The Reception Team
Our friendly front desk team are here to answer your questions. Led by Kaz Windon, the team has 20 years collective experience in wellness clinics on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Experience and knowledge make them experts in their field.
Phone Connie Pahl, Joy Rensch, Hannah Siciliano or Amy Carmichael for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Welcome To Our Clinic
Our Clinic is staffed by practitioners who are recognized experts in their field. Our service reflects a standard of care that targets the root cause of illness rather than band-aiding symptoms. We give you extra time with each practitioner allowing a full analysis of your past history and current health issues, leading to a detailed management plan.
Our team works on the biochemical, nutritional and emotional aspects of your health.
Unlike conventional medical centres, we concentrate on your individual health issues and integrative care by working as a team on your behalf.
Practitioners
Dr Karen Coates
MB BS Dip Obs, RACOG, Member ACNEM, RACGP
Medical Practitioner
Dr Karen Coates has been a practising Women’s Health doctor for over 25 ye ars, with degrees in Medicine, Surgery and post graduate qualifications in Obstetrics, and Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Her unique style of medicine seamlessly integrates natural therapies and alternative health practices with conventional pathways to health.
Karen continually updates her knowledge base as scientific research becomes available. Now based on the Gold Coast, she has authored ‘Embracing the Warrior – An Essential Guide for Women’ and has written for the Sydney Morning Herald, Marie Claire and the Gold Coast Bulletin.
Karen was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in 2006 and facilitates weekly workshops in health and nutrition for their international guests. The principles of Optimal Wellness form the basis of workshops which Karen has presented to groups internationally. An advocate for self-responsibility in health, she has a passion for teaching and a gift for explaining difficult health concepts in easy to understand terminology.
Her clinical work within the Xtra Health Wellness Clinics allows her to continue to enhance the wellbeing of her patients with individual health plans integrating the best of both mainstream and complementary medicine.
Dr Ruth Quinney
MBChB, DipMSM
Medical Practitioner
Dr Ruth Quinney is a NZ medical graduate (Otago 1981) with a postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine (1994). She has over 18 years experience in general practice, and now prefers to combine effective conventional medicine with alternative, preventative & holistic management. She safely prescribes nutritional supplements to treat those patients who do not want or cannot tolerate pharmaceutical drugs, or those patients for whom conventional medical management has been unsatisfactory.
She can provide professional advice to those patients who wish to safely combine pharmaceuticals with herbal or nutritional supplements. Combined with other treatment modalities, this is truly integrative medical practice!
Dr Paul Payton
MB. BS (QLD)
Medical Practitioner
Dr Payton graduated from The University of Queensland in 1990 (M.B B.S.) and commenced General Practice in 1993. He worked with the Melbourne Chelation Clinic in 1998 and developed an interest in Complimentary Medicine. He has regularly attended training seminars
Paul regularly attends training seminars and his thorough, caring approach has brought hope to many.
Paul’s interests include weight management, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue and IV Therapies. Paul has many years of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and is considered one of the Gold Coasts leading Holistic Practitioners.
Caroline Scrooby
BA (Honours) Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Caroline has 17 year’s experience as a Clinical Psychologist. After completing her masters’ degree in clinical psychology, she worked in various psychiatric hospitals for 8 years, and gained much experience in the treatment of:
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Affective Disorder
- Postnatal Depression
From 1994 to 2001 she worked in private practice in South Africa, providing individual therapy for the above presenting problems as well as couple therapy to those who were experiencing difficulties in their relationships. She immigrated to Australia in 2001 and worked as a psychologist for Centrelink as well as volunteering at Newlife. Since then she has worked in private practice and has recently joined Xtra Health!
Deirdre Parkinson
ND, Bach.Soc.Sci
Resident Naturopath
Deirdre is a registered naturopathic practitioner with a background in nursing and midwifery and over 25 years experience.
She has a Social Science Degree in Psychology, Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal medicine and a Diploma of Applied Science Nutrition. Deirdre uses live blood analysis and iridology to diagnose the underlying causes of the problem. She is also a certified yoga teacher, kinesiologist and Reiki practitioner and currently teaches at the Gold Coast TAFE.
Deirdre works with Karen to uncover all aspects of their client’s wellbeing, not just to treat the symptoms, but to seek out and remove the causes of illness.
Joanne Norman
ND, HSc
Naturopath, Ear Candling /Sclerology /Iridology / Reflexology
Joanne Norman has lived on the Gold Coast for 30 years. In this time she married, raised a family and lost a husband to Bowel cancer.
For many years Joanne studied all she could about Natural Health, her journey in this arena began with the study of massage. Joanne is a qualified Naturopath, Remedial Massage Therapist, Bowen Therapist, Reiki Healer, Pranic Healer and a qualified Hemaview practitioner.
Joanne has been a practicing Remedial Massage Therapist for twelve years, she then went on to study Naturopathy and has a Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and has been practicing for two years.
Joanne’s particular interest lies with iridology and Sclerology, she finds this to be a great diagnostic tool, which gives her the practitioner some clues into the weaknesses that are present in the body systems at the present time.
Joanne ran her own clinic in Robina but with the passing of her husband: finds it mentally and financially great to be able to work within a professional team environment.
Sam Beau Patrick
RN,ND,HSc.
Naturopath
Sam brings a unique angle to the health professions of Naturopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, possessing a balanced view of both natural and western medicines. Sam’s extensive background as a Nurse (working in critical care areas for 21 years) as well as being employed in the pharmaceutical industry for over 9 years gives Sam an extensive knowledge in both fields of medicine (and a unique strength).
Carla Chesters
B.HSc.Acu
Acupuncturist
Our acupuncturist Carla, specialises in fertility and reproductive health. If you are trying to start a family, are considering Assisted Fertility Programs or in the middle of one, then Carla can increase your chances of pregnancy by up to an amazing 60%! Using a blend of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and personal experience to ensure you get the best care available.
Carolina Rossi
APD/ND
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Carolina is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (APD/ND) with over 9 years of experience in private practice within Australia and abroad.
With a Masters in Clinical Functional Nutrition her approach involves examining the core clinical imbalances that underlie a disease or condition – looking beyond signs and symptoms to a deeper understanding of functionality of everyone’s unique metabolism. During your consultation, your menu plan, detox and supplementation program will be designed based on your body’s specific needs and nutritional requirements.
Carolina also has a Post Graduate degree in Sports Nutrition. She participated in many important sports events around the world certifying athletes were receiving optimum nutritional advice and supplements to achieve their best performance.
Pam Savidge
Registered Nurse
Pam brings mainstream and complementary skills to the clinic. She has worked in Renal and Oncology areas and is experienced in administering IV nutrients. Pam is available by appointment for blood pressure checks, wound care, wellness checkups (Medicare rebates may apply), diabetes screens, heart health and cholesterol checks. Available for home visits within 15 km of Burleigh Heads.
Matthew Hart
SCENAR Therapist
Matthew was trained as a SCENAR Therapy by Chris Mortenson in 2004 and has been a rgistered SCENAR Therapist for the past 7 years.
SCENAR (Self Controlled Electro Neuro Adaptive Regulator) is an electro stimulator that seeks out pain and dysfunction in the body and releases a frequency through the body to stimulate healing and restore function of blocked tissue by treating asymmetries and realigning your nervous system. Its aim is to eliminate passed unfinished healing and the emotional strings attached that have been holding you back.
Completely non invasive and natural coupled with the Energy Blanket, SCENAR Therapy is highly intuitive and highly successful in restoring healthy function rapidly.
