Clint is our Operations Manager who will handle the logistics of a clients arrival through to departure to ensure a seamless and productive stay at The Health Retreat.  

Making sure flights and transfers go as stress free as possible. He may even be the person who will meet you at the airport and drive you to the retreat. 

Emily has been working at the health retreat for many years working in admissions and treatment plans. She is highly skilled and is there to ensure your first point of contact with the retreat is supportive. Emily understands that there may be anxiety around your first step of the journey and initial call to the retreat, she is there to listen and support you through choosing the best program that is tailored to suit your individual needs.

Emily is dedicated to ensuring your transition to the retreat is smooth, helpful, and relaxed.

Tennelle is a Clinical Naturopath and Pilates Instructor with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of integrative medicine and movement. She completed clinical training in Australia, China, and Japan, and has delivered health education to audiences in Shanghai and Australia throughout her career. 

At The Health Retreat, Tennelle consults individually with clients each week and leads a fortnightly seminar series, drawing on more than a decade of experience in this setting. Her clinical work draws on extensive experience with a range of functional testing methodologies, including assessment of neurotransmitters, hormones, adrenal function, the gut microbiome, organic acids, nutrient status, heavy metals, Pfeiffer/BioBalance testing, and DNA profiling. This breadth of expertise helps her identify the physiological and biochemical contributors to mental health challenges, addiction, and overall wellbeing. 

Tennelle also teaches Pilates and somatic movement at the retreat, integrating the Garuda Method, Hanna Somatics, and the Franklin Method into her work with clients. Her approach combines evidence-informed natural medicine with mindful movement practices to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing 

With over 30 years of experience, Salima offers a unique and integrative approach to healing and recovery. As an experienced Facilitator, Psychotherapist, and Holistic Counsellor, she helps individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being by addressing the underlying causes of their challenges. Combining evidence-based psychotherapies with holistic healing modalities, her tailored sessions support the release of unresolved trauma and shift limiting beliefs to improve the quality of one’s life. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, Salima empowers clients with practical tools and insights that support sustainable change, personal growth, and deeper self-belief. 

Qualifications & Training 

• Certified Holistic Counsellor & Real-Life Coach (Facilitator & Trainer)
  
• Diploma of Counselling (Dip. Couns., Dip CH)
• Evidence-Based EFT Practitioner (AAMET Level 3, Faster EFT Level 3) 
  
• PSYCH-K Practitioner (Advanced Integration) 
• Certified Practitioner – The Journey Method 
• Certified Bilateral Activation Process – Self-Healing & Trauma Release 
• Professional Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma

Richard is an Ericksonian psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and certified trainer in HeartMath. He has over 35 years in clinical practice and has worked with over 20 thousand clients. He has been directly involved in transpersonal change-work and consciousness studies for over 50 years.  He has lectured in universities, colleges, and various recovery facilities - and has offered presentations before an array of organisations and audiences in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, India, and Australia.  

Lyn Guy has over sixteen years’ experience in helping clients with mental health challenges. Her qualifications include Master in Mental Health; Bachelor of Counselling; Diploma of Psychology; Certifications in Art Therapy, EMDR, Addiction and Mental Health, Psychology of Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Trauma Therapy, SFT, ACT and Complex Trauma; Master Clinical Hypnotherapist. 

Affiliations (MACA Level 4 Clinical Counsellor); ACA Supervisor; PACFA Clinical Counsellor 

I’m Sarah, a Certified Practising Counsellor who is an integrated practitioner specialising in Psychotherapy.  I gained my Master of Counselling (Distinction) at University of Sunshine Coast.  I have great respect for those among us who are currently under-resourced in their mental health and wellbeing journey, who continue to do the best they possibly can in life.  Working with guests at The Health Retreat brings me great reward, especially seeing the transformation in wellbeing throughout the guests stay, they have such courage and commitment and deserve the best life has to offer. I utilise my lived experience through trauma and trauma re-form to compliment my academic studies and professional experience.  I’m here to help. 

Warren is a qualified teacher and counsellor, with a PhD in human thought processes. He has 30 years’ experience in the study of human health, development and behaviour and is an author of 160 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Warren graduated with a PhD in Psychology from the University of Newcastle in 1987. He has worked as a behavioural scientist in academic settings in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. His contribution to research involved research consultancy with the University of Queensland, Mater Adult Hospital, and Australian Catholic University.

He has recently written a book based on this approach called Beyond Belief: Living a Fearless Life, examining how we misuse our thinking mind to cause unpleasant experiences in our lives, and how this can be resolved.

Diploma qualified with 10 years experience. AMT senior level one membership and a practitioner with all private health funds. 

Modalities include dry needling, cupping, oncology massage module 1, trigger point therapy, sports massage, hot rock and relaxation  

Having worked with some sports clubs including Noosa Heads surf lifesaving club ,NRL Brisbane Broncos , Auckland Blues Rugby Union and Queensland Oztag  

Sarah sure knows how to wow the crowd with her fantastic healthy cooked meals. The clients love Sarah’s friendly nature and her delicious meals,she loves it when the client’s come into visit after their meals to tell her how delicious the food was. 

Clients love Gary for his exceptional care, whether it’s hosting, housekeeping or maintenance.

Gary's dedication to making sure you're comfortable and happy won’t go unnoticed, and he's become a big part of your time with us.

Jason is loved by our clients in both his roles and he makes clients feel nurtured and relaxed in their journey to new learnings