Wellness Clinic

Located upstairs at the Glo store, our Wellness Clinic is a vibrant, holistic health center featuring a team of dedicated practitioners ready to assist you with every aspect of your Health and Wellbeing.

Asako Ford – Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Oncology Massage

Asako has 8 years’ experience in soft tissue therapy. She completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2012 and has been providing services around pregnancy massage, sports massage, deep tissue and remedial massage.  

Asako first started treating oncology patients from 2013, after completing Oncology Massage Training Modules 1 and 2. She recently completed Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy – Casley Smith Method in 2016.  

Asako specialises in Lymphoedema treatments including scar tissue management.

Her practice includes nursing home visits, palliative care patient visits and also treating patients at her private clinic in Elsternwick and Southern Breast Oncology in Bentleigh East.

She found her patients are happy to undergo treatment at the clinic which helps to alleviate uncomfortable side effects from their cancer treatment.

Asako is very passionate about the care and treatment for those suffering from lymphatic or oncological illnesses.

Asako is also familiar with Ayurveda which is an ancient Indian medical system.

She enjoys Yoga practice in her spare time.

Accreditation:

• Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy
• Oncology Massage Training Module 1 & 2
• Diploma of Remedial Massage

Memberships: 

• Massage & Myotherapy Australia
• Australasian Lymphology Association.

Website: https://www.lymphcare.com.au

Nathan Burns – Acupuncture & Massage

Nathan Burns has more than ten years of clinical practice experience. Nathan graduated from the Traditional Chinese Medicine course offered at Victoria University of Technology and has a passion for helping people regain control of their lives.

Nathan’s motto is to “Own Life!” This can be interpreted in many ways; however, the central idea is that his clients become empowered to fulfil their potential.

This can be achieved through the reduction of pain – physical, emotional or both.

Physical and emotional pain

Nathan treats physical and emotional aspects of pain at the same time. This is a corner stone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and something that was refined in Nathan’s treatments during a year-long study trip to Xian, China.

• Back pain and sciatica
• Back pain and especially management of sciatica-like symptoms is an area where Nathan is well-regarded.
• Neck and shoulder pain

Similarly, neck and shoulder problems can also cause acute and chronic pain and stress. Keyboard posture is a major culprit in this epidemic of muscle tightness and pain. A few carefully placed acupuncture needles may be able to provide some patients with relief. Posture and exercise form part of an ongoing management strategy to help people enjoy their lives more fully.

Headaches and migraines

Headaches and migraines usually have a muscular component. Nathan will identify and treat muscle tightness and spasm, which may be able to improve the frequency and severity of painful episodes in some patients.

Nathan is a nationally registered Chinese Medicine Professional.

Website: https://nathanburns.com.au/#/home.php

Felicity Keir – Naturopath

I offer Naturopathic treatment to rebalance the gut and hence the body, this includes the use of food as medicine, nutritional supplements and herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle advice, and a good solid listening ear, I will listen to what it is that you need and we will work together through your hurdles to get you back to wellness . 

Sometimes we need to do testing to get a clear picture of what is happening, commonly I use stool tests, blood tests and at times referral for deeper testing if I feel you need it. Something we can talk about when we sit down together. Gut condition forms a very large and important foundation for our health and is the predominant area I work within, I get so much joy doing my detective work into the gut looking for the root cause of health complaints and how they are connected.  Main conditions I see are gut and digestive issues such as IBS, constipation, diarrhea, post infections but I also work with mental health issues such as mood struggles, anxiety, depression and trouble sleeping

Website: https://www.therealnaturopath.net/

Jeanette – Holistic Counsellor/Coach, Reiki, Crystal Healer, Colour Therapist, Meditation Facilitator, & Angel Practitioner

The basis of the name, ‘Wombat Hollow,’ came to our principal practitioner, Jeanette, when she was just a little girl, visiting the zoo with her grandmother. She had never seen a wombat before, but immediately resonated with this round sturdy animal. The fact that she could reach over and just manage to touch this beautiful animal sealed what was to be a lifelong affection.

Many years later, when it came to acquire a business name, the result was self-evident. Yes, ‘Wombat Hollow’ sounded appealing, but more than that, it echoed Jeanette’s intention of what this holistic practice now offers.

The meaning for ‘wombat’ as a totem animal reflects the meaning of standing your ground when needed, determination, and confidence in one’s abilities. These have all been actions she follows but has had to work hard over time to achieve – just as you, our clients, will come to our practice presenting with areas requiring support to grow.

In Scott Alexander King’s “Animal Messenger” he speaks of the wombat ‘walking her talk’ and that ‘to treat others as you would be treated yourself is the golden rule of wombat dreaming.’ This meaning is a philosophy with which Jeanette strongly resonates. It is the intention of this practice to support you always with this philosophy in mind.

The word ‘hollow’ was chosen to imply a place of comfort and caring, a cosy private hollow or safe place, where one can be one’s self and be able to speak freely and with trust. We hope this image is also realised for you when you choose to use our services.

Website: http://wombathollow.com/

 Sunny Rays – Reiki Practitioner

Sunny has been practicing Reiki for 6 years and is now a Master Reiki Practitioner. Her passion for Reiki comes from her ability   to heal herself from chronic fatigue syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Changing her diet and lifestyle had helped but performing self-   reiki daily brought her back to fantastic health.

 This journey demonstrated the need to heal on the physical, mental, and  spiritual level. Sunny is excited to help clients move   forward in their lives with issues such as sleeping, not being able to relax,  illness, pain, anxiety, or being able to understand a difficult situation from a clearer perspective.

Reiki uses life force energy to assist the client to clear energetic blocks in all life issues. In the session an intention for healing is created collaboratively with the client. The Reiki is usually very relaxing and afterwards there is time to check in and explore what came through in the session. In the Intuitive Reiki sessions this information is brought through in a caring manner and discussed together.

Sunny also offers Angel Card readings to offer clarity and a higher perspective on any situation.

If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact me.

For testimonials see Instagram or Facebook.

Phone 0425 708 174

Email:  sunnyraysreiki@gmail.com

Website: www.sunnyraysreiki.com

Instagram: @sunnyraysreiki

 Joey Thomas - Naturopath

 Going through my own health challenges made me determined to not just help myself but help others rediscover optimal health once again. It is possible!

It’s fair to say that I’ve been through my fair share of health challenges and I’ve also tried a lot of different things during my time. I had chronic fatigue when I was in my late teens, I was diagnosed with fructose malabsorption at the age of 25. At 28 my fatigue reared it’s ugly head again due to exposure to a mouldy apartment and I’ve also experienced the rollercoaster ride of emotions which come with the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

My journey was a tough one, however when we go through difficult times ourselves it sparks a passion and drive within us to never let ourselves get back to that place again. For me it sparked a passion to help others because I want to give hope to people that have lost that. Our health should be our greatest investment, because without it we can’t live out a dreams. My goal is teach you how to become the healthiest and happiest version of YOU.

Phone 0491 609 819

Email: joey@rekindledwellness.com.au

Website: https://rekindledwellness.com.au/

Mr Scott Pangrazio - Podiatrist

After graduating from Charles Sturt University in Albury/Thurgoona in 2011, Scott has worked at the Melbourne Foot Ankle and Walking Clinic, focusing on pediatric podiatry, heel pain, orthotic therapy, gait assessment, and sports-related injuries.

Scott believes in a holistic approach to management and works closely with other Allied Health professionals to maximise his patient outcomes.

He has a passion for sports and is a sponsor of the local football club in Blackburn.

He has worked closely with Orthotech Laboratory over the past 10 years (one of Australia’s biggest Custom, Semi-Custom and Pre-Made Orthotic laboratories). This has enabled him to develop his knowledge in Orthotic Prescription, which has led to him running workshops on Orthotic Prescription to other Allied Health Professionals. He also has a role at Orthotech, offering advice to Podiatrists around Australia on Orthotic Prescription.

Scott works Primarily in the field of Biomechanics, sees a mixture of pediatrics and Adults in clinic and has consulted with a number of high-level athletes, including players from AFL teams, National Basketball and Soccer teams, and marathon and ultra-marathon runners.

Since Graduating Scott has completed courses in Extra-Corporeal Shock-Wave Therapy, Mobilisation, and Manipulation of the Foot and Ankle and regularly attends State and National Conferences.

Phone 03 9878 4566