Diana Hilas
Diana is a qualified and experienced Naturopath. She studied with the Australian Institute of Applied Science and graduated with 3 Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. She also completed an advanced course in International Institute of Sclerology and Glyphology. Diana is specialized in digestive health (bloating, constipation, IBS), weight loss/detox, hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause), skin conditions (eczema, dermatitis), chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression.
During 1 hour consultation she will assess your current health condition through iridology, sclerology, tongue and nails analysis, glyphology and iodine test patch (if needed) and questionnaire (all included) and she will propose a treatment program. Diana is bilingual and offers consultations in both English and Russian. Diana is a registered ANTA member and available for consultations from Tuesday to Thursday.
Jennifer Brown
Jennifer is also a registered herbal practitioner with many years of experience and very warm and caring personality. She describes her professional role below:
"I am qualified, not only in Western Herbal Medicine but in Aromatherapy and Reflexology. I have been a practitioner for 17 years and a trainer for 5. I can treat from inside out and outside in for better health outcomes and to best assist my clients. I tend to see stressed out and burnt out people of all ages as well as allergies, emotional issues and hormonal challenges." Jennifer is also a registered ATMS member. She is available for consultations Tuesday to Friday.
Thomas Gately
Thomas is a qualified naturopath with special interest in homoeopathy. Naturally, Thomas is the first choice consultant for customers wanting homoeopathic medicines.
Thomas is currently completing a course about the natural management of infertility.
Thomas is originally from New York and has some knowledge of Spanish, Russian and other languages.
He is a registered TMS member and available for consultations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Elena Ballatore
Elena combines strong spirituality, commitment and sensibility with excellence in naturopathic knowledge.
She has an absolute passion for helping…so much so that she left a career as a lawyer to pursue the healing path.
Elena holds degrees in Naturopathy from both Europe and Australia and has more than ten years of clinical experience. She has developed an unique practical approach, based on her knowledge of traditional European and Asian methods, classical iridology, and energy healing. Elena speaks fluently English, French, and Italian.
Elena is available for consultation on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Junko Okuda
Bachelor of Naturopathy, proficient in Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Remedial massage, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy.
Junko is also a ATMS member and multilingual.
Junko has Japanese heritage and more than 10 years of experience as an alternative health practitioner in Sydney, Australia. She is quietly confident and passionate about helping people through her knowledge in both Western and Eastern traditional medicine. Junko is available for consultations on Monday and Wednesday's.
Marie Kriz
Marie has spent many years working at Mewton's. Her empathy and customer care, patience, and warm personality are well known by our customers and staff.
Marie is our Aromatherapy expert, with sound knowledge of the properties, therapeutic benefits, and applications of aromatherapy products. She is also responsible for the selection and maintenance of our complementary medicine books section. Marie is at the store on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
And our pharmacists are:
Dr Vitaly Pertsis (B.Pharm, CDE, AACP, PhD)
Vitaly is a long term Diabetes Educator and Consultant Pharmacist with experience in providing detailed Medication Reviews and personalised advisory consultations.
Vitaly is also a compounding Chemist with PhD in Pharmacology, diverse experience in both Europe and Australia, and an open mind and profound interest in natural health.
Vitaly speaks Russian and English and is available for advice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
John Pelly (B.Pharm, Diploma in Herbal Medicine, Compounding Chemist)
Most of our customers agree that John is the most popular and charismatic pharmacist one can imagine, with over 20 years of pharmacy experience and vast up to date knowledge of both modern and traditional medicines. John Pelly loves sharing his knowledge by providing detailed advice to our in-store customers. John is in the pharmacy on Mondays and Fridays.
Jizella Shelly (B.Pharm Hon. in Pharmacology, Master Herbalist, Compounding Chemist)
Jizella has over 20 years of experience in a diverse variety of roles as a pharmacist in charge in both community and hospital settings. She has worked in Europe, Africa, and Australia, and is responsible for keeping up with new standards and regulations. Currently performs only admin and managerial duties.