Our Therapists
Lynne Kershaw
I became interested in natural therapies whilst pregnant with my daughter in 1990 and enjoyed a naturally managed pregnancy and birth. When my daughter fell ill, I experienced a challenging and frightening journey with her and my determination to educate and empower myself as a parent became paramount.
I began my study in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1994 at The Australian College of Natural Medicine, and graduated with a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1997. In 1998, I opened Bulimba Acupuncture and Natural Therapies in Bulimba, Queensland.
After several years of running a successful practice and providing health care to the local community, I decided I wanted to learn another therapy that provided more profound results and better long-term outcomes.
In 2000, I started studying Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) at the Australian Institute of Cranio Sacral Therapy, graduating in 2003 with, at that time, the only Diploma of CST available in the world. CST is a division of osteopathic medicine and is practiced in every continent throughout the world.
My Treatments
I now combine the knowledge and treatment principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cranio Sacral Therapy to support my clients on their journey to optimum wellness in whatever form or shape that is to each individual. By combining both of these energetically based treatments, many clients have been able to find relief from their health imbalances that other treatments have not provided.
Natural Fertility and Hormonal Support
I treat a range of situations, from irregular and disrupted menstrual cycles, male and female fertility issues, thyroid conditions, peri-menopause and menopause symptoms.
Muscular Skeletal Pain
Acute or chronic conditions, migraines, old injuries and those conditions that have not responded to other therapies.
Paediatrics
Children with learning difficulties or social difficulties, who have experienced trauma or have difficulty dealing with their environment or change. Children with syndromes who need support to be the best they can be.
Babies
Often birth can be traumatic for babies as well as mothers. Asissted deliveries (C-section, forceps or ventouse), babies with mishapen heads post-delivery. Attachment and feeding issues, settling and bonding issues, reflux, colic and constipation.
My goal is to assist & support you to be the best you can be, physically, mentally & emotionally.
Qualification Details
• Dip App Sc Acupuncture
• Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Dip Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Certificate in Massage
Karen Wright
Discovering Cranio Sacral Therapy when my late husband was in the last stages of treatments for a brain tumour was life changing for both of us. Although it was never going to be a cure for him, it gave him such great quality of life for his last year when we were told quite the opposite would be our reality.
After the many surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the gentle touch of Cranio Sacral Therapy was amazing for him. After he passed away, I decided I wanted to be able to help other people in the same way we had been helped.
Studying with John Dalton and with Lynne Kershaw I feel I have been blessed to have the most amazing mentors.
So many different ailments can be improved and helped with Cranio Sacral Therapy - Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD are just some of the things I get passionate about when treating people. Our mental health is something we can’t overlook or ignore.
Treatment considerations
What to look for when choosing a Cranio Sacral Therapist:
- Have they completed a full Cranio Sacral Training course?
- Is their training recognised at an international level?
- A minimum of 840 hours of accountable training
- Including a minimum of 140 hours of supervised practice.
- In depth anatomy and physiology training and examinations
- In Australia and South Pacific CSTAA, (Craniosacral Therapy Association of Australian) recognises both Bio mechanical and Biodynamic practitioners.
- PACT (Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapy) Recognises Biodynamic practitioners.
- Training is a minimum of 2-3 years
Looking for a practitioner for your child or baby?
Firstly, is very important to know that Pediatrics is taught in the last two trimesters of training so if the practitioner you are considering has not completed a full practitioner training, which is recognised by an association it is a real possibility they haven’t studied pediatrics.
Pre-natal and post-natal care of a baby is currently NOT taught in Australia. Practitioners are required to travel overseas to access this training. It is NOT something that can be taught online.
Treating paediatrics is not like treating mini adults. There are more energetic dynamics to take into consideration when treating children.
They wont always lie on the table for treatments or a full consultation time. It takes a level of skill to engage children in treatment and make them feel safe.
A child’s energy is very different to that of an adult. Many practitioners believe that treating children is an easy flow on from adults – this is not generally the case.
Babies – a newborn’s energy is quite fragile, and they have often experienced trauma during pregnancy and or birth. Babies should be treated by experienced practitioners with the appropriate level of training.