living with
Chronic Pain
In Australia, 1 in 5 people live with chronic pain, this includes adolescents and children. What is scary is that this prevalence rises to 1 in 3 people over the age of 65. This means that approximately one person in every family suffers with chronic pain. Even simple tasks like getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, putting your shoes on, and getting dressed can become difficult.
Is chronic pain limiting how much you can engage in life?
In the last 15 years of research in chronic musculoskeletal pain, it has been shown that chronic pain is a complex, multifactorial condition. Meaning treatment of chronic pain needs to be addressed in many ways, and on many levels. This includes physical, emotional, stress, nutritional, and also social factors.
What to expect in your initial
Physiotherapy Consultation
assessment
All clients experiencing chronic pain will receive a comprehensive assessment.
Hands-on therapy
Gentle hands-on therapy by our experienced chronic pain physiotherapy specialist.
Treatment Plan
A comprehensive plan of treatment to move forward with.
- At Health Healing Life, every person is treated as unique to their situation and presenting complaint.
- Our initial consultations are 1 hour and 15 minutes long and our follow-up appointments are 45 minutes long as we don't believe in pushing people through the doors.
“As a Physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain, I have found that most people affected by chronic pain also have a degree of systemic inflammation, and this makes them very sensitive to a lot of traditional physiotherapy treatment. It is common for people living with chronic pain to have a bad reaction to treatment if their practitioner doesn’t understand the complexity of how chronic pain works. This can result in patients becoming bedridden with pain and fatigue for days afterwards. It can be very demoralising, feeling like you can’t live with the chronic pain, but you also can’t receive treatment for it. Chronic pain needs a specialised approach by someone who understands the complexities and is skilled in treating not only the symptoms, but the underlying condition.”
– Kate Greenaway
chronic pain physiotherapist
JJ
a week ago
My body has needed support via physiotherapy at various times in my life, however, it wasn't until Kate Greenaway started treating me that things changed. I have found the gentleness of the Connective Tissue way of treating conditions way more supportive than the hard push that seems to be the norm elsewhere. Kate has been super encouraging when teaching me to exercise gently with the Connective Tissue approach and its specific exercises to develop stability and strength while rebuilding the body’s core strength in all areas. Connective Tissue treatment and exercises under Kate's guidance have made a way more noticeable difference in my mobility, wellbeing and subsequent enjoyment of life. It works. What more can I say!
Linda Nation
Edited a month ago
I have been seeing Kate Greenaway for almost 2 years now for lower back and hip pain and vestibular migraine. Kate has supported me with connective tissue therapy in addition to various physiotherapy exercises that have helped immensely with pain management and sleep. She is incredibly intuitive and her ability to read the body and determine the underlying cause is remarkable. She is deeply caring and very down to earth. Highly, highly recommend!
Antonietta Bua
a month ago
I have been working closely with Kate for many years to support me with several issues with my neck, back and hips. Kate's specialised and precise support has been invaluable! She has always listened carefully and understood my concerns with whichever part of the body I had difficulties and pain. Kate has given me specific exercises to do which alleviated the chronic pain I was experiencing and allows me to move easily in my day. The chronic pain in my neck continues to remain controlled with Kate's support and with the exercises I do. Furthermore, the pain in my hips is also controlled because of the exercises Kate has given me, otherwise I would have required major surgery many years ago. It is an absolute joy working with Kate!
anne kershaw
a month ago
I injured my back a few months ago and was in a lot of pain and had limited mobility. Then I started seeing Kate Greenaway for Physiotherapy treatment.By this stage I was very fearful of reinsuring my back and so quite protective. Kate's treatment was gentle and yet extremely supportive instilling trust and gradually more confidence in my body.Massage and connective tissue release slowly and patiently(Kate's very patient) lessened my pain and increased mobility. Her knowledge of the mechanics and anatomy of the body is fantastic and my body has strengthened through the exercises given and correction of my posture. I'm feel very fortunate that I found Kate and would highly recommend her.
Anne Broadbent
a month ago
The physio (Kate) at this hub is excellent. I have seen her for a number of treatments for my knees and recently for my feet. Each time she has done connective tissue therapy and offered exercises to do at home. The combination of treatment especially the connective tissue therapy has been extremely helpful in healing the pain in my knees and feet. Highly recommended.
Giselle Cavanagh
a month ago
Kate’s sessions are simple, practical and very healing for the body. She has supported me to stay in check with a harmoniously moving body and has shown me simple but powerful exercises that I can bring into my day to day at home or work to support how I am moving on a daily basis. A session with Kate extends far beyond the session room. I would not be as strong, wise and aware of my body and how it all works without Kate and her wealth of wisdom about the body.
Courtney Jansen
8 months ago
I have been seeing Rebecca for over 10 years now after being referred by one of my friends who is also an allied health professional. Rebecca is an integral part of my support system and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be the woman I am without her genuine care and support. She has helped me navigate a lot of challenging health and relationship hurdles in recent years and her level of care is out of this world. Rebecca has so much wisdom, understanding and compassion, there is truly nothing you could tell her or come to her with that she wouldn’t be able to work her magic with. I can walk in feeling the lowest of lows and walk out with my spark back. Highly recommend!
Mary Junatas
9 months ago
I’ve been seeing Rebecca for Chakra puncture, and each session has been nothing short of transformative. Every time I go, I feel cleansed and as though the blocked energy that's been holding me back has been released. Rebecca has such a warm and welcoming presence — she creates a safe, healing space where I can truly let go and realign. I always leave with a sense of clarity and direction, and her work has genuinely helped me move into the next stage of my life. I’m so grateful for her and the healing she brings. Highly recommend to anyone looking to reset, recharge, and reconnect with themselves.
Alexandra Schrodter
a year ago
I’ve been seeing Rebecca for around seven years and the journey of working with her has been truly life changing. What started as me searching for a ‘quick fix’ energy healing session, has evolved into a deeply profound, empowering and mind blowing journey of discovery and awareness... with many tears, laughter and magical 'aha moments' along the way. Rebecca is warm, grounded, wise and relatable and a highly experienced, intuitive and skilled practitioner. She has a natural ability to make you feel at ease and hold space, free from judgment, no matter who you are or where you’re at. If you’re curious about booking a healing session, do it! At the very least, you’ll enjoy a beautiful healing treatment and walk out feeling a little lighter and more energised, but it could also be the start of something transformative that enriches your life and the people around you in a profound way.
Janette Brien
a year ago
I am so grateful to my darling daughter, who referred me to Rebecca to address my health concerns, including underlying stress and fatigue issues. It has been an incredible journey with Rebecca who has allowed me to address my issues, without judgement or personal opinion, through her incredible tool box, including Esoteric Healing, Chakra Puncture and general counselling. Her generosity, and solid integrity have helped me to address my old patterns and ways of dealing with life, helping me to gain clarity and understanding of who I truly am and to detach from others' expectations allowing me to be myself. A truly amazing experience that is the most gentle and unexpected journey of getting to know me and feel that inner peace that always felt unattainable.
Shae
a year ago
I first met Rebecca a few years ago during a challenging time in my life. I was struggling with the emotional toll of trying to conceive and felt stuck in my head, facing so many blocks. I sought her out for both counseling and energy healing. Rebecca taught me the importance of surrendering and coming back to my body, often reminding me to ask myself, "Is it true?"—a question that resonates deeply with me to this day. Her sessions are nothing short of transformative. I walk in frazzled and overwhelmed but leave feeling deeply relaxed, as if I’m floating on a cloud. That sense of peace reminds me of being nurtured as a child, supported by my mother’s comforting touch. Although I’ve since moved away from Brisbane and can no longer see her regularly, I make it a priority to visit whenever I’m in town. Her healing hands and grounded presence have been a gift, and I’m endlessly grateful to have found her. I highly recommend Rebecca to anyone seeking emotional support, healing, or simply a safe space to find balance.
Ruby R
3 years ago
I recently completed Rebecca's chakra puncture energetic Detox Program, and don't hold back in sharing how incredibly accelerating it was for me, both in the energetic sense of how I felt about the things in my life that I was struggling with, as well as a practical sense being the action I took as a result. Throughout the program I experienced profound flow in moving through the things I needed to resolve, moving from one stuck point to the next (with ease), and a quick turnaround of resolutions, or action taken, on my part, as I moved through each stage of the detox. I felt incredibly lighter, as each stage progressed, as I was clearing mountains of stuck points, and I was, almost magically, becoming more able to respond quicker. There were times where I wasn't sure what to address in a session, often because I'd felt things were moving too quick for me or I was still digesting the previous shift, however after each session I very often still felt glad that I went as it seemed that my body was deep in response mode, even when my mind didn't think that I was ready. Altogether a lot shifted for me and I experienced more of a sense of my potential throughout the program, in a way that is hard to explain. As things cleared, I felt more powerful, and essentially just so ready to move forward. I was able to let go of a lot, and ultimately wound up wanting to claim more of my self. My confidence grew. The detox program was 100% unequivocally what I needed to move through and shake up certain stagnant points in my life, after years of feeling stuck on or with them and has been a life changing experience. The program sincerely did the heavy lifting, and I was just there being supported to respond. It was absolutely worth all the time spent on the table, and was actually a really beautiful few months of investing in myself in this way. I will be eternally grateful to Bec for her wisdom and finesse in healing. I highly recommend this program (and Rebecca) to anyone wanting to shift mountains 😅 big or small 😎
Elizabeth McGregor
3 years ago
I come from more of a medical perspective on health issues, so I was bit sceptical about seeing a naturopath as didn’t want anything airy fairy. Working with Rebecca and Sandi has been super supportive. Both ladies have quite a light-hearted approach and refreshing attitude and both offer a depth of clarity and total care without imposition. I’ve been challenged to open to seeing some chronic, annoying health issues more wisely and to more fully embrace genuine care of my body. The sessions have been a total support.
Hannah Mvgarry
3 years ago
A great experience and always leave totally relaxed. Allow plenty of time for your session as Rebecca sometimes runs late.
Rolly
3 years ago
Hi my name is Kim and I have been fortunate enough to have been seeing Rebecca Poole for over 2 years now. It started when I was being whined off antidepressants which I had been taking for 30 years. I was a total mess. I would cry for no reason, but with Rebecca's beautiful nature and experience she talked me through it all until I became stable on a different tablet. Rebecca saw me at my worst and was there even on my good days. I love her treatments on the bed. You would get up feeling a weight had been lifted off your shoulders. What a beautiful feeling. Then within 6 months I unfortunately suffered 3 strokes, which led to 2 surgeries and 8 months in hospital. I shouldn't have survived apparently, but all is good now. With lots of rehabilitation and my therapy with Rebecca I am doing well again. I know it's my counselling and treatments with Rebecca that has got me to where I am today. Rebecca is a happy, friendly, kind, personable and dedicated lady, in not only her work but everything she does. She is an amazing lady and I feel so privileged to have had her help and to have met her.
Christine Moohin
3 years ago
Rebecca and her team offer many nurturing treatments. I walk out feeling amazing and look forward to my next appointment. What I love about this place is they have a range of treatments , so i can receive what is needed for me on the day. Love the support I receive from Health Healing Life clinic. ❤️
Deborah McInnes
3 years ago
I'm not always a person to open up to others and to let them into my life and what I'm experiencing in a way that isn't measured and only part of the whole picture. This changed with Rebecca - I was able to be totally me, frank, real and not once did I second guess myself or question what I was sharing. I felt supported and equal with Rebecca who seemed to really understand me and what I was experiencing. She also knew a lot about the body and offered some suggestions to look into that I had not considered. I found that I was able to fully let go of a lot that I had been carrying and to feel settled and at ease. I recommend giving the healing modalities a go - such a deeply settling and nourishing experience.
Mary Bidner
3 years ago
When you sit in front of Rebecca prepare to be held in a way no practitioner may have held you before. There is no judgement just space to open up and receive the healing that is on offer - if you take it. Some of my most vulnerable moments have been shared with Rebecca. The result has always been a deeper understanding and appreciation of myself, and where I am, on my journey. The hands- on modalities are sensational. You are in the drivers seat and Rebecca holds steady the space, so that you can go to the places you want to go. Confronting at times but always loving. There is a warmth, a sacredness and a transparency to this woman that is super inspiring. A beautiful experience ♥️
Kristie Reed
3 years ago
For the last 8 years or more I have been receiving Rebeccas support in developing a more true and honest relationship with myself. Rebeccas depth of understanding and insight ensures that you are held in a quality that allows you the space to work through even the most challenging issues, with absolute grace. Working with Rebecca has been nothing short of life changing!
K Trevanion
3 years ago
Words cannot express the beauty and richness that Rebecca has supported to re-awaken in my life. Rebecca's Enriching Relationships program and support as a practitioner has enabled me to work through the areas in my life that have held me back. Rebecca has provided a safe supportive space for people to connect a space free of judgment and expectations.
Linda Carlyle
3 years ago
I recently enrolled in Rebecca's current Enriching Relationships Program through Health Healing Life. It's a series of weekly webinars supported by online presentations and workbooks. It was my relationship with myself which I felt to deepen and explore, to have a truer sense of who I am and what I feel but don't always give focus to in its relevance in my life. Rebecca is so adept at putting you at ease and drawing out of you a level of awareness you haven't claimed, to ask questions which would possibly make you squirm when unused to examining yourself so closely and describing your feelings, but all done with love and deep care. Her insight is amazing and always very supportive of what you may or may not be experiencing. This is where the group support on the weekly webinars is so valuable, sharing your progress with the others on the call. If you are ready to explore your relationships, I highly recommend this course.
Nathalie Klapper
3 years ago
Sandi listens well and takes a detailed history. I have found Sandi helpful in dealing with my gut issues. She takes it slowly and carefully. I have had good results.
Jacqui B
3 years ago
I have been seeing both Rebecca and Sandi at the Health Healing Life Clinic for the past 5 years and I have had amazing results. I still thank my lucky stars that I was referred to them. They are caring, kind, supportive and focused on resolving the root cause of issues. They have helped me improve my health and overall approach to life. I can’t speak highly enough of them and the rest of the team. Thank you 🙏
Jennifer Turner
3 years ago
At the Health Healing Life Clinic I feel completely held by Rebecca and the other practitioners. There is a realness and also a genuine sense that I am being held as precious. This in itself is so healing, but it is just the start. The modalities are also so deeply supportive. Connecting me back to my body in a way I haven’t felt since I was a child. Truly, deeply caring and honouring quality of care that always leaves me feeling at home in the world and in my own skin.
Julie Kliese
3 years ago
I have recently been doing the chakra puncture detox with Rebecca and wow what a difference it has made to my life and to my relationships, especially the one with myself. Rebecca supports me to go and I have gone very deep within myself to truely explore and love who I am. From start to finish I am a very different version of myself and I couldn’t be happier with the work I have done to become a brighter more open loving person. Coming to see Rebecca for regular sessions has helped me unpack a lot of things that were clogging me up so I now feel I move through my days so much lighter and brighter and with a sense of clarity, I am excited to see what unfolds with continual work and amazing support from Rebecca.
Jane Somerville
3 years ago
I found Rebecca through a friends recommendation - this friend actually booked my first appointment for me bc I was hesitant. Now I have regular online consults with Rebecca - perhaps every couple of months. It's not a psychologist, and it's not traditional counselling. For me, its grounding to talk to someone impartial but who has on-point intuition on relationships and energy. It's quite hard to describe the impact of the sessions. But if I am struggling with a decision or I'm trying to work out why I feel flat, or why a situation "feels off" maybe with particular members of my family or friendship group, I feel I can talk it over with Rebecca and come away with a different understanding and/or perspective that I wouldn't necessarily get from talking to a friend about it.
Naomi
3 years ago
After moving to brisbane feeling a little lost and struggling to find a direction that felt right for me, a practitioner I’d been working interstate with referred me to Rebecca. She helped me find direction by cutting through the noise & busyness of life and re-aligned me to a path that was true for me, whilst simultaneously helping me resolve childhood trauma and unhealthy patterns which were keeping me stuck in life. Her ability to really hold and support you, without judgement, whilst offering a deeper understanding of what is happening in your life, enables you to find clarity and healing, freedom from your past, and creates space to claim all that life is offering you. Her down to earth wit, humour & cheekiness will make you feel truly at home in all your humanness. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. And try her enriching relationships course, it’s a game changer!
Sacha Rendoth
3 years ago
I have seen Rebecca for over 6 years and I can honestly say I would not be the woman I am today without her support. Her sessions provide a space to deeply let go and truly surrender. My relationships with my husband and our 4 children have constantly grown, developed and evolved with Rebecca's supportive sessions and programs. I would highly recommend her services, especially those wanting to make true change.
Holly Murray
Edited 3 years ago
Full disclaimer, I work here but choose to spend my money here as I'm always met with so much support and understanding by Rebecca and Sandi. Sandi is amazing with supporting my children's and my health. If there's ever anything in life that I need support with, Rebecca is my go to woman and together we figure it out. I always leave feeling uplifted with lots of insight. Highly recommend.
Jocelyn Larghi
3 years ago
I contacted Sandi in 2018 after being diagnosed with osteoporosis looking at the same time to address the issue through natural/herbal medicine, including right vitamins and minerals. Sandi approach was from symptoms to causes which in my case was stress related over many years causing physical/ emotional/mental disharmony and imbalance in many aspects of my being. Her advice was to have regular blood tests to monitor the right level of vitamins/minerals making adjustment when needed. The result is very positive, feeling and experiencing today optimal health and wellbeing. Sandi special gift is the capacity to read in depth a blood test, she can see, feel how to keep her client, according to age/life style, in a state of wellbeing and harmony. Recently I had a melanoma surgery which required an oncology approach. After some research she came up with a comprehensive and safe protocol. I feel safe and well supported. Sandi is a patient listener taking all our concerns at heart and into consideration, always searching to support her patient and to improve their life and wellbeing which make her health service unique and special. With gratitude and respect to you Sandi. Thank you! J.
Annabelle Millen
3 years ago
Sandi is patient and caring. She takes the time to listen with care, and is very knowledgeable.
Ann Serin
4 years ago
Awesome! Very supportive treatment on many levels, physical and emotional.
Samantha Formosa
6 years ago
I have been seeing Sandi Cooper for almost a year now and I am so grateful for her knowledge, advice, care and support. Her holistic approach to health and wellness has been so beneficial to me and my healing journey and she is always willing and determined to get to the root cause. The moment you walk through the doors at medicinal healing you are welcomed by such a warm and welcoming space. I am looking forward to continuing my health journey with Sandi and the team at Medicinal Healing.
Shea Wittig
6 years ago
Our family have relied on the advice of Sandi Cooper ever since our children were born - so over 10 years! We are still constantly learning about health and wellness thanks to Sandi as her consistant advice and support is invaluable.
Sheri Respondino
6 years ago
If you are looking to support your health and wellbeing, this is the place to go. I love the online booking system via the website. I will be back.
Dianne Hetherington
7 years ago
All therapists are truly connecting and caring.
Sarah Flenley
7 years ago
I have had quite a few sessions with Rebecca, a couple in person when visiting Brisbane and some via Skype as I live in Far North Queensland. You know the expression ' you are in good hands' - that is how I feel when I have a session with Rebecca. She has a really good understanding of life and how it all works so when you come to her with something that has been troubling you, she has a way of breaking it down so you can see the situation more clearly, and often your involvement in it which gives me the AHA movement on how to move forward.. And her hands on healing leaves you feeling steady, warm and able to go forward in life with more ease.
Dr Rachel Hall
7 years ago
Rebecca knows her stuff and is a great practitioner. I always feel very well cared for and in safe hands. I also get many aha moments of wisdom and understanding which allows me to apply more support for my health in my day to day life. Highly recommended
Lisa Welsh
7 years ago
Lovely community minded clinic with wonderful care and attention to the individual
Yasmin Lang
7 years ago
My first impression when I entered through the door was calm and nurturing. I felt Rebecca's ability to understand and deeply care put me straight away ease to trust and allow myself to feel massage that heals my mind body and soul.
Lesli Toohey
7 years ago
I've been seeing Rebecca at Medicinal Healing for more than 7 years. Over that time I've utilised a lot of the different clinic treatments in particular connective tissue work and Chakra-puncture. The work we have done together during that time has been instrumental to my personal and professional growth. My friends now also see Rebecca on a regular basis, as a result of the positive changes they have seen me enjoy. Having recently moved, I now utilise the Skype appointments, so I can continue my regular sessions. I can highly recommend Rebecca and the team at Medicinal Healing.
Laure ROBERTS
8 years ago
Larissa Vickers
8 years ago
Highly recommend.. Upon meeting Rebecca on my first session, I felt such a sacred, warm and welcoming space. Whilst In her presence, I can freely be myself without the fear of judgement. I have never been at a sense of rawness with anyone the way I am with Rebecca. The treatments have allowed me to slowly deepen the connection with myself which has significantly improved my life, relationships and most of all, my well being. Rebecca supports me to understand who I truly am, and why I am feeling the way I am. I am learning to deal with my feelings in a more natural, healthier, sustainable way. Words don’t express the gratitude I have for all the support. Medicinal healing has helped change my life.
Felicity Latchford
8 years ago
Medicinal Healing is the best clinic I have ever been to in Brisbane. I love the rare occasions when I can see Rebecca in person for her dedicated body work and incredible understanding of the human body from an energetic perspective. She is a very switched on practitioner who really sees the true cause of an issue and is incredibly helpful at seeing a way forward for people who feel stuck in hopeless situations. I am very glad that Rebecca offers Skype sessions, I don’t know where I would be without her support and deep care for all I speak to her about. I highly recommend her to anyone who already knows there is far more going on than meets the eye in life. A very classy elegant graceful deeply connected practitioner.
Stephanie Pommerel
8 years ago
From my first meeting of Rebecca in her Medical Healing clinic, I was met with a woman who understood where I was at, why I was hurting, and was able to apply the most gentle of therapies to bring me, over the years I have seen her, to a current realisation that my experiences are just that -- experiences, and they do not define who I am, unless I so choose. Extending now to sessions with Sandi Cooper, who has provided excellent practical support with nutrition following a significant GI disruption, and Jo Bridges, who contributes to redefining the word 'yoga' (in essence, meaning union), I am experiencing a health like nothing ever before. I feel enthusiastic about life, am developing my potential in a great many areas (home, relationships, work, health, etc) and contributing my all to society. This comes as a far cry from the burnt out woman who came contracted in the belief that she was toxic to the world and completely worthless... I can only recommend Rebecca and the Medicinal Healing team with heartfelt appreciation and deep love for all that they offer.
Laura
8 years ago
Rebecca and her team are amazing. Insightful, patient (sooo patient!), and compassionate. My new found understanding of myself and how that impacts my views on the world have seen me make some major decisions in the last 12 months in full confidence that I am doing the right thing, for the right reasons. Rebecca has held the mirror for me and gently made me look, with my eyes open, to all that I am and all that I can be
Greg Hall
10 years ago
Wow! A stunning new location for this clinic to match the amazing quality of the healing sessions I have had with Rebecca. True integrity, care and wisdom that is consistent in every session I have had. Thank you
Esther Auf der Maur
10 years ago
Medicinal Healing brings true loving support to women from teenage years to mature age bracket, no question about that in my heart.
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Our clinic is situated in Chermside, on the northside of Brisbane, with easy access from north and south and plenty of parking.