Practitioners

Rosi Pletzer - Naturopath

I believe in the miracle of life and of the body's ability to heal itself given the right set of circumstances. I get excited about undertaking this extraordinary adventure alongside you. This passion drives me to explore the reasons why we may not be living our lives to our fullest healthy potential. It has also given me the impetus to continue further studies with a curious mind.

I started my foray into health with nursing in the early 80's, and commenced naturopathic studies a few years later. Always searching for the holy grail of health, I decided to supplement my studies with fitness and nutrition, homotoxicology, microbiology, and biochemistry. I became interested in energetic medicine as I gained an understanding of the fundamental interconnectedness of the body as a whole. I don't believe my studying days are over, as I have a keen belief that the more you learn the more you realise the breadth and scope of what there is to be discovered.

I enjoy utilizing all aspects of what I've learnt and find myself tailoring a blend of practical lifestyle changes, nutrition, energetic medicine, common sense, herbal medicine and biochemistry to suit the individual needs of the person I'm on the journey with. I like to develop a real sense of who that person is and what it is they are wanting to achieve in regards to wellness. You can contact me by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gail Medbury - Herbalist

I have been working as a Natural Therapy Practitioner since 1993 and have been with the Vitality Health Centre since 2000 and I am now one of their senior health practitioners.

My approach is a holistic form of healthcare that encompasses all aspects of a person’s health, lifestyle and diet and the impact these have emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Everything is interconnected. What happens to one part of the body affects every other part of the body. The mind and body should not be viewed separately, but as part of an energetic system. Similarly, organs, and organ systems are viewed as interconnected structures that work together to keep the body functioning.

I have a very strong commitment to and passion about natural health care and have the firm belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when provided with the right tools. I also understand that every person’s requirements are different and therefore see the importance of tailoring the treatment to the client. My focus is to achieve positive health outcomes for each client...more

Natasa Zaric - Bio-Cybernetic Practitioner, Reconnective Healing practitioner

Hi, I am Natasa and my passion is to support people on their journey to optimal health and overall wellbeing.

I believe that health is closely related to our emotional state, lifestyle and the everyday stresses we are exposed to. I have years of experience in different modalities of emotional and energy healing; including Reconnective healing, Chi Gong and Healing Codes. My research in ancient healing modalities, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, European herbalism, Ayurvedic medicine and many others, has moulded my holistic approach to healing.

As a mother of four children, I have been sourcing foods, herbs, and simple home remedies to help my family stay healthy and content. My personal journey took me through many health issues that I have been successfully resolving, every time enriched with new knowledge and wisdom.

I share knowledge and experience with my clients, and encourage them to take responsibility and work with me as a team in their progress to good health.

The main part of my consultation is use of non-invasive computerised diagnostic and treatment technology which measures the balances and imbalances of energy within the body.

I also offer Reconnective healing sessions if desired.

My appointments take from one hour to one and a half hours for initial consultation, and 45 minutes to an hour for follow up.

Bret Furner BA (Psych) BTh - BioEnergetic Therapist and Counsellor

Bret combines a creative and intuitive approach to health and self-development. His passion lies in offering natural treatments and effective strategies which have consistently proved helpful to many clients in their journey back to healing and health. Bret is a trained Bioenergetic Practitioner, counsellor and psychotherapist. With non-judgmental empathy and support, Bret’s clients’ have the opportunity to work through their health and awareness issues in a safe space. Combining a sense of humour, Pastoral Listening Techniques (PLT) and Energy Medicine, and with the aid of Vitamin Mineral supplementation if required, Bio-Energetic Therapy is effective, innovative and natural. Bio-Energetic counselling is short-term. On average most client’s reporting health benefit in 3 to 5 visits.

Bio-Energetic Therapy (or Bio-Energetic Counselling Therapy) is a holistic form of healthcare that both respects and takes into account all aspects of a person’s belief systems, lifestyle, physical/emotional health and life stressors and the impact these have on Whole Person Healing. Says Bret, “In terms of holistic health, our bodies need support in 4 major areas – the physical, the emotional, the spiritual and the behavioural. – commonly known as ‘The Wholeness Quadrilateral.’ Any one or more sides of this Quadrilateral can either help or hinder the other sides. Energetically, everything is interrelated. Everything is interconnected. One example of the Quadrilateral interconnection is chronic stress and physical health. It is now understood that chronic stress has a huge impact not only on emotional health and wellbeing, but physically affects the functioning of the nervous system, and the immune, cardio-vascular and spinal systems. Everything’s connected!”

Psychophysiologically, chronic stress can cause health problems over time, with many people considering medication as the only option. Yet stress is caused in many cases by our thoughts and previously learnt long-term behaviors (that is, how we deal with the stress, rather than the stress factors themselves.) This is where Bio-Energetic his health benefit. Bioenergetic counselling therapy focuses on bringing awareness to current thought patterns, behaviours, health motivations and performance that underlie the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms of the presenting ailment.

Included as part of Bret’s consultations, advanced European bioenertgetic technology is used to measure the energetic resonances within the body. Did you know the human body is a vast electrical information field? The bioenergetic system used by Bret at Vitality Health Centre scans this field in a similar way to the virus scan on a computer. Physical and emotional stress is measured by how your body reacts to over 58,000 different indicators including hormones, neural network function, toxins, neuro-transmitters and nutritional supplements: "Now with the Bioenergetic system supporting my work, it’s like asking your body over 5,000 questions in one session.”

Bret can assist you in dealing with motivational issues, clearing self-limiting beliefs, chronic fatigue, stress related immune system issues, depression, weight gain/loss, anxiety, sleep disturbances, allergies, stress related body pain –chronic and acute, addictions, relationship issues, child behavioural issues, school behavioural issues, career/study/sports performance, substance abuse, emotional issues, self-esteem issues, learning difficulties, phobias and compulsions, and a range of issues around general Happiness and Wellbeing.

Frank Castanedo - Acupuncturist & Bioresonance Therapist

Frank Castanedo qualified as an acupuncturist in 1994 and also has extensive clinical experience as a MORA bioresonance therapist. He uses traditional and modern techniques to diagnose and correct the energetic state of your acupuncture channels. His clients seek his services for all the common conditions including sports injuries, PMS, headaches, low back pain, indigestion, candida, gut ache, constipation, and allergies/intolerances.

Using bioresonance therapy, Frank particularly specialises in assessing and treating conditions that:

• doctors seem unable to diagnose,
• have persisted for months or even years, or
• do not respond to other treatments.

Some of these conditions include chronic fatigue, post-surgical pain, lowered immunity, and auto-immune issues.

Clients can choose to have traditional acupuncture or MORA bioresonance therapy.

Rebecca Lehrer - Chiropractor

Rebecca was born and bred in Canberra. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree here in 1999 before taking off overseas for a few adventures. While eating pizza in a piazza during her travels she decided to come home to undertake her Chiropractic degree at RMIT. It was observing the positive outcomes seen in people of every age from babies to grandparents that inspired her to consider chiropractic as a career. This has already been reflected in her own practice as she loves treating patients of all ages and watching the way chiropractic care can assist diverse people with diverse complaints.

“My true passion in chiropractic is working with the whole person. I am interested in what the body tells us about the experience of the person, and how when you work with the body you are able to influence so many aspects of someone's experience in the world. I work with a number of low-force techniques and am currently undertaking further studies in Network Spinal Analysis (working towards my certification). NSA is a very gentle technique focussed on reducing spinal cord tension, and helping the body develop its own strategies to let go of tension and develop flexibility. Most pain and dysfunction are indications from your body that something needs to change, whether it is what you are doing, or how you are doing it. Most of us already understand this - that most pain is just encouragement towards change. NSA has been proven by a number of studies to be extremely effective in assisting people to change their structure and therefore their patterns and lives. When we feel more connected to our bodies, we can understand them more, and be more successful in trusting our own knowledge on what we need to do to reduce symptoms and develop strength and resilience. I find NSA to be an excellent tool to help develop that connection. "

Rebecca Lehrer, Registered Chiropractor B.App.Sc (Clin.Sc), B.Chiro.Sc, BA (Hons.) You can contact Rebecca by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rachel Sciberras - Gentle Chiropractor

Our bodies need support in three areas – structural, chemical and emotional - commonly known as 'The Triangle of Health'. Any side to the triangle can affect or help another side. Rachel Sciberras graduated from Macquarie University in 2000 and went on to study Applied Kinesiology and SOT, very gentle chiropractic techniques which test the key to balance your health for long term results and understanding about your body's individual make-up. Whether you have a recurring ankle or shoulder injury, a child with learning difficulties or poor appetite, fatigue, brain fog or just a sore neck or back, Rachel aims to accompany on your path to health, implementing a plan addressing structural, chemical or emotional components to suit your lifestyle.

Frances McGarity - Osteopath

Osteopathy addresses whole body health. My approach to treatment involves not only addressing presenting complaints but empowering people to live healthier lifestyles. Osteopathy involves massage, joint articulation and mobilization, stretching, strengthening exercises, ergonomic assessment as well as education regarding lifestyle improvements. An osteopathic treatment is aimed to increase neural awareness encouraging the body to optimize its ability to function well, reduce pain and enable its own healing mechanism to balance and restore natural health.

Kinesiology with Diane Poole

Hi, I am Diane and I am so glad you want know about Kinesiology as I would like to tell you how Kinesiology can help you heal, thrive and get the best out of your life.

Kinesiology is a wonderful health and wellbeing therapy that unlocks your healing potential and your success. By using muscle testing we can go beyond the symptoms and identify and release the body’s limiting stress responses. With the large range of therapy techniques to call upon Kinesiology can effectively give you relief.

I have seen some amazing results with clients of all ages, abilities and disabilities, including expectant mums, babies, children and the mature aged. Whatever their health or life issues have been clients have felt a shift in their wellbeing, greater focus, a sense of peace and a new assurance within themselves.

With the help of Kinesiology I have seen children overcome anxiety, skin conditions, learning difficulties and coordination problems etc. I have seen clients overcome lifelong sleeping problems, anxiety and depression, digestive disorders, muscle and joint problems, illness, allergies, blocks to achieving their goals, chronic fatigue, relationship, confidence and self esteem issues and more.

Come and enjoy the wonderful benefits of Kinesiology. One or two sessions may be all you need to be healthier, happier and more fulfilled in your life.