Our Team.
At Shift our team is everything. Our health practitioners have been hand picked by our founder Katherine to form a team of individuals that are caring, committed and clinically excellent. We know that you’ll be happy with the level of care that you receive from any of our team members. If you’re unsure of what therapy would be best or which practitioner can help you the most, call us on 07 3367 0337 and we’ll help guide you towards the best practitioner. Scroll down to meet our team of Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, Hypnotherapists, Massage and Myotherapists, Energetic Healers.
Founder
Katherine is a Bachelor qualified naturopath and western herbalist with over 13 years experience. She is the founder and director of Shift at Brisbane Natural Health and the principal naturopath. Katherine’s passion lies in educating patients about their health.
Naturopath
Vanessa Cobern is a Bachelor qualified naturopath who has been fascinated with natural medicine from a young age and is a firm believer in the importance of a holistic approach to good health which incorporates the balance of body, mind and soul. To achieve balance in all of these areas, Vanessa uses a range of herbal and nutritional therapies, together with personalized lifestyle recommendations.
Naturopath
Melissa has completed studies in Naturopathy (BHSc) and yoga instructing (RYT). With a background in the study of psychology (BAPsych), she weaves together these three areas of wellbeing through individualised conditions and treatment plans. Melissa devotes time to educating each person on ways to improve their own individual health journey and learn about themselves. This is to ensure positive changes occur in their overall wellness, as well as improving quality of life.
Melissa embraces research-based methods of scientific and traditional evidence for utilising tools such as: herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and iridology in holistic treatments. She aims for a warm, soothing, and encouraging environment, and finds joy and fulfillment in watching others grow.
Naturopath
Lorraine has been practicing naturopathy for over 20 years. In her years of practice she has helped thousands of people to heal using naturopathic medicine. She has supported patients with gut health issues (IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, etc), women’s health issues (PCOS, endometriosis, period pain, irregular cycles etc), sleep issues, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease and general diet and nutritional support since 1998.
Acupuncturist, Tui Na Massage Practitioner
Ava is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. She helps patients with issues like fertility, hormonal imbalance, gut complaints, fatigue, and more using a holistic framework to healing.
Ava is a Tui Na Massage practitioner. Her treatments help to get into deep muscular tension and she may also utilise acupuncture needling and cupping in her treatments.
Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist
Rebecca Eather is a registered Counsellor and Hypnotherapist practicing strategic psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis. Rebecca is passionate about working with clients to break down emotional and subconscious barriers that hold […]
Energetic Healer and Holographic Kinetics Practitioner
Makensi has been working in the health industry for over 11 years where she has helped people with nutrition and lifestyle advice as well as emotional and spiritual issues. Makensi has an impressive amount of qualifications, with a Bachelor of Nutritional Medicine as well as several emotional healing modalities including Body Talk, Holographic Kinetics and Veltheim Method Lymphatic Drainage.
Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist
Lauren is a Bachelor qualified Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist. Myotherapy is essentially a cross between physiotherapy and massage, and is very effective in helping to diagnose the cause of issues, and of course treat them.
Massage Therapist
Penny Neubauer is one of a kind. She has had the pleasure of helping her clients with massage for over 30 years. There is one thing that Penny has a passion for - and that is helping people to feel better.
Kinesiologist and Holographic Kinetics Practitioner
Kristina Nott is a kinesiologist and Holographic Kinetics Practitioner. After many years as an educator and more recently mother of two she has been studying and practicing her personal passion in maintaining health and wellness for the last 5 years.
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