Alexandra Carey Hoppe Massage Therapist

Alexandra Carey Hoppe Massage Therapist St Leonards, Sydney, NSW is listed under Acupuncture, Massage Specialising in Lymphatic Draining, Hot Stone Massage, Remedial Massage.

Other services by Alexandra Carey Hoppe Massage Therapist are Massage, Pregnancy Massage.

Call the staff at Alexandra Carey Hoppe Massage Therapist to receive more information about our services.

About Us

We are a multi-disciplinary allied health clinic, comprised of a team of health practitioners who are skilled, enthusiastic and love what they do.  We work as individuals or as a team to help you achieve your optimum health and vibrancy.

ACCREDITATION

All our practitioners are fully qualified and registered with the government registration agency AHPRA.  Osteopaths must complete a 5 year masters science degree and complete standardised government examinations in order to be registered.  All our osteopaths provide consultations which are claimable on private health HICAPS if your policy includes osteopathy.   Likewise, acupuncture and chinese medicine require at least 4 years university study and registration exams for qualification and registration, as well as extensive supervised clinical practice in order to be registered by AHPRA.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE (HICAPS)

All our osteopaths and acupuncturists are covered by private health insurance.  This will apply to you only if your policy covers you for the type of treatment, usually part of your “extras” coverage.  Best to give them a call and check your policy if you are unsure.  Not all of our massage therapists are covered by private health, so if this is important to you, please ask at the time of booking to see someone who is covered by your health insurance.  All osteopaths, and most other practitioners are claimable on the HICAPS system in our clinic, which allows you to claim on the spot.  Massage is not on the NSW HICAPS system yet, so we will supply you with a receipt that you can send into your health fund subsequent to your visit with us.

WORKCOVER AND THIRD PARTY INSURANCE  

All our osteopaths are also registered with Workcover NSW and are therefore able to take on any Workcover cases, however a claim number will be required from your insurance agency.  We will liase with your work cover case officer, your insurance agency, and your GP and work as a team to get you back on your feet as soon as possible.  Give us a call if you have any questions about this process.  Likewise any third party insurance cases are also commonly handled in our clinic,.  If possible, please bring the claim approval paperwork on your first visit with us, as well as any important information such as the date of injury and name of insurance company.

MEDICARE AND THE EPC PROGRAM

If your GP has provided you with an EPC program, we can also take care of you at Restore.  Many of our chronic patients have been referred to us by local GP’s and their treatment is partially covered by Medicare.  If you unsure of whether you are an appropriate candidate for this program, have a chat to your GP and see whether this could be the answer for you.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT & PARKING

We are less than 50m from St Leonards train station, and its major bus terminal.  Our patients also find that there is usually no problem parking out front of the clinic on Chandos Street which is metered 2 hours parking.   At the north end of Chandos street there is also Chandos Street Council Carpark which is a large carpark next to the train line only 50 metres from the clinic entrance.

HELP IS ALWAYS AT HAND

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.  Emma our practice manager, and Sandra our receptionist are here to help.  You can also email us at:  hello@restorewellness.com.au at any time.

The Team

Dr Amanda Hannaford

Osteopath

MOst B App.Sc (Osteo) BA

Grad Cert App Acup

St Leonards Clinic

Amanda Hannaford achieved her Masters of Osteopathy in 2002, and has been in private practice in the Lane Cove and St Leonards areas for the past 15 years.  She was a university lecturer in the UWS Masters program for 4 years, and has also been a Registration Roard examiner.  In addition she has a graduate diploma in Applied Acupuncture for Musculo-skeletal conditions.

She specialises in treating the root cause of a patients problem, which is not necessarily where the patient is experiencing pain or symptoms.  Finding the source and then correcting the issue may result in resolving the problem entirely, providing great relief and a wonderful improvement in a patients quality of life.

Amanda treats all manner of issues in this way, however she is best known for her ability to treat neck and back pain quickly, with care, and with long lasting relief for her patients.  She also regularly looks after patients with hip, shoulder and elbow pain, and recurrent foot and ankle pain.

She has worked with elite athletes, dancers, young children, the elderly and everyone in between, as the principles of osteopathy remain the same –  aiming to return the body to how it was designed to move in nature.  This provides pain relief, freedom of movement, and a new lease on life.

Amanda is the Clinic Director of Restore Health & Wellness St Leonards and she practices exclusively at the St Leonards clinic.

For more information follow Amanda here: Amanda Hannaford at Google+

Dr Vanessa Fisher

Osteopath

BOst (UK)

St Leonards Clinic

Vanessa is a graduate of the British School of Osteopathy (BSO), London, UK.  After graduating with distinction, her skills as a clinical practitioner were considered in such high esteem by the BSO that she was invited to lecture there, which she did for 3 years prior to migrating to Australia. She has over 6 year’s clinical experience as an Osteopath, treating a range of patients from babies to adults, using a combination of structural, functional and cranial osteopathic techniques, ultrasound and myofascial needling.

In recent years, she has developed a special interest in the benefits of osteopathy for solving problems associated with pregnancy, babies and young children. As an ex-professional dancer who discovered the benefits of osteopathy after suffering an injury, Vanessa has a special association with performers and athletes and leading their rehabilitation.

Women’s health is a key area of interest, specifically helping women who wish to fall pregnant. Osteopathic treatment may help to create the optimum environment within the body to maximise a woman’s health for conception. Vanessa has helped many women during pregnancy, assisting with the postural adaptations within the spine and pelvis, preparing the body for labour and postpartum symptoms.

First and foremost, Vanessa is a passionate and dedicated practitioner, committed to delivering the best form of recovery and advice to all patients.

Vanessa is the founder and Clinical Director of The Willow Clinic in Allambie, and she divides her time between Allambie and Restore St Leonards.

For more information follow Vanessa here: Vanessa Fisher at Google+

Dr Alexia Burgess

Osteopath

MOst (UK) BA

Newport and St Leonards Clinics

Alexia is an experienced and talented osteopath.  She graduated with a Masters in Osteopathy from the prestigious British School of Osteopathy in London. Her training included cranial, functional and visceral techniques, as well as firm manipulative techniques for athletes. She is passionate about Osteopathy and enjoys treating patients of all ages with a wide variety of complaints in their neuro-musculoskeletal system.  Alexia caters each treatment plan to the individual.

Alexia is also particularly interested in the mind-body connection and the impact this has on a patient’s presenting problem, including stress and it influence in chronic pain presentations.  She has extensive experience in treating everyone from professional athletes to everyday family members.  She is also renown for her treatment of classic neck, back and hip/pelvis pain which we so commonly see at Restore.

Alexia is the Principal Osteopath and Clinic Director of Restore Health & Wellness Newport and divides her time between Newport and St Leonards.

For more information follow Alexia here: Alexia Burgess at Google+

BHthSc (Chin. Med)

Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine

St Leonards and Newport Clinics

Tom Kelton very experienced Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who is renown for his work here are Restore as an individual and in teamwork with the osteopathic practitioners.

He holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine) from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Certificates III and IV in Fitness (TAFE) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Tom is also a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).

He is proficient in acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, Chinese massage and cupping (Tui Na).  He has particular interest in treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, sport rehabilitation, and acute/chronic pain.  He also is renown for his success with patients dealing with fatigue, arthritis, skin problems, sinus and respiratory problems, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines, chronic diseases, stress, depression and insomnia.

Perhaps Toms greatest focus over time however has been womens health. Centred in St Leonards we are in the fertility and pregnancy hub of Sydney, looking after patients in local IVF clinics, and pregnant women being cared for through Royal North Shore, the Mater, and North Shore Private Hospitals.  Acupuncture is a fundamental part of a healthy fertility program as it can assist a healthy pregnancy.  Tom works with patients undergoing IVF treatment every day at Restore, and we share the joy of the success of a healthy pregnancy.

Tom first developed an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine through his practice of Chinese kung fu. Chinese Medicine and Chinese kung fu share philosophies of balance, harmony and respect for the self and the natural world. Tom incorporates these complementary principles in his treatments to promote healthy and balanced lifestyles. Tom draws on Chinese Medicine’s holistic approach to treating disease, focusing on both addressing the cause and treating the symptoms of a disease or condition.  Tom finds this framework of treating to be the most effective and has fine tuned his skills on numerous trips to China, visiting Chinese Medicine Hospitals.

Tom has recently become involved in a newly-established community acupuncture program, providing affordable acupuncture services to the local community as well as speaking at community events and wellness forums and allied health events.

Whatever the condition, Tom addresses a patients individual needs and goals, and develops a treatment plan to provide them with the best possible support on their road to recovery.
For more information follow Tom here: Tom Kelton at Google+

Dr Kate Levett PhD

Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture

PhD, MPH, BEd, Adv.Dip.App.Sci (Acup), Grad.Cert.Jap.Acup.
Research Fellow Uni Notre Dame, WSU.

St Leonards Clinic

Kate is a renown practitioner and researcher of Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture, as well as a birth educator, researcher and teacher. She is also the mother of three beautiful girls.
Kate is particularly interested in women’s health, including adolescent hormonal changes, fertility and IVF, pregnancy and menopause. Acupuncture is a fundamental part of a healthy fertility and pregnancy program. Kate has a keen interest in working with patients undergoing IVF treatment and supporting women and partners through this time. At Restore we share the joy of the success of a healthy pregnancy.

She also has an interest in sleeping issues, diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other pregnancy related conditions such as morning sickness, pelvic pain, reflux, breech presentation, blood pressure, fluid retention and musculo-skeletal issues. Kate successfully treats mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression and sees a huge benefit for women and their families. She believes that acupuncture is extremely effective for hormonal balancing within the body to help a large number of health issues that women in particular face.

She has completed her PhD at the National Institute for Complementary Medicine Research (NICM) at Western Sydney University (WSU). The topic of the research was investigating an antenatal education course incorporating complementary medicines for pain relief in labour and birth for first time mothers. Recently published in the prestigious British Medical Journal Open, her research was so groundbreaking it was front page news in the Sydney Morning Herald. She was interviewed on ABC radio and on The Conversation. She continues to tutor and lecture at WSU and is on staff as a researcher at Notre Dame University, Faculty of Medicine.

Kate has had over 15 years’ experience in acupuncture practice, education and research, with a particular interest in the eastern philosophical ideas of health and wellbeing. She has strong expertise in evidence based practice, and the implementation and analysis of research. She has built a strong business and research career in acupuncture and complementary medicines research.

At Restore, Kate combines her understanding of acupuncture practice and research, education and women’s health to design effective treatment strategies for your health and wellness.
For more information follow Kate here:  Kate Levett at Google+

Alexandra Carey Hoppe

Remedial Massage Therapist

& Osteopathic Assistant

CertIV Massage

St Leonards Clinic

After completing her ballet training in NYC and Maryland, USA, Alexandra started her professional life as a contemporary dancer in and around Switzerland. Ten years later Alexandra, her French husband and their baby boy returned to Sydney where their second son was born and a career change was envisioned.

Alexandra completed her Certificate IV in remedial massage at the NSW School of Massage in Sydney. At Restore Health & Wellness she offers massage in remedial, sports and rehabilitation and enjoys working with injuries and injury prevention.  She is particularly revered in the dance community for her understanding of a dancers body and its particular needs.  She has also worked alongside Amanda for several years and patients often remark that she is the best massage therapist they have ever encountered – very firm when necessary or gentle when appropriate, and naturally intuitive.

Alex hopes to continue developing herself as a health practitioner and after achieving a High Distinction average in Science at RMIT University, she is now undertaking a Medical Science degree at Macquarie University.

For more information follow Alex here: Alex Carey Hoppe at Google+

Nathalie Gagnon

Remedial Massage Therapist

Dipl. Rem Massage

St Leonards Clinic

Nathalie completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage at the NSW School of Massage.  She also obtained further training and practised in the fields of Sports, Pregnancy, Kahuna and Hahana Hot Stone massage.  She has been working in an established clinic in the Sydney CBD for over 9 years, where among her many regular clients, she has been treating Dr Amanda Hannaford, the director at Restore Health and Wellness.

Nathalie enjoys practicing at Restore Wellness on Thursdays and Saturdays and is always popular and busy.  She is known for her ability to provide either a very firm, deep tissue, remedial massage, or a gentle relaxing massage, entirely dependant on the wishes of her patient.  Other forms of massage she offers are Hot Stone Massage, and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.  In her remedial massages, she likes to blend the different techniques she learned throughout her career to treat your soft tissue injuries and aches and pains, while also aiming to provide a relaxing experience.  Whether it be sports injury prevention and treatment, bad posture, pain and stress arising from sitting long hours at a desk or discomforts associated with pregnancy or caring for your littles ones, Nathalie may be able to assist you.

Nathalie is a member of ATMS and a provider with all health funds, with most claims available on the spot through HICAPS.

For more information follow Nathalie here: Nathalie Gagnon at Google+

 

Services

Osteopathy

Fertility and IVF Support

Acupuncture

Pregnancy and Labour Support

Massage:
Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.

At Restore we offer Remedial Massage, Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Massage and finally Lymphatic Drainage Massage.  It is a wonderful combination of therapeutic and relaxing, and wonderful for your health.  Please be aware that the only form of massage that is covered by most private health funds is Remedial Massage.

Remedial Massage

When muscles and tendons become damaged or impaired, knotted and tense or immobile, Remedial Massage provides a healing treatment that can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow. Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to support and speed up the body’s own repair mechanisms. The massage is applied directly to the skin using a lubricating medium, usually oil, which ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Passive stretching moves are also used.

Key benefits of Remedial Massage include: the stimulation to the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed; the calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; and the toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint mobility. An improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues, and the easing of stiffness and tension can also be experienced through therapeutic relaxation.

Muscular and skeletal dysfunctions often addressed with Remedial Massage include Fibrositis, Spondylitis, Arthritis, frozen shoulder, muscular cramps, Whiplash, muscular atrophy, sports and dancing injuries

As extensive study is involved in being registered as a Remedial Massage Therapist, this is the only form of massage which is covered by private health insurance.

Pregnancy Massage

We tend to think of massage as a treat, or a great indulgence for relaxation and stress relief in our lives, however it is also an important form of health therapy, especially during pregnancy.

Reduced swelling in hands and feet
Minimise back pain
increases circulation
Ease muscular discomfort in legs, neck, and other areas of the body
Reduces problems with insomnia
Strengthens immune system
Helps alleviate anxiety or depression
It increases blood flow to our tissues, and reduces swelling and inflammation.   It is particularly helpful for swollen feet, aching backs and assisting our skin and fascia to stretch and adapt as we grow.  This reduces the likelihood of stretch marks and discomfort in our growing bellies, as well as reducing the chance of abdominal muscle separation in pregnancy.

At Restore we have a special pregnancy massage table which allows you to lie on your stomach, whilst your belly is supported.  It is truly delightful in those advanced stages on pregnancy, to once again lie on your belly!

Hot Stone Massage

Enhance your remedial massage by adding hot stones. In this treatment, heated basalt stones are used to massage the body in long sweeping strokes inspired by Hawaiian lomi lomi in combination with remedial techniques in areas most needed. The stones provide deep heat which increases blood flow to the tissues and promote a deeper release more easily. The heat from the stones create a wonderful sense of relaxation which may help relieve stress, insomnia and chronic pain. It is a great nurturing treatment and is beneficial at any time of the year.  Hot stone massage in not suitable during pregnancy and in conditions involving loss of sensation in limbs or skin irritations.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A light relaxing treatment done in a specific sequence which aims at returning excess lymph and toxins which have accumulated in tissues back into circulation to be eliminated. If you suffer from oedema, whether it is chronic such as with lymphoedema or results from injury or surgery, manual lymphatic drainage may help reduce swelling, inflammation, pain and speed up recovery.  It can assist in detoxifying the body and getting over infections like colds, sinus congestion and associated headaches when you can’t seem to shake them off. A great way to improve sluggishness brought on by improper diet or lack of activity and illness and to boost your immune system.  It may also help with joint pain, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, and give dull or acne prone ski a glow over time by removing toxins below the skin.  Lymphatic drainage is contraindicated in some conditions.  Give us a call if in doubt.