Staff

Dr. R.N. Phillips
MD, FRCPC, Dip. Sport Med.
Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Cosmetic Medicine

Dr. Phillips is a Canadian Specialist with Canadian and American Training. He has over 30 years of experience in Canada, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His specialties are family medicine, emergency medicine, sports medicine, and cosmetic medicine. He is the medical director of SYNERGY INTEGRATED MEDICAL CENTRE. He is a conventional (allopathic) physician who recognizes that there are many effective alternative therapies, and by including them in his clinic, he can have many more therapeutic options available to improve both the physical and emotional health of his patients.


Dr. Parviz Rashvand
ND (Can.)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Member of the Canadian Naturopathic Association

UAE Certified Naturopathic Doctor
Quantum Medical Specialist

 

Dr Parviz is a pioneer in many areas of Naturopathic Medicine in the UAE. He is trained both in conventional and natural medicine and has studied dentistry partially. He combines many different natural modalities including the newest Quantum Technology. Dr. Parviz is extremely passionate about helping patients suffering from cancer, MS, autism and other severe auto-immune and degenerative conditions. He says: “Naturopathy is the art of improving quality of health” and he sees amazing results.

To read an article about Dr. Parviz click here


Dr. Andrea Tosatto
Clinical Psychologist
for Adults, Teenagers and Children

PHD Psychology
PHD Philosophy

Master Music Therapy
ABA Therapist (Card)

After Classic studies Dr. Andrea Tosatto completed a Doctor Degree in Philosophy (University of Genova Italy 1997), a Doctor Degree in Psychology (University of Pavia Italy 2005) and a Master in Music Therapy (2008).

As a Psychologist, he has worked for a heart rehabilitation private hospital (ISCC Camogli Genova), a Juvenile Law Court (Juvenile law Court of Genova), and for Medical and Educational Centers, where he worked as an educator for psychotic, problematic or abused children and teenagers (S.A.B.A. Genova) and as an ABA therapist for autistic children (trained by the American association CARD). He has also tutored young football players of GENOA CFC spa (Italian First Division).

His approach to the patient is an integrated one, using techniques of COGNITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY inside a framework of JUNGHIAN analysis and may combine these techniques with Elements of Yoga and Music Therapy, as needed.

To read an article written by Dr. Tosatto click here

Article about New age addiction click here



Eileen Meehan
Hypnotherapy
Time Line Therapy
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
 

Eileen is an experienced Hypnotherapist, Time-Line Therapy Practitioner and NLP Practitioner, qualified with the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Time-Line Therapy Institute and American Board of NLP respectively. She has worked as a lead therapist at the Paul Goldin Clinic in Dublin, Ireland, (The top Hypnotherapy practice in the country) working with thousands of the clients on a variety of subjects including: smoking cessation, weight loss, stress management, overcoming blocks, fears and phobias, skin and eating disorders, and insominia

She has also trained extensively with Zen Buddhist monks in South Korea, and has participated in many meditation retreats and personal development trainings and conferences around the world. Join Eileen in weekly Meditation & Relaxation sessions at Synergy!

In addition to individual, one-on-one sessions, Eileen is also leading corporate workshops and seminars on topics such as Stress Management in the Workplace, Communications Training, Conflict Resolution, Stress management for Managers, Relaxation and Meditation, Work-Life Effectiveness, Weight Loss, and Stop Smoking.


Dana Diab Halabi
Physiotherapist
Specialist in Sports

Dana, from Lebanon, has a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy specializing in Physical Activities and Sports. She speaks fluent Arabic, French and English and has 8 years experience.

From a strong physiotherapy background, she specializes in acute sports injuries and post-op rehabilitation. Her other areas of expertise, are in rheumatology (neck pain, back pain, nerve pain, chondromalacia/painful knees), neurology (hemiplegia, head injuries) and respiratory kinesitherapy (asthmatic, pneumonia, bronchitis)

Dana has a keen interest in ergonomics, which is the study of good posture and safe movement within the work place. Education in ergonomics prevents musculoskeletal injuries (RSI, aches and pains).


Saiqa Mansoor ND
BSc (Hons) Ost Med
British Osteopathic
Medicine Specialist

Saiqa is an Osteopath from UK. She specializes in all musculoskeletal and orthopedic problems and is trained to diagnose, recognise and treat many causes of pain.  Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to healthcare.  patients may be treated for health problems from the trauma of birth to arthritis of the elderly, from the cradle to the rocking chair.


Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body.  It is distinctive in the fact that it identifies much of pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease.  Osteopaths treat the body as a unit and plan a treatment based on your individual needs.
    


Kay Vosloo
Certified Practitioner in Colon Hydrotherapy (DHA Licensed)
Nutritional Therapist
Aromatherapist


UAE Awareness Centre Ambassador for the Global Professional Association for Colon Therapy (GPACT)


Member of and registered with the International College of Holistic Medicine (ICHM), British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA), the Global Professional Association for Colon Therapy (GPACT), and the International Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT).
 

Kay, originally from South Africa with over 10 years experience in the Health and Fitness Industry, has trained at the world renowned Chi Centre for Practical Detoxification in the UK as a Colon Hydrotherapist. She brings with her a wealth of information concerning the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and large intestine; common disorders, dysfunctions and diseases affecting bowel movements and digestive processes; stool analysis in relation to healthy stools and stool abnormalities in addition to healthy wellbeing and lifestyle recommendations. Furthermore, she offers Nutritional Consultations based on wholesome, healthy eating unique to each individual client.
 

For more info click the links:            www.gpact.org               www.colonicschool.net

                                                                                     www.rictat.org

 


Emily Kerins BA (Hons) MBACP
Counsellor
 

Emily is a fully qualified Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has spent many years working for counselling organizations and charities in the UK. She is experienced in working with individual adults, couples, young people and children.

People come to counselling for many reasons. It could be for something specific like relationship problems, bereavement, stress, or anxiety. Or more generically you may feel you are struggling with everyday life concerns while trying to maintain a stable working or family life. Counselling will provide you with the time, attention and a safe, confidential space to explore you feelings. Emily will work with you to help you look at your options more clearly and find you own solutions for positive change.

Emily is an Integrative Counsellor which means that she has been trained to be able to adapt her therapeutic approach according to the client she is working with and the issues they bring. This means that she produces a unique therapy to meet your needs as an individual. She offers both short term and open-ended therapy.

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Cathy Darnell
 Public Relation Manager
Brennan Healing Practitioner
Reiki Master
Jin Shin Jyutsu

Life Coach


“Bringing people into their uniqueness.”

Cathy is a body-centered Energy Therapist incorporating a wealth of over 20 years of experience. Her fields of expertise are as a Life Management Coach; Brennan Science Practitioner; Jin Shin Jyutsu therapist; Reiki Teacher & Therapist. Her passion is to lead people through their journey to health, happiness and a harmonious way of life by helping them face their fears. Cathy will give confidence to explore aspects of your personal life be it physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, through the use of:
• Energy healing
• Art Therapy – music, dance, art and breathing
• Emotional exploration and discovery
• Assessment of a persons Energy Consciousness System

Cathy is a professional musician, singer/vocalist, composer and martial artist specializing in Aikido – a Japanese form of martial arts currently ranked 2nd Dan.


Farrah Shakir (B.A.)
Office Manager
Pranic Energy Healing
(Practitioner & Teacher)
Crystal Healing
Kinesiology
Quantum Touch

Farah is a proficient advanced Pranic Healing therapist, instructor and Arhatic Yogi. There was a time when she was a wheel chair bound person due to Osteoarthritis in both her knees. She experienced a miraculous change when got totally healed through Pranic Healing. She was then transformed by this experience that she gave up her job and fully dedicated herself to this therapy. For more than 7 years she has helped many of her clients with their emotional and physical pain.

Besides Pranic Healing she has also excelled in other modalities like Kinesiology, Quantum Touch, Crystal Healing, Healing with Gem stones, Vertex Healing, NLP, Silva Mind Control Therapy and many more. But in Farah's own words Pranic Healing is her passion. She combines other techniques whenever and wherever needed to accelerate the healing process to its optimum.

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MARTINE NATES
Dip. AC clin. Ac (China) Certificate in Paediatric Acupuncture
Member of British Acupuncture Council

 

"Revitalising from within"

 

Martine Nates has been in practice as an acupuncturist for fourteen years, following a 3 year full-time training course at the London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1996 (now Westminster University). After her graduation, she travelled to China for further study at the Yunan Province hospital in Kunming, where she was awarded a certificate in clinical acupuncture. She has continued her professional development and has obtained qualifications in Paediatric, Obstetric and Orthopaedic acupuncture.

In addition to her private practice she has worked in the NHS and charity funded projects for many years, treating stress-related conditions as well as drug and alcohol addiction. Martine has particular experience in pregnancy and postnatal treatments, including success in turning babies to an optimal position before labour. Her practice involves a lot of fertility work and she is a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, keeping her expertise up to date with current developments in assisted fertility.

Martine is passionate and loves her work, taking great care over her patients. She uses a combination of traditional Chinese therapies including acupuncture, massage, cupping and moxibustion.

Special interests
Fertility - Pregnancy Support - Gynecology - Musculoskeletal problems and pain- Paediatrics- Addiction including Smoking and Food-Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture   


Seema Yazdani
Beauty Therapist
Permanent Make-up Artist


Seema is a certified cosmetic therapist specializing in permanent makeup and skin works. She does deep cleansing organic facials, TCA chemical and organic peels to rejuvenate skin and the latest addition to her services is the oxygen therapy to strengthen the microcellular circulation and improved cell renewal.

Oxygen facial known as OxyDerma also minimizes wrinkle development, improves the skin´s elasticity, regulates sebum production, refreshes complexion, detoxifies and purifies the skin, improves the general look of skin, regulates the moisture content. She also offers permanent pain-free hair reduction, using light therapy. This therapy can also treat acute acne, pigmentations and vascular lesions.

She is also one of Dubai’s few therapists who performs paramedical procedures such as creating areolas and nipples, scar camouflage and treatment of vitiligo and removal of permanent make-up (tattoo/ micropigmentation).


      

       Veronique Cugnet- Richard

          Psychologue clinicienne
       Psychotherapeute

       Relaxateur
       Adult

       Adolescents

 

"Construire sa vie dans un cheminement personnel epanouissant."

                                   

Veronique Cugnet-Richard a obtenu son Dess de Psychologue Clinicienne a l΄ Universite Paris V. Elle a également fait une formation de relaxateur thérapeutique  durant deux ans a l΄ IFERT ( Hopital Necker-Paris). Elle a travaillé́ pendant 8 ans comme psychotherapéute a΄ Paris dans une association d΄aides aux  victimes d΄ infractions penales (aggressions, viols,  violences conjugales,...) et avait unè activitè privèe.

Son objectif est de vous aider par le biais d΄ entretiens individuels où par la relaxation thèrapeutique áapaiser les souffrances internes, les questionnements qui conduisent á des états d΄ angoisse, anxiété, depression.

To read an article written by Veronique click here


Gordana Sikora
Marketing Director

Gordana is a Marketing specialist with broad working experience in Europe and the Middle East. She started her career in Aviation back in 1993. working in sales and customer service fields for the local flag carrier.

After graduating and moving to Dubai she was in management teams for major events and conferences from sporting to cultural and financial. She also has experience in PR and Media, working for Dubai World Cup Media office for several years.

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