Our Practitioners

Angus Timms Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Angus Timms (BHSc ACU)
Founder + Director of The Health Cove
Registered Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Practising at Brunswick Heads & Cabarita Beach locations

Angus moved from the Byron Shire to Brisbane to pursue a degree in health science and acupuncture. Once he had completed his studies, Angus decided to move back to his hometown and begin practice.

Angus has a special interest in treating acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal aches and pains, sporting injuries and many other general health conditions. His interest in healing pain and injuries stems partly from his own experiences with injuries during his time as a basketball player.

Utilising a range of tools, Angus’ treatments usually consist of acupuncture, massage and cupping. His treatments are well thought out and are designed to encompass both eastern and western philosophies.

Angus enjoys playing basketball, travelling, kayaking and snorkelling around the local rivers.

Private Health rebates are available. Angus is registered with AHPRA and is a member of AACMA.

Hannah Porter

Hannah Porter (BHSc ACU)
Registered Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Practising at Brunswick Heads & Cabarita Beach locations

Hannah is a nurturing, attentive and skilled practitioner. She comes with a deep desire to understand your body’s workings and help find a way forward – be it a small injury, attune to a moment of self-care, or a long journey with fertility or chronic imbalances. Before studying Acupuncture in 2021, she spent most of her 20s gallivanting around the world, yoga training and teaching, immersed in different cultures and learning different ways of life. Immersive travelling crosses over with Acupuncture in more ways than one, both needing a high level of adaptability and relatability, as like cultures, no two bodies nor conditions are alike.

Her treatment style is nurturing and attuned, using a range of techniques and methods, with a focus on tailoring a session that will ensure you feel cared for, heard, and that there is progression. Hannah has a special interest in women’s health, fertility, digestive support, as well as chronic disease and emotional well-being.

A deeply rooted belief of hers is that the body can clearly communicate any internal imbalance, externally. And vice versa. Meaning what happens on the inside or outside, is communication of what’s happening on its counterpart – physically, emotionally and energetically. Creating the space to both understand it, whilst providing the environment to allow and assist your body to recalibrate and heal itself, is of high importance to her.

Beyond her love for Chinese Medicine, Hannah is an avid photographer/videographer, lover of all things nature, bakes a mean banana bread, and loves spending quality time with her loved ones and self.

Chantelle Muellner Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Chantelle Muellner (BHSc ACU)
Founder + Director of The Health Cove
Registered Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Practising at Brunswick Heads & Cabarita Beach locations

Chantelle is a Registered Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She is passionate about treating acute and chronic pain and general health complaints. Chantelle has special interests in women’s health including infertility, pregnancy, hormonal imbalances and menopause. Her treatments are individualised taking both a Western and Eastern medical perspective and a holistic approach. Chantelle uses massage, cupping, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as Western natural supplements.

Chantelle enjoys all forms of travelling particularly backpacking and immersing in different cultures.  On days when Chantelle is away from The Health Cove, she enjoys doing nature walks in the sun, and reading by the river with her two dogs.

Private Health rebates are available. Chantelle is registered with AHPRA and is a member of AACMA.

Cerene Lowe

Cerene Lowe (B.Clin.Sc, M.Ost.Med, PG.Cert.MHealth)
Osteopath

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Cerene Lowe is a highly skilled osteopath with a strong academic foundation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Science and a Master’s degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Additionally, she has recently completed advanced studies in Mental Health, earning a postgraduate certificate, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health, further enhancing her understanding of this crucial field.

This expansion of her knowledge allows her to address mental health concerns in conjunction with physical well-being. In her practice, Cerene seamlessly combines her deep understanding of osteopathy and mental health. She has a particular focus on treating jaw, neck, and chronic pain conditions. Her approach involves carefully examining the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Cerene thrives in a vibrant and active lifestyle. She passionately engages in a variety of outdoor activities, including surfing, free diving and hiking.

Katya Gaiesky

Katya Gaiesky (B.ClinSc (Osteopathy) M. Ost Med)
Osteopath

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

A Canadian native, Kat has spent over 12 years living in Byron Bay and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Science and a Masters degree in Osteopathic Medicine completed at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Driven by her passion for health and fitness, Kat pursued additional qualifications adding a Pilates certification to her repertoire. This holistic approach is further used to empower patients to achieve optimal health through movement and therapeutic interventions.

Kat’s treatment philosophy is rooted in a diverse array of techniques, ranging from joint mobilization to myofascial release and muscle energy techniques. With a keen understanding of the body’s innate healing capabilities, she endeavours to foster a collaborative relationship with her patients that helps them achieve their health goals.

In her leisure time, Kat will likely be spending time outdoors with her dog or achieving further fitness goals either in the gym or Pilates!

Daniel Frederiksen

Daniel Frederiksen (B.ClinSc (Osteopathy) M. Ost Med)
Osteopath

SIRA Accredited #23310

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Daniel is a registered osteopath who enjoys helping people feel empowered through knowledge and movement so that they can take back control of their bodies and health. Daniel’s love of osteopathy started at 10 years of age when after a bad elbow fracture, he received treatment from an osteopath that helped him gain acceptance, body awareness, and improve the function of a permanent change in the angle of his elbow.

This sparked a lifelong interest in the body and health, Daniel subsequently went on to study Naturopathy and then Osteopathy at Southern Cross University. During his studies in natural therapies, he completed the equivalent of Certificate 4 in Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage and worked as a massage therapist whilst he completed 5 years of training to become an osteopath.

Daniel’s treatment approach is patient-centred and holistic taking into consideration elements from the mind, body, emotions, and spirit when building an understanding of the people in his care.

During a consult, Daniel seeks to tailor a treatment to the individual and their presentation while also considering their full health history. To achieve this Daniel draws on a range of techniques from movement and gentle articulation, massage, and dynamic stretching of muscles and adjustments of joints to more indirect techniques that help switch on the relaxation response.

Outside of the clinic Daniel is a passionate rock climber and surfer and is committed to helping his clients enjoy the activities they love with increased ease.

Kate May

Kate May (B.ClinSc (Osteopathy) M. Ost Med)
Osteopath

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Kate is a highly skilled and compassionate osteopath with a Master’s in Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences from Victoria University, earned in 2014. Her career spans nearly a decade, including six years working in Melbourne’s family clinics and as a respected educator at Victoria University and the Southern School of Natural Therapies. For the past three years, Kate has been serving the Northern Rivers community, practising in Bangalow and Lismore. She continues to share her expertise as a clinician in the student clinic at Southern Cross University, where she teaches clinical skills, anatomy, biomechanics, radiology, and neuroscience.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Kate is a devoted mother of two young boys—a role that has deepened her passion for family health. She specialises in supporting women through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum, fostering empowerment and body confidence throughout these transformative stages. Kate has also pursued advanced training in breast care, particularly for individuals recovering from surgery, and is experienced in treating scar tissue resulting from surgical procedures. Additionally, she offers tailored paediatric care, addressing the unique needs of children from infancy through adolescence.

Kate has undertaken extensive postgraduate education in chronic pain management, blending her expertise in neuroscience and her clinical experience to provide effective treatment and education. She hits a great balance for treating, educating, and guiding patients with persistent pain and postural patterning that is often very tricky to shift.

Kate’s treatment approach integrates a variety of techniques, including soft tissue release, joint manipulation, and gentle cranial osteopathy. Her sessions are thoughtfully tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyle, promoting efficient recovery and optimal function. With a commitment to holistic care, Kate prioritises patient education and collaboration, fostering a sense of empowerment throughout the healing journey.

Melo

Meliton (“Melo”)
Massage Therapist

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Welcome to a space where holistic health and body alignment take centre stage. Here, we delve into the transformative power of balance—how improving posture and alignment can unlock a cascade of healing benefits for your overall well-being.

Through the therapeutic practice of deep tissue massage, we activate your body’s natural healing capabilities. By targeting tension in the myofascial chains with a variety of massage techniques, we support your body’s recovery, fostering long-lasting relief and enhanced vitality.

Meliton (“Melo”) brings over 8 years of experience as a physiotherapist, having worked in both Argentina and Italy. He now specializes in deep tissue and relaxation massage, tailoring his approach to meet individual needs.

Outside of his work in Brunswick Heads, Melo is also part of the massage therapy team for the Gold Coast Titans NRL team, providing care to elite athletes.

Tom Rigby

Tom Rigby (Dip Remedial Massage)
Remedial Massage Therapist

Practising at Brunswick Heads & Cabarita Beach locations

Tom has a Diploma of Remedial Massage and is a registered member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia.

As an avid sportsman, with a love of nature and the outdoors, Tom is drawn to a healthy holistic lifestyle. With a keen interest in functional fitness and corrective holistic exercise, he practises CHEK principles and cold water therapy in his own training regime.

Widely travelled as a young sportsman, Tom encountered the cultures of a dozen countries as a professional bodyboarder and understands the pressures of competing at a world tour level. These experiences taught him the importance of nutrition, mental health, training, and taking care of the body to achieve peak performance. And consequently led him to his interest in and study of anatomy, and remedial massage. Tom currently relishes the physical and mental challenges of jiu-jitsu, soccer, surfing and yoga.

Known for his calm, empathic energy, and strong intuitive skills, Tom uses these strengths to understand each client’s situation and adapts his techniques to give them an optimal treatment experience. Tom’s practice includes modalities such as myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, cupping and Swedish massage.

Jeff Murray Wilson

Jeff Wilson (Dip Remedial Massage)
Neurodynamic Massage Therapist

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Jeffrey Murray is a Neurodynamic Massage Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Neurodynamic therapy treatments focus on calming the nervous system and on reducing muscular tension, easing stress and providing effective relief for discomforting acute and chronic injuries.

Jeff is an intuitive therapist with an integrative approach. Jeff aims to identify the underlying cause of general and more complex conditions.

Jeff holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and has undergone advanced training in neurodynamic tendon and ligament therapy. Jeff combines Eastern and Western techniques (some aspects of Thai, sports/remedial deep tissue…) and customises and adapts his treatments to suit the needs and preferences of each client.

Jeff also offers the all-new Synergy Stone Massage. Super smooth, contoured Synergy Stones are amazing; they have a deeply soothing luxurious feel bringing hot stone massage to the next level. Clients have the option of a relaxing, flowing head-to-toe Synergy Stone Massage, a traditional neurodynamic deep tissue massage, or a combination of the two.

Outside clinical practice, Jeff enjoys nature, sunshine and the beach. He likes to maintain a healthy lifestyle; keep fit, engage in spiritual practices, and promote Ho’oponopono, (a Hawaiian reconciliation process). Jeff has an interest in neuroscience, the influence of the mind upon the body, and body upon the mind… and is a big believer in the healing power of a purpose-driven life, love and gratitude.

Jeff also likes creative writing, researching and DnM’s with friends.

Megan Emmett

Megan Emmett
Ka Huna Bodyworker

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Megan is a certified Ka Huna Bodyworker, completing advanced training in Ka Huna Massage, Polynesian Floor Massage, Huna Philosophy and Polynesian Healing Techniques.

Originally, Megan’s passion for health and wellness led her to study Nutritional Therapy with the intention of helping people reclaim their vitality through food and lifestyle changes, utilising these skills to support her greater community.

Upon the completion of her studies and as she witnessed changes in the world around her, it wasn’t long before Megan began to recognise the importance of touch and the profound healing it can facilitate for all walks of life. Eventually, Megan’s curiosity and eagerness to be of service to humanity led her to Ka Huna Bodywork, a magical modality targeting the Mind-Body Connection, facilitating deep healing and relaxation for those who receive it.

Revered for her inviting energy and compassionate nature, you can expect to be deeply held in this container with Megan, offering the nourishment that the Mind, Heart and Body require.

In her spare time, you can find Megan in nature, by the ocean or in the mountains, tending to her garden, writing and spending time with loved ones.

Sara Searle

Sara Searle
Registered Psychologist

Practising at Cabarita Beach & Brunswick Heads locations

Joining us as a registered psychologist in April 2025. Bookings and waitlist open online.

Sara is a Provisional Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being and mental health. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Chile and approaches therapy with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection.

Her therapeutic style is integrative and person-centred, blending evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), along with elements of Somatics and Art Therapy. Sara works collaboratively with clients, fostering a co-creative process that personalises the therapeutic experience and helps uncover the dynamic relationship between thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.

A core aspect of Sara’s work is the emphasis on breath as a powerful tool for mental health. Believing that learning to breathe effectively is foundational to any healing journey, she guides her clients in using breathwork to cultivate self-regulation, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of yoga and breathing techniques, Sara empowers clients to tap into their own innate wisdom, supporting them in creating a calm, resilient nervous system conducive to healing and personal growth.

Natalie Clark

Natalie Clark (BA Psych, Grad Dip Psych Sci, PG Dip Psych)
Registered Psychologist

SIRA Accredited #20466

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Natalie is a Psychologist with over ten years of experience and has held roles in a variety of settings including clinical, community, and occupational (SIRA accredited). Natalie works with adolescents and adults from a positive psychology framework, guiding clients through their therapeutic journey to foster qualities of awareness, compassion, empowerment, responsibility, and presence. Furthermore, Natalie’s framework involves utilising somatic techniques to assist clients in their experiencing and processing of thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.

Natalie is passionate about acknowledging the rollercoaster ride of being a human, and how to have this experience in a way that can bring a greater sense of ease and well-being. Natalie is experienced in working with varying presentations including trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, OCD, substance addiction, childhood behavioural difficulties, workplace difficulties, and self-harm.

Natalie’s special interests include working with:

  • trauma and the processing of difficult emotions, through the implementation of somatic therapeutic techniques and practices
  • adolescents to support and guide the transition through developmental and social changes
  • individuals experiencing difficulty in relationships (partnership; family; friendship; workplace) through the development and practice of assertive and authentic relating skills.

Natalie is also a yoga and meditation teacher and values the wisdom of Eastern therapeutic perspectives which she believes can effectively collaborate with Western perspectives, to facilitate optimal thriving in this human experience.

Valentina Bongiorno

Valentina Bongiorno (B.Sc. Psych)
Registered Psychologist

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Valentina is experienced in working with adults, children, and their families. She aims to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can reflect on their lives and achieve lasting growth. With a holistic approach, Valentina brings a compassionate, joyful, and warm presence, working closely with clients to identify and overcome the challenges that may be holding them back, while guiding them on their path toward well-being.

She works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, communication issues, disabilities, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, mood dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties and life transitions, Valentina integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailoring her approach to best support each client’s needs. As a facilitator of the Circle of Security Parenting Program, she provides parents with practical tools to build secure, nurturing relationships with their children, promoting healthy attachment and fostering emotional resilience.
Originally from Argentina, Valentina brings a rich multicultural perspective to her practice and is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dane Cohen

Dane Cohen (B.Sc. Psych)
Registered Psychologist

SIRA Accredited #23469

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Dane completed a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Newcastle (2012) and a Master in Business Psychology (2019).

Dane has worked with children and adolescents in residential, foster care and NDIS. He identifies and treats a range of trauma and behaviour issues. Dane offers psychological assessment for children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years, including cognitive, adaptive behaviour, and psychosocial assessments.

Currently Dane has been working within the NDIS as a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner at The Jeder Institute supporting individuals living with disability and various mental health challenges.

Dane has developed skills to specialise in the provision of evidenced-based psychometric assessment batteries to provide a comprehensive overview of functioning in people living with neurodevelopmental and psychosocial disorders.

In his practice Dane utilises a relational approach, drawing upon elements from cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practise, and trauma focused theory to inform his own style. He is passionate about helping people to live with an improved quality of life, and is driven by a desire to assist people with a variety of challenges along their journey to wellness.

Renae Paul

Renae Paul (B.Sc. Psych, B.Sc. Hons, MClinPsych)
Registered Psychologist

Practising at Brunswick Heads & Cabarita Beach locations

Renae is experienced working with children, adolescents and their families. Renae provides psychological assessment and treatment for a range of psychological issues including behavioural concerns, relationship issues, stress, grief and loss, depression and a range of anxiety disorders.  Renae uses a number of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

Renae has a strong interest in child development and the effects of trauma and/or family problems on children’s coping abilities and improving parent-child relationships.  Renae is also a facilitator for the Circle of Security Program (COSP).

Alongside Private Practice, Renae has worked as a School Psychologist and an Onsite Wellbeing Consultant for individuals in the Northern Rivers and Central West affected by the 2022 floods.

Renae is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Amy MacGregor

Amy MacGregor (BA Hons, MClinPsych)
Clinical Psychologist

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Amy is a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment of a variety of clinical presentations in children and young people. She is passionate about ensuring that children and adolescents are well supported and understood so that they can achieve the most that they can out of life, as well as in supporting parents to feel empowered in their parenting experiences. Amy’s therapeutic approach is relaxed, warm and practical. She offers a safe space for her clients to explore the issues that impact their mental health and well-being.

Amy specialises in understanding the unique needs and challenges of children and adolescents within their family and social contexts. Amy has over seven years of experience in working with a wide range of presentations, including complex and developmental trauma, anxiety disorders, learning difficulties, school engagement issues, low self-esteem, mood disorders, attachment and behavioural challenges, and relationship difficulties.

Within a warm and non-judgemental space, Amy draws upon many evidence-based therapies to inform her practice, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and attachment informed approaches. Amy is also a facilitator of the Circle of Security attachment-based parenting program (COS-P).

Amy has recently moved from Brisbane to the Byron Shire. She is currently primarily offering diagnostic assessments for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and intellectual impairment. She is also working within the education system.

Will Heaton

Will Heaton (MPsych, PSYBA General)
Registered Psychologist | SIRA Accredited

Practising at Brunswick Heads location

Will is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has experience working in both corporate and clinical settings. He is passionate about supporting individuals attain greater mental health and well-being. Therapeutic sessions are centered around helping individuals gain a deeper insight of themselves, their behavioural patterns and self-beliefs. Will works with a broad range of clients with diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations. Common presentations include: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress, phobias and behaviour problems.

Will uses a non-judgemental and pragmatic approach to mental health and wellbeing. He recognises the value of psychosocial considerations, such as connections to community, having healthy relationships and meaningful work. Will uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Miriam Korman

Miriam Korman (B.Sc.Psych)
Registered Psychologist

Practising at Cabarita Beach location

Miriam is a registered psychologist with a diverse background ranging from the public health system and not-for-profit sector to private practice and occupational mental health. This diversity, coupled with a pragmatic and strengths-based approach, makes her capable of supporting clients with a wide range of issues and presentations, e.g. anxiety, depression, grief and loss, living with a disability, life transitions; as well as work and relationship issues.

Miriam has a special interest in person-centred and strengths-based approaches to create change. Her fundamental belief, that clients are experts in their own lives, shines through in her future-focused, pragmatic, and non-judgmental curiosity about preferred futures and the unique ways people have of coping with hardship.

Through her gentle questions and clinical expertise clients will notice that they already possess the skills and resources they need to move forward. Miriam sees adults and adolescents (ages 15 and up) privately, under Medicare or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). She also enjoys working with families and couples.

Miriam holds full registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) and the Australasian Solution Focused Association (ASFA).