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From humble beginnings in
March 2001, with just 1 naturopath and a part-time
receptionist, the Natural
Health Clinic Toowoomba
has experienced progressive growth. The Clinic now
boasts the services of 2 fully qualified, dedicated
naturopaths, 3 massage therapists and 3
part-time receptionists.
As always, our goal here
at the Natural Health Clinic Toowoomba is to provide our
patients with the best guidance and care to better their
health and well-being. Through this approach, we
are confident that our treatments are relevant and
beneficial in supporting the body against the many
illnesses and afflictions our stressful modern society
creates.
Our team is passionate
about striving to offer our patients the most researched
and proven treatment protocols. The products that
we prescribe are ‘practitioner only’ brands and are all
clinically tested and manufactured by selected companies
using the highest quality extraction/production methods.
Our Naturopaths are
committed to continued upgrades of their qualifications
by further university studies, regular national and
international seminars, and keeping up-to-date with the
latest research and developments within the
complementary medicine industry.
The Clinic is dedicated to
providing service not only to the community of
Toowoomba, but also many areas of Queensland and
interstate. We also keep in regular contact with
some overseas patients via our email system.
Our modern air-conditioned
premises provides 'year round' comfort for our patients. On
arrival at our Clinic you will be greeted by one of our
friendly and experienced receptionists who will help you
with any enquiries you may have whilst keeping the
utmost of confidentiality.
If you want to feel
healthier, call our Clinic today for our next available
appointment. We welcome all new enquiries.
Naturopaths:
Carla Linkerhof
Carla graduated with an Advanced Diploma
of
Naturopathy from the College of Somatic Studies in
Sydney, then followed on to complete a Bachelor degree
in Health Science through the Charles Sturt University
in Bathurst. She has been practising
fulltime since 1995 and has been here at the Natural
Health Clinic Toowoomba from March 2001. She is
experienced in managing a whole variety of health
problems such as immune dysfunction, hormonal
imbalances, metabolic disorder, cardiovascular
conditions, digestive function diseases, skin problems
such as eczema, dermatitis etc.
Her main interest is the immune
system as the majority of diseases today are caused by
altered immune responses. Carla is always
continuing to upgrade her knowledge and qualifications
to better her patients' health.
Carla provides her patients with the
very best that natural medicine has to offer and
combines her treatments to suit if her patients are also
taking conventional prescription medications.
Bridget Mohr
Bridget
is a qualified Naturopath and Iridologist with over 20
years experience in the health care industry. She
started off her career as a nurse, before advancing her
education to achieve an Advance Diploma of Applied
Science in 1997.
Since
this time she has run busy clinics in Brisbane and
Toowoomba, as well as gained invaluable knowledge while
working for a variety of leading naturopathic companies.
Bridget
is passionate about assisting people to achieve ultimate
health. She is interested in and has extensive
experience in the management of childhood disorders such
as ADHD, childhood obesity, respiratory disorders,
constipation and adolescent menstrual irregularities.
Bridget
is excited about joining the team at the Natural Health
Clinic Toowoomba and is looking forward to continuing to
help people with their health and well-being.
Massage Therapists
Lesley Pollak
Lesley graduated with a Certificate IV
in Applied Science Remedial Massage through the
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences. She was
taught by Tony Scown - Masseur for the Australian
Swimming Team and the Brisbane Lions.
Lesley
has been practising in Toowoomba for the past 6 years,
establishing Massage Works Toowoomba in 2004. She
is a member of the Australian Natural Therapy
Association and has provider status with all health
funds.
Lesley
uses a range of techniques and has trained intensively
in Cultural Bodyworks. Each treatment is tailored
to your needs and include Remedial Massage, Cultural
Bodywork and Trigger Point Therapy.
Remedial Massage - Improves and relieves restricted movement
and painful muscles. Aids in your structural
alignment and assists better posture.
Cultural Bodywork -
A complete Massage and Bodywork
system based on Hawaiian Kahuna with Maori and Aboriginal influences. It is
dynamic with fluency, relaxing and remedial
- great for Lymphatic Drainage.
Trigger Point Therapy - Locating,
holding and releasing trigger points
of tension, which can be responsible for
chronic headaches and neck pain.
Lesley
combines the different styles of massage to ensure each
client is relaxed and has better range of motion.
A
rewards program is offered by Lesley - have 5 massages
within 6 months and receive the 6th massage for half
price.
Having a regular massage can help in every aspect of
life.
'Good for the Mind, Body and Soul'
Jodie
Druce
Jodie
has worked in a variety of workplaces since completing
her initial qualification in Remedial Therapies in 2002,
including Day Spa in Canberra, with a national rugby
team in England and a natural health clinic in Gympie.
She holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage, is a Bowen
Therapy practitioner and is completing studies in
Kinesiology. Health fund rebates are available for
Remedial Massage treatments.
Jodie
enjoys utilising a variety of Remedial Techniques in
each personalised treatment, to achieve optimal results.
Depending on the client's needs, Jodie may use a
combination of deep and soft tissue massage, along with
other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Polarity
Energy Technique, Bowen Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage
Massage. She may advise particular 'Home Care"
guides (such as stretches, hydration, supplements)
following the massage, to extend the benefits of the
treatment.
By
combining remedial and energy balancing techniques and
giving you the time and resources needed, Jodie can help
you experience relief from long and short term muscular
tension and pain, achieve a vital balance within the
body and an overall enhanced feeling of wellbeing.
Jodie
is thrilled to have joined the wonderful team at the
Natural Health Clinic Toowoomba and is very much looking
forward to assisting you to reach your health and
wellbeing goals. She will make you feel at ease
with her friendly manner and positive attitude.
‘Better Health & Wellbeing’
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