Shalini Nair Kozlowski
Naturopath and Clinic Owner

Shalini completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Southern School of Natural Therapies, and in her final year, was nominated for awards for outstanding achievements in herbal medicine and for her research project.

Following undergraduate studies, she completed a Masters in Reproductive Medicine at the University of New South Wales which further consolidated her knowledge of gynaecological complaints such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, and management of complaints and issues associated with menopause. A major component of the Masters program included detailed information about assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and in particular in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and the drug protocols used by IVF clinics in Australia.While undertaking her studies and since, she has been mentored by Ruth at Melbourne Holistic Health Group, and has worked closely with her to experience first-hand the management of women’s health in a collaborative medicine setting.

Shalini is passionate about women’s health and is excited to bring together her naturopathic and medical knowledge as well as her research abilities to help her patients achieve the best outcomes with the treatment options available. She is also very interested in the management of gastrointestinal disorders and enjoys the challenge of pulling together the various threads that result in a successful therapeutic regime. 

Shalini opened her clinic Inner North Holistic Health in 2018 to continue the wonderful work that was started by Ruth at MHHG, and she continues to practice using Ruth's paradigm of collaborative medicine. Shalini is a member of the Naturopath and Herbalists' Association of Australia.

Jo Kidd
Naturopath

Jo’s passion for providing high quality health care commenced with her studying naturopathy while still completing her nursing studies. She then undertook her midwifery training at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne.

When Jo graduated in naturopathy from the Southern School of Natural Therapies, her experience in both complementary and traditional medicine enabled her to work with both models of care to deliver optimal health outcomes. Many years later Jo draws on knowledge and experience in conventional medicine, her experience as a health counselor and her Diploma in Family and Child health to inform her work as a naturopath. Additionally, Jo has undertaken a Masters of Public Health which focused on the social determinants of health and this also informs her current roles of Naturopath and Maternal Child Health Nurse.

Jo’s approach to health care delivery is to consider the whole person. Compassion and empathy are hallmarks of Jo’s personal, public and professional life and she aims to ensure that clients feel comfortable, empowered and heard. Jo enjoys the challenge and diversity of a general practice. Her 20 years experience working as a Naturopath comprises significant skill in the area of women’s health which includes menstrual complaints, menopause, infertility and adolescent health issues. Additionally, she enjoys working with a wide range of clients including the very young, older adults, families, individual men and women.Jo’s personal belief in sustainability, equity and social justice is distinctively reflected in her professional ethos. Jo is a member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists' Association of Australia.

Julianne Grant
Naturopath

Julianne is an experienced, degree-qualified Naturopath who has practiced in complementary medicine for 20 years.  Julianne’s extensive career has included working with patients within a private clinical setting, within hospitals, sporting groups, with individual athletes, and within corporate settings. 

As a Naturopath, Julianne has a keen interest in herbal medicine and as such works as a technical writer, researcher, educator and presenter for a prominent Australian herbal medicine company.  Her hours of research, which covers the use of herbal medicine for a myriad of health complaints, contributes greatly to her clinical knowledge base.  Julianne is passionate about education, both of her patients and of the Naturopathic profession, and invests a great deal of time researching and implementing advances in natural medicine. Over the years, Julianne’s clinical expertise has become focused on working alongside patients with chronic disease states and immune dysregulation, including: chronic stealth infections (e.g. Lyme, mycoplasma, chronic viral infections, parasites, etc.); autoimmune disorders; chemoprevention and cancer treatment adjunct; allergies and conditions of histamine intolerance; chronic fatigue; and chronic gastrointestinal disorders. 

Julianne believes strongly in a collaborative health care model in order to achieve the best possible health and wellness outcomes for her patients. By utilising food as medicine, lifestyle strategies, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements as needed, Julianne develops individualised treatment programs in order to guide her patients back to optimal health and vitality.  It is Julianne’s belief that optimal health is a fine balance between physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and it is her passion to help her patients reach and maintain a vibrant and healthy way of life.Professional Association: Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)

Phoebe Norris
Myotherapist

Phoebe Norris helps people with muscle and joint issues investigate, understand and take control of their pain or discomfort. You’ll explore your health with Phoebe to create an achievable treatment plan that meets your goals. Your treatment may include:

• Hands on myotherapy techniques that maximise comfort without compromising results

• Self-care activities you can actually commit to

• Advice on how to return to activities you love

• Education that puts you in charge of your health

• An efficient course of treatment/s

Phoebe keeps up to date with clinical research, so your treatment plan will use current evidence to get you the best outcomes possible. Phoebe can help even if you have a complex medical history. She has experience working with people who have long term health conditions, including autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular issues, chronic pain and others. She will make sure you both understand the impacts your condition has on your muscle and joint health, as well as ensuring your treatment plan is safe and effective.

Phoebe is also experienced in Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage. Phoebe has been practicing as a Myotherapist since completing her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at Victoria University in 2014. Before that, Phoebe spent time practicing as a remedial massage therapist, upskilling through rigorous reading and further training, until she needed the advanced skills of Myotherapy. She has also been a teacher for several years at the diploma and advanced diploma level. As a teacher, Phoebe is comfortable explaining what she’s doing and why. Phoebe looks forward to answering any and all questions about your muscle and joint health and how myotherapy can help you. Phoebe is a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.

For appointments, contact reception at 03 9489 8411 or admin@inhh.com.au

Erica Patrick
Psychologist

When people experience stress, trauma and difficult life experiences these images, feelings and thoughts can often get ‘locked’ into their psyches. Especially when these experiences occur as a child and the child is unable to make reason of their experience. Erica sees her job as unleashing the pain and/or confusion around the experience, to get an understanding, and to release and to forgive. Following these insights new actions and new behaviours can follow enabling the person to be the fully developed person they were meant to be.

Erica, a registered psychologist with a master’s degree in counselling psychology uses a variety of integrative modalities, including Interpersonal therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment therapy (ACT), Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). The combination of therapies she considers to be a holistic approach to psychology. Erica is also an advocate of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) which incorporates mindfulness/relaxation practices as well as restructuring the negative, self-sabotaging thoughts which control us. Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also utilised in her psychological consultations which involves practicing being present in the moment especially with strong emotions one may feel.

Erica is a caring emphatic psychologist and works hard to make sure that progress is consistent and collaborative. She will specifically help you achieve better relationships with yourself and other important people in your life. This is possible through accepting yourself and letting go of the past. Specifically healing past insecure attachments, and childhood issues. Erica specialises in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self -esteem, stress and coping in the workplace, adolescence and exam preparation.

Erica can also help with the symptoms with IBS and uses gut -directed hypnotherapy for this. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a type of hypnotherapy specifically targeted to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

For appointments, contact Erica on 0407 099 423 or erica@mindbodypsychology.net

Find out more at Erica’s website.

Sabrina D’Andrea
Acupuncturist and Skin Specialist

Sabrina holds qualifications in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and has 14 years experience in the field.

Sabrina is extremely passionate about health and well-being and lives by the premise that prevention is better than a cure! She believes in an integrative approach to wellness whereby physical, mental and emotional well-being are interconnected, and focuses on all 3 aspects when treating her patients. Her treatments are designed to equip her patients with the right information and tools to achieve their optimal health.

Sabrina also holds qualifications in skin therapy, which she has been practicing over the last 20 years, and loves nothing more than turning around clients skin issues with organic facial treatments.

For appointments, contact Sabrina on 0417 352 474 or sabrina@wellnessphilosophy.com.au