Our Practitioners



Val Allen

Val Allen

Dip.Ed., ND

Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Homeopathy
Nutrition
Remedial Therapy
Serious health problems
Cancer Support

Val is known as one of Perth's best recognised and most respected natural therapists having been in full time practice since 1979 and has been closely involved in taking naturopathy in Western Australia from its infancy to today's effective, efficient and professional level of natural healthcare.

Since 1984, Val has practiced from the present clinic and patients have watched the practice grow, especially since 1996 when the premises were extended and her integrated team of carefully selected natural and orthodox health professionals was brought together.

Recognised as the 'grandmother' of the industry in Western Australia, Val has represented natural therapists at the National Council level of the Australian Natural Therapists Association of which she is a Fellow and Life Member. Val is often sought as a media spokesperson and is a regular presenter on topical issues connected with natural therapies. She has always been closely involved in important legislative natural healthcare issues at state and federal political levels.

For many years Val was a senior lecturer at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies and has been delighted to see naturopathy accepted under ancillary benefits by all health funds in recognition of its value to patients. Having such a large patient following and with her special focus on complex cases and cancer patient care, Val has surrounded herself with excellent colleagues who are able to successfully treat the ever-increasing number of new patients which her well-respected clinic attracts.

Val's has recently published her practical healthcare guide and recipe book Very Wellness which has proved to be a runaway success throughout Australia.

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Lesley Oakes

Lesley Oakes

ND, Dip.App.Sc.(Nat), Dip. ABAAHP

Naturopath/Anti-Ageing Practitioner

Areas of Expertise
Anti-Ageing
Natural Hormone Replacement
Salivary/Urinary Hormone Testing (for assessing hormonal imbalances & declining hormone levels associated with ageing)
Bio-Impedance Analysis
Weight Management

Lesley studied at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science in Naturopathy, and at the Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine with a Fellowship of Anti-Ageing and Functional Medicine. Lesley is also Australia's first naturopath to achieve Board Certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Whilst known for her caring, professional manner and a long history of successfully treating patients, Lesley believes in embracing new technology to accurately assist in analysing body systems.

Her passion lies in the area of anti-ageing, vitality and longevity which is concerned with decreasing the risk of all illnesses and conditions associated with accelerated ageing such as fatigue, weight gain, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, dementia, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis etc.

Lesley specialises in optimising balance using advanced laboratory testing to develop treatment protocols to assist with hormonal imbalances and declining hormone levels associated with ageing. Adequate levels and an appropriate balance of hormones are necessary for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing in both males and females. Areas of expertise are also weight management and Cellular Health Analysis to accurately measure some of the biological 'markers' of ageing such as muscle mass, body fat, cellular health and biological age.

Lesley believes that with proper assessment, monitoring and coaching, the body's metabolism can be shifted favorably, energy levels Improved , the risk of accelerated ageing can be avoided and that early testing and treatment protocols can help maintain good health for as long as possible, increasing your health span, not just your lifespan.

Click here to learn more about Anti-Ageing and Functional Medicine.

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Natalie Pickering

Natalie Pickering

ND, Dip.App.Sc. (Nat)

Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Infertility
Children's Health
Quantum Analysis
Herbal Medicine
Nutritional Guidance
Lifestyle Adjustment and Reiki

Natalie was born in Perth and studied at Murdoch University before beginning studies at Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, where she graduated with a diploma of Applied Science in Natural Therapy and received the award for 'Best in Clinical Practice'.

Natalie enjoys all aspects of naturopathic practice but has a special interest in fertility issues, preconceptual planning, and infants' and children’s' health. To further this interest, Natalie has completed further studies with Francesca Naish - one of Australia's foremost experts in natural fertility management.

From her experience working with couples with fertility problems - whether they are for specific reasons or unidentified - Natalie finds that by addressing increasingly common hormone imbalances, specific nutrient requirements and toxic overload, she can help couples overcome frustrating barriers to conception, and support them in creating happy, healthy, bright and beautiful babies.

A combination of nutritional guidance, homeopathic and herbal remedies, along with iridology, energetic medicine programs, salivary hormone analysis and traditional blood tests help her gain the best results for patients.

Having recently become a mother, Natalie is gaining first hand experience and knowledge in the wonders of pregnancy and infancy. Wherever she has some time to herself, she still enjoys gardening, cooking, watching movies and live comedy.

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Sam Botica

Sam Botica

ND, Dip.Hom.,Dip.App.Sc.(Nat), Grad.Dip.Acup., Dip.RM

Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Homoeopathy
Herbal Medicine
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Acupuncture
Quantum Analysis
Nutrition & Weight Loss Management

Sam spent several years of nursing in Wellington NZ, prior to her studying at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science in Natural and Remedial Therapies in 1997 and later receiving her post graduate diploma of Acupuncture.

Sam is currently furthering her studies in Mental Health. As a Naturopath, Sam treats holistically, focusing on optimising her patients' health and wellbeing and decreasing the risk of all illnesses, while treating acute and chronic conditions using herbal medicine, homeopathy, vitamin and mineral therapy, diet (including weight loss) and lifestyle advice.

Special areas of interest include gastro-intestinal, hormonal conditions, immune/autoimmune conditions, and mental health. Sam uses advanced pathology testing, including salivary hormone tests, Iridology and hair mineral analysis to assist in diagnosis and treatment. She also utilises the revolutionary Quantum Xeroid System, used in Europe, UK and USA to accurately test for sensitivities and allergies, vitamin, mineral and amino acid deficiencies, viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and mood disorders.

Sam has a daily radio health spot on Perth radio station Mix 94.5fm where she discusses health maintenance and natural approaches to treating ill health. Sam's philosophy is that good diet and lifestyle, along with positive mental and emotional growth good company, natural medicines and a desire to be well are what we need to heal ourselves, live healthy vital lives and age well.

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David Main

Dr. David Main

MBBS, B.Sc.

Holistic Medical Practitioner

Dr. Main graduated in medicine from the University of Western Australia in 1987. He completed his hospital-based experience at the major teaching hospitals in Perth including experience in Pediatrics at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. In 1989 he travelled to UK and worked at the Kings College Hospital in London in Orthopedics and Emergency medicine.

He entered General Practice in 1992 after gaining further experience in Rehabilitation and Geriatric medicine. His interest in Natural medicine began at this time as a research for safe and effective remedies for many of the problems presenting in a normal general practice.

Dr. Main then worked for 2 years with Dr Avinash Shrivastava, a prominent pain specialist and lecturer at Curtin University School of Occupational Therapy and The Australia Institute of Holistic Medicine. From 1997 to 2001 he ran his own medical practice where he specialised in nutritional and herbal medicine, as well as the treatment of headache and pain conditions using Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy.

During 2002 and 2003 he worked exclusively in a specialist clinic for the treatment of headache and muscular pain problems using Myofascial therapy and Proto therapy.

Dr. Main has joined the Perth Natural Medical Clinic to work side by side with an experienced and dedicated team of naturopaths and other practitioners to achieve the best outcomes for the health of his patients. He also brings his skills and experience in the management of the difficult conditions of chronic headache and pain conditions, and is pioneering the use of Botox therapy in headache treatment.

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Dr McCarthy

Dr. John McCarthy

MB Bch., N.U.I.

Holistic Medical Practitioner

Dr. McCarthy was born In Dungarvan in the Republic of Ireland and comes from a family of doctors. He graduated at the National University of Ireland in Cork in 1954 and completed his internship in Waterford, Ireland. After practising for several years in Ireland and the UK, he decided in 1959 to come to Australia with his new wife for 'an adventure', planning to stay for only 6 months or so.

His short stay turned out to be permanent, and after working as a general practitioner in the eastern states, he spent over four years as company medical officer for P.T. Inco in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Returning to Australia in 1987, Dr McCarthy settled in Western Australia practising in Perth and several country towns. However the call to practise overseas again resulted in Dr McCarthy working for H.M. the Sultan of Brunei for four years and as Government Medical Officer in the Cocos islands before returning to WA in 1998.

Having worked in Perth as a general practitioner and also as a recruiting medical adviser to the Department of Defence, Dr McCarthy spent time practising in Alice Springs and Darwin and is now settled back in Perth.

Dr McCarthy is qualified in Hypnotherapy and his interests lie in Psychiatry; he has several medical publications to his name. He is passionate about helping people who don't respond to normal/conventional treatments, especially in cases with an overture of anxiety is attached.

He comes to PNMC wishing to 'slow down', continue as a general practitioner and reconnect with his passion for psychosomatic illnesses and to create more in this area of treatment. He loves stamp collecting and reading journals.

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David Main

Dr. Kitty Campion

M.A., M.H., Ir., B.I.T., M.C.I.A.

Medical Herbalist

Dr. Campion initially graduated with the General Council Register of Consultant Medical Herbalists in England in 1979 and then went on to train with the American School of Natural Healing where she was awarded a Ph.D. in 1983.

Since then she has continued to train in various alternative therapies including iridology, bioresonance, colonics, Reiki, Bowen, Thai medical massage, manual lymphatic drainage and counselling in metaphysical and emotional intelligence.

Widely regarded as an innovative medical herbalist, Dr. Campion uses her expertise to move stagnant physical, emotional or etheric energy through the body with deep detoxification and specific tissue repair using dietary adjustments, herbs, sound, light and vibrational therapies and detailed emotional guidance.

Her training in Germany taught her that all good health begins in the bowel and over many years she has proved this to be the case achieving astonishing results with digestive problems ranging from ulcerative colitis, cirrhosis and hepatitis to acid reflux, parasitic infestation, candida, Crohn's disease, malabsorption, diabetes and so-called irritable bowel syndrome (which in her opinion is medical shorthand for 'I have no idea what is going on!').

She has the ability to convey serious information compassionately and entertainingly so inspiring her clients to levels of health and happiness hitherto undreamt of.

The author of nine books detailing her experience in natural healthcare working with 25,000 clients,
Dr. Campion is delighted to be joining the superb team of professionals at Western Australia's leading natural medical clinic.

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Christabelle Phillips

Christabelle Phillips

B.Sc.(U.W.A.), B.Sc.Pod.(Curtin)., M.A.Pod.A.

Podiatrist

Areas of Expertise
Podiatry
Paediatrics & Biomechanics

Christabelle was born in the Sultanate of Brunei, moving from there at the age of six to spend some time in India before settling in Western Australia. After leaving school she was inspired to return to studying and embarked upon a science degree course at the University of Western Australia, graduating with majors in pharmacology and physiology, and a minor in biochemistry.

Unfortunately, Christabelle's love of sport led to her sustaining a traumatic back injury resulting in her being unable to continue participation. Christabelle saw a podiatrist, and was amazed at the response of her body to this type of therapy. This inspired her to embark upon a degree in podiatry at Curtin University which she completed in 1991.

Christabelle then entered private practice in well-established clinics at Mount Lawley and Midvale and since that time has carved a very successful professional career for herself. She has also been the podiatrist to the State basketball team and football team.

With over 15 years experience as a podiatrist and working closely with a wide variety of other health professionals, Chris likes to take a holistic approach with podiatry as this ultimately leads to a more successful treatment. Although enjoying treating all aspects of podiatry, she has special interests in bio mechanics. Chris continues to update her skills, the latest being several Certificates of Advanced musculo-skeletal technique.

Christabelle is a member of the Australia Podiatrists Association and enjoys good food, cooking and the arts and has a very healthy outdoor lifestyle.

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Ryan Grady

Ryan Grady

Adv.Dip.TCM (Aust), Cert TCM (China)

Acupuncturist

Areas of Expertise
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine

Ryan Ryan was born in East Fremantle and studied at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies graduating with an Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine - (Acupuncture & Chinese herbs) and accolades including 'Best Clinical Practitioner'.

On completing his studies he travelled to Hangzhou, China to further his learning in Chinese Medicine through two separate internships at the Hangzhou City, and Zhejiang Provincial Hospitals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Working under some of the most well respected practitioners in Southern China, Ryan was exposed to the latest strategies and techniques that China has to offer in the treatment of most modern day diseases.

In 2007 Ryan was invited back to China to work with Dr Xuan Li Hua, director of Acupuncture at The Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM to further develop his skills in a unique style of acupuncture designed to treat chronic pain.

Whilst in China, Ryan also studied an ancient form of Chinese health exercise called 'Da Yan Qigong' under a very famous and well respected teacher named Grandmaster Yin. Ryan completed his training and was accepted into the 'Wushu Federation of China' and officially named the fourth son of Grandmaster Yin to continue on the Dan Yan Qigong lineage. He hopes one day to pass on the teachings so others can experience the benefits of this graceful, ancient art.

Ryan's treatments draw on both traditional and modern Chinese medical techniques including:

  • Acupuncture
  • Individualized herbal prescriptions
  • Cupping
  • Electro-stimulation
  • Chinese massage

Also diet and lifestyle advice to assist the body's own healing and defence mechanisms in removing pathogenic influences and to restore and maintain harmony and balance.

Ryan believes Chinese Medicine is a way of life not only a preventative and curative form of healthcare and hopes to give every patient a clear insight into the benefits of understanding their body from a TCM perspective.

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Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

B.Sc. (Ost.)

Osteopath

Areas of Expertise
Osteopathy
Specialises in Sports Injuries
Acupuncture

Kevin was born in Zimbabwe, and took an early extremely keen interest in sport particularly swimming, progressing this interest later to become a physical education teacher. Upon his relocation to the United Kingdom he studied at the British School of Osteopathy and gained his B.Sc.(Ost.) in 1990.

He commenced practising at a well-known clinic in London for some years before moving to another practice close to Cambridge. Eventually, he took the step of establishing his own practice at Epping in 1998 and studied basic acupuncture, before deciding to settle in Perth early in 2006.

An experienced osteopath, physical therapist and acupuncturist, Kevin's specialist interest is in sports injuries. Having had a wealth of experience in the international sporting arena representing Great Britain at water polo, and Zimbabwe at rugby, swimming and water polo, he has worked with the British Water polo squad and Members of the Olympic rowing team and other athletes.

Kevin continues to play water polo at masters level, and uses the experience he has gained in playing and treating top athletes to help his patients recover from injury and with their rehabilitation to prevent future problems.

He is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association, and by applying his considerable sports experience he is able to treat injuries at every level, from Olympic athlete through to the weekend enthusiast.

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Wayne Sibson

Wayne Sibson

B.Sc., M.HSc.(Osteo),Grad.Dip. Spinal Manipulation

Osteopath

Areas of Expertise
Osteopathy
Myotherapy
Myopractic/Bowen Therapy
Panabaa Release Technique

Wayne was born in Southampton (U.K.) and attended the Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne completing a Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Osteopathy. He has been a registered osteopath since 1999 at which time he relocated to Perth to commence his Osteopathic practice.

Whilst in Melbourne, Wayne was able to attract a number of grants to assist in his masters research, which focused on osteopathic manipulative technique and prostate disease. His work has been published in the peer review Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

Wayne offers a comprehensive approach in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He has completed additional studies in dry needling and intramuscular stimulation, methods that involve the precise placement of fine acupuncture needles into taut bends of shortened muscle. Wayne believes that prolonged muscle spasm can alter the normal reaction forces in joints leading to a state of sustained compression in the joint. Accordingly he uses various deep tissue massage techniques as well as other osteopathic methods such as mobilisation stretching and manipulation.

Wayne has an active interest in dynamic stretching techniques having attended seminars conducted by Kit Laughlin, the author of "How to Overcome Neck and Back Pain" . He believes that good muscle function is a primary defence against pain and recurrent musculoskeletal problems and, not surprisingly, stresses the importance of exercise in his comprehensive treatment approach.

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Barbara Beeck

Barbara Beeck RT

Dip.R.T

Remedial Massage Therapist

Areas of Expertise
Remedial Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Relaxation Massage
Cupping, Bowen Therapy, Myopractic, Emmett Technique
Dorn Spinal Therapy & Pregnancy Massage

Barbara's background before working in health was in teaching physical education in schools, teaching adult fitness classes in her own fitness business and farming in the South-West.

Barbara has a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapies and over many years has studied numerous additional courses and techniques. Included are Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue work, Trigger Point Therapy, Bowen Therapy, Myopractic, Emmett Technique and Non-manipulative Mobilising Massage. These and other techniques offer a 'tool-kit' enabling individualised treatment programs to help patients with a wide range of pain conditions. She aims at reducing pain and tension by releasing muscles in spasm and by addressing tendon, ligament and fascia complaints; the result is improved structure and function.

Massage support during pregnancy is also offered and patients seeking complete, deep relaxation, can benefit from Healing Hot Stone Massage - a great gift suggestion. Barb is accredited with AAMT - Australian Association of Massage Therapists. AAMT is the leading massage association in Australia, setting high standards which ensures recognition by most health funds (including HBF). She is also accredited with ANTA - the Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Barbara's patients often report that their remedial massage treatment has overcome acute and long-term conditions, eliminating the need to search further for the solution. Her treatments are regarded by other practitioners as highly beneficial support for their treatment protocols.

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Barbara Beeck

Melissa Beeck

B.Sc., Dip. Reflex., Cert. Swed. Massage.,
Cert. Maternity Reflexology

Reflexologist

Areas of Expertise
Remedial Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Relaxation Massage
Cupping, Bowen Therapy, Myopractic, Emmett Technique
Dorn Spinal Therapy & Pregnancy Massage

Melissa studied Biological and Environmental Science at Murdoch University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science. She gained experience in pathology at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, before returning to W.A. and, while working at the Department of Agriculture and Food, studied Reflexology at the West Australian School of Reflexology in 2000. In 2002 she completed her full Diploma of Reflexology, the highest level possible. She is a Professional Member of the Reflexology Association of Australia.

While studying Naturopathy at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies, Melissa completed a Certificate of Swedish Massage in 2005. Melissa gained her Certificate in Maternity Reflexology in 2009, enabling her to provide specifically tailored reflexology massage to preconception and pregnant women.

The reflexology 'map' has continually evolved over the centuries and is used to massage reflexology points - 'reflections of the body' - to promote healing and relaxation throughout the body. Reflexology benefits the circulatory and lymphatic systems by improving blood and lymph flow to and from the lower extremities. During a reflexology session the muscles of the foot and lower leg are thoroughly massaged and the result is deep relaxation.

Reflexology is beneficial for men and women of all ages. Reflexology pressure points accurately pinpoint patients' ailments and by working these points, shifts in the patient's health will occur. Melissa helps patients address health issues through Reflexology, Maternity Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage and essential oils.

Besides being a busy mum, other interests include environmental health, safety and toxicity in personal care products, nutrition, gardening and fitness walking.
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Melissa Hohaia

Melissa Hohaia

Adv.Dip.(Nat), Adv.Dip.(WHM), B.Sc.(Human Biology), Cert.(Health & Fitness), ND

Naturopath

Areas of Expertise
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

Melissa's passion for Natural Therapies started from an early age as a client of Val Allen's. This enthusiasm has led her to complete a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Curtin University, along with Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine from the Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine.

Melissa has integrated a scientific view of health with the philosophies of Natural Medicine to create a balanced approach to disease states and wellness. She believes that without looking at the body as a whole we are unable to achieve optimal health on a physical and emotional level.

Melissa incorporates the use of various diagnostic methods such as iridology, tongue signs, and nails signs in conjunction with scientific laboratory testing to provide her clients with a multi-faceted approach to diagnosis and treatment. She uses nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, diet, and lifestyle advice to support her clients in achieving ideal health.

A qualified personal trainer, she has managed Lords Gym in Subiaco for 5 years and has achieved fantastic results with a variety of weight loss clients, rehabilitation, and sports specific training.

Her passion and specialisation lies within the area of weight loss and she believes that optimal results can be achieved when incorporating healthy lifestyle and exercise routines, with the correct diagnosis and treatment of any underlying imbalances, disease states, or deficiencies. Her ability to provide motivation, support, guidance, and continual assessment is a valuable tool in achieving health and weight loss goals. Melissa also uses Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) to address acute and chronic pain.

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Pat McLaughlin

Pat McLaughlin

Personal Counsellor

Pat is a native of Ireland who was born in Singapore and just kept going. She considers herself fortunate to have the experience of living in the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Working extensively in management over the last 20 years, Pat has a particular sensitivity to business-related stress problems and works with "performance development counseling" which Pat describes as "getting the best out of oneself in the professional areas by solving the issues that challenge one in every area of one's life".

She has extensive experience in working with meditation, business intuition and body energy techniques, together with a wide variety of more traditional methods and has solid experience as a Corporate Trainer, Sales Manager, Training Manager, Independent Consultant and Company Counselor. Pat is someone who has "been there" and will assist clients to go where they need to go in a way that is purely personal to their own experiences.

Pat provides a unique support network that promotes growth, self esteem, self awareness and self knowledge; the result is strong consistent performance in every area of a person's life and the peace, happiness and achievement which that person deserves. She specialises in leadership, life directions, money and relationship issues, stress, anxiety, emotional problems and the need to achieve, and will assist her clients to experience and utilise the "added dimension".

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