We aim to provide a service beyond your expectations, using a range of natural methods to get you better as quickly as possible, and provide the tools to help you take control of your good health.
Thrive Chiropractic
DR. CRAIG OSBORNE - Chiropractor. Director
B.Sc.Chiro., B.Sc.Physiology, Dip Tert Teaching, Cert. Ex. Sci.
Craig is an experienced chiropractor with a unique blend of skills and knowledge from more than 15 years experience as a life fitness coach at Les Mills World of Fitness in New Zealand, swim coaching and lecturing in personal training at tertiary level.
He graduated from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2000 and worked in a busy Auckland clinic for 18 months before moving to Sydney. After 6 months of locum work around Australia he joined the Chiropractic Connection in Parramatta developing skills and planning the next step.
Thrive Chiropractic (previously The Chiropractic Workshop) was one of the first chiropractic clinics to open in Potts Point, Australia in 2003. Craig's vision is to offer a refreshing approach to health care with chiropractic. Craig aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge so you can take control of your health and understand how to be proactive in maintaining good health to promote longevity and happiness in the years ahead. Life is no rehearsal, there is no second chance.
KIERAN COSTIGAN - Chiropractic Assistant
Kieran joined the Thrive team in October 2008. Having been a client for the previous 3 years he was a familiar face around the clinic and is fully in tune with your needs.
After 4 years in the recruitment industry, 10 years in retail and 5 years in hospitality he is no stranger to customer service! From restaurant supervisor or barista to make-up artist or visual merchandiser, Kieran has an incredibly varied past and adds a level of enthusiasm you wont find in many places.
As well as working at Thrive Kieran is also a stand up comic. Having performed at various clubs around Sydney, worked in radio, magazines and TV, he is always writing new material.
Thrive Health
BRAD BOWDEN - Massage therapist
Brad has been practising as a massage therapist since 2003 and believes that incorporating massage into your life will provide increased vitality and well-being. Using a combination of massage techniques, stretches & exercises he has helped improve the lifestyle of hundreds of his clients.
A specialist for head, neck & shoulder related issues, Brad is able to help from an acute sporting injury to tennis elbow. Brad is committed to help you to achieve your best each day. If you’re tired, stressed or sore then you simply can’t perform to your maximum potential.
Brad holds a Certificate IV in Massage, a Diploma of Sports Injury Therapies, a Statement of attainment in Matwork Pilates and is registered with the ATMS.
TOM SHAND - Rolfing therapist, Massage therapist
Tom completed his Diploma in Massage Therapy in 1999, and in 2001 worked with the Crusaders Super 14 rugby team while running his own private practice.
In 2004, Tom moved to Sydney to study Rolfing and Structural Integration. Rolfing is a form of deep tissue and movement work. It's focus is to teach the body fascia to realign and respond more appropriately to gravitational forces. To find out more about Rolfing please visit www.rolf.org
Tom’s focus is on Rolfing therapy, but also provides massage, and continues his involvement in aerobics instruction in Sydney gyms. Tom has over 7 years experience in the health and fitness industry in New Zealand. He has instructed at Les Mills World of Fitness in group classes including Body Attack, Body Step, Body Balance and Body Circuit.
ATHENA NICHOLAS - Massage therapist / Naturopathic nutritionist
Athena specialises in remedial and sports massage and naturopathic nutrition. Her natural vitality, knowledge and genuine passion for the benefits of natural therapies will help you create optimal health. Athena believes that treatment is a partnership between the patient and therapist. Sharing the goal of learning the cause of discomfort and illness and so finding the best approach to combat it.
Athena's nutritional consulting includes food coaching, weight loss, metabolic imbalance and gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel. She can create flexible eating and lifestyle plans, and incorporate management techniques with treatment.
STEFAN HAFNER, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
B Health Sc TCM
Stefan studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at UTS, followed by a clinical internship at a large hospital in Beijing, China. He has worked on the Central Coast for some time and has now formalised his city practice by joining the Thrive team.
Stefan primarily works with acupuncture but is also an expert in cupping, moxibustion, Chinese massage (Tuina) and Chinese herbal medicine. The nature of your problem will help determine the combination of treatments required. As part of the consultation, diet and lifestyle advice may be given, as well as instructions in gentle Qi Gong and Yoga exercises.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a holistic approach to health, taking into consideration the interaction between body, mind, environment and lifestyle. Therefore the root cause as well as the presenting symptoms of any disease can be determined and treated. The long history of TCM & acupuncture means a large range of conditions are treatable including musculoskeletal injuries and pain, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological problems. Benefit can also be gained for gynaecology & obstetrics, paediatric health, psycho-emotional, respiratory, skin, urogenital, and cosmetic conditions.
Stefan is an AACMA and ATMS member and a registered practitioner for all major health funds.
AMANDA NEWBERY - Massage Therapist
Amanda is a passionate, knowledgeable and multi skilled natural therapies practitioner. Trained at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Sydney and trained in the Art of Lomi lomi massage by a Hawaiian massage expert.
Her knowledge is wide ranging in the body therapies field covering a variety of topics during her training: Massage, myofacial techniques, pressure points, lymphatic drainage and others with a special interest in Aromatherapy and its many uses ranging from aromatherapy massage to prescriptive skin care.
Amanda was born in England and first studied environmental policy and conservation before spending two years travelling. She then went on to work in the financial industry for four years and even though enjoying that job it was clear that her purpose in life was that of a helping and nurturing one.
Once she had moved to Australia she commenced her full time natural therapies studies and turned what had been an interest into a full time career and lifestyle born out of a real interest in helping people. After successfully using natural therapies she decided to share this passion with others complemented by a genuinely loving nature and compassion for all people.
Amanda has attained the Diploma Integrated Body Therapies, Diploma Remedial Massage, Certificate Four Aromatherapy & Level One Lomi lomi massage.
DEREK STIRLING KERR - Energetic Healer
Derek specialises in energy healing/transformation, and life coaching.
The techniques of Reiki & Matrix Energetics form the core approach of Derek’s energy healing & transformation work with clients, with his focus extending beyond healing emotional, mental or physical imbalances and ailments, to transforming them completely, releasing not just the symptoms, but the root causes that often lay hidden. Each session is unique and intuitively led, Derek blends breathing techniques, visualisations, meditation processes and more to maximise the outcome for the client.
Believing that we are each creators of our own destiny, Derek’s life coaching practice supports individuals to become more conscious of what they truly desire for their life and how to align themselves to fulfil those desires and goals. No matter what area of life is looked at - be it health, family, career, social, or something else - the focus always comes back to empowerment of the individual in order that their truest nature and highest potential can be assisted to shine forth.
STUART FENTON - Counsellor
Stuart has had many previous lives as a personal trainer, high school and primary school teacher and an actor. He graduated from UNSW in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre, Film and English Literature and a Diploma in Education in 2001. He has recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and in 2009 he commenced studies to be a Gestalt Psychotherapist with the Sydney Gestalt Institute.
Since completing his counselling diploma he has worked in two different drug treatment centres, including WHOS Therapeutic Community in Redfern, as a Counsellor and a Community Services Worker facilitating groups and doing one on one counselling with clients around issues such as crisis support, anger issues, self esteem, life skills, the victim - rescuer triangle, body image issues and communication skills.
Stuart believes that all people have the resources to cope with and rise to the challenges they are faced with in life and in difficult times and just need the support and empathic facilitation by another to set goals, solve problems and live more joy filled and rewarding lives.