Carlton Health Group

Dr Colin  Budich

Colin graduated from RMIT in 1985 and has since worked in four different states of Australia as well as overseas  where he worked in a large Health Group in London. He has worked at the Carlton Chiropractic clinic for the past 15 years.

His special interest is in Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing) and its use in diagnosing and treating peripheral joint problems as well as spinal dysfunction.

Many people find that their exercise or gym routines are unproductive or even painful and this is often due to the fact that many of their muscles are actually "switched off". This technique allows him to find the reasons why and to switch the muscles  on again.

He does a lot of work with athletes to optimize their performance, in terms of strength and speed, as well as dealing with difficult sports injuries.

Colin also fabricates and prescribes Custom foot orthotics to aid in pelvic stabilization and athletic performance.

Dr Greg Hines

 Greg is a 2000 graduate of RMIT and works in both   the Carlton and Spotswood clinics.

He works with manipulative and soft tissue techniques, utilizing Drop -Piece  tables, Activator and S.O.T. Blocking as well as manual manipulation.

Raymond Martin

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Clinical Massage

Raymond is the principal clinical masseur at the Carlton Health Group with over 10 years experience in various modalities such as deep tissue body work, oriental cupping, Gua Sha, trigger point therapy, dry needling, Bowen therapy and advanced orthopedic soft tissue techniques.

Raymond is a qualified myotherapist, remedial massage practitioner and Bowen therapist. He trained at the Australian School of Therapeutic Massage under the tutelage of highly regarded physiotherapist Andrew Gallagher, a pioneer of myofascial therapies in Australia.

Recent research into the physiological effects of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft tissue pain and injury conditions. Orthopedic soft tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain.

Raymond is qualified to provide clients with pre and post sports rehabilitation programs, return to employment and functional lifestyle exercises. He is a member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists, Bowen Association Australia and the Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia.

A close working relationship with chiropractors Colin Budich, Greg Hines and the other health professionals at the Carlton Health Group ensure the best treatment outcomes for all clients.

Health fund rebates and WorkCover claims applicable.

Further information about the various treatment modalities can be found on the Melbourne Clinical Masseurs website www.melbourneclinicalmasseurs.com.au

Erica Michaelson

Erica has many years experience with both routine podiatric procedures as well as the qualifications and equipment to perform some of the more intricate minor surgical procedures such as nail surgery.

She is very skilled at the biomechanical analysis and casting of fully customized orthotics.

 
Lisa Jackson

Heather Barton

Lisa  and Heather have worked both privately and within the public system dealing with counselling , victims of crime assessments, VOCAT and consulting for other Government agencies.

Heather is available for private counselling by appointment.

The Carlton Health Group is also the Carlton Office for the Barrington Psychology Group , who are now based primarily in central Melbourne.

• Jackie Arbuckle of Alchemy for the Body and Soul  is a Naturopath (working under the umbrella of the Carlton Health Group).  Along with her Naturopathic degree, Jackie has also completed an Applied Science degree in Human Biology and an Honors degree in Psychology.  She has a strong science and research background, having also worked at both Melbourne University and the Cancer Council of Victoria for the past 8 years. 

   

  Naturopaths believe the body is self healing.  They treat many conditions that you would normally seek the advice of a GP, however Naturopaths use nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies, rather than pharmaceutical drugs, in order to help the body achieve optimal health. They also encourage their patients to change their diet and lifestyle where appropriate, in order to maintain long-term health goals.  Jackie uses iridology (analysis of a person’s health by looking at patterns in their iris) as part of her naturopathic diagnosis.

   

  Jackie also has a keen interest in how the environment can impact on a person’s health, and writes a seasonal newsletter with tips on how to create and maintain a healthy home, along with information on different herbs and nutrients, general health advice, and delicious healthy recipes.  If you would like to sign up for this electronic newsletter, please send an email to info@alchemybodyandsoul.com.au

  Check out her website at www.alchemybodyandsoul.com.au

Jenni Selwood

Jenni used the  hypnoslim method of weight loss.Hypnoslim is a proven weight education program which uses Clinical Hypnotherapy to eliminate unhealthy relationships with Food; replacing it with a desire to become your own best friend. You will easily and automatically become motivated as well as learning techniques which reduce the desire to turn to food for comfort.

Dr Isabella Bastien

Isabella is a Chinese Medicine practitioner (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine) specializing in dietary therapy, anti-aging, weight loss and quit smoking.

She is one of only five practitioners in Australia and the only one in Melbourne, offering a unique acupuncture treatment to Quit Smoking, where the physical cravings for nicotine are gone after the first session. This treatment switches off the receptors in the brain responsible for nicotine cravings. Although the majority of patients require only one treatment, very small percentage needs a second one, and only one in twenty doesn’t respond. With 95% of success, it makes it one of the most successful quit smoking treatments.

Healthy weight loss means more than just counting calories. Weight loss is addressed by Isabella with a diet specially designed for the patient, as the needs of every individual are different. Acupuncture is used to improve the function of all the organs in the body, increase the metabolism and strengthen the digestive system. 

Anti aging treatment is dealt with on three levels: nourishing the depleted bodily reserves with herbal tonics and a healthy, individualized  diet; acupuncture treatment to strengthen and harmonize all the organs in the body; and facial acupuncture to remove or diminish the appearance of wrinkles.

To make an appointment or discuss any of the treatments please call the reception 9663 6688 or Isabella on 0425 801 234.

Isabella’s website: www.thedreambodyguide.com