The cumulative experience of Health Dimensions’ therapists across various fields of natural health creates an easy-to-access field of knowledge for you and your family. We work together to help you recover from illness or injury, to improve your wellbeing, to bring your mind and body into balance, or to enhance your reproductive health for a successful pregnancy and ongoing good health for you and your baby into the future.

Our highly qualified and experienced natural health practitioners aim to provide you with quality and convenient natural healthcare solutions. Where required our therapists combine their expertise to discover a solution to suit you. 

Osteopathy

Dr James Harrison

Osteopath

Dip.Osteopathy

Member OA

Director of Health Dimensions – Natural Health Pty Ltd

Dr James Harrison was initially qualified as an engineer until he had osteopathic treatment for his ill health.

‘The principles behind osteopathy are engineering principles so I became fascinated with the workings of the body very quickly.’

As his health improved, the idea grew that James should change careers. Since then, he has studied osteopathy in the cranial field and paediatrics subjects to treat people of all ages. 

Dr Shane Fewster

Osteopath

B.App.Sc(Ost), M.Osteopathy

Member OA

Dr Shane Fewster is familiar with musculoskeletal aches and pains, not only for himself but also the team of workers of his former landscaping company. His decision to become an osteopath came after witnessing the outcomes of the osteopathic treatment he and his team received compared to conventional approaches.

‘I was attracted to this form of medicine as it encompassed body, mind and spirit within its treatment philosophy.’

Shane graduated with his Masters of Osteopathy from the University of Western Sydney.  In his earlier practice years, Shane treated many patients suffering with chronic pain. His urge to help these people and his interest in pain neurophysiology and pain mechanisms inspired Shane to pursue further studies at Sydney University.

‘I try to utilise this pain knowledge to prevent acute pain becoming chronic and to maximise a chronic pain patient’s ability to best manage their unique situation.’

Shane increased his manual skill base, taking further studies in musculoskeletal acupuncture which he finds affective in providing pain relief along with gentle manipulation, mobilisation, specific massage and functional techniques.

Shane is passionate about wellbeing, strength training and pain management. He is qualified and experienced to provide pain relief and advice to people of all ages and walks of life who seek to live a healthy lifestyle. 

Dr Sophie-Anne Bruce

Osteopath

B.Clin.Sc (Double Major Osteopathy and Human Structure and Function), M. Osteo.Med.

Member OA

Dr Sophie-Anne Bruce joined the team of practitioners at Health Dimensions at our Windsor clinic after graduating from Southern Cross University in the Northern Rivers of NSW. She is passionate about evolving her clinical rationale, techniques, patient management and her osteopathic practice.

Sophie is especially interested in treating structural musculoskeletal issues and is knowledgeable on cranial and indirect approaches to healing. She is also interested in dietetics, psychological health and exercise psychology.

In recent years, Sophie was involved in a research project about the effects of manual therapy and exercise on age-dependent lung function in a randomised controlled trial.

At the age of 14, Sophie became interested in the human body and how it worked. It was a natural progression from curiosity to sorting through the different modalities of health therapies to find osteopathy suited her career vision.

Calm , friendly and engaging, Sophie comes from a family with six children. During her teenage years, she taught music to children.  She values building strong team relationships with her patients, the other Health Dimensions therapists and staff, and in the wider community. 

Dr Chelsea Luker

Osteopath

B. Clin. Sc (Double Major Osteopathic Studies and Human Structure and Function), M.Osteo.Med.

Member OA

Dr Chelsea Luker graduated from Southern Cross University in Lismore as an osteopath and has joined the team at Health Dimensions in the Windsor clinic. Chelsea’s osteopathic philosophy is to treat people as a whole, not just a problem to fix, helping them achieve greater health and vitality.

As well as adults, Chelsea treats children and is interested in sports injuries, rehabilitation and is trained in dry needling as a treatment choice. Given the chance she’d like to treat animals with osteopathy techniques.

Initially studying to become a school teacher, Chelsea changed direction to pursue her interest in osteopathy.

Recently Chelsea was involved in a research project about the effects of manual therapy and exercise on age-dependent lung function in a randomised controlled trial.

Chelsea has travelled overseas and was fascinated by Austrian homes and their gardens. She loves Lebanese food, particularly from Abdul’s restaurant in Surry Hills. Her least favourite food is celery.

Her fascination with the world is indulged by walking on a beach, hiking with her dogs and partner in the country, enjoying the variety of city activities, reading books and watching films.

Acupuncture

Dr Herbert Huiskamp

Acupuncturist

B.Hlth.Sc (TCM)

Member ATMS

Dr Herbert Huiskamp graduated from UTS with a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2014. He gained extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of a wide range of conditions during internships at UTS, and the Japan China Friendship Hospital in Beijing. Upon his graduation Herbert opened a private practice in the Blue Mountains and recently joined the team at our Bella Vista clinic.

Herbert has a specific clinical focus on IVF support and fertility treatments, women’s health treatments, cancer care and chemotherapy support, as well as pain relief, sports injury medicine and musculoskeletal conditions. He treats for relief of stress and psychological and digestive support. Herbert provides high levels of care and an integrative approach for the care of his patients. A passionate interest in Chinese Medicine diagnostic methods enables him to diagnose and treat this range of conditions.

Naturopathy

Alison Kandelas

Herbalist/Nutritionist/Remedial Massage/Naturopath

Adv. Dip. Herbal Medicine, Adv. Dip. Naturopathy, Adv. Dip. Nutrition, Dip. Remedial Massage

Member ATMS

Alison Kandelas’ passion for natural healing methods means she can help people find healthier and happier lifestyles. When a person increases their knowledge of health, they find easier ways to achieve it.

Her interest in herbs started with a desire to stop using pharmaceuticals. The environment and people’s bodies absorb hundreds of chemicals from products used regularly. Alison sought a gentler method of healing and herbs to provide an alternative to chemical medicines.

Another modern dilemma is how many people neglect the most important aspect of their daily lives: nutrition. Many people eat highly refined and pre-packaged foods, and often eat on the run. These foods are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, chemical preservatives, flavours and colours. Without a supply of healthy nutrients people suffer to maintain the best possible health.

Whether you suffer with a major illness or simply feel stressed and washed out, naturopathy can help you will feel better. Treatment sessions with Alison are relaxed and unhurried. Whether you’re seeking a small change or a complete overhaul, she can help you find better health and you may not need to give up your treats.

As a remedial massage therapist, Alison has worked alongside James Harrison for many years. During this time, patients spoke about how they couldn’t find natural treatments for pain management. With this in mind, Alison created her own brand, Alison’s Herbal Remedies. Her first product, Cayenne Balm helps to relieve chronic pain.

This remedy came from Alison’s mother, who successfully used a capsicum cream for her rheumatoid arthritis. Growing up, her family was involved in the local swimming squad and they used her mother’s capsicum cream on their muscular aches and pains. It was the inspiration of her mother’s treatment that created her natural Cayenne Balm.

After a few trials and errors, Alison knew her balm was ready when swelling in her right thumb of her over-worked massage hands decreased over a week. The pain also eased and her hands are again nimble and pain-free fingers. The stiffness and pain she had experienced for too long was gone.

After self-trialling her Cayenne Balm, she decided to share another All-purpose Balm. Aside from the responses from users saying it was effective in relieving the pain of stings, burns and cuts, they appreciated its all-natural ingredients. Alison continues to develop and supply other natural remedies for all ages.

Across the range, Alison’s Herbal Remedies are created using organic and natural, quality ingredients.

Mind, Body and Spirit

Kerry Harrison

Former Dr of Osteopathy

Dip.Osteopathy

Director of Health Dimensions – Natural Health Pty Ltd

Kerry Harrison has been practicing natural health care treatments since 1983. She treats to find the underlying cause of repeat structural problems – the organs or the body’s systems can be stressed and cause symptoms including spinal pain in response to the nerve input from that organ.

The father of osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still said in his teachings that there is a feedback mechanism between the spinal nerves and the organs of the body. An osteopath can affect the health of the body through correction of the spinal sections which normalises the nerve energy to the different organs of your body.

Kerry’s training, initially as an osteopath, has led her to considering the importance of the body’s organs and training in Phase Contrast Live Blood and Coagulated Blood Microscopy. In 1995 she discovered the visceral affects on the structural body and started utilising electrodermal screening to treat her patients. With this complement of skills, Kerry develops a treatment plan to address otherwise hard to treat conditions.

Her passion in natural health care treatments is helping a patient find the cause of their health challenge, correcting it and watching them return to a state of health.

Kerry is married to James and has four children, two of whom followed in their natural health care footsteps as an Osteopath/Naturopath/Massage Therapist, and an Acupuncturist/Chinese Medicine practitioner, while the other two work in IT and Interior Design. Kerry also has four grandchildren. Downtime is spent with James and their children and in their home and garden.

‘The body is a self-healing mechanism – you have just have to trace a condition back to when it started and correct it, be it emotional, physical or chemical – and healing occurs.’ 

Remedial Massage

Rafat Azar

Massage Therapist

Therapeutic/Remedial Massage

Cert IV Massage

Member IICT

Rafat Azar has been an integral part of the Health Dimensions’ team for 7 years. As a dedicated massage therapist, Rafat treats his own patients and assists James Harrison in his osteopathy appointments at our Windsor clinic.

Rafat is married with three children and spends much of his spare time enjoying their company. He is a keen English-style football fan and is happy to talk about his favourite team.