaviour changes, addressing underlying causes of disease.

My Fee Schedule is:

$170 -Initial appointment (60 minute) Comprehensive assessment to discuss goals & action plans 

 $90 -Follow-Up appointment (30 minute)

$750 – starter package of 10 x 30 minute weekly sessions including initial comprehensive assessment and 2 hour cookery class on foundations of whole-food plant-based cookery.

If you are local or new to the Far South Coast, please feel free to get in touch to see if Lifestyle Medicine is the right fit for you and your health needs.

Email: susanhackfath@gmail.com

Mobile: 0433 043 552

**Free Discovery Call**

 Special interest areas:

• Chronic disease management
• Gut health 
• Women’s health
• Children’s nutrition & fussy eating