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ALLIED HEALTH - SYDNEY PROFILES
Dr Caroline
West Warne, MB.BS
Healthy Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Dr Caroline practices healthy lifestyle medicine
specialising in weight loss management, fitness,
stress management, smoking cessation (Quit Smoking)
and medical hypnotherapy. Her approach is always
solution focused with each health program tailored
to the needs and wellbeing of the individual.
Healthy outcomes are achieved through the combination
of medical expertise and a range of therapeutic
options including counselling, supportive educational
material, relaxation training, medical review,
hypnotherapy, Cognitive Therapy and SMART goal
setting. She remains committed to the latest developments
in healthy lifestyle medicine believing that prevention
is the key for better health. Currently Dr Caroline
presents for Beyond Tomorrow, the internationally
acclaimed science and technology TV series (Network
7 Australia, Discovery Channel worldwide). Her
past credits include Good Medicine, Beyond 2000,
60 minutes and George Negus Tonight. Using her
knowledge of health and fitness she also presented
an ABC TV special on fitness in 2004. Throughout
her career she has maintained a commitment to
preventative medicine, always encouraging people
to enhance their wellbeing by translating their
knowledge of health into action. Dr Caroline is
also director of New Health Directions, a health
consultancy which provides advice, coaching, seminars
and workshops for corporate and community based
groups.
See Also: www.drcarolinewest.com
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Dr Richard
SHEW, MBchB, FRACP
Gastroenterologist (Specialist)
Richard Shew graduated in 1985 from Auckland University
Medical School, New Zealand and was admitted as a
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians
specializing in Infectious Diseases and Sexual Health.
He subsequently trained in Gastroenterology in NSW
and his final registrar training post was at the RPA
hospital where he specialized in Hepatology (diseases
of the liver) and liver transplant. Dr Shew’s
interests are general Gastroenterology, Endoscopic
Procedures, Hepatitis B and C and HIV infection.
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Christopher
BOOTH, TCM
Chinese herbal medicine/Acupuncture
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.
See Also: www.theherbbooth.com.au
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Simon
POXON, Dip of Integrated
Body Therapy
Massage Therapist
Simon studied a Diploma of Integrated Body Therapies at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies. He practices in Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release, Excercise Therapy and Postural Assessments.
Simon has a special interest in the treatment of tension headaches, migraines and musculoskeletal conditions.
Simon also lectures in Remedial Massage and Anatomy and Physiology at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies.
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David
BUGG, B.Sc B.App.Sc(Pod)
Podiatrist
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.
Sydney City Podiatry
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Joel URBAN,
B.Pod
Podiatrist
Joel commenced work in Sydney in the year 2000 after
graduating from the University of South Australia.
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.
Sydney City Podiatry
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Dr Jim
MALCOLM, BA(Hons), M.Psychol
(Hons), PhD, MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Jim Malcolm has particular clinical interest in assessment and treatment of emotional and psychological problems associated with stress, anxiety depression and concerns associated with self-esteem, sexuality, drug and alcohol use and life adjustment issues. Jim has conducted and published researched in the area of male sexual identity development, bisexuality and internalised homophobia. He is the Coordinator of Clinical Psychology Training at the University of Western Sydney.
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Guy NOYAUX, B.Beh.Sc.(Hons.) M.(Pysch.) (Clinical)(Hons.), M.A.P.S.
Clinical Psychologist
Guy has worked in psychology for over 16 years and has practiced as a clinical psychologist for 12 years. Guy specialises in a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, ranging from depression, anxiety, anger, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, HIV/AIDS, smoking cessation, and child, adolescent and family psychology.
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Claire
WEIGHTMAN, B.A (Psych)
MA (Psych) MAPS
Psychologist/Relationship Counsellor
Claire has over 15 years experience as a practicing
psychologist. She has worked extensively in GLBT communities
and in corporate, government, educational and clinical
psychology settings throughout Australia, including
Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Claire is
experienced in psychometric assessment, deep relaxation
training, relationship counseling and individual counseling.
She tailors her therapeutic approach specifically
to answer each client’s particular support needs,
drawing on extensive skills in psychodynamic therapies
and in use of brief solution-focused, narrative, gestalt
and cognitive behaviour therapies.
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Stephanie
THOMPSON, B Psychol &
Business (Hons), Cert Adult Ed (RSA), Cert Hyp
(AAH), Certs Psychometrics (numerous)
Counselling Psychologist
Stephanie is a Registered Psychologist and the
Director of Insight Matters, a corporate psychology
and executive coaching consultancy. She has a
strong interest in Health Psychology, and assists
Holdsworth House patients with the quick alleviation
of stress, anxiety, depression, anger, career
issues and relationship concerns, as well as with
illness management and recovery. She uses her
own modality called Therapeutic Coaching - a mix
of Counselling Psychology, Coaching and Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy. Stephanie's style is supportive
and very solution-focused, and suitable for adults
and teenagers.
See Also: www.insightmatters.com
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Louise
HOUTZAGER, B Sc, M Sc,
APD, ISAK
Dietitian
Louise Houtzager, an accredited practicing Dietitian
for over 10 years, provides nutritional assessment
and counseling services to clients for a range of
health issues. Louise has a special interest in sports
nutrition, diabetes, heart disease, gastro-intestinal
problems and HIV/AIDS. Louise’s work currently
involves, clinical dietetics; research; education,
community nutrition and international development
projects. Louise is also a part-time lecturer at the
University of Wollongong and teaches nutrition for
TAFE NSW.
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Michael
OSSHER B.A. (Wits) LL.M.
(Cantab) Dip. Psych. ANZAP
Psychotherapist
Michael is a psychotherapist experienced in working
with individuals and couples. His technique is interactive
and supportive; he focuses on understanding the client’s
world. He helps the client make sense of their experience
and through this enhance their agency, their internal
organisation and their understanding of themselves.
As a result of this work the client develops a capacity
to address a broad range of personal issues whether
they be emotional, developmental, personality, relationship
based or simply the desire to move forward in their
lives.
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Jane HOUSELANDER BA, MA, MBA, Dip. Ed.,Dip. Soc. Sci., Dip. Couns., MAPS, AIMM, ICPM
Psychologist - Personal & Organisational Issues
Jane's passion is helping people to lead fulfilling lives…freed from the thinking, feeling, physical and addictive impacts of present and past difficult personal and work situations. She uses a range of techniques to process traumas and to assist her clients to create the futures they truly desire. Jane employs Art Therapy; Positive Psychology; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; EMDR; Meditation and Imagery; Reality Therapy; Brief Solution Focused Therapy; Coaching and Change Management techniques, to do this.
Jane has been a Psychologist for 12 years. She holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). As well as having a private practice in Newtown, she has provided EAP Trauma Counseling, Consultancy and Conflict Resolution services to hundreds of organistions and their numerous employees. Jane is also an accredited and experienced Adult Trainer. She is the Director of The Business Psychologist Consultancy, which provides Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Strategic Facilitation, and
People-Issues- Relating-to-Change services to organizations.
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Dr. Jarrod D. MEERKIN Ph.D., M.Sc. (Hons), B.App.Sc., MAAESS
Body Composition/Lifestyle Changes/Weight Loss
An experienced Exercise Physiologist with a Ph.D. from Queensland University of Technology, a Masters degree (with honours) and a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Wollongong, Dr Meerkin is an expert in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan technology.
During his research on exercise and obesity, Dr. Meerkin observed the psychological effect pre and post DEXA imaging had on patients pursuing lifestyle changes. While a patient’s scales can indicate a loss of weight, DEXA was able to enhance these results by showing the effect of the weight loss on the soft tissues of the body. For example, DEXA showed that a net weight loss of 3 kilos included a 7 kilo reduction in adipose (fat) tissue and a 4 kilo gain in muscle. By understanding their body’s response to exercise, patients were able to tailor their workouts to fit their lifestyle goals and see greater results sooner. With more reward for the efforts, patients were inspired to continue. Buoyed by the success of DEXA in his research, Dr. Meerkin established Body Composition Australia to offer the DEXA advantage to the wider community.
www.bodycomposition.com.au
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Jee SUNG B.App.Sc (Phty)
Physiotherapist
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.
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James Mooney B.H.Sc (Phty)
Physiotherapist
James trained at Auckland University of Technology from 1999-2002. Since then James has travelled extensively, working in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has experience in neck pain, back pain and sports injuries, working as the head physiotherapist for a national provincial rugby team in New Zealand.
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