HAMISH SWAINSON - Acupuncturist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Speciality: Traditional Japanese Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Techniques
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Interests: Mountain Biking & Music

Hamish Swainson is a fully qualified Acupuncturist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) who has been practicing at Assiram Natural Therapies since it opened in 2002. Hamish has spent 6 years training under the Australian Japanese Acupuncture Representative in Brisbane where he had the opportunity to work with The Brisbane Lions. He continues to work with athletes, training with the Queensland Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport. He currently works with many city clients relieving their everyday ailments of headaches, migraines, backache, neck ache, and chronic pain as well as specialising in the area of fertility.

ALLIE BOOT - Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Adv Dip Naturopathy (Western Herbal Medicine), Certificate IV Remedial Massage, Certificate II Fitness Practices
Speciality: Naturopathy, Remedial Massage, Cupping Therapy, Acupressure, Myofascial Release, Pregnancy Massage
Availability: Thursday
Interests: Outdoor Adventures, Music

Allie Boot has been in the health industry for 6 years as a holistic practitioner highly skilled in the areas of Naturopathy and Massage.  Allie's remedial massage techniques include myofascial release, trigger-point therapy, stretching, acupressure, cupping, relaxation and pregnancy massage.  Click on Naturopathy in the left navigation menu for more information.

WAN JIN (Laura) WU - Remedial Therapist
Qualifications: Diploma Remedial Massage, Certificate IV Massage
Specialty: Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Lymphatic Drainage
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Interests: Dancing, French studies, Yoga 

Wan Jin (Laura) is a Remedial Massage Therapist who has been working at Assiram for 4 years.  She has a Diploma in Remedial Massage and is a fully insured member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. Her skills include deep tissue, relaxation, aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage massage.

SUSAN MAUGHAN - Acupuncturist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Speciality: Chinese Acupuncture and Chinese herbs
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Interests: Reading, Camping, Travel, Music

Susan is a fully qualified acupuncturist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) which included an Internship at the Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University in China. She draws on her skills in acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, Chinese herbs and Oriental massage techniques to help her clients restore their health.

EFRAT SUDAI - Acupuncturist
Qualifications: Bachelor Health Science (Acupuncture), Certificate IV Remedial Therapies
Speciality: Japanese Acupuncture and Cosmetic Acupuncture
Availability: Monday and Thursday
Interests: In her spare time Efrat enjoys yoga, travel & photography

Efrat is an experienced, professionally trained practitioner of traditional Japanese acupuncture and chinese medicine. Efrat specialises in women's health (fertility and IVF treatment) and cosmetic acupuncture. She has worked for 7 years in sports medicine, training under the Australian Japanese Acupuncture Representative in Brisbane and treating professional athletes. Efrat's background in bodywork (remedial massage) gives her style a gentle and intuitive touch.

MONIQUE DEGUARA - Remedial Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Diploma Remedial Massage
Speciality: Remedial massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, shiatsu, pregnancy massage and relaxation
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Interests:  Yoga, mountain climbing, horseriding

Monique offers a wide range of skills and experience that she has gained over the last 3 years. Monique is completing a Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Nutrition) and has an interest in Eastern philosophy medicine.  Monique specialises in remedial massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu, facial massage, pregnancy massage and relaxation.

HAYLEY MONTGOMERY - Musculoskeletal Therapist
Qualifications: Bachelor Health Science (MST), Diploma Remedial Massage
Speciality: Musculoskeletal therapy, remedial massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 
Interests:  Music, shopping

Hayley is a qualified Therapist with a Bachelor Degree in Musculoskeletal Therapy & Diploma in Remedial Massage.  Hayley specialises in musculoskeletal therapy, remedial massage, soft / deep tissue, trigger point therapy, structural assessment, cupping and myofascial release.

NATHAN STOLZ - Remedial Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Cert IV Remedial Massage, Diploma Remedial Massage
Speciality: Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage
Available: Monday, Friday, Saturday
Interests: Hobbies and interests: Martial Arts, Snow boarding, movies

Nathan has several years experience working on elite athletes as well as being employed in prestigious day spas in the Whitsundays and Alpine ski resorts. Employed for a season with the Brisbane Broncos, Nathan has been exposed to a broad range of injury prevention and treatment programs. He brings with him a perfect blend of experience in injury prevention and maintenance as well as the very desirable luxury 5 star spa relaxation techniques. A perfect serum for the busy office worker who has been working hard or playing hard.

JUSTIN BOSE - Musculoskeletal Therapist, Remedial Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (MST) Diploma Remedial Massage
Specialities: Deep Tissue work, Sports massage, Trigger Point therapy, Myofascial release, Postural rehabilitation
Available: Tuesday, Thursday
Interests: Mountain climbing, Mountain biking, travel, movies

Justin was one of the first groups in Australia to complete his Degree in Musculoskeletal Therapy. With a Diploma and Degree he has been in high demand in his chosen field.
Primarily using soft tissue techniques and posture correction he has proven success in pain reduction and increasing the mobility of his clients. He offers a thorough structural assessment and a combination of trigger point therapy and neuro-muscular techniques. Justin's goal is to work with you to lessen any pain, improve your posture and lead you on the way to better health.

JOHN DAVIES - Remedial Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Diploma Remedial Massage
Speciality: Deep tissue, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Headaches
and migraine, sports massage
Availabilty: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Interests: Snowboarding, Soccer, Travel, Cooking



John has returned from his overseas trip to further strengthen Assiram's remedial team. Previous clients of John's will be familiar with his nurturing and beneficial treatments. These  include deep tissue, myofascial release techniques, therapeutic work as well as cupping, trigger point therapy and sports massage. John has many years experience with Assiram treating conditions relating to stress, poor posture and injury. He has had particular success treating headaches, migraines and chronic pain.