Practitioners
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Personalised Care for Chronic Conditions, Pain Relief, and Performance Optimisation At North Shore Health, we understand that many clients arrive after seeing multiple specialists without real results. Thomas, founder and director, has over 15+ years of experience helping clients identify the underlying causes of chronic pain, inflammation, or performance limitations. Thomas's approach is thorough and investigative: By pinpointing the problem rather than just addressing symptoms, Thomas creates targeted, personalised treatment plans that deliver meaningful results, whether it’s managing chronic pain, restoring function, or enhancing athletic performance. 2. Traditional Herbalist - Thomas combines his deep knowledge of health science with traditional herbal medicine to support recovery from chronic conditions. He selects evidence-informed herbal extracts and supplements tailored to each client, focusing on reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and restoring overall balance. By integrating modern understanding of physiology with time-honoured herbal practices, Thomas helps clients achieve long-term wellness in a natural, holistic way. 3. Sports Therapy - Thomas applies an advanced, hands-on approach to chronic pain management and musculoskeletal health. Drawing on a range of techniques — including dry needling, active release, cupping, heat therapy, and trigger point therapy — he addresses issues affecting joints, tendons, and muscles. Each treatment plan is personalised, combining knowledge from multiple disciplines to restore function, improve performance, and reduce pain for athletes and active clients. 4. Massage Therapy - As a highly trained remedial massage therapist with over 20 years of experience, Thomas specialises in deep tissue, sports, fascial release, sacro-cranial, and shiatsu (lvl 2). His treatments are informed by a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology, tailored to relieve tension, improve mobility, and support recovery. Thomas’s approach blends precision, knowledge, and skill, ensuring each session promotes long-lasting relief and enhanced well-being. 5. Martial Arts Instructor – Wing Chun - Since 2007, Thomas has trained in internal martial arts, specialising in Wing Chun, focusing on body mechanics, alignment, and power generation. He teaches athletes and martial artists how to optimise movement, enhance strength, and prevent injury through personalised, system-based training. If you've been struggling with a health condition that hasn't responded to conventional treatments, Thomas's unique approach may be the turning point you've been looking for.
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Youngmee & Dahbin - 'Eczema & Psoriasis Clinic'
At the newly launched Eczema & Psoriasis Clinic within North Shore Health, mother-daughter duo Youngmee and Dahbin bring a unique blend of generational wisdom and modern clinical expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support clients facing chronic and often debilitating skin conditions. With a strong clinical focus on eczema, psoriasis, gut health, and allergy-related conditions, Youngmee and Dahbin have witnessed remarkable transformations in clients who had previously struggled to find lasting relief. Their approach draws on both time-honoured family knowledge—passed down from Youngmee’s grandfather and great-grandfather, both respected TCM practitioners—and Dahbin’s evidence-based application of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic care. Together, they have successfully operated Healing Tree Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in Gosford, and now proudly bring their expertise to North Shore Health Clinic, aligning with the clinic’s mission to treat complex and chronic health conditions through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary model. At NSHC, Youngmee and Dahbin work closely with Thomas and the wider practitioner team to develop comprehensive, long-term treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. Their services are often integrated into structured care packages, ensuring continuity, personalised attention, and optimal outcomes for patients managing persistent skin disorders and related systemic issues. As valued members of the NSHC team, Youngmee and Dahbin contribute a deeply compassionate, results-driven approach to care—helping clients not just manage their symptoms, but heal from the inside out.
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Dr. Joy Chen is an AHPRA-accredited Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner, bringing with her a rich heritage of healing and a deep-rooted passion for holistic health. As a proud graduate of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a descendant of a respected family lineage of TCM practitioners, Dr. Chen seamlessly blends traditional wisdom with modern clinical insight to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-informed care.
Specialising in the integrative treatment of complex and chronic conditions,
With her strong clinical expertise, warm nature, and commitment to whole-person healing, Dr. Joy Chen is a highly valued member of the NSHC team. Her practice reflects the clinic’s mission to support individuals facing complex health concerns, guiding each patient on a transformative journey toward balance, resilience, and renewed vitality.
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PhysiotherapyBrinda Bachelor of Physiotherapy Master of Sport Management |
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She specialises in acute and chronic pain management and works extensively with NDIS clients to develop tailored rehabilitation plans. Brinda is certified in dry needling and expertly adapts exercise programs to meet each patient’s unique needs and goals. Her holistic, patient-centred approach ensures that every treatment plan promotes long‑term recovery, functional independence and lasting wellness. Brinda has a proven track record of performing thorough physical examinations and managing complex cases with precision. Her excellent interpersonal and communication skills help her build strong relationships with both patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive, collaborative care. She works seamlessly with doctors and other healthcare providers to deliver tailored treatment plans. Brinda is also adept at emergency and clinical assistance, always approaching challenges with a calm, analytical mindset.
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Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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Jillian is an AHPRA-registered Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, and At North Shore Health Clinic, Jillian contributes a research-informed and integrative Book Now |
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André – Meditation & Mindfulness Practitioner André is the heart behind YUME Meditation, a practice devoted to guiding individuals toward presence, self-awareness, and compassionate living. With the guiding phrase “You, Me, Breathe,” André creates a supportive and inclusive space where people can reconnect with themselves and the world around them, finding clarity, calm, and deeper purpose in everyday life. His journey into mindfulness began during a demanding career in safety and wellbeing. What started as a personal exploration soon evolved into a deeper calling to share meditation with others. André is a graduate of the Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness (ACMM) and a registered member of Meditation Australia, bringing both formal training and lived experience to his grounded, accessible teaching style. Drawing on modalities such as breathwork, yoga nidra, somatic practices, and creative reflection, André specialises in supporting clients with emotional regulation, chronic stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and complex health challenges. His sessions foster stillness, self-trust, and resilience. As a valued practitioner at North Shore Health Clinic, André works closely with Thomas and the wider team to provide integrative care for clients facing complex and long-standing conditions. He contributes to the development of long-term treatment plans, offering mindfulness-based strategies that complement the clinic’s physical and psychological therapies. André facilitates multiple group meditation classes throughout the week, with options available in both morning and afternoon time slots to suit diverse schedules. In addition to group offerings, he also provides individual one-on-one sessions and couples mindfulness sessions, offering a personalised approach to healing and connection.
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Wing Chun is a system, and not just a style. This means that it is a way of fighting, based on theories and principles, not just a set of techniques that anyone can copy. Wing Chun is not a "pretty" martial art. It is designed with simple, yet effective moves. It is an evolution from the martial arts of China, where all the flowery movements have been taken out and only the direct and effective movements were kept. Do not expect high kicks, or movie-like moves when you start Wing Chun. Expect effortless and simple moves that can easily be remembered. Do not expect lots of different moves, there are but a few moves that are perfected over time, and with the assistance of Chi Sau (Sticking Hands) become natural instincts based on feel - where techniques are applied because they feel right, not because that is what the instructor taught the student. Wing Chun Kung Fu is an art designed by a Chinese nun some 300 years ago. It is one of the most popular martial arts in the world today. Wing Chun is based upon 5 principles that can define it. These are: - Efficiency - Directness - Minimum use of brute strength - Practicality - Economy of movement These principles help explain how this fighting system was designed by a female. For a smaller person to have an advantage over a larger opponent, they cannot rely on their size, their strength, their physicality, nor can they rely upon elaborate and complicated techniques. The way the Wing Chun movements have been designed brilliantly overcome all these problems. The special and unique training techniques in Wing Chun are it's Forms and Chi Sau. The main theory that Wing Chun is based upon is the Centreline Theory. This has many meanings, and I will list 4: - Firstly there is your own centreline of your body, which must always be defended. - Attacks are launched along the centreline, this is the shortest distance between two points allowing for faster attacks and superior generation of force. - the centreline is the most powerful line of attack. This is very important to understand in Wing Chun. - The centreline of the opponent is targeted to create the maximum amount of damage.
For a more detailed explanation of Wing Chun, with explanations from the Masters, click on our Articles page at the top of the site. |
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