Testimonials

Anxiety and Depression

(TF, Heidelberg)

I have seen Suzanne for a range of different things, initially it was for my anxiety, but over the time I saw her we have worked through so many different issues including injury rehabilitation and depression.

 

Most of my life I could remember suffering from intense anxiety. I was constantly living with butterflies in my tummy, I knew it was a problem, however I never really sought help from it, in case it was ‘normal’ or people would tell me that it was all in my head and I was just being silly.

 

The smallest issues (eg running late) would bring the butterflies that I felt constantly to an uncontrollable state, and sometimes I would not be able to leave the house or get out of the car.

 

I also felt that I worried far too much about things. So one day I took myself off to a GP clinic, I told the doctor what was happening, after explaining that I suffered mood swings, rapid weight loss/gain and anxiety. The doctor’s reaction was that he thought I had hormonal issues and I was too young to go on medication to balance these, and that I should go home and try relaxation exercises.

 

Frustrated, I opened up to a friend and she told me that I should try speaking to someone who works with alternative treatments, so I took the recommendation of my friend and "Googled" kinesiology.

 

I finally called and made my first appointment with Suzanne, after answering a few questions over the phone, and Suzanne telling me a little about her background, my appointment time was set. At the time I was rather nervous about opening up to someone about these issues, but Suzanne assured me that the issues I had briefly mentioned were in fact real enough to work with and she would like to help me.

 

I didn’t really know what to expect, I hadn’t really sought after alternative therapies before, and truthfully, had no idea what kinesiology was actually all about.

 

In my first session, we basically got to know one another and discussed what I wanted to achieve from kinesiology and the kinds of things I would like to tackle. After the initial session, I went home with lots to think about, I thought I had noticed some kind of difference, or maybe I was just more aware ... most importantly I came away feeling confident that maybe I might just be able to get through these anxiety issues that had been with me for so many years. I felt a confidence that I really wanted to try and beat this.

 

I continued to see Suzanne on a regular basis, some sessions were spent trying to get me present, and other sessions were working directly with the most pressing issues - Some sessions we laughed so hard my cheeks hurt!

 

After three sessions, one day I was on my way to work and realised that I didn’t have feelings of anxiety for the first time in years. I couldn’t even remember what it was like to live without this feeling – but here I was, and had not even noticed that they were gone.

 

During this time I had also sought medical advice regarding my anxiety and was prescribed a course of anti-depressants. I began taking these tablets, and the side effects were awful. I had an uneasy tummy, fuzzy head and these indescribable ‘brain zaps’ which felt like an electrical surge behind my eyes that lasted for around a second. The Doctor couldn’t tell me what they were, but I knew that if I missed a dose of tablets, or was an hour late with them these zaps would occur much more frequently and they were definitely related.

 

I went to Suzanne with my tablets, and we discussed the alternatives. We balanced my body and mind to the tablets to try and hinder the hideous side effects and eventually we worked together with the doctor to taper off the tablets which made me so ill.

 

Now, four years later, I don’t suffer from butterflies in my stomach.  When I get nervous or an issue arrises, I can often still feel anxious, but I have never again experienced the butterflies which stopped me from living life normally.

 

I don’t have butterflies in my tummy any more.. We worked out that I had been carrying them around since I was about 9 years old, I’m now 28. My new GP encourages me to continue using kinesiology, because it works for me. I recommend kinesiology to everyone. It is not an entirely physical treatment and I felt very comfortable, mostly because each step of the way was in my control.

Injury and Rehabilitation

(Tania, Vic)

 

After an unlucky fall, I had broken my elbow. The break was fairly complicated and I had extensive surgery on my right arm, resulting in restricted movement and a combination of internal screws, rods and wires inserted in my elbow. I was unable to bend my elbow far enough to touch my face or head, eat, drink, wash or many other day to day activities. I was advised by my surgeon  that the movement in my arm would not improve and any movement I gained would be minimal.

 

Soon after, I started a weekly physiotherapy program, after three appointments, the physio told me that there was nothing more they could do for me. I phoned Suzanne to see if there was any chance that movement could improve with kinesiology treatment along with some much needed balancing to cope (mentally) with such an injury. She assured me that she would do her very best to help and that kinesiology is in fact a very appropriate rehabilitation tool.

 

We worked together and after a few sessions, we noticed a small range of movement. After the physio told me they couldn’t help any further - Suzanne took over and didn’t give up once - I have since regained 80-85% movement back in my arm and am living life normally.

 

For me, the journey with kinesiology and Suzanne was one of self discovery and healing and it has most certainly changed my life.

 

Finding direction and happiness

(Deanna - Findon, SA)

I have always been interested in alternative therapies to help combat my stress and depression which I experienced during different  times in my life.  Doctors prescribed anti-depressants, which i tried once, making me feel like a sea sick zombie. 

I would often feel so low that I couldn't leave my house, or even answer my phone.  I would cry constantly and have overwhelming negative feelings.  I also had very little drive or passion for life. My work and relationships were all affected due to my moods.

When I met Suzanne (who was referred to me by a family member) I immediately felt at ease and inspired by the way she worked. 
After my first balance, which was completely non-invasive, gentle, and extremely interesting,  I felt there was some hope again, and left her feeling instantly calmer and clearer, and so much more positive.

I have seen Suzanne regularly over the past 2 years, for many different issues including past childhood experiences and memories,  relationship issues, parent issues, as well as current day to day things that were holding me back from being my true self. 
Every session has been unique, and every session has helped me to release these issues and negative feelings, and continually move forward in my life in a more balanced, grounded and positive way.

A year and a half ago, I went through a relationship break up, lost a business I had worked hard for 4 years to create, had nowhere to live, and no money.  Today I am in the happiest most positive state I have ever been in my 28 years of life, and I owe it all to Suzanne for helping me with kinesiology and the intuitive healing that she does.


My days now consist of smiles, laughter, and an excitement for life I had only ever dreamed of before. 

Suzanne has helped me with such huge shifts in my life, that I honestly do not know where I would be today if I hadn't met her.

Agoraphobia and Anxiety

(Suzana)

 

Dear Suzanne

 

I never really did have  a chance to tell you how much you helped me; I remember being surrounded by a lot of people, family, friends and a partner yet feeling so alone when I first came to see you.  I was totally disconnected emotionally from those closest to me at that time, I don’t remember if I told you it was like watching television but instead of the television it was my life moving around me.  I know I tried to talk to family and friends about what was going on, but had the sense that they just weren’t getting what was going on and that I scared some of those closest to me, which scared me even more. 

 

I went to see a doctor about the way I was feeling and he recommended that I take anti depressants.  I did pick up the prescription because I was desperate; however I didn’t take them because I didn’t want a superficial cover up of a very real emotional issue not being dealt with.  I knew at the time that I chose the long and sometimes painful/difficult direction but I committed myself to it even if it meant I would die doing it (I know it sounds a little melodramatic but I was deadly serious).  To this day I still think, wow!!  Considering I couldn’t even walk a block from my house without feeling I was going to have a panic attack or even worse, die on the street alone...  I remember coming to see you and all I wanted to achieve was to walk to the supermarket which was about a 3km walk, yet I came out with so much more.  Not only did I walk to the supermarket, I was facing every demon that lurked beneath, the ones that I was aware of and the ones that I wasn’t. 

 

Another thing that I noticed was that I was/am a highly strung type, very anxious; I’ve overcome a lot of that now and can do things that I never thought I would be able to do, such as public speaking which is still nerve wrecking at the best of times, but I find that the anxiety is gone which plagued me all my life.  My role now is as a salesperson, which I used to avoid like the plague because of the fact that I had to initiate contact and hold meetings with total strangers, just the thought of something like that would send me spiraling into uncontrollable bouts of anxiety. 

 

But I think that our sessions went right to the core of my fears/anxieties and just ripped them to shreds, and the effect rippled through into everyday life releasing all the baggage that was carrying around.

 

I remember being petrified of driving on the freeway and used to feel completely out of control and drive about 80km in a 100km zone.  Well let’s just say that keeping to the speed limit now is a struggle. 

 

I can’t thank you enough for all your help.  When I was at my lowest and thought there was no one out there who would understand, you came along!  What I truly love about you is that nothing shocks you; you are the most open person without judgment and that made the difference for me.  I know what I’m like and opening up to another person with all my heart is very hard because I was scared that I would be criticized  for being me and feeling the way I did and hence holding onto feelings and emotions that I didn’t know how to express.  You taught me that it was okay to be me!!! And I thank you for that.

 

And just before I sign off!!  Thank you for teaching me how to visualize, many have tried before you without success… May I say that, that in itself has been the most wonderful technique I have learned and I use it almost everyday, sometimes its to escape and other times I use to resolve conflict, pretty much everything.

 

Suzana

 

Depression and Agoraphobia

(David, Valley View)

 

I got to a point with depression and agoraphobia that I couldn’t even walk down the street to do food shopping without bursting into tears and hyperventilating, and worst of all feeling like the world was closing in around me.

 

I’d been undertaking regular sessions with conventional therapies, many of which had helped me to understand my situation and why I was reacting with acute anxiety to external circumstances. However, as I would come to discover, understanding the causes of my depression/agoraphobia and actually being able to do something about it, were not the same thing.

 

Not sure how to release myself from my constant anxiety I sought out alternative therapies to help me get past their crippling effects. I tried acupuncture, hypnotherapy and kinesiology. The kinesiology techniques that Suzanne used in our sessions helped me to release not so much the causes of my depression, but the very state of being depressed.

 

I would often attend a session, not sure how to achieve a happier state of being, but knowing that I wanted just that. After each session I often would not know what I had accomplished, and then a couple of days later I’d find myself just getting on with my life and doing things that before my session would have caused extreme anxiety. Walking down the street to do the shopping was suddenly no longer an issue, in fact, I’d stopped thinking about it ever having been a problem.

 

In the end I got through my depression and lost all feelings of agoraphobia and anxiety within the space of year and without resorting to drugs, which my conventional therapists would later tell me is a remarkable accomplishment. Suzanne and her skills as a professional kinesiologist played a big part in getting me through what was the hardest year of my life.

 

 

 

Look at what life has to offer

(Marco, Northcote)

I came across Kinesiology through a recommendation of a friend and have now been having sessions for about 2 years – sometimes I attend more regularly and some sessions have long spells in between. I now make sure I have a regular monthly visit. There are numerous benefits but the key one for me is just getting my feet back on the ground, life these days is so busy and demanding - I needed a method to get myself in the here and now. This allowed me go relatively smoothly through some life changing events like emigration, having two children and a busy, demanding work life. I would like to recommend Suzanne to anyone who thinks life has a lot to offer and need a bit of help to create their own "personal best".