Practitioners
Stephen
Naturopathy - Massage
Stephen's interest in natural health care began through dietary experimentation in the 1980's. After many self-cleansing programs, cooking courses, meditation/yoga retreats and the reading of many varied health-related books, decided to study Naturopathy in 1996.
After graduating as a Remedial massage therapist (1996) and Naturopath (1999), he and his young family moved to Bellingen to make a wonderful life together, and provide his new and highly valuable skills to the local community.
It seems as though the community was receptive to this, as he has become very busy successfully helping with bad backs and knotted necks, crook knees, belly bugs, croaky throats, bellicose bowels, jarring joints, and sad spirits.
Stephen continues to find this interaction with people to be a source of joy, reward, challenge and growth. Through Alchemy, Stephen relishes the opportunity to provide a wider and more complete service to the community of Bellingen and beyond.
Jane
Counselling - Art Therapy
Jane Mosco has joined the amazing team of practitioners at Alchemy in Bellingen and is a Registered Psychologist, Qualified Teacher and Art Therapist. She has over 10 years experience working with children, young people, their families and teachers. She is currently employed as a school counsellor and works in private practice.
Jane offers:
Art Therapy
Strategies for social, emotional and behavioural change
Evidence-based counselling
Psychological and educational assessments
School consultancy and teacher professional development
Jane specialises in working with children and young people, and offers particular support to those who have experienced transitions or changes in their life or family, such as moving to high school, family separation, divorce, or the death of a loved one.
Matthew Sincock
Shiatsu
Matthew is passionate about working at Alchemy and how Shiatsu can help people.
I love how Shiatsu uses a deep and gentle touch to connect to the fundamental core of a person. This is where the real healing begins and the body begins to repair itself. Shiatsu is also a very practical Japanese therapy based on principles of traditional Oriental Medicine. It has applications for all aspects of life.
Matthew first began to study Shiatsu and Oki-do Yoga with Michael Wynne in the early 90's. Then in February 2009 he graduated from the Queensland College of Oriental Medicine with a Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies. Matthew also keenly practices the Japanese zen martial art of Shotokan Karate - the way of the empty hand.
Christie
Naturopath, Herbalist, Homoeopath and Nutritionist
Christie is a Naturopath, Herbalist, Homoeopath and Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Christie moved to the Coffs Harbour area from Sydney seven years ago with big dreams to buy a house, get a dog and study Naturopathy.
After graduating in 2006 Christie practiced Naturopathy in Coffs Harbour before having her daughter in 2008 and after a year at home, is starting her practice up again in beautiful Bellingen. Christie specialises in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety and also in women's health, including fertility and pregnancy care. She is a remedial massage therapist and all of her treatments attract health fund rebates where applicable.