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NEW SOUTH WALES
Michael O’Connell
Clinic: The Alpha Space
4/466 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW
Dip.Remedial Massage, Dip. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy,
Dip. Polarity Therapy and Myofascial Release.
Cert. Five Element Acupressure.
ATMS & PACT accredited member.
I have worked as a Bodyworker and Holistic Energy Medicine Practitioner for thirty years and recently completed studies in Five Element Acupressure.
I bring a deep understanding and compassionate presence to my work. I have a clinic in Lindfield, Sydney called The Alpha Space.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Karen Hobbis
Clinic: 21 Yacca Road Seacliff SA 5049
Phone: 0414 818 836
www.karenhobbis.com.au
I am a Five Element Acupressure Practitioner, Diploma qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and NutureLife Pregnancy Massage Practitioner. Specialising in Acupressure, Remedial and Pregnancy massage, I use a myriad of techniques including Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial cupping and Myofascial release, to bring you body back into a balanced state of being. With a particular interest in Acupressure, I can provide a comprehensive acupressure treatment to treat acute and chronic conditions, or combine acupressure with a remedial massage treatment to provide a more holistic massage treatment. I have had particular success with the treatment of headaches, vertigo and sinus issues using acupressure as the primary modality. I have been working as a massage practitioner since 2010, and currently have a home based clinic in Seacliff. Private Health Rebates are available for my remedial massage treatments.

Benjamin Hamersley
Clinic: 6 Amhurst Ave, Mt Barker SA 5251
Phone: 0439 701 750
muscleuprecovery.com.au
I first discovered Five Element Acupressure in 2014 as part of my Remedial Therapy studies. Since then, I have moved deeply into the work and continue to be surprised and inspired by how powerful it is. While in my business I have had a strong focus on deep tissue massage therapy and musculoskeletal manipulation, the acupressure therapy that I offer has continued to become very popular and I am now promoting it as one of my primary modalities and as an integral part of my tailored remedial treatments.
I work with people of all ages and conditions offering a great variety of choice from gentle myofascial release and joint mobilisation to powerful acupressure treatments and intense sports massage and trigger point therapy.
I am proud to be certified by The Acupressure Centre as a Five Element Acupressure practitioner and welcome all new clients.

Oliver Miles
Clinic: Mount Barker Therapeutic Massage Centre
18a Gawler Street, Mount Barker SA
I began my interest in Chinese Medicine whilst studying Kung Fu, Qi Gong and Yoga at the age of 21 and completed a Diploma of Tuina (2005) along side a Diploma of Remedial Massage (2014). In 2015 I found 5 Element Acupressure and began training with John; I have since adapted my modalities to create a holistic style of working with the fascia and meridians to correct structural misalignment. The stillness within the techniques I use allows emotions and thoughts on a cellular level to surface in a gentle and compassionate way so that my clients can fully let go of holding patterns, giving greater presence and awareness in their body.
I use Acupressure in combination with Dry Needling, Ortho-Bionomy and Cranio Sacral Therapy to give each client a treatment tailored to their needs both physically and mentally.

Kathy Pash
Clinic: Pashionate About You
31 Unity Drive. Sheidow Park S.A. 5158

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Anne Flatman
Clinic: 191 Spearwood Avenue, Spearwood 6163
Phone: 0421 707 087

Sasha Wray
Clinic: Next Wave Therapy, 6/352 South St, O’Connor WA 6163
Phone: 0402 550 469
www.nextwavetherapy.com.au

Ally Pain Relief Lady
Clinic: 2 Brooklea Place, Ferndale WA 6148 (between Riverton and Cannington)
Phone: 08 9361 0800
www.painrelieflady.online
I am a Natural Pain Relief Specialist and have been helping men and women find relief and pain-free solutions naturally since the year 2000. I specialise in Five Element Acupressure and the Chinese Medicine meridian system and Craniosacral Therapy (including Biodynamic) combined with Pain Relief Coaching underpinned by my university studies in Psychology. Pain is your body’s strongest sign to pay attention. The cause of your pain can be found and when the layer in which it originates is treated then you get relief and resolve, and you get your life back!
I see people with strong recurring physical pains of known or unknown origin, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, and trauma / PTSD to name a few. I look forward to meeting and working with you to release your pain. Living a half-life because of pain is not what you are here to do.

Monique Pettavino
Clinic 1: 58A Alma Road, Mount Lawley, WA 6050
Clinic 2: Vivacious Living Centre, 9a/9 Riseley St, Applecross WA
Phone: 0452 628 810
dragonflywellbeing.com
I came to Australia in 2018 in this second half of my life to study anthropology, and I ended up getting a double bachelor in that field as well as in humanities in health and medicine. I was always interested in the more natural, holistic, and what we call alternative therapies. What I particularly appreciate is the approach to find the reason for which physical and/or emotional symptoms appear, in addition to treating the symptom itself, and preventing ill-health by keeping a well-balanced energetic flow. The call to learn Five Element Acupressure with John Kirkwood was evidently much stronger than working in an office writing policies. I am also trained in Foot Reflexology, and more recently in Qi Gong and Yin Yoga. I love incorporating theories of the Five Elements in my Qi Gong and Yin Yoga practices. My aim is to help people improve their health and wellbeing, primarily with acupressure treatments, complementing with a regular Qi gong and/or Yin Yoga practice to cultivate and regulate energy that will naturally make them feel more healthy and energetically balanced.
