It is becoming increasingly recognised that our environment and lifestyles have major influences on our health and general wellbeing. Changes in disease patterns reflecting these environmental and lifestyle changes are evident in the massive increase in prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, depression, mental health disorders, other stress related diseases as well as asthma and allergies.

Although conventional and complementary medicine therapies share the same ultimate goal of healing, major differences are found in their treatment paradigms. Conventional medicine focuses on disease treatment, while complementary therapies seek to prevent disease through restoration of a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle. 

The number of complementary therapists in Australia has increased markedly in recent years with the Australian Bureau of Statistics reporting an 80% increase in practitioners since 1996. There has also been an increase in the percentage of Australians consulting complementary health therapists to seek a more comprehensive approach to their health problems and general wellbeing.

The Healing Tree Centre integrates the practice of conventional medicine with complementary therapies to support patients in achieving optimal health. Practitioners within the centre include energy healers, exercise physiologists, massage therapists and tai chi instructors alongside medical practitioners. In consultation with patients, we undertake a comprehensive team approach to help you our patients achieve real and sustainable health outcomes. Our approach to Meditation for Healing is unique to this centre.