What was it that drew you to our clinic? A close friend’s recommendation and I knew the clinic had a strong reputation.

How were you feeling before you made the appointment to see us? I had experienced foot pain for a number of years. Having tried numerous podiatrists and orthotics I was really frustrated.

What were you expecting from your first appointment? I knew I would get a good adjustment from the Osteopath, but I was sceptical about getting yet another set of orthotics.

What did your treatment do for you? After my treatment I felt like my whole body was moving and supporting itself to move more naturally. The new orthotics worked really quickly and helped me feel more motivated to start exercising.

How did you feel after your treatment? I felt more inspired to exercise and my sleep felt more restful.

What would you say to others who are not yet sure about contacting us to help them? Just do it! It won’t take very long to fix your problems. The orthotics are well worth the money, don’t be fooled by how they look.

It was suggested by a friend to see a kinesiologist. I surfed the net and read Jarrod’s qualifications and comments regarding his previous work with Children with learning difficulties and behavioural issues.

Desperate for help! “Is my son a lost cause?” Depressed and helpless

Amazement!! Marching (A kinesiology technique for brain integration) Julian, before he was so uncoordinated. His face expression when he marched properly was priceless.

Helping with behaviour and concentration socially and academically starting to move forward.

Finally some relief

Reassure & encourage, just give it a try & keep an open mind.

No, Jarrod has the patience of a saint!

Walking past, the clinic looked efficient, professional and welcoming and a bonus, it is close to home!

Pretty Good

A relaxing massage that would soothe tired muscles

Exactly what I wanted, I blissed out and relaxed, what a great way to start the weekend. I loved the dim lighting, soothing music, warm towels and warm massage table – Yummy! BRILLIANT practitioner and friendly, professional atmosphere. I also loved the “wellness Card” after my 7th visit I get a free massage!

Vitalchi is very professional and friendly. The treatments are top notch! I have made regular bookings and I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you.

No, everything was lovely!

I had been suffering from Chronic Urticaria for over one year. After seeing a number of specialists to no avail, I was given a book about changing your diet titled, ‘Turn over a new leaf’. Inside this book it described how the two authors had a ‘live blood analysis’ taken and thus, changed their diet and lifestyle based on the results. I then decided to search for a place on the internet that also helped with certain conditions through the use of a live blood analysis. I found a few places and based on some research including looking at the internet site, affordability etc, I decided that Vitalchi was my best option. Once I arrived for my first appointment I knew I had made a good decision. It felt like a relaxing place with very welcoming staff members.

Before my first appointment with Angela I had been suffering from Chronic Urticaria (hives) for over one year. I had also experienced occasional angio-odema (swelling) and had been given an epipen as I had experienced throat swelling. Throughout my life, I would say that I had been lucky with relatively good health with only minor mishaps along the way. I had consistently suffered from tonsillitis until I had them removed three years ago at the age of twenty-four. I had also suffered with a small lump in my neck which turned out to be a benign mass in my lymph glands which was also removed. Excluding these two problems and a few colds, bumps and bruises, I maintained a healthy lifestyle until I awoke covered in hives in May 2008.

Within a year, I had visited over thirteen different Doctors and spent over $4000 on trying to find an answer. Doctors I visited included; my General Practitioner (who was a great help), a Consultant Physician at an Allergy and Clinical Immunology Practice, a Rheumatoid Specialist, a Dermatologist, Naturopath, Gastrointestinal Specialist, Chinese Acupuncturist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital (both Allergy and Dermatology department), Natural Healing Specialist, Chinese Herbalist and Naturopath.

Although some of these Doctors seemed to try their best to help me, I was either put in a dose of steroids, told I had a virus and that it would eventually pass, told to take daily anti-histamines or had it explained to me that sometimes this just happens to people and that it could be worse.

During this year my life changed fairly dramatically. I was not the same confident person that I had been my whole life. I felt really unwell and bloated, I felt that I looked hideous and I had ‘lost my spark’ and ‘zest for life’. I knew that people suffered from other illnesses that were worse than mine, but I began feeling depressed and out of options.

I was ready to try anything and was prepared for any results. I had tests taken for numerous diseases and blood disorders and all came back perfectly fine. Not one specialist had given me an allergy test or a food sensitivity test as all the specialists I saw believed that an allergy/intolerance could not be causing my hives.

I was hopeful, but at my wits end.

Before coming to see Angela, I was feeling depressed and like I was running out of options. I decided to make the appointment as it could not get any worse. After making the appointment and reading some more about ‘live blood analysis’, I felt positive and hopeful. I decided to make the switch from feeling miserable to feeling like this could be the answer. I went in with the mind-set that I would do anything (change my food, take tests) to be able to find an answer.

My expectations were clear and fair and they were definitely met. I expected someone to listen to me and then try and help me in finding an answer. I expected that it was a two-way street and that I would be given advice and recommendations and that it was up to me to follow these. I did not expect to find a cause or reason straight away, however I did expect that the person I worked with would continue helping me until either an answer was found or all possible suggestions had been thoroughly tested, tried and ruled out.

I had these same expectations for all Specialists and Doctors that I had seen previously, but unfortunately they had not been met and I began to think that I expected too much. It was not until I arrived at Vitalchi and met with Angela Smith that I finally felt like the Specialist thought of my issue as more than a job, but as a way of helping someone and changing their life.

I truly cannot find appropriate words to describe how I now feel about my treatment from Angela. THANK YOU!

Without the support of my friends and family, I really don’t know how I would have gotten through such a long time of feeling helplessness. My GP was fantastic and tried everything to help me but did admit that this was well out of her hands now and that she did not know what else to do besides give me referrals to see a number of Specialists who she thought would help. It was not until finally meeting with Angela that I felt like someone who didn’t know me actually cared enough to continue trying to help me until we reached the bottom of it all. I trusted her from the beginning and took all of her advice on board. Angela was the first Specialist to actually recommend food tests and she was the first person to sit for over an hour and get a full medical history from me so that she could assess the problem.

I have since recommended Angela to my Dad who has also seen her and likewise, he felt that she was thorough and helpful. I have also recommended her to two friends.

Thanks to Angela, I have been hive free for over three months and I am able to reintroduce the foods that were causing problems as well as continuing on important supplements and vitamins that promote a good immune system and nutrients. I have not felt this good in a very long time. I am completely back to the confident and happy person that I have always been.

I would not hesitate in saying that it is definitely worth a try. I have had a 100 ÷ positive experience from my time at Vitalchi and I can’t even imagine what or how I would be feeling if I did not take the step to contact them. No matter the problem you are facing, it cannot hurt to give Vitalchi a try and it’s very likely that your experience will be just as positive as mine.

Everything that Angela has done for me has helped and I have always walked out of her office feeling positive and ‘improved’. I only wish I had found her earlier!

What was it that drew you to our clinic? I wanted to see a hypnotherapist, and go to a clinic with a variety of specialists.

How were you feeling before you made the appointment with us? Prior to booking I did feel a little nervous, but didn’t feel there was much to lose.

What were you expecting from your first appointment? I didn’t come into the first session with great expectations of immediate results, but that is what I got! I approached the first session as the start of a journey

What did your treatment do for you? I was amazed. I wanted to eliminate coffee and caffeine from my life and that is what I have done. Easily. Not only have I not had a coffee, I haven’t longed for one at ALL. It has just disappeared, and I feel fabulous.

How did you feel after your treatment? Fabulous

What would you say to others who are not yet sure about contacting us to help them? Worst case, you will relax for an hour or so. Best case you can really change your world!

I had been seeing doctors and specialists for nearly 15 years and nothing was working. No one could give me an answer and my condition was only getting worse. I went to the clinic as all other traditional options had failed but I still needed help.

I was suffering chronic pain and was on strong painkillers to help. The pain would reach a point where I would have to go to the hospital for morphine.

I wasn't expecting anything; I had learnt not to expect answers. I was expecting a course of treatment that I doubted would work as nothing in the past had but I was willing to try anything, I had no options left.

I am no longer on painkillers and I haven't had to go to the hospital. The pain is something in my past. The pain relief wasn't immediate but I had waited 15 years so for me it was immediate. I noticed a decrease in pain straight away and it continued to lessen as time went on. Pain used to interfere with my life, now it is my life with no interference. After seeing the great, somewhat miraculous results I had had, my mother who suffered arthritis went to see Angela Smith. In less then 3 months she is pain free and her swelled finger joints have vanished. She can now grab and hold things without pain and wear her wedding ring, something she couldn't do for years.

I don't have to live my life around my pain, this is freedom. When you have a condition Western medicine can't treat or diagnose you naturally carry fear that something is terribly wrong and it's frustrating when you can't find help, no matter how active your search is. I have relief now I have answers and a course of treatment I am actively involved in which gives me the control back. I am in control of my life and well being and after spending so long having a condition in control of my life and well being, I feel empowered.

If you are willing to take anything the doctors prescribe then you should have no hesitation going to the clinic and see Angela Smith. I once had doctors give a wrong diagnosis and the medication they had me on caused more havoc then my condition. There is always a chance of a wrong diagnosis no matter where you go but the clinic deals with natural remedies so side effects are minimal and the positive results can change your quality of life. It's not going to hurt so why not give it a try.

Lethargic, tired, anxious, flat, and unaware of what was causing all of this and why I wasn't losing weight.

I knew I'd have to change things in my life, but I had very had little expectations. I was nervous about what I'd have to do!

Angela was able to show me why I felt the way I felt. She showed me that my body was out of sync and that until I fixed the problems I had, I wouldn't fix any of the symptoms and would struggle to lose weight. Angela sorted out my issues through naturopathic remedies and put me on the ketoslim plan and over a 6 month period I've lost 16 kilo's of fat. Pretty amazing stuff.

At first I felt daunted at the changes I was facing, but I got stuck into it and followed everything Angela told me. I started feeling amazing within the first 7 days of my new plan and 6 months later, I feel fantastic. I feel like I'm a totally different person and I look like one too!

I've had 2 friends ask to go and see Angela after witnessing the change I've undertaken, so I cannot recommend Angela highly enough!

"Carol Goddard is a truly remarkable individual. Her warmth, wit, compassion and spirit are matched only by her keen awareness and ability to help her clients create incredible results for themselves. In short, Carol helps people change their lives with lasting, positive effects.

I think most of us inherently understand that in order to make the kind of changes we all wish for, we first must face our deepest fears. I think we intrinsically know this, but we find ourselves wasting our precious time orbiting our fears (and our dreams sitting behind them). However I also believe that we do so not out of an unwillingness to face ourselves, but rather a legitimate concern that we lack the skills to handle our fears successfully without the risk of losing ourselves in the process.

That's where Carol steps in. Carol leads the personal consulting field because she knows how to get down 'in there' with laser precision and help her clients rediscover themselves—all the while maintaining a space of love and reassurance. Perhaps the best part is the pleasant discovery that facing our obstacles to success in the manner Carol provides is not only void of trauma, it actually feels far better than not doing so at all.

The results speak for themselves—transformed lives, clients living their purpose, and people no longer afraid of their own personal power, nor afraid of going after their dreams finally."

Wendy helped me and my husband on a very difficult journey, that dealt with a major trauma in my past, something I had really never felt I could deal with or really speak about.

I thought my world was slowly crumbling down around me and that perhaps I was slightly insane. Wendy worked with us as a couple and individually and her extremely tactful and warm manner has turned me back into a happy, optimistic and loving person.I think most of us at sometime in our life could do with a ‘Wendy’ you can turn to and who helps you unravel the worries in your head and make you feel normal again.

As a background to this testimonial, my son Cameron was at the age of two discovered to have epilepsy, global developmental delay and had a habit of toe-walking which was put down as a sensory issue in the autism spectrum.

Even after the very first session with Jarrod, my husband and I both noticed a pronounced improvement with Cameron’s walking and indeed his ability to walk and run with a heel/toe motion.

Cameron also had a problem with me leaving him at school and every morning the teachers would have to drag him off me and I would leave the school listening to Cameron screaming. After a session with Jarrod, this problem was eliminated. Cameron would not jump into the pool at swimming lessons and again after a session with Jarrod this was overcome. He had an aggressive nature to other pupils in his class which improved after a session with Jarrod.

After 2½ years of Cameron’s seizures being under control through medication, his Neurologist advised it was time to gradually take him off the medication to see if he would be seizure free without the medication or to at least be able to reduce the level of medication that Cameron was on. Jarrod worked on him to make his body become accustomed to this tapering off procedure. Generally, Cameron’s communication, composure and general demeanour improved over this period of time.

We feel indebted to Jarrod, for what he has given to us as a family and in particular to our son, and would have no hesitation in recommending his work and his passion for his work to anyone.

Jarrod has been working with my 13 year old daughter (who is a competitive swimmer) for the past 18 months, to assist her with her flexibility and controlling her nerves during competitions. We had tried doing stretches to improve her flexibility and also tried different routines on competition days to assist with controlling of her nerves which were unsuccessful.

Since working with Jarrod she has improved her technique due to improved flexibility and also qualified to swim in multiple events at State Championships due to her improved technique and being able to control her nerves. Her coach has mentioned on several occasions that she can see the improvement in her flexibility.

From her first meeting with Jarrod she felt at ease working with him and always looked forwarded to going to his sessions. She could see and feel the improvement straight away. The sessions with Jarrod have not only helped her swimming, it has also given her more self confidence in many areas of her life.

About 20 years ago I suffered a stroke and was left with weakness in my right side. I could not get my right leg into the car on its own, having to lift in manually each time.

After one visit to Fiona I could life my own leg!

I also suffer from scoliosis and as a result have chronic pain in my back and down the outside of my right leg, meaning I have to use a walking stick. After the third visit to Fiona I no longer need my walking stick to walk and the pain has nearly gone.

Many Thanks Fiona

In preparation for my first IVF treatment cycle, I embarked upon a series of hypnosis sessions to increase my possibility of success. With several conditions that contributed to my infertility and with specialist doctors preparing me for the fact that my chances were low, and in fact may take many years, I felt that hypnosis was certainly worth a try in conjunction with IVF treatment. I am a firm believer that mind and body work together to both harm and heal the body.

I am extremely pleased to say that against the medical odds, I fell pregnant with twins on my first IVF cycle! I most certainly attribute this result to the IVF treatment and to the hypnosis sessions that I believe worked hand in hand together.

I have also been fortunate to have received various forms of therapeutic treatment over the years working with Dagmar Guntermann whom I highly recommend as an excellent practitioner. I have no doubt that you will be very happy with the results you will achieve working with her.

As a busy Executive and enjoying an active life, Wellness is important to me. After careful research I approached Duncan for a consultation.

I found myself fatigued and constantly unwell. Yearlong symptoms of a cold, lack of energy, and litharge stopped me from performing in my career and took away the enjoyment of sporting activities and life.

Duncan ran a full set of tests and recommended a change in my diet, specific herbs to help improve liver function & aid detoxification, a course of nutrients (vitamins & minerals) to increase energy production, & herbal medicine to 'boost' the immune system & increase resistance to cold's & flu’s.

I feel healthier and return regularly for advice and treatment.

Wendy was able to help me find ways to deal with my addiction, behavioural and spiritual issues. She was able to help me put the pieces of my life back together, leaving me with a feeling of happiness and the ability to move forward with pride. Throughout my sessions I was met with total understanding and compassion and I am grateful to have had the privilege of working through my life issues with such a caring and supportive individual.

Thank you

This is a poem written by a client after a kinesiology session. We thought it was beautiful and wanted to share it with everyone.

Cherished. Calming hands envelop my head. Relaxing. I allow my soul to Heal and Essence to Dream.

Having seen osteopaths in the past I was very impressed with the way Mark worked. I had been experiencing back and chest pain for quite a while with short term relief provided by other practitioners. Mark was able to pinpoint the problem immediatley and with only 2 sessions I was no longer in any pain and I now have a normal range of motion and feel great.

Thank you

Hypnotherapy has provided me with enormous relief for issues that I have held onto for a long time. Dagmar has helped me on so many levels.

Thank you

Having never tried hypnotherapy before, I was rather sceptical. However, Dagmar was totally respectful at all times, and I have never felt so relaxed so quickly. It's great to think outside the box and discover different ways of looking at difficult situations. I have had such positive results

Working with Fiona using Kinesiology helped me work through my emotional issues that were holding me back from living my life dreams. I also found that during my time with Fiona I became a more balanced and grounded individual.

I found that I was able to deal with life with a newfound glow that I never had before. Also a thanks goes out to Fiona for the love and support that she gave to make the healing that much more powerful.

Three years ago I was diagnosed with Anxiety and Clinical Depression. I saw a G.P. who was very supportive of alternative medicine - although she recommended anti-depressants at the time and these did reduce the anxiety symptoms. Unfortunately, I also developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and if that wasn't enough was suffering from peri-menopausal symptoms - night sweats and dizziness.

I was not happy with the side effects of the anti-depressants and after several months of taking these, I sought the help of naturopath, Fiona Chin.

I truly believe that Fiona's herbal remedy 'cured' me from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and within a month I started feeling so much better, getting my energy back. Fiona also made up a herbal remedy for peri-menopausal symptoms and in consultation with my G.P. helped me get off the anti-depressants and in time onto a herbal version.

I now have a lot of faith and confidence in herbal remedies but I think what was also a huge part of my recovery was the doses of positive thinking that Fiona gave me during consultations.

In this area she is truly a very skilled practitioner! Thank you.

I first came into contact with Catriona after a very traumatic event. I had been the victim of a violent attack and felt that I would never recover from it. Catrionas engaging style and warm personality were immediately apparent to me. She made a safe space for me and I looked forward to our sessions enormously.

She walked beside me on my recovery and was instrumental in helping me achieve my goals. Catriona is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner. Her absolute belief in peoples strengths and abilities shine through every interaction. I would recommend Catriona to anyone seeking counselling or company on a journey to new places.

Summer of 2005, I was a "wreck", crying spells, depression and suddenly I started having panic attacks (which I have never experienced in my 40yrs of life) previously had bouts of depression. Being a dependant, active, mother and spouse, my life came to a halt. I couldn't even leave my home, at times. My "Angel Fiona" arrived in Canada; her timing couldn't have been better.

After the first session, the crying spells subsided, after the second session the panic attacks became infrequent. With Fiona's caring, positive attitude and healing ability, she helped me release past issues, I was holding onto. I am now beyond all that and have a new outlook on life. I have such high regard for Fiona and recommend this warm caring soul to anyone that is looking for a new positive, healthy self.

The last time I have been completely 100% satisfied with an alternative practitioner was when I saw Duncan Capicchiano. Being a therapist myself, I am fussy and also being a female I am very sensitive, however I found these two things to be Duncan's main gifts. He was able to pinpoint the root of the cause and was sensitive enough that I felt really safe with him.

I feel confident and have no hesitation in recommending Duncan for his naturopathic knowledge, massage skills and energetic healing gift to all my clients and friends.

Thank you Duncan

Fiona Chin came into my life as a healer shortly after I had gone through a terrible traumatic experience. To this day I attribute much of my healing, health and happiness to the therapy sessions I had with Fiona. She is a magnificent healer on all levels (spiritual, emotional, mentally and physical).

Fiona's natural ability and vast training allowed her to help me in all areas of my life. She always sensed exactly what I needed to work on and which healing technique to use. I can't say enough about her signature cell healing; for me it was the most powerful healing I've ever experienced. Today I feel fantastic and can honestly say I'm the happiest I've been in my life.

Fiona is dearly missed in Canada. Melbourne is very fortunate to have such a magnificent and powerful healer in their city.

Catriona is a highly skilled practitioner working within a holistic framework. Her broad experience from one-to-one counselling to teaching, in diverse fields of practice with women, men and children, enables her to work in a way that acknowledges each person's individual differences whilst respecting their common humanity.

I found Catriona to be an empathic and respectful listener, comfortable and capable in supporting people to explore the wide range of presenting issues that we experience as part of that human condition. She encourages belief in oneself and engenders trust in both her and one's own capacity to find a way through life's challenges.