Are you bewildered by your symptoms? Are you seeking a personalised and comprehensive approach to addressing your health concerns.
Working with a team of health experts who prioritise understanding your needs and treating the underlying causes of your symptoms can be incredibly valuable.
MINT Clinic doctors focus on creating customised treatment plans and empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey. We spend more time listening to you, conducting thorough assessments and exploring various treatment options beyond just writing prescriptions.
If you're ready to explore a different approach to managing your health, work with us!
Do you understand the basic principals of health?
Like you, we agree, health is more than just about taking a pill. This is why we learn about your unique health concerns and goals and work with you to find the root cause of your illness rather than solely treating the symptoms.
Our doctors listen to your story and create a personalised treatment plan to meet your needs. We work together as a team to address those environmental, nutritional, physical and emotional aspects of your health. This is Integrative Medicine.
We can help you manage diabetes, cholesterol, gut health, thyroid imbalances, mental health, weight management, female hormonal imbalances, fatigue and more by providing ongoing support and follow-up care.
Integrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that looks at the whole person and not just their symptoms. It can help you achieve balance and optimum health by looking at your lifestyle, stress, environmental toxins, gut health, hormonal health and nutrition.
An integrative GP is an experienced GP who has further qualifications in nutritional and environmental medicine. Instead of focusing on and treating individual symptoms, an integrative GP investigates the root cause of your symptoms. They spend more time talking through all your symptoms to find which system is out of balance, and offer natural therapy as an adjunct to traditional, drug-based treatments.
Potential benefits of integrative medicine include:
The consultation is usually 30 to 60 minutes which gives us enough time to discuss all your symptoms. If you have a complex medical history, we recommend booking a 60 minute appointment.
Dr. Manasi Deshpande graduated from medical school with distinction in 2002 and has since dedicated her career to providing evidence-based, bio-psychosocial care to patients of all ages, from infancy to end of life. With a passion for family medicine, Dr. Deshpande pursued specialist training in the UK’s renowned GP program, where she honed her skills over a decade, gaining valuable experience as both a GP and a parent.
In 2013, Dr. Deshpande and her family relocated to Melbourne, where she has continued to serve the community as a dedicated GP. She is committed to supporting her patients through every stage of life’s journey, whether it’s welcoming a new addition to the family or navigating the challenges of adolescence and beyond.
Dr. Deshpande’s areas of expertise include:
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Deshpande is passionate about education and advocacy. She has been featured on the SIX HATS PODCAST discussing topics such as breastfeeding medicine and infant nutrition, demonstrating her commitment to empowering patients with knowledge and support.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Manasi Deshpande to experience her compassionate care and expertise firsthand. Together, we can work towards achieving your health and wellness goals.
Listen to Dr Manasi talk about breast feeding medicine and infant nutrition on the SIX HATS PODCAST HERE
The Extended Medicare Safety Net provides an increased Medicare benefit for Australian families and individuals who have high out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital services.
Once the annual threshold is reached, Medicare will refund up to 80% of your out-of-pocket costs. The Safety Net will apply for the remainder of the calendar year.
You can confirm your threshold and whether you have reached the safety net on the Medicare App or by calling Medicare on 132 011.
15 min consult fee: $97. Standard Medicare rebate $41.40. Standard Out-of-Pocket $55.60
After the EMSN, your Out-of-Pocket = $8.34
30 min consult fee: $200. Standard Medicare rebate $80.10. Standard Out-of-Pocket $119.90
After the EMSN, your Out-of-Pocket = $17.98
New Patient 30 min consult fee: $250. Standard Medicare rebate $80.10 Standard Out-of-Pocket $169.90
After the EMSN, your Out-of-Pocket = $25.48
60 min consult fee: $450. Standard Medicare rebate $117.40. Standard Out-of-Pocket $332.60
After the EMSN, your Out-of-Pocket = $49.89
Lauren Scoble graduated from The Victoria University in 1991 and has worked in a variety of clinical settings in Victoria, Queensland and the United Kingdom. As a Registered Nurse, she extensive experience working in Emergency departments. Lauren has also worked in cardio-thoracics, head and neck surgery, community nursing and aged care.
Lauren has a caring and empathetic approach to her patients and values being able to support them as they strive to reach their health goals.
In her spare time Lauren enjoys caravan adventures, being in nature and growing dahlias. As the newest nurse member of the MINT Clinic team, Lauren looks forward to meeting you and working collaboratively with the doctors to support you on your wellness journey.
Luna Den Elzen trained as a nurse in the UK 35 years ago. She began her career in Women’s health, specialising in Gynaecology and Family Planning. She then progressed into Critical and Emergency care. She has served in both private and public sectors in the Uk and in Australia.
Luna is known for her dedication, compassion and empathy. She is always mindful of providing efficient, high quality patient-centered care. She is excited to support patients at MINT with health education, health checks, Intravenous infusion therapies and to work alongside Integrative GPs and Allied Health Practitioners in a team based approach.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, the outdoors, loves networking and facilitates a weekly Community Information support group.
Luna treasures restorative holistic integrative healthcare. This aligns with her passion and values and looks forward to serving you in your health journey.
Dr. Viv, originally from Melbourne, Australia, embarked on her medical journey at Monash University, where she graduated in 2003. With over two decades of experience, she honed her skills in London, United Kingdom, where she completed her general practice training alongside specialized training in general pediatrics, including neonatal and developmental pediatrics.
During her time in the UK, Dr. Viv pursued higher education, earning a Masters Degree in Public Health from the prestigious London School of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases (MscPH). This comprehensive education equipped her with a deep understanding of the multifaceted aspects influencing health outcomes. Additionally, she delved into the realm of medical humanities through a Masters of Arts (M.A.).
Drawing from her diverse expertise, Dr. Viv adopts a holistic approach to general medicine, emphasizing evidence-based practices. Known for her approachability, empathy, and non-judgmental demeanor, she fosters strong connections with families and professionals alike. As a mother of two young children, she intimately understands the dynamics and challenges faced by both parents and children.
Throughout her career, Dr. Viv has held various leadership and advisory roles in the UK healthcare landscape. She has spearheaded integrative strategies in mental health care and contributed to healthcare policy development. Additionally, her involvement in collaborative healthcare education and academia underscores her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and practice.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Viv is a passionate epicurean with a love for music, including her talents as a pianist, violinist, and occasional jazz performer with a Latin band. She finds joy in exploring diverse forms of art, nature, and sports, from hiking and water sports to photography and travel. Dr. Viv’s insatiable curiosity drives her to immerse herself in different cultures and experiences, embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm.
Dr. Viv warmly welcomes consultations across a wide spectrum of general practice and family medicine, whether in person or through telehealth. Her special interests include women’s health, baby and child wellbeing, breastfeeding and infant sleep support, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Fluent in Mandarin, Teochew, and French, she ensures inclusivity and accessibility for all patients, affirming her commitment to the LGBTIQA+ community.
Alexandra Osellame is a clinical nutritionist with experience working in busy multi-modality clinics, integrative medical clinics, and private rehabilitation facilities around Melbourne.
Alexandra graduated from Endeavour College of Natural Health with a degree in Health Science, majoring in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine. She is also completing her Master of Human Nutrition at Deakin University. Alexandra also works as a Clinical Supervisor at Endeavour College of Natural Health, the largest private health college in Australia.
Alexandra understands that every client is unique and requires an individualised approach. She uses ‘food as medicine’ as a foundational component of every treatment plan and enhances this with her expertise in nutritional compounding. In clinical practice, nutritional compounding allows Alexandra to calculate and create tailor-made nutritional supplements to specifically address the individual needs of each client. Alexandra supplies nutrients to MINT Clinic.
Alexandra is passionate about helping others and enjoys building strong relationships with her clients to ensure each treatment plan is optimised for their lifestyle. Alexandra offers her clients education, skills, lifestyle recommendations, dietary changes, and custom designed supplements to help achieve their short and long-term goals.
APPOINTMENTS
Website: www.alexandraosellamenutrition.com
Phone: 0401 847 624
Email: alexandra.osellame@gmail.com
Booking link here for 15 min ($30) nutrition consultation for MINT Clients: LINK Here
Dr Gina Claxton has been an experienced Clinical Psychologist for two decades. Her work focuses on the impact of trauma and attachment on the Autonomic Nervous System. As a trained and passionate practitioner of Neuropsychotherapy, Gina specialises in the Neuroscience of mental health. As such, her treatment aims to teach patients how to down-regulate their nervous systems and rewire the pathways that lead to the anxious brain and the depressed brain.
Gina also practices emotion-focussed psychotherapy for learning skills such as emotional regulation in order to equip patients for trauma work. Within the framework of a whole health model, Gina works collaboratively with Integrative Doctors to treat the bidirectional relationship between mental health and metabolic health.
Her busy private practice is located in Brighton. Contact details are below.
Bayside Clinical Psychology
Level 1, Suite B, 412 Bay Street, Brighton Vic 3186
Phone: 0402 028 277
Nutritionist
Listen to Simone Roberg talk about what to eat and how to thrive in 2023 on the SIX HATS PODCAST
Simone, our expert Nutrition Coach with over 10 years working in Nutrition alongside top Integrative Doctors has led her to be highly experienced in clinical and integrative nutrition. Simone helps patients reach an optimal level of health through leading, up to date nutritional support. From many years of experience as well as resolving her own health issues, Simone has a strong focus and has had success with treating the cause and treating naturally. Simone’s speciality is treating chronic illness as well as a wide range of modern-day health issues.
She has specialised in the following conditions:
. Food intolerances and gut health
. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
. Endometriosis & Perimenopause
. Thyroid Health
. Autoimmune conditions
. Allergies
. Migraines
. Weight management
. Fatigue/Burnout
. Arthritis/joint pain
Initial Session:
90 Minutes Session which includes:
Here’s what Simone says. “I spend time analysing in detail which foods to remove from the diet that aren’t working for you and add in more healing foods for optimal health and wellbeing.
I understand how change can be hard and so I help coach you through the change.
The best thing you can invest in is your health! Health is for life and a good life is with minimal medical intervention, pharmaceutical drugs and hospital visits!
Investing in appropriate eating practices and other natural therapies for you as an individual will not only make you healthier, but you will feel great and live your best life”
From Simone’s own personal experience as well as her extensive clinical experience working alongside leading, Integrative Doctors, Simone is well equipped and best placed to help people feel well. Everyone wants to feel good and they can with the right support and guidance in place
APPOINTMENTS
Phone: 0478055828
Email: info@powerupyourhealth.com.au
Dr Shami graduated from Imperial College School of Medicine in London in 2000 and worked in the United Kingdom and New Zealand before settling here in Melbourne.
She has over 22 years of experience and has specialised in nutritional and environmental medicine by completing a degree (FACNEM) with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). She also holds the fellowship to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). In 2021, she was Vice-President of ACNEM.
Dr Shami is a pianist, loves singing, meditating, hiking and travelling. She is also a podcaster and blogger. Follow the SIX HATS PODCAST on all channels and listen to Dr Shami speak about how stress impacts our health and what we can do about it! It’s now in 22 countries!
My personal journey with integrative medicine began more than 20 years ago when I was working as a GP. I felt incredibly disillusioned with the traditional medical model. The quick consultations, drug-focused treatments, and masking of symptoms seemed so far removed from what I had always believed medicine should be.
It wasn’t until I realised that my own chronic stress was affecting my health – from my gut health to my hormonal health and even my skin health – that I started searching for alternative solutions. It wasn’t until a friend introduced me to nutritional medicine in 2013 that I discovered the missing piece of the puzzle.
Learning about nutrient deficiencies, gut health, hormonal health, and the impact of stress and environmental toxins on our health felt like learning medicine all over again. I was amazed that, as a GP, I hadn’t been taught how effective integrative strategies could help our bodies heal naturally. In that moment, I discovered my passion to help others find solutions to their chronic symptoms and improve the quality of their health and their lives.
That’s why I founded MINT, an integrative natural therapies clinic where we could educate patients on the impact of stress and chronic disease. My ultimate goal is always to help patients achieve lasting health and wellness, so they no longer need to rely on medication or frequent doctor visits.
Looking back on my journey now, I’m so grateful that I followed my intuition and found a path that aligned with my beliefs about what medicine should be. If you’re reading this and considering MINT for your health needs, thank you! We can’t wait to help you on your journey towards optimal health and wellbeing.
Dr Cristina is passionate about helping people achieve vibrant health through sustainable life changes. She has more than a decade of experience in integrative natural therapies and has explored techniques such as neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, somatic sex coaching and yoga. Dr Cristina’s non-judgemental and supportive approach will help you make positive changes to your health.
Dr Cristina Cooper graduated from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom in 2002. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She also holds qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG) and Children’s health (DCH).
Special interests:
. Gut health
. Nutritional approaches to managing autism, ADHD, and mental health
. Menopause
. Adrenal and thyroid health
. Plant Based Therapies
. Stress management and fatigue
. Repairing damage from environmental toxicity
. Nutritional supplements
She has also trained with the following organisations; Australasian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine and Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She completed her training in Neuro-linguistic programming, Hypnotherapy, Psych-K Kinesiology and subconscious mind, Fitgenes DNA training, Ben Lynch methylation and nutrigenomics trainings, Theta Healing, Access Bars, Access Consciousness trainings, Reiki I, Embodied Female Pleasure Coach, Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Foundation and is a Certified Somatic sex coach (sexological bodyworker).
Listen to Dr Cristina Cooper on the SIX HATS PODCAST talk about Prioritising Pleasure.
Here’s another great SIX HATS podcast episode on Low Libido.
An Intuitive Healing session with Jenny Baini is a deeply relaxing and moving experience.
Healing can occur through the placement of hands on or over specific areas of the head, limbs, and torso and may include relaxation massage. This allows for the movement of energy transfer, relieving emotional stress, improving overall wellbeing, removing energetic blockages whilst inducing a deep state of relaxation.
Phone: 0407 201 073
Email: jennybaini@hotmail.com
General Practitioner Dr Eileen Yap has an interest in family health, preventative medicine, wellness and general medicine.
Dr Khai-Ching Lim is a specialist anaesthetist with an interest in treating chronic pain using laser medical acupuncture and plant based therapies.
Dr Khai-Ching graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia in 1998. She obtained Fellowship in the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) in 2007.
In 2014-2016, Khai-Ching was a Chronic Pain Fellow at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and at Melbourne Pain Group. In 2018, she was endorsed for Medical Acupuncture via the Australian Medical Acupuncture College (AMAC).
Dr Khai-Ching is currently completing a Fellowship in the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). Her special interests are in plant medicines, chronic pain, laser medical acupuncture and mind body medicine. She is a regular practitioner of yoga, meditation and qi gong.
BAppSci(Psych), GdipPsych, MprofPsych, MAPS, MAAPi
Hi, my name is Shey Cooper, and I am currently taking on new psychology clients at Clinic 430 in Fitzroy North. I offer both face to face and telehealth psychology sessions in Melbourne and remotely.
I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming, and holistic way. I integrate a range of psychological approaches and evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, EMDR, Trauma, and mindfulness-based therapies, tailored to the individual’s needs. I also administer assessments including ADHD and Autism screeners as well as clinical ADHD and OCD assessments.
I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach, with the aim of supporting individuals to reach their full potential and thrive.
I respect your courage for engaging in counselling and hope that your contact with me will be productive, and positive. Therapy can make all the difference when you are struggling to manage life challenges.
Issues
Mental Health
Sexuality
Client Focus
Age
Communities
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
Call or email for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit, it is beneficial for effective therapy to find out if you “click” with your therapist.
Clinic 430 Fitzroy North 3068
Email: sheypsych@gmail.com
Phone: 0467 539 496
Email: admin@innerfocuspsych.com.au
Phone: 0421851765
Website: innerfocuspsychology.com.au
Natalie is sought-after facilitator and speaker on the Self Image and The Power of Poor Nutrition on your mind and body. Natalie’s work has taken her to stages in the UK, Canada, USA, NZ and in Australia.
Natalie uses her knowledge she has gained through years of working globally and as well as her education and training as a clinical psychotherapist along side root cause healing.
Natalie has an empathetic nature and direct style, who likes to make my clients feel safe and ultimately empowered.
“I’m a strong believer in a root cause health approach to mental health and wellbeing”
Love, Career, Social Life and Spirituality. All these aspects of our lives are intertwined. Natalie is passionate about the health of our relationships especially the one we have with ourselves. Natalie embodies all of this interconnected wisdom & experience to facilitate authentic & connected relationship, either as individuals or in a workplace.
With qualifications in Clinical Behavioural Science and Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy, Natalie is also qualified in the areas of: Neuro-Hypnosis , Clinical Hypnosis, public speaking, group meditation facilitation, physical & psychological conditioning and performance coaching. She also is experienced in the field of Nutritional Psychology and currently completing a qualification in Nutritional Psychiatry.
3 weeks into working with Natalie and honestly was scared shitless to start as I could feel that this was unlike any of type of self-development work, I have done.
Appointments: Connect with Natalie
Website: natalieewest.com
Somatic Mind Body Therapy is an integrative approach to support physical and emotional regulation. Through SMBT you will learn about your ‘Soma’ or body and how past lived experiences of stress, emotions, beliefs, behaviours and postures could be holding you ‘stuck’ in cycles of survival. Through exploration of the soma coupled with mindfulness, body work, breath work, somatic movement and education on whole health wellness of your nervous system, you can shift pent up tension, chronic pain, fatigue and stress. This will enable you to heal holistically and move towards safety and connection as well as develop greater capacity for stress resilience.
Kate Lister began her Pilates practice in 2003 after injuring her back in a sporting accident. Soon after, she completed her first Pilates training course through Dance Medicine Australia (DMA). This was followed by the completion of her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in 2007 at RMIT University.
Kate has also undertaken further advanced training in Pilates. In 2010 Kate completed comprehensive training with Body Arts and Science (BASi), followed by a Diploma and Advanced Diploma in professional Pilates training with National Pilates Training (NPT). More recently, Kate completed Meditation and Mindfulness teacher training through the Melbourne Meditation Centre.
With the world moving at a rapid pace along with the enormous impact of the past few years, Kate has witnessed the challenges of dysregulation on client lives. As an Integrative Somatic Mind Body Therapy Practitioner, Kate believes that trauma informed therapy can be beneficial in supporting and healing clients. This integrative approach offers a variety of body-based techniques, psychosomatic methods, and mindfulness principles. It also offers a whole person-centred approach to provide clients with safe, reliable resources for learning and understanding. Somatic Mind Body Therapy integrates experiential tools to support a feeling of safety around others. It also modulates activation from triggers (real, perceived, environmental and experienced) along with building capacity for nervous system resilience.
Would you like to be more confident, feel accepted and loved, have a successful career and lead a “normal” life? Would you like to feel less exhausted and strong enough to say no? How about being kinder to yourself when life throws you challenges?
Here’s how Susanne, our wonderful psychologist, can help.
Susanne Hackney is warm and empathic and welcomes people from all cultures and backgrounds. Her approach is trauma-informed, holistic, client centred and solution-focused. It’s personalised and at a pace that’s comfortable for her clients.
She can help you with the following:
Susanne’s holistic approach acknowledges the relationship between food and substances on your mood. As such, she works closely with our nutritionist, Integrative General Practitioners and other Allied Health Practitioners at MINT.
Phone: 0413 113 749
“I once thought I knew so little because of my young age. After 30 years of education, life experience and work, I now realise I actually knew a lot, but science took so long to confirm what I already knew! I should have had more faith in myself and trusted my intuition, but that’s the benefit of hindsight! Still, I love to learn and experience new things and share my knowledge to help others. In my spare time, I love to dance or go hiking in nature.”
What’s the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist?
The main difference between the two is that a psychiatrist has trained as a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. A psychologist is not a medical doctor and can’t prescribe medication. Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage medication and treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy to help patients move beyond limiting beliefs and habits, whether or not the client uses medication prescribed by a GP or psychiatrist.
Melbourne Trichology Hair Loss Clinic was founded by Kay Fitzgerald to bring honesty and genuine help to those struggling with hair loss.
Kay interacts with her patients with the heart of a teacher, not a pushy salesperson. She has vast experience in hair loss conditions, having consulted with thousands of patients and working along side other world leaders in the hair loss industry. This has given Kay the tools and experience to be able to provide her patients with the support to manage their hair loss condition.
Kay is also an educator in the trichology field, and as a hair loss specialist has lectured in Australia as well as Singapore, Canada and Washington USA. Kay has earned the respect of her peers in the industry, and her commitment to her patients is second to none.
Kay is a certified member of the International Association of Trichologists.
Appointments: Book Here
Website: www.melbournetrichology.com.au
Are you working in front of a computer for long hours in the day? Do you suffer from neck, shoulder or lower back pain that doesn’t seem to go away? Has life got so busy and stressful and now your body is saying that’s enough?
Here’s how Hayley, Clinical Myotherapist, can help you.
She has specialised in the following:
Hayley incorporates deep tissue movements, trigger points and myofascial release to help
Hayley also educates her clients on how daily movements can affect muscles and cause discomfort. These simple changes incorporated into normal activities can transform the recovery rate and prevent injury.
What’s the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage?
This form of treatment gets its name from the myofascial it addresses- which are thin sheets of tissue around the muscles in our tendons and ligaments. The prefix “myo” is the Greek term for muscle- hence the name.
By combining the principles of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to treat the human body, myotherapy utilises a range of evidence-based approaches to treat muscular pain and dysfunction.
Myotherapists focus on trigger point therapy. This involves applying pressure to specific points of the body in order to reduce discomfort and tension. It may also draw on other techniques such as deep tissue massage, muscle stretching, dry needling and range of rehabilitation exercises.
The primary difference between remedial massage and myotherapy is the fact that myotherapists use a much broader range of techniques to identify the underlying cause of the injury, whereas remedial massage therapy simply treats the problem which involves deep tissue massage.
Hayley understands the journey of chronic pain from a personal experience. As a result, she is passionate about helping others heal and to feel empowered about their health again. She is also part of the clinical myotherapy team with Rugby’s Melbourne Storm and Rebels along with basketball’s Melbourne United.
Hayley is incredible. I don’t know how she knows where my “knots” are in my muscles. I work in front of a computer 10 hours a day and I realised I need to see Hayley at least twice a month to not be in chronic pain. She has magic hands and is able to release the pain points. I always leave feeling amazing. Kumudu T
Dr. Wanda Tan (MBBS, ACNEM) has over 20 years’ experience working in emergency medicine, internal medicine and general practice. She was born and raised in the Netherlands and has worked in Europe, Africa, China and Australia.
A degree in international public health and working in emergency medicine in particular has made her aware of the value of our healthcare system in acute illness and injury. In treating and preventing chronic disease, however, the effectiveness of our current healthcare system is limited.
Over the past five years, Dr. Tan has gradually shifted her focus towards an individualised and innovative model of healthcare. This model integrates nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, emotional and mental health practices with the use of pharmacology and technology.
She believes optimal health encompasses optimal cognitive function, physical autonomy, freedom from chronic pain and resilience to acute illness and injury. She also believes there is no quick fix or magic pill for attaining and maintaining optimal health.
Instead, a daily and imperfect health practice will pay off with compound interest over time.
Dr. Tan is currently pursuing a Fellowship in Environmental and Nutritional Medicine and divides her time between Integrative GP practice and the emergency department.
Since becoming a mother of two toddlers, she has replaced boxing sessions in the gym with monkey bars in the playground, and substituted Melbourne’s culinary scene for creating nutritious meals at home that the kids will eat.
Medicare rebates – Please be advised that Dr Wanda Tan is a private billing doctor. Medicare rebates are not available on consultation fees.
Marnie Pitts achieved her Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University in 2008. Since graduating, she has worked a variety of roles in the public health system before choosing to concentrate on Neonatal Care. After achieving the qualification of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2015, Marnie has decided to broaden her scope of practice and pursue a career in Cosmetic Medicine. She believes Cosmetic Medicine offers an exciting opportunity to help clients look and feel their best.
Marnie completed her certificate in Cosmetic Injectable and Dermal Fillers, with Aesthetics Training Australia. From this, she was able to link her practice with Skin Science Medical Skin Clinic under the wonderful leadership of Dr Mikhail Soutorine. Dr Mikhail has over 30 years of experience in Cosmetic Medicine. He leads a team of committed nurses who strive to deliver their clients optimal results by using the safest, most effective, and current treatments available.
Cosmetic Injectables have a vast range of applications. From reducing the signs of ageing to boosting lip volume. Every client has different needs and desires and will require a personalised treatment plan.
Dr Shami Barathan
Dr Cristina Cooper
Dr Wanda Tan
New patient 30 min appointment – $250. Medicare refund $79.70
New patient 60 min appointment – $450. Medicare refund $191.20
Return patient 30 min appointment – $200. Medicare refund $79.70
Return patient 15 min appointment – $97. Medicare refund $41.20
Dr Viv Chai
Chinese traditions suggest that acupuncture is around 5000 years old.
Acupuncture points, when stimulated appropriately (either by fine needles, laser or pressure) produce specific reproducible effects locally and sometimes distally in other parts of the body.
Some very sensitive people (“strong responders”) can sometimes experience lines of “propagated sensation” when these points are stimulated. These correspond to Acupuncture Meridians which are the energy channels in the body.
Illness is due to an imbalance of flow of the body’s vital energy (Qi) in the organs and through the energy channels of the body (acupuncture meridians).
Pain is due to the build up of “stagnant Qi” behind a blockage in the meridian.
Acupuncture points are special responsive points in the meridian which can unblock or change the flow of Qi energy in that channel.
L.A.S.E.R – Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Developed in 1960s.
Specific frequencies of light have particular effects on the human body.
Red light- boost cell metabolism and cell function through interaction with mitochondria.
Low powered lasers used for therapeutic effects in Western Medicine is called Photo Bio Modulation Therapy (PBM or PBMT) or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). Used to reduce inflammation, tissue oedema, healing wounds and nerves, treating neurological problems and relieving pain.
Laser acupuncture “stimulates” classical acupuncture points or can de-activate trigger points in muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and periosteum. It works via direct neural effects locally, segmentally, distally, and systematically, and involves many of the same neurological pathways as needle acupuncture.
Acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, immune boosting and vitality-boosting effect. It can rebalance the autonomic nervous system, improve neuroplasticity, reduce neuro- sensitisation, rebalance muscle function and reduce muscle spasm.
Conditions that can be treated:
. acute and chronic pain -insomnia
. depression
. anxiety
. stroke or head injury recovery
. nausea and vomiting (morning sickness/chemotherapy/post-operative) -digestive issues (constipation/heartburn/irritable bowel syndrome/hiccups) -infertility
. improve vision
. cognitive clarity
Painless and more subtle stimulus (compared to needles).
Preferred in children, sensitive people, needle phobic, immunocompromised. No risk of infection or of damaging organs with a needle.
Laser acupuncture should not be applied:
. directly into the open eye
. over cancer tissue
. over openings in the skull
. to the belly of a pregnant woman
. over electrical implants – pacemakers, etc
. on the head in severe unstable epilepsy
. caution for some acupuncture points in pregnant women
Laser acupuncture is very safe. Some people can experience mild, short term side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, feeling dizzy and faint.
Occasionally there can be an aggravation (which can be severe, extended and disabling) of initial symptoms, sometimes followed by significant improvement of symptoms. This is more common with sensitive patients (strong or hyper responders).
It is usually a good idea to be well nourished (food and water) before a treatment to decrease the risk of side effects. Resting after an acupuncture treatment is also advisable. It can take between 2-14 days for the full effects of an acupuncture treatment to manifest.
The optimal frequency of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and the sensitivity to laser acupuncture. Acute conditions are better managed with more frequent sessions (daily or second daily). Chronic conditions may require less frequent sessions (weekly to monthly).
Most patients will have derived some benefits after 3 regular sessions. In a small proportion of patients, needle acupuncture may be more beneficial than laser acupuncture.
With over 10 years experience helping people heal from illness, Simone provides individualised Nutrition advice to support the patients health needs and goals.
Simone offers 7 day personalised meal plans, around 40 recipes to get started. She provides other tools and strategies to help promote optimal health and well being. Simone has a strong clinical back ground to help support the patients healing as well as extensive coaching skills to help the patient set goals and stay on track. Whether you have a medical condition, weight loss goals or you are wanting better health Simone has the experience to address most modern health issues and concerns. Most patients start to feel better only after a few weeks into their programs. Simone is available at MINT clinic on Thursdays face to face or via telehealth.
You will receive a comprehensive body composition analysis report. This becomes your individualised health tracking tool, giving you a tangible document work with.
Your report will show: