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Medical Doctor & Nurses 

Dr. Paulo Moraes   MD (Brazil), FRACGP, Grad.Cert.Pall.Care (FUSA)  Prov. No. 805344J

Anthroposophic Medicine

Family Medicine

Travel Medicine

Paulo is a Brasilian-trained General Practitioner registered in Victoria since 1989. He underwent the RACGP family medicine’ training between 1989-1994. Since 1993 he has been working in the Centre as a GP integrating complementary medicine with conventional medical practice. He has an interest in integrating Anthroposophic and Nutritional Medicine in his practice of family medicine, child health and palliative care. Paulo has also an interest in ‘biographic medicine-counselling’ which was a component of his year’s certificate of the CSD-Emerson College, UK (1985-86). ‘Biographic counselling’ is a component in the practice of Anthroposophic medicine and helps people to find understanding and meaning in their illnesses while working with physical, artistic and creative therapies. Paulo is a founding member of the Australian Anthroposophic Medical Association in 1995. He is a medical representative of AAMA in the board of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association.

Skin cancer check ups

Dr Paulo Moraes has recently completed training towards a certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine.  He will be available for appointments on Tuesday afternoons for patients who need skin checkups for skin lesions or have previous skin cancer history.

Dr Jenny Altermatt

MBBS University of Melbourne, Diploma RACO&G: practised GP Obstetrics until 1999, Fellow RACGP

Member of Australian Medical Association, Member Australian Medical Acupuncture College, Member Australasian College Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Fellow Australian College Herbal Medicine

We are pleased to announce that Dr Altermatt will be practicing at the Centre on Tuesday mornings and all day Wednesdays commencing August 19th.  Many people will know Jenny from when she has filled in for Paulo and from the Park Orchards Clinic.

We welcome Jenny to the Centre. She has extensive experience in general practice, including women's health, and knowledge of herbal medicine and acupuncture. She has practised as an integrative doctor for some years.  Her interests are yoga, meditation, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and now gardening and living as sustainably as possible. Jenny is an ex Australian Alpine Ski team member and was fortunate to participate in the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid in 1980.  We know she will be an enthusiastic and great help for Dr. Paulo.

 

Privacy Act - Management of your personal Health Information. Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff.

       Nurses 

Michelle Nicholls - Div 1 Nurse general nursing, available Monday  9.00 - 1.00 pm.
 Wolfgang Devine - Div 1 Nurses,  general nursing, available Friday 9.00 - 1.00 pm.
Jan Rayson - Accredited Div 2 Nurse  Anthroposophic Health Care Treatments available Wednesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

            ANTHROPOSOPHIC HEALTH CARE TREATMENTS include
Compresses

External application can be applied to specific areas of the body to assist with various health problems. From the elderly to the very young positive results can be achieved. The Health Care Therapist uses a wide range of natural substances in the form of infusion, oils and ointments. 
Hydrotherapy

The rhythmic, flowing, cleansing nature of water has always been associated with healing and regeneration. Hydrotherapy includes footbaths, movement baths, and oil-dispersion baths. Natural substances may be added such as infusions, sulphur, salt and bath milks.

Oil Bath Dispersion

An oil-dispersion unit causes the oil to burst into minute droplets in the water, allowing a high degree of absorption through the skin while in the bath. There is an inner relationship between the oil forming process in the plant and the warmth process in the human. Skin brushing follows a system of movements, which flow, rhythmically on the body aiding circulation and detoxification whilst being relaxing and restorative. 
Rhythmical Body Oiling

This works with light touch rather than deep massage using warmth and rhythm with the application of specific oils. Where there are tired life forces, it invigorates, balances, restores energy and especially supports the bodies healing process. 

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