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Our Inspiring Team
Inspiring you to make choices for life-long health and vitality.
Our practitioners prioritise a holistic and integrative approach to patient care.
Practitioners and consultants
Dr. Reza Samvat
Integrative Chiropractor
“My journey in health began in my final year of chiropractic education when I discovered that I had been suffering from Dyslexia for 20 years due to a Traumatic Brain Injury. All the techniques and modalities I acquired were initially aimed at my own recovery from dyslexia and TBI. The profound positive impact of these therapies on my life inspired me to share my story with everyone. Thus, I established an integrative approach in collaboration with a dedicated team of allied health professionals to reach out and assist both children and adults who may benefit from our services.”
Dr. Reza, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Clarke University (USA) and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan Chiropractic University (USA) in 1991, possesses 32 years of extensive experience in diverse areas of integrative health. His approach to health emphasises evidence-based healthcare practices, guided by strong values and principles. READMORE
In 1991, Dr. Samvat relocated to Australia from the USA. He now resides on the Gold Coast, where, in partnership with his wife Michaela and in collaboration with other health professionals, they co- direct ‘Inspiring Choices’. Together, they oversee one of Australia’s largest holistic clinics, encompassing all aspects of health and natural healing.
Dr. Reza has published a physician’s guide titled ‘Sleep, Health, and Consciousness,’ incorporating years of clinical observation in sleep medicine.
Dr. Reza is founder of the Performance Enhancement Health CoachTM Program & iHeart programs which addresses the development of optimum performance skills via the creation of health at physical, chemical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels within individuals.
Special Interests
Nutritional Medicine
Neuro-Musculoskeletal Disorders and Chronic Pain
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep Related Disorders Snoring, Sleep Apnoea, Insomnia & Children’s Sleep
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Biofeedback
Health, Brain and Consciousness
Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine
Personal Transformation
Michaela Slancova
Holistic Counsellor
Michaela is trained in holistic counselling and is an energy medicine practitioner with a focus on emotional reprocessing and nervous system resilience. Her journey began as Australia’s first TimeWaver Information Field Medicine trained practitioner, shaping her integrative and forward-thinking perspective.
Over the past decade, she has woven together modalities including auricular chromotherapy, colour light therapy, and counselling approaches to gently support regulation, insight, and adaptive capacity.
She holds a strong understanding that many health challenges are influenced by unresolved experiences – physical, psychological, biochemical, or spiritual – that shape how the nervous system responds and adapts.
Her work extends beyond emotional reprocessing, mindset and lifestyle coaching into energetic and frequency-based understanding, forming a grounded and integrative model of care.
Dr. Arini Verwer
Integrative Coach & Holistic Councellor
Hello, I’m Dr. Arini, as I’m affectionately known. I did come to the field of human relationships from an Educational Management background. Having worked with many diverse cultures and situations in five different countries around the world, I sought solutions to how to develop a person’s greatest capacity to contribute to the development of peaceful and harmonious relationships, workplaces and environments.
I have developed some ground breaking tools and strategies that will accelerate a person’s capacity to relate effectively to others. I have been the Principal of educational facilities from the cradle to the grave, and was the first and youngest woman, in South Australia to become a Director of Technical and Further Education College. I have been the CEO of a community organisation and have worked in recent years as an international management and educational consultant, speaking at many international forums, including the UNESCO Conference in Thailand. READMORE
I completed my doctorate in 2010 in the field of Moral and Character Education which I translated into tools to help individuals, couples and families to know their strengths and how to live a more fulfilling and ethical life.
For the last 15 years I have conducted many seminars on my ground breaking work, known as the social brain and how it influences and gives us keys to effective communications with others.
It has been greatly influenced by the research and body of knowledge known as the Social Neurosciences which casts many new exciting and holistic insights into how the human psyche works on a day to day basis.
I have translated this approach into working with children, individuals, couples, families and work places to accelerate the development of their capacity to be the best they can be as a contributing member to our society. Using these techniques I have been able to experience a very high success rate in personal consultations.
Dr. Brian Fabien
Osteopath
Dr Brian Fabien is a fully qualified and registered osteopath. He graduated from Southern Cross University with a Master of Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathic Studies).
In his past life Brian graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Finance at the University of Western Sydney.
Brian believes in treating the root cause of the issue, not just the symptoms. He uses a range of techniques, including muscle energy technique, massage, joint manipulation, myofascial release, trigger point therapy (neural organisation technique NOT, dry needling, cupping, and shockwave therapy) to treat a wide variety of conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, arthritis, and tendonitis.
Rustam Yumash
Brain Mapping and Neurotherapy
Rustam is an experienced practitioner of brain-based therapies, with a focus on alternative and natural approaches. After completing medical school in his hometown of Ufa, located in the Bashkortostan Republic near the South Ural Mountains, Rustam began his career in Neurology. However, it was his own experience with a cerebral vascular inflammatory condition and intensive headaches that ignited his passion for brain science.
Rustam believes that many health conditions are related to multiple factors and must be addressed biologically, psychologically, and socially. He has developed expertise in working with unconscious emotional and thought patterns that are not easily accessible through talk therapy. Rustam incorporates heart rate variability biofeedback, breathing techniques, and deep integrative psychotherapy courses into his approach, which enables him to unlock proper breathing and achieve deep states of relaxation. READMORE
Over the last 12 years, Rustam has mastered the Infra Low Frequency Neurofeedback developed by Sue and Sigfried Othmers. This unique methodology has proven effective in balancing, stabilising, and calming the brain. Rustam’s favourite therapeutic modalities include meditation, breathwork, and neurotherapy or neuromodulation. He has also been experimenting with Near Infra-red light or Photobiomodulation over the last 8 years and believes it is an important addition to brain therapies.
Rustam has over 20 years of experience in implementing electroencephalography (EEG) in clinical work in Australia, which includes Quantitative Electroencephalography and Event-Related Potential. He worked under the mentoring of prominent experts, such as Prof. Juri Kropotov from the Human Brain Institute, to help many clinics adopt this advanced methodology. Rustam has set up the Brain Mind & Memory Institute and organised several workshops, webinars, and conferences dedicated to the field.
Rustam is a fellow member of the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia and actively supports the society’s mission to promote Neuromodulation methods in mental health. In his spare time, Rustam enjoys being in natural surroundings and the bush. He has found long meditation retreats helpful for his spiritual and physical well-being and practices Buddhist insight meditation with a focus on mindfulness and loving kindness
Hanan Belkhair
Practitioner
Holding a Bachelor in Naturopathy and a Bachelor in Pharmacy, Hanan offers a unique combination of traditional and clinical knowledge. Her extensive expertise in pharmaceuticals and drug-herb interactions supports the safe integration of natural therapies for individuals managing multiple medications (polypharmacy).
She takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining naturopathy, frequency-based therapies, and other emerging modalities to create personalised programs that support detoxification, promote regeneration, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Following your consultation & results, Hanan curates personalised remedies through herbal tinctures or tailored compounding mixtures to align with your results.READMORE
To support informed decisions, she uses investigative approaches and functional pathology testing, including DNA testing, organic acid testing (OAT), food intolerance assessments, microbiome stool analysis,
and other functional testing.
As a mother, Hanan understands the importance of nurturing the body, mind, spirit, and family. Her passion for holistic health is both personal and professional. She is committed to helping individuals gain deeper self-awareness and cultivate balance in their lives.
Radka Serpa
Practitioner
With a foundation in biochemistry, Radka Serpa brings a unique blend of science and natural health to her work. Her professional journey began in the field of biochemistry, where she developed a deep understanding of the body’s chemical and cellular processes. A long-standing interest in holistic health later informed her transition into more integrative approaches.
Over time, her passion for integrative health led her to seek out complementary approaches that consider both the physical and energetic aspects of wellbeing. Radka is now a well-versed practitioner in frequency-based technology developed in Germany. This non-invasive method uses a biofeedback system to assess energetic patterns in the body, helping to identify areas that may benefit from support through tailored frequency applications.
She works in close collaboration with other practitioners and modalities to provide the most effective outcomes for her clients, ensuring a well-rounded and integrative approach. Radka is committed to ongoing learning and stays current with developments in both scientific and holistic fields.
Support team
Deb Dyer
Michelle Mayes
Tanya Yorston
Emma Ward
Luke
Brett Proudman
Brett Stanton
Michelle Mayes
Tanya Yorston
Administrative team
Pooja Palande
Clinic Operations Manager
Nar Noda
Senior Receptionist
Julieanne Collins
Receptionist
Shen-Maya Tham
Receptionist
Christine Ellis
Patient Liaison Officer
Management & Marketing
Your Digital Team
Marketing Support
Ryll and Craig
Business Management Tteam