Since 1980, Suzanne has been studying, practising and teaching Bodywork/Massage Therapies, Acupuncture, Chinese & Natural Medicine and Lifestyle & Stress Management. Suzanne has been practising Qigong since first studying in China in 1989. She is known as a very experienced Acupuncturist, Bodyworker, Chinese Medicine Practitioner & a caring and joyful teacher.

In her Private Practice she may use Acupuncture, Bodywork, Qigong, Chinese Herbs, Tui-na massage, Myofascial Release and Cranial Sacral Therapy, Massage Therapies, Health Education, Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling, Stress Management, Meditation and Breathing techniques, Exercise prescription and other Complementary Therapies.

She also worked as an Acupuncturist for twelve years in a local Womens’ Health Centre, and is very familiar with a wide range of issues and conditions that are specific to women.

Can you treat my condition?
A wholistic approach encompasses the view that the body, mind, emotions and spirit are inter-connected. One of the strengths of Chinese Medicine is its understanding of dynamic relationships and patterns of imbalance. Thus all treatments are individualised, whether you have a muscular/skeletal problem, digestive, respiratory, gynaecological, pain, stress-related or any other condition and/or symptoms. Treatments are also very effective in increasing vitality and the well-being of people who are generally healthy.

What happens in a session?
Chinese Medicine uses a number of techniques to diagnose what imbalances are occurring in the individual, so besides some personal details, information is gathered at the beginning by asking, listening, observing and touching relevant areas. This includes Tongue and Pulse diagnosis.

Discussion of the findings follows with negotiation on appropriate methods for
treatment of the presenting condition.

For receiving Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxa or Bodywork, removal of some clothing for access to treatment areas may be required.

If you want, the session can also include information on living practices such as incorporating exercise, breathing and Qigong practices, herbal use, diet modification, exploring your mental/emotional outlook and lifestyle or the use of Acupoints. If you choose to include any of these suggestions in your daily life, you will assist yourself in gaining a healthy balance.

History of Teaching
From 1987 to 2004 Suzanne has been a Founder, Director and Principal of
The Way College of Oriental Therapies & Bodywork, The Way School of Massage Therapies and Place of Healing / Place of Learning in Lismore and Byron Bay. She has written, taught and supervised in modules such as: Tuina (Chinese massage), Acupressure, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Theory and Diagnostic modules, Meridians, Experiential Body Awareness, Lifestyle and Stress Management, Introduction to Qigong, Introduction to Chinese Dietary Therapy, Women’s Health Bodywork, Introduction to Bodymind.

Prior to this she taught classes in Dance, Conditioning and Creative Vegetarian Cooking.