Our people
Naturopaths & Medical Herbalists
ANNALIESE JONES
Annaliese Jones ND, BHSc, has extensive experience in the field of natural health. With her broad knowledge in nutrition, naturopathy and herbal paediatrics she is a busy practitioner at the Elementa natural health centre in Remuera, Auckland. She works in many areas including, baby and child health, allergies and intolerances, women's hormonal health, weight management and digestive disorders. Warm and friendly, her passion for health comes through in her seminars to leave people feeling excited and inspired.
CATHERINE THEODOROU
Catherine Theodorou is an experienced naturopath/medical herbalist and massage practitioner (NZ acredited advdipNat, advdipMedHerb, BHSc Complimentary Health - NZAMH & NZSN) who is committed to a professional code of conduct and ongoing education. Catherine specialises in skin and natural makeup, naturopathic consultations, ear candling, allergies and intolerances, depression and anxiety management and hormonal imbalances such as menopause, infertility and menstrual cycle irregularities.
JANE CRONIN
As an experienced Naturopath Jane believes that her relationship with the client should be to support, encourage and facilitate their road to optimum health. She does this by listening to the client's needs and by assessing the health of the body as a whole. Treatments encompass herbal medicine, nutrition, diet and any other lifestyle suggestions or guidance.
Jane's passion for natural medicine was sparked by achieving amazing results in her own health whilst working with a naturopath many years ago. Having experienced such a life-change herself, Jane wants to make the benefits she enjoyed available to a wide range of people. Jane believes that naturopathy fulfils a crucial role in peoples' lives.
"Health should be viewed in the same way as looking after an expensive car. If you have regular services to identify any small problems, it can help to prevent something more damaging and expensive later on. Having regular naturopath visits and looking at the overall health and well being of your body, mind and spirit can maximise your health. My role as facilitator is to help you identify areas of concern and provide you with the information and tools to tackle your health challenges".
Jane has special interests in allergy issues and treatment, nutritional therapy, digestive disorders, blood sugar imbalance, stress management, cardiac health and herbal medicine.
Cranial Sacral therapist and Osteopath
BRIAN TIERNEY
Brian Tierney is a licensed Cranial Sacral therapist, Massage Therapist, former Yoga Instructor and a psychotherapist in training.
Craniosacral work has always been a base-note to his work, providing a soothing effect to over-stimulated or traumatized nerves-this approach to the nervous system complements another approach that Brian uses: the Rolf Method of Structural Integration.
Craniosacral work softens the intensity and increases the effectiveness of the Rolf Method, which is to systematically produce dynamic freedom in the body as a whole- Brian has seen this powerful process produce miracles in his clients as barriers to physical and psychological development are surpassed.
Brian lives in West Auckland and is currently enrolled in ongoing continuing education in the fields of psychology, embryology and bodywork that keep him at the cutting edge of his profession.
At Elementa Brian will focus on Crania Sacral Therapy in the treatment of pregnant ladies, babies and children and new mums.
See Brian's website http://www.newrenaissancebodywork.co.nz
Osteopathy
We recommend Phillipa Pownall at Remuera Osteopaths
Nutritionist and NLP practitioner
SHEENA HENDON
Sheena is a UK-trained nutritionist and is trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Ayurvedic medicine, personal exercise training and other natural therapies. She uses these skills where appropriate in her consultations.
At elementa, Sheena consults on all areas of health and wellness and specialises in baby and child nutrition, weight management, sports performance (Sheena is a past half-ironman competitor and a keen runner) and stress and dietary-related issues using her nutrition, NLP and holistic health training where appropriate. Sheena brings together all her experience to provide holistic consultations that incorporate mind and body.
She also manages our corporate wellness programmes.
Sheena is a great presenter and has heaps of experience in running community and corporate wellness programmes and workshops. She is available to present at corporate and community events.
Sheena started her career after studying nutrition at Kings College University, London, by developing and managing a nutrition consultation business for the West London franchise of The Body Shop. Most of her career has been in the health and food industries in some capacity - working as a nutritionist in London, to promoting food- and nutrition-related products such as the ‘Five Plus A-Day' campaign in New Zealand and now back to consultation, which she adores.
PHIL HENDRIKS
Phil, a fully qualified massage therapist who has been practicing for over 12 years, says that he aims to ‘apply his skills as a massage therapist in order to improve the quality of life of the clients I treat'.
Phil's massage therapy sessions include deep tissue massage, trigger point release techniques, joint mobilization, facilitated stretching methods and remedial self care and strength and stretch exercises. He also uses pilates techniques for core stabilisation.
Phil loves to work with all ages from children to seniors: including sedentary individuals, pregnant women and elite and professional athletes. He successfully deals with both acute and chronic pain management.
Phil has worked in major cities around the world including Toronto, Canada and Perth, Australia. Phil is also a qualified personal trainer working with individuals for fitness and flexibility. We know you will love him!
ANDREW DUTHIE
is a New Zealand qualified Massage Therapist with a Diploma in Therapeutic and Remedial Massage and a National Certificate in Swedish Relaxation Massage who has worked in the health industry for over 8 years.
Andrew is committed to assisting people to be their best. He works with postural analysis, neuromuscular and fascial work, corrective exercises and rehabilitation and has worked with a wide range of people and sports people from runners, pre/post and race day to golfers, boxers and body builders.
He has worked in gyms, and exclusive health spas as well as running his own successful NZ massage clinic as well as seeing corporate clients before leaving for the UK in 2006. Living in London he was a Gym Manager/Sports Massage therapist from 2006 - 2008.
Now back in NZ he is studying for his masters in Osteopathy as well as working as a massage therapist at Elementa.
Currently Andrew works with us on Saturdays.
MEGAN JOHNSON
is a Aroma-therapeutic massage therapist offering sports/deep tissue, relaxation and pregnancy massage as well as Aromatherapy massage. This beautiful art of aroma massage is holistic in its approach to healing by balancing the body-mind. Megan will mix an essential oil blend for your particular health and wellness needs.It's Bliss!
Megan is also certified in Reiki and uses this in her sessions when appropriate.
Megan says she is particularly passionate about working with men and women to support them through stress, rehabilitation and all body work needs. Previous work experience includes one & a half years as Aromatherapist at Eastern Bays Hospice where, as well as providing Essential oil treatments, Reiki, Reflexology & Holistic Pulsing, she worked in the dispensary creating therapeutic ointments, spritzers, & take-home bath blends to assist pre/post surgery & with side-effects of Chemotherapy & Radiation. She is currently providing massage and aroma-therapeutic massage and producing her own skin-care / wellbeing range.
ANNALIESE JONES & CATHY THEODOROU
are both fully qualified massage therapist with years of experience, intent on bringing education, balance and relaxation to their clients. All qualified health practitioners (naturopaths or kinesiologiesy) the elementa massage therapists integrate a number of different modalities in their sessions including deep tissue, therapeutic, shiatsu, reflexology, swedish and prenatal as well as hot stone and aroma therapy (just devine!!). Using these complimentary blend of skills coupled with a passion for care through bodywork our therapists tailor each session to the need of the individual to get results - whether that be focusing on stretching and elongating tight and stressed muscles, assisting circulation, injury relief or general stress release...
Yoga & Pilates teachers
SUE LANE
Sue Lane has practiced yoga for 15 years-Hatha and Iyenger for 5 years and Ashtanga Vinyassa for 10 years. Sue received her YA200 (Yoga Alliance 200 hrs) certificate in Teacher Training at the Auckland Yoga Academy NZ in 2006 and pregnancy yoga training in 2007.
She has attended many yoga courses during this time including workshops on restorative yoga.
Sue teached pregancny and Ashtanga yoga on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. She also teaches our Mother & Baby yoga class on Thursday mornings
VICKI SOPER
Vicki has been practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga for two decades, and teaching since 1992. She began her practice in 1989 with Dena Kingsberg in Lismore, Australia. When Vicki moved to Auckland two years later she was one of a handful of people practising Ashtanga Yoga here.
In 1993 she travelled to Mysore, India to study with the Ashtanga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Along with Ashtanga Yoga Vicki has a strong interest in pregnancy yoga and hatha flow. Over the years Vicki has attended many workshops and training sessions and is a Yoga Alliance 200 hours registered teacher.
Vicki teaches Ashtanga and Pregnancy yoga at elementa and is available for private tuition.
JENNIFER ALLEN
Jennifer Allen has been a wellness educator for the past 10 years. Her journey began in New York City, where she was a professional dancer and dance teacher. After suffering a severe spinal injury while dancing, Jennifer began teaching classical Pilates method, after using Pilates for her own personal rehabilitation. It was through her Pilates teaching that she began to develop a love for yoga, and spent the remainder of her time in New York studying and gaining teaching certification in yoga. She most recently completed her Level 2 Senior Hatha Yoga Certification, as well as her Pre/Post Natal Yoga Certification in Byron Bay, Australia.
Jennifer teaches Hatha Vinyasa flow, Yogalates and Pregnancy yoga at elementa and is available for private tuition.
VIV GALLAGER
Netfit Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
Pilates NCS- approved CCR UK Level 1 & 2
Certification courses in Swiss Ball & Functional Stability Training
Certified Yoga/Pilates Instructor.
Viv has over 11 years experience in the Fitness Industry, 7 of which she spent working as a PT and Fitness Instructor in Dubai (UAE). During her years in Dubai she studied a wide variety of Fitness Disciplines, ranging from Tai Chi to Yoga.
Coming from a Classical Ballet background Viv quickly gravitated towards Pilates & Yoga and her YOGALATES FIT class is a dynamic flow combining the best from these disciplines. The Dynamic nature of the class quickly generates heat in the body as we challenge first the bigger muscle groups in our warrior poses, prior to coming to the floor for core pilates matwork & finishing with flexibility work followed by a well earned relaxation period. The flow of the class intensifies the workout, connecting a strong focus of breath & movement.
This class is suitable for all levels as modifications & options are available, just let me know any exercise contraindications' you may have prior to class.
As a busy working mum I understand the need to have an exercise programme that not only achieves physical results in the body but also restores balance & energy in a hectic life! I am looking forward to meeting you soon in class!
Viv is also available for private sessions.
INGRID WINANTS
Ingrid is a classically trained Pilates teacher with over seven years experience. She trained with Peak Pilates and has done extra advanced workshops and study with Polestar Pilates. She also has group fitness instructor training and a Master degree in Health Sciences.
In her past Ingrid was a competitive gymnast and coach.
She teaches Pilates at many places in Auckland, including the NZ Navy, at The Millenium Institute, Configure Express and of course Elementa.
Ingrid teaches Pilates on Monday lunch time (sports pilates) and Tuesday and Friday mornings. She is also available for private sessions.
YALI McGREGOR
Yali is a devoted Yoga Teacher and Pranassage Practitioner. She is known for her innovative dynamic teaching style while remaining grounded in a traditional approach, drawing from many years of studying with teachers in New Zealand, India, Costa Rica, USA, Canada & Europe.
With a strong background in Ashtanga, Yali works closely often in a one-to-one setting or private classes with her students and clients to ensure they understand the fundamentals of the Asana (posture) practice and with that foundation can integrate the other aspects of the 8-fold path of Yoga including pranayama (breath-techniques) & meditation. With experience, knowledge and dedication she seamlessly merges tradition with a careful application to contemporary influences and forms.
Currently based in New Zealand, Yali is freelancing teaching group Yoga classes, workshops, retreats, private one-on-one Yoga sessions, and Pranassage (a synthesis of Yoga and Bodywork). Yali is also available for private sessions
SUE LANE
Sue Lane has practiced yoga for 15 years-Hatha and Iyenger for 5 years and Asthanga Vinyassa for 10 years. Sue received her YA200 (Yoga Alliance 200 hrs) certificate in Teacher Training at the Auckland Yoga Academy NZ in 2006 and pregnancy yoga training in 2007.
She has attended many yoga courses during this time including workshops on restorative yoga.
Sue has a family of her own-a mother of three and two grandchildren, so she certainly knows how it feels to be pregnant and loves to teach pregnant women during this magical and exciting time. She also teaches our wonderful mother & baby classes and loves seeing the new mothers and vbabies benefiting and enjoying her classes.
Sue teaches group classes in Ashtanga and Pregnancy yoga at Elementa on Thursdays and Saturdays and she is also available for private tuition.
JENNIFER ALLEN
Jennifer Allen has been a wellness educator for the past 10 years. Her journey began in New York City, where she was a professional dancer and dance teacher. After suffering a severe spinal injury while dancing, Jennifer began teaching classical Pilates method, after using Pilates for her own personal rehabilitation. It was through her Pilates teaching that she began to develop a love for yoga, and spent the remainder of her time in New York studying and gaining teaching certification in yoga. She most recently completed her Level 2 Senior Hatha Yoga Certification, as well as her Pre/Post Natal Yoga Certification in Byron Bay, Australia.
Jennifer teaches Hatha Vinyasa flow, Yogalates and Pregnancy yoga at elementa and is available for private tuition.
DEBORAH DOCHERTY
Deborah has been working as a health therapist in many fields of health & therapy for well over 20 years. She is a trained beauty, Dr Haushka, and massage therapist (including Swedish, Ampuku, Indian head massage & Hot Stone massage), as well as Reiki and Aura Soma. Deborah offers facials and massage at Elementa and incorporates her other skills in to her treatments when it is appropriate.
CATHY THEODOROU
Cathy is a qualified professional naturopath and a skin care consultant and has spent many years working in the beauty industry advising males and females and all ages about how to achieve beautiful skin. She uses her naturopathic training to to diagnose and treat any health issues which may be causing the skin problems and her beuty traing to deliver out of this world organic facials.
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