Sydney Allied Health & Natural Therapy Practitioners
Physiotherapist
Jee SUNG
BAppSc (Phty)
Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1994, Jee has been rehabilitating people in Australia and the USA, and has been heavily involved in teaching Physiotherapy students. Jee has Post-Graduate qualifications in Aquatic Physiotherapy and her main interests are in Orthopaedics, Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine
Christopher BOOTH
TCM
Christopher completed a Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Sydney Institute of TCM in 1998. In 1999, he completed an internship at a hospital in China. He has since worked in a busy clinic in central London and began practicing at Holdsworth House in 2004. His practice includes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as diet and lifestyle advice to treat a broad range of illnesses. While he promotes TCM as general medicine, skin disease is one area of particular interest for Chris.
Podiatrist
Joel URBAN
BSc (Pod)
Joel commenced work in Sydney in the year 2000 after graduating from the University of SA. An associate podiatrist with David Bugg, Joel has involved himself in all aspects of podiatry, with a particular interest in sports / activity related injury. He has worked with AFL teams and with individuals from a range of sporting backgrounds.
Podiatrist
David BUGG
BSc, BAppSc (Pod)
David has worked with the Holdsworth House since the year 2000. A keen sportsperson, his clinical experience has focused on sports / activity related injury with special interests in HIV related foot problems and diabetic care. He is a podiatrist with the NSW Soccer Federation and also lists a number of AFL football clubs as clients.
Dietitian
Natalie LINTON
BSc (Nutrition) Hons (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Natalie Linton, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, has experience in a variety of clinical areas and is committed to improving the health and quality of life of individuals through the provision of practical and evidence-based advice. Natalie has a particular interest in weight management, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, HIV infection and gastrointestinal disorders. Natalie's work also involves corporate nutrition health talks and clinical dietetics at St Vincents Hospital in the areas of oncology and haematology.
Louise Houtzager, an accredited practicing Dietitian for over 14 years, provides nutritional assessment, counselling and lifestyle coaching for a range of health issues. Louise has a special interest in sports nutrition, diabetes, heart disease, gastro-intestinal problems, liver disease and HIV infection. Louise's work also involves clinical dietetics, research, education, community nutrition and international development projects at the Albion Street Centre, where she specialises in HIV and infectious disease. Louise holds academic appointments and lectures to undergraduate and post graduate dietetic students from the Universities of Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra, and is a part-time teacher in nutrition for TAFE NSW.