Combining Conventional Knowledge with Holistic Practice -
The Medical Sanctuary brings together leaders in truly integrative health care.
Our personalised team care approach to healing places the emphasis on you as an individual to help you achieve optimal health. Natural medicine is effective in treating your specific health issues as well as preventing future illness.
The Medical Sanctuary Offers:
- Holistic Medicine
- Nutritionally Trained Doctors
- Osteopathy
- Naturopathy
- Acupuncture
- Massage Therapy
- Bowen Therapy
- Ear Candling
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Niagara Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Natural Organic Skin Care (made with 100% certified organic ingredients)
Sanctuary Natural Organic Skin Care -
An entirely natural & completely organic skincare range.
These natural organic skin care products use a Jojoba oil base with grapefruit seed extract ensuring the products are preserved naturally. The combination of certified 100% organic ingredients, essential oils and extracts create a range of skin care and body care products which provide a sanctuary for mind, body and spirit. Sanctuary cares for people, animals and the environment. Australian Made and Owned
Our clinical Aromatherapist can customise any of our skin care range to your individual circumstances, skin type or condition using only 100% organic ingredients. Phone our clinic now for your FREE SKIN CONSULTATION.
SERVICES
At The Medical Sanctuary, you are treated as an individual and based on your specific health needs, a wide range of healing practices are used to restore health. The underlying philosophy is that everyone is unique and each approach to healing is therefore different.
Meet The Medical Sanctuary Team:
DR ELEN APTHOMAS – Holistic Medical Practitioner
Dr ApThomas is a leading General Practitioner with over eleven years of private clinical experience. Dr ApThomas combines conventional medicine with a complementary approach to meet your individual health needs. Her treatment plans focus on achieving the correct diagnosis, controlling symptoms and correcting the imbalances that actually cause disease.
Dr ApThomas has special clinical interests in environmental medicine, preconception and pregnancy health care, women’s health, natural hormone balance and weight management.
Dr ApThomas is a graduate of the University of Adelaide and holds Bachelors in both Medicine and Surgery, along with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (1994) Dr ApThomas continues to dedicate himself to a way of practicing medicine that recognises the benefits of a truly integrative approach. Dr ApThomas is currently completing her Fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australia.
DR PAUL PAYTON – Holistic Medical Practitioner
Dr Paul Payton is a specialist General Practitioner with over 14 years clinical experience. Dr Payton integrates the conventional and complementary medical pathways with a thorough and caring approach, aiming to restore health rather than simply treat symptoms.
Dr Payton's training includes having worked for nine months in the Melbourne Chelation Clinic in 1998 where he was involved in managing chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis. He has also been successful in managing hormone imbalance and weight loss in both men and women. He believes that disease is often not well treated simply relying on blood tests rather than looking at what is happening in the body tissues.
Dr Payton is a graduate from the University of Queensland (1990) with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
DR RUTH QUINNEY – Holistic Medical Practitioner
Dr Quinney is a specialist General Practitioner with over fifteen years clinical experience. Dr Quinney’s interest in holistic practices resulted from her desire to seek better treatment methods to improve the quality of life of her patients.
Dr Quinney has special clinical interests in cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and other chronic health problems. Dr Quinney is an expert in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. She incorporates standard clinical evaluations and diagnostic methods along with a natural approach to minimise the factors that may impact on your cardiovascular health.
Dr Ruth Quinney is a graduate of the University of Otago, New Zealand (1981) and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine (1994). Dr Quinney has also completed the Primary Course with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australia. (1996)
DEBORAH CALLEJA - Osteopath
Deborah Calleja has over fifteen years experience in Osteopathic care. Deborah utilises a variety of osteopathic techniques to treat structural problems, with her approach varying according to your individual needs. Deborah places a strong emphasis on patient education as she finds this improves her treatment results.
Deborah Calleja has special clinical interests in corrective exercise rehabilitation, sports injury management and the treatment of children, pregnant women & post partum mothers.
Deborah Calleja is a graduate of RMIT University, Melbourne (1992) and is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association.
PETER CARTER - Osteopath
Peter Carter has been successfully treating patients for over twenty five years and has gained extensive hands on clinical experience. His Osteopathic approach is centered on promoting a strong structural base and restoring normal mobility and function to all areas of the body.
Peter Carter has special clinical interests in pelvic realignment, feet and wrist health, women’s reproductive disorders, sports injuries and sports rehabilitation. Peter believes in working with the mind-body connection to facilitate your optimal well being.
Peter Carter is a graduate of the International College of Osteopathy, Sydney (1981) and is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association.
TERESE THOMAS - Osteopath
Terese Thomas is a specialist in Visceral Osteopathy, the treatment of the internal organs and their soft membranes. Visceral osteopathic techniques can assist digestive upsets and women’s menstrual issues, even postural misalignments can be alleviated as visceral restrictions are reflected in your posture.
Terese Thomas has special clinical interests in digestive health, women’s reproductive health, migraines, concentration problems and neck & shoulder pain.
Terese particular enjoys treating amateur and elite athletes. Terese is trained in classical ballet and is herself an active sportswoman. She has a solid understanding of the body’s biomechanics to restore your body's natural movement and alignment.
As a highly regarded member of the Osteopathic community, Terese now lectures in Anatomy & Physiology within the School of Medicine, Griffith University.
Terese Thomas is a graduate of the University of Western Sydney (2004) and attained her Masters in Osteopathy in 2005. Terese is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association.
CASSI COWLAM – Naturopath
Cassi Cowlam is a graduate of the Australian College of Natural Medicine, and has also studied in London at The College of Nutritional Medicine. A caring practitioner who addresses your health issues based on a holistic philosophy and encourages a preventative approach to empower individuals to achieve and maintain wellness. Cassi is a results orientated health expert who you will discover can provide straightforward & practical advice on diet, optimal nutrition and positive lifestyle modification to address your individual health issues.
Although Cassi has a special interest in women’s health, including hormonal imbalances, preconception care, digestive disturbances, stress and fatigue, she can help treat all issues relating to family health. This includes childhood allergies, skin problems and infections, as well as male health issues such as prostate problems and infertility.
Cassi can provide strategies for natural weight loss, A natural weightloss strategy looks at the reasons why you struggle to lose weight. Raised blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, sluggish metabolism, hormone imbalances and ongoing fatigue are major obstacles preventing weightloss.
Providing practical nutritional and lifestyle advice combined with herbal medicine, Cassi creates individual wellness programs for each patient..
VANESSA HUNT – Acupuncturist
Vanessa Hunt is a reputable qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner & Acupuncturist registered with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA). Vanessa is also an inspiring Kundalini Yoga Teacher certified by KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) & registered with IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association), KYTAANZ & 3HO certified in Women’s Specialty Training: Conscious Pregnancy/Pre Natal Yoga. Vanessa is also a qualified Reiki Master & Chinese Remedial Massage Therapist (Cert. IV).
Vanessa studied intensively for many years at the reputable Australian College of Natural Medicine on the Gold Coast, Australia, to complete her studies in Health Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. Since then she worked as a full time Acupuncturist on the prestigious 'Norwegian Star' cruise ship, traveling & treating patients along the Californian & Mexican Riviera coastlines. Vanessa treated conditions such as back pain, fibromyalgia, & arthritis to more serious conditions such as HIV, multiple sclerosis & emphysema. Since returning to Australia, Vanessa has attended the World Acupuncture Conference in 2005 & regular seminars on Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine & nutrition, Vanessa continually keeps her knowledge & research up to date.
KYAH AULDERS– Holistic Massage Therapist
Kyah Aulders brings fifteen years clinical experience in natural therapies to our clinic. Her qualifications include certifications in Remedial Massage, Clinical Aromatherapy, Bates Therapy, Bowen Therapy and Bach Flower Essences.
Kyah Aulders has special clinical interests in aromatherapy and remedial massage techniques. As a fully qualified Aromatherapist Kyah looks beyond the simple application of essential oils, and formulates an individual treatment to rejuvenate mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Kyah also uses specialised remedial massage techniques to treat muscle tension, headaches and chronic back pain.
Kyah is a specialist in Bates Therapy, a unique ligament and tendon technique that speeds up recovery from common sports injuries. This can assist active people and athletes, to relax tense and tight muscles.
Kyah Aulders is a graduate of the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Sydney (1995) and is registered with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
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Book your revitalising energy detox foot spa treatment now to receive a FREE natural 100% organic foot balm treatment.
HICAPS Available
HICAPS processing is available for both Osteopathic & Naturopathic treatments, so you can claim the health fund rebate immediately, allowing you to simply pay the difference.
Gift Certificates Now Available
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Available at reception for all practitioners.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dr Elen ApThomas MBBS(Adel) DRANZCOG
(Holistic Medical Practitioner)
Dr Paul Payton MBBS(Qld)
(Holistic Medical Practitioner)
Dr Ruth Quinney MBChB DipMSM
(Holistic Medical Practitoner)
Dr Deborah Calleja B.App. Sc.
(Osteopath)
Dr Peter Carter D.O.,D.H.M.
(Osteopath)
Dr Terese Thomas B.App.Sc (Osteo), M.Ost
(Osteopath)
Cassi Cowlam B.H.Sc (Nat)
(Natuopath)
Vanessa Hunt Adv. Dip. Acupuncture
(Acupuncturist)
Kyah Aulders Dip.Aroma
(Holistic Massage Therapist)
(Bowen Therapist)
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Bowen Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Ear Candling, Flower Essences, Herbalists, Holistic Doctor, Iridologists, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Womens Health
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