AVALON WHOLISTIC MEDICAL & DENTAL CENTRE

AVALON WHOLISTIC MEDICAL & DENTAL CENTRE

DR ANTHONY SHAPIRO - Wholistic Family Dentist

Dr. Anthony Shapiro is the Director of our Centre. Since he began practising dentistry, Dr. Shapiro has actively pursued his many interests in continuing education. He has studied implants, sports dentistry, oral health, as well as continually investigating new products and advances in dentistry, of which there are many! Dr. Shapiro treats patients of all ages with utmost care.

Dr. ABBAS HAGHSHENAS – GP

 Dr. Haghshenas is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural Remote Medicine (ACRRM), is a highly accomplished General Practitioner (GP) and Senior Lecturer at MQ University, with passion for medicine, mental health, research, and education has left a mark in both Australia and aboard. Dr. Abbas Haghshenas books are open to current & new patients of all ages.

Dr. MOUNIRA YOUSSEF - GP

Dr Mounira Youssef is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). She has worked as a Lecturer and Examiner in General Practice at the University of NSW. She has worked at Manly, Mona Vale and Nepean Hospitals and has been practicing as a GP in the Northern Beaches since 2014. Alongside her experience in Women’s Health, she enjoys the full breadth of general practice including antenatal care, mental health and wellbeing.

SIMON COATE  - Acupuncture & Chinese Medicines

Simon studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at University of Technology in Sydney and then followed with practical experience in Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital China. Simon treats, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, psycho-emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hormonal issues such as infertility, menopausal symptoms, and menstrual cycle problems, and chronic digestive issues, auto immune and muscular/skeletal problems.

TRACEY SPRUYT – Osteopath

Osteopathy, also known as osteopathic medicine, was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still, an American physician in the 19th century. Osteopathic philosophy gives a holistic approach to health and stresses the importance of the musculoskeletal system in a person’s health and well-being. Tracey is available to treat all ages with her expert experience in Osteopathy.

FRANCOIS NAEF - Osteopath

Dr Francois Naef (Osteopath) is a fully qualified and registered Osteopath (Master of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences) and a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association. With previous experience in exercise prescription and rehabilitation, Francois offers treatments tailored to the needs of individual patients to help their recovery from pain or injury.

EMMA SPENCER – Clinical Psychologist

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist who has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families.  Emma is trained in a number of evidenced based therapies including CBT, ACT and DBT as well as Art and Play Therapies and she has written a number of therapeutic programs for mental health facilities nationwide.

DIANA DEVITT-DAWSON - Alexander Technique

Diana is a health professional (nurse/midwife) and senior Alexander teacher. Alexander lessons are individual and involve gentle hands-on guidance to allow you to experience being upright, free 
from harmful posture that cause poor breathing, back, neck & joint pain, stress & performance anxiety. All ages learn to self-work - for Life!