Practitioners
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Brett Piccinelli
- Pregnancy Care
- Birth Planning
- Antenatal Education
- Postpartum Recovery
- Birth Doula Support
- Postpartum Doula Support
- Newborn Feeding
- Newborn Care
- Placenta Encapsulation
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Rowena Kissun
- Food Intolerance Testing
- Live Blood Analysis
- Fertility Support
- Heavy Metal Testing
- Menopausal Treatment
- Acid & Alkaline Testing
- Homeopathy
- Vitamin Deficiency Testing
Rowena Kissun, Director of Whitsunday Health Clinic is a qualified Medical Scientist, Herbalist and Naturopath. With a strong interest in the body’s biochemistry, Rowena likes to combine the science and technology of blood testing with the power of herbal medicine. Specialising in fertility, hormone balance and hormone potentiated cancer, Rowena also helps hundreds of clients each month with digestive problems, behavioural health issues and stress.
With clinics in the Whitsundays, Sydney and regular visits to Mackay, Brisbane and Bangkok, Rowena spends most of her time helping her patients attain optimal health, no matter what the concern.
Originally from Rylstone, NSW, Rowena’s studies in the Medical Sciences and Natural Medicine were completed in Sydney. Rowena continues her studies, keeping up to date with new medical research as well as her interest in philosophy.
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Francesca D’Cruz
Interests Include:
- Anxiety and depression
- Menopause
- Fibromyalgia
- Hormonal Balance
- Aches and pain relief
- Stress management
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Collagen Induction Therapy
- Stop smoking treatments
- Fertility
- Male Infertility
I always knew my life’s work would be dedicated to healthcare. As a child I would walk around the dining room table massaging the shoulders of my aunts and uncles. If anyone in my family fell ill I’d feel compelled to help. Following a work place accident my father sustained severe physical injuries and suffered from depression and anxiety due to the trauma. Dad depended on weekly Acupuncture sessions which helped him sleep better, reduced his symptoms of anxiety and depression, and he physically felt better for the days following.
Intrigue and curiosity lead me to study medicine and focus on human anatomy and physiology, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition. 18 years of professional practice have enabled me to combine both eastern and western methods and techniques to practice holistically in Thailand, USA, Melbourne and now Queensland. I’ve proudly worked alongside GP’s, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Massage Therapists, Naturopaths and managed a detox wellness retreat.
My interests include Fertility and IVF support, Sciatica and back pain, headache and migraine, depression and anxiety, alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
I love and live by the adage that “Health and happiness is all that matters”.
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Joanna Addy
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Sciatica
- Disk injuries
- Sports injuries
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain
- Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain
- Tendonitis
I completed my Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy in 2009 in the UK at the European School of Osteopathy.
However I originally began my studies in Science and Sport and Exercise Science and it was whilst studying this a student on the course had mentioned that she was seeking treatment at a nearby Osteopathic School for a whiplash injury she had sustained after a motor vehicle accident. This inspired me to change my course of study as not only could I study the anatomy and physiology, which has always been a passion of mine, but it would allow me to treat and help resolve individuals pains, be that a chronic or acute condition.
My further studies have included Rehab Essentials and Master Rehab courses which I completed in Kuala Lumpur and dry needling in London. I recently completed a course in Visceral Osteopathy which is a modality of treatment that allows you to diagnose and treat viscera (organs). The following conditions respond very well to visceral manipulations in combination with other osteopathic techniques: Period pain, constipation, bloating, IBS, breathing disorders and pelvic pain.
The techniques I like to use are soft tissue techniques to release the muscles in preparation for any manipulations that maybe required, myofascial release, Cranial Sacral Therapy and articulatory techniques. I treat all age ranges, including pregnant ladies, newborns and enjoy the challenge of resolving my patients complaints.
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Sarah Emily Cain
- General Health and Well-Being
- Weight Loss
- Food Intolerance Management
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Anxiety and Depression
- Fatigue Management
- Digestive Health
As a practitioner, specialising in nutrition and food based medicine, I am passionate about focusing on each client’s individual needs and how I can help them succeed everyday, fuelling their body with purpose.
I believe that we are all individuals with personal health and wellness journeys and that one plan does not fit all, instead I customise my recommendations to each client individually.
Whether your intention is to lose weight, sleep better, have more energy, improve immunity, address health concerns or learning to adapt to excluding intolerances from your day to day diet, I will sit with each client, offering guidance and support to fit their needs and adapt a meal plan that will suit their lifestyle.
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Mandy Coles
Interests Include:
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationships/Couples
- Sexual assault (historical & acute)
- Domestic Violence
- Critical Incidents
- Family related issues
- Chronic illness /Disability Mentoring/Coaching
- Work related issues
Mandy studied Psychology and Counselling at Melbourne Universities before working in the disability sector and advancing to business development management. She later worked overseas in England and then in Jordan, where she met her husband Iyas. She worked supporting children in an SOS orphanage and helped to establish a child abuse prevention program, one of the first of its kind in the Middle East; then some years later supported young refugees by facilitating focused programs.
After moving to the Whitsundays, Mandy began specialising in trauma and has worked as a counsellor and senior practitioner locally for the past decade. She is a registered Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association and has been admitted to the college as a professional supervisor. Mandy also provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and is an NDIS provider.
After a sabbatical in 2017 to work and travel around the world with her family, she has since begun APT Counselling, practising privately at Kissun Clinics.
