Our Practitioners
Emerald Remedial Therapies is a very busy clinic with a great team of practitioners. If you are a practitioner and would like to join this group of outstanding professionals, please call Jane Hilson on 59686844
Remedial Massage
Jane Hilson
BHSc (Nat), Dip Rem Mass. AAMT, ANTA
Clinic Director
Jane Hilson has been a Massage Therapist since 1998. Jane holds a degree in Health Science (naturopathy) and is undertaking a Masters program in Acupuncture. As a remedial Massage Therapist, Jane works from the premise that musculo skeletal health has wider implications for the efficient functioning of all body systems. Jane’s treatment aims to identify and treat the cause of muscular dysfunction. Once this is achieved, management through lifestyle changes and self care maintenance can be approached with lasting benefits. Your consultation will involve a thorough case history and massage treatment. Jane uses a variety of techniques including myofacial release, cross fiber friction, acupressure, cupping and facilitated stretching.
Availability
Monday 8:ooam – 2:00pm / 6pm – 9pm
Tuesday 8:ooam – 2:00pm
Wednesday 6:oopm – 9:00pm
Friday 8:ooam – 2:00pm
For appointment phone: 0419 440 312
Remedial Massage
Michelle Goodrick
Dip Rem Mass
Michelle has been working the health industry for over 20 years and finds being able to combine her nursing experience with remedial massage a real benefit when it comes to assessing and treating her clients. Michelle likes to use therapies such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cupping and stretching as a basis for achieving the desired results. Michelle likes to work with each individual client to reach the best possible outcomes to enhance their well-being and health.
Availability
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 2pm – 8pm
Friday 2pm – 8pm
Saturday 8am – 2pm
For appointment phone: 0419 606 474
Remedial Massage
Cara Young
Dip Rem Massage, Cert IV Relaxation massage. ATMS
Based on assessment, Cara’s treatments are customised to meet the needs of individual clients. Self management exercises or activities are prescribed to achieve treatment goals and optimize health. Cara is well equipped to treat a variety of people and both acute and chronic conditions.
Availability: Cara is on Maternity leave until further notice
For appointment phone: 0408 556 091
Remedial Massage and Bowen Therapy
Jo Slater
Dip Rem Massage, Certificate of Bowen Therapy, AAMT
Jo has been working in the natural therapies industry since 2005 and includes a range of treatment disciplines to assist her clients to regain and maintain a state of wellbeing. Jo specialises in remedial massage, pre and post-natal massage, bowen therapy, lymphatic drainage and chinese cupping.
Availability – Jo is on maternity leave until further notice
Tuesday 2:30 – 8:30
Saturday 8:00 – 2:00
For appointment phone: 0438 900 098
Psychologist/ Clinical Hypnotherapist
Susan Henderson
RegNo 10983 (Vic) PS0027707 (NSW) DipTeach, BA, BAHons, MA, DipClinHyp Member: ACPCPP(Vic), PCHA, Marcé Society, ASTSS, AIPC, CISMFA
Susan has been in private practice since 1993, working directly with all age groups of the general public as well as through referring agencies. Prior to that, she worked exclusively with children and adolescents. Susan has training and experience in a wide range of conscious and sub-conscious psychological therapies.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
For appointment phone: 0416 057 570
Homoeopath
Anne MacFarlane
BHSc (Comp. Med.), Dip Nat, Dip Hom, RN, RPN, Mem. AHA, ATMS, reg. ARoH Lecturer and Clinic Supervisor (ACNM); Lecturer in Homoeopathy (VCCH)
Homoeopathy is very effective for treating acute & chronic conditions. It can be helpful in addressing health issues of physical & psychological nature which may be experienced at any stage of life. Anne MacFarlane is a classical homoeopath with over 20 years experience in clinical practice. She offers short courses in Homoeopathy in the community and is currently studying for her Master’s degree in Homoeopathy at UCLan (UK).
Available Tuesdays and Fridays
For appointment phone: 9895 0037 or 9755 2371
Acupuncturist
Dr John Chan
Degree in Chinese Medicine (China), Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Victoria – Reg no: 00144, Accredited Chinese Medicine Specialist.
Dr John Chan comes from a Traditional Chinese Medicine family and has over 20 years experience in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Remedial Massage. At your first consultation, John will take your case history gaining information about the presenting symptoms. A measure of your body’s general constitution is gained through tongue and pulse diagnosis. John will then design a treatment aimed at restoring physical balance and neurological harmony. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for both acute and chronic muscular, visceral and nervous system conditions. Your treatment will take 30-45 minutes and may involve acupuncture, prescribing of herbal medicine and remedial massage.
For appointment phone: 9884 8889
Available Tuesdays 2:30pm – 8:00pm
Osteopath
Dr Prue Stirling B App Sci (Comp Med)/Masters of Osteopathy
We are very pleased to welcome Dr Prue Stirling, Osteopath to Emerald Remedial Therapies. Prue joins us having returned from 2 1/2 years in Auckland where she worked in a large osteopathic clinic while doing further studies in osteopathy in the cranial field. This is a gentle and non-invasive technique which is safe and effective to treat and improve the health of infants, pregnant women and the elderly. A variety of other hands-on techniques including but not limited to joint manipulation, myofascial release and massage may be used, to assist you with your complaint.
Osteopathy is well-known for treating musculo-skeltal conditions, however was designed as a full medical system in its on right. Osteopaths are trained to perform medical examinations of the abdomen, chest and joints, recognising serious medical conditions and refer to other medical practitionsers where appropriate. Often osteopathy can be used in conjunction with other therapies to improve the health and functioning of all areas of the body.
Prue is available on Thursdays
For appointment phone 0488908666
Yoga
Robyn Jacobs
Robyn found yoga through private practice during pregnancy in 1992. She completed her yoga teaching diploma in 1997 and has been teaching regular classes in the hills for thirteen years. Robyn has more recently been studying yoga therapy under Leigh Blashki. Robyn’s approach to yoga is dynamic and classes are tailored to meet individual needs of clients. Through yoga, she helps people return to well-being and ‘wholeness’. Robyn’s workshops run throughout the year and she is also available for private consultation.
For appointment phone: 0409191359