Practitioner Services
Leisa Blanch
Naturopath
I work with people to transform their health, energy and motivation, so they can thrive doing what they love most.
Whether you are:
rundown/burnt out;
anxious or stressed;
not sleeping;
hormones are playing up;
the immune system or heart needs tweaking; tumours wreaking havoc;
the body feels toxic or sluggish, or just not right;
maybe all of the above? :);
or you just simply want to feel your best with a wholefoods, nourishing lifestyle.
I’m here for you!
Get clarity and direction.
Feel supported and nurtured through your very personalised journey with me.
Michele Downes
Acupuncturist
Hi, I am Michele, a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner who provides quality complementary healthcare to the community.
Each person is unique, and my belief is that by understanding all aspects of a person’s health (both mind and body), treatment can be tailored to achieve long-term health goals.
I treat people with many conditions and have a particular interest in supporting people with fertility issues, chronic pain, and stress related symptoms. Indeed, many people may be experiencing a range of health issues which is why a holistic approach to treatment is beneficial.
My approach incorporates a range of techniques such as acupuncture, cupping, tuina (Chinese massage), moxibustion, gua sha and ear candling. We also discuss possible dietary and lifestyle changes or Chinese Herbal remedies to further assist this process and achieve lasting results
Irene McGowan
Naturopath
Irene is a dedicated Naturopath bringing warmth, compassion and an unparrallelled passion for searching for health truth. With an interest in functional pathology and nutrigenomics (how your nutrition interacts with your genes and environment), Irene works with her patients to resolve complex and chronic health concerns. Irene’s patients will tell you about her compassion, her easy-going, non judgemental nature and her attention to detail in uncovering and re-writing the story of achieving balanced health. She is also committed to delivering personalised health services that embrace neuro-affirming principles, aiming to empower and support both children and adults with unique neurological needs.
Cassandra Booth
Jiwamu Therapist
Tom Moore
Remedial Massage Therapist
& Myotherapist
Hi, my name is Tom, I am a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and Myotherapist from the Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy. Growing up in Gisborne, I have always loved playing sport in my free time and staying as active as I can.
I am passionate about the human body and how it functions, and am always trying to continually learn and improve as a therapist. My approach to wellbeing is that everyone is unique, and our bodies work in different ways. I always try to keep an open mind so that I can achieve the best outcome for every client.
I use a wide range of techniques including Myofascial Tension, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Ischemic Pressure and Transverse Frictions. All aim to assist people in improving and maintaining health and limiting the chances of any reoccurring disfunctions in the body.
My treatment method addresses pain first, then works on increasing range of movement and correcting posture. I believe this can improve how we perform everyday tasks and positively impacts our physical health and wellbeing.
I am excited to be part of the team at Gisborne Health Essentials and help as many people as I can along the journey.
Priya Kaul
Social Worker
& Counsellor
Priya Kaul is a skilled and compassionate mental health social worker and counsellor with over 20 years’ experience supporting clients across the lifespan. She offers support for a range of emotional and mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Priya’s approach is grounded in neuroscience and nervous system regulation, and she draws from a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs. She is also a certified practitioner and trainer in Havening Techniques®, a gentle, psychosensory approach that supports emotional processing and nervous system repair.
Priya provides both general counselling and trauma-informed therapy, creating a calm, safe space for insight, healing, and meaningful change.
Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP.
Priya Kaul is a certified practitioner of Havening Techniques®. Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden, 15 East 91st Street, New York
Daryl Mitchell
Kinesiologist, Reiki, QiGong & Bowen Therapist
Daryl is a fascinating character with an even more fascinating history. It’s equally accurate to describe him as a motorbike-riding, rock muso from Queensland, as an insightful, passionate healer, humbled by the ancient teachings and wisdom passed down to him.
Following his own personal health challenges as a young person, Daryl was inspired to learn from other cultures and practices and began working with and learning more about vital energies and Qi through martial arts training, which eventually lead to a lifelong passion for natural health. Daryl has trained, practised, taught, and lectured in Australia and around the world, learning from some of the world’s oldest and most authentic traditional healers.
His passions lie in supporting people through life’s challenges.
In addition to one-on-one consultations, Daryl holds QiGong classes at GHE and is the mastermind behind the ZEN KI Energy products.
Ellie Fisher
Naturopath
Currently on Maternity Leave
Hi I’m Ellie,
I have always had a passion for health and the human body, which has seen me complete two degrees dedicated to the study of clinical nutrition, psychology, and naturopathics.
Having a background in Western and Functional Medicine gives me a clear vision of where both models of health care are needed to support us in the modern day and precisely how they fit together to create the most supported body for you. I love science and believe that, while research is ever-evolving, the basics for keeping us well don’t need to be too complicated, and most importantly, looking after your body can be a simple and happy experience, if you know where to start.
Because of this, you can expect consultations with me to be thorough, authentic, and easy going, with realistic guidelines and targets to help you reach your goals and achieve your most vibrant state of health. Through every consultation, I carry the notion that every person – their body, their goals, and their health – is unique.
While I’m interested in all aspects of human physiology, I love being the investigator for patients who have been told ‘nothing is wrong’ despite feeling within themselves that this is far from the truth. I enjoy working with patients to overcome burnout and fatigue, improve their sleep, balance their hormones, and address their stress and anxiety.
During my studies, I also completed a student internship with the prestigious Fertile Ground Health Group, which complemented my interests in working with couples preparing to grow their families and supporting pregnancy and post-partum health.
Caitlin Lewis
Naturopath
Hi, I’m Caitlin.
I have a special interest in gut health, hormone health and fertility, and their related conditions. For example, are you someone who experiences regular bloating, abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, pms or acne? Do you find you have to restrict your diet to exclude too many foods (AKA the famous FODMAP diet) to try and avoid these symptoms and to keep your gut happy? Or perhaps you’ve been told you’ve got IBS and that it’s just something you have to live with..? I would love to help you! I am particularly interested in the gut microbiome and creating a strong, healthy, and dynamic internal ecosystem that supports your overall health.
Please note I am currently practising online via zoom consults, only while I enjoy some sunshine up north.
Tamsyn Wymer
Reiki Practitioner
Currently on Maternity Leave
Tamsyn is a reiki practitioner, yoga teacher and midwife with a deep desire to support women to live a spiritually connected and embodied life. Her offerings at GHE specialise in women’s reiki healing, with focus on restoration and replenishment across all stages of womanhood. Tamsyn loves to prescribe oils, crystals and yoga postures following sessions to empower healing beyond the reiki session. Tamsyn’s approach is intuitive and soothing, leaving clients feeling calm, clear, radiant and balanced.