About the Clinic

A caring team of practitioners dedicated to helping people with eating, weight and food concerns.

When issues around food and eating become dominant in a person’s life, it can prevent them from engaging with loved ones in a meaningful way, enjoying life’s pleasures, fulfilling their true potential, and even completing basic day-to-day tasks and routines.

If this sounds like you or someone you are concerned about, Centre for Integrative Health is here to deliver the specialist support, information and treatment needed to overcome concerns about food, exercise, and physical appearance and achieve health and happiness.

Our practitioners are highly skilled in the assessment and treatment of a range of physical and emotional health conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, sizes, and from all walks of life. Our team has a particular interest and specialised training in those conditions concerning food, eating, exercise, and body-image.

It is our commitment to on-going professional development, practice of evidence-based treatments and our dedication to our clients that empowers individuals to overcome the barriers they are experiencing and live a life that is meaningful to them.

Our tailored treatment plans and services, not only support our clients, but also provide their families with peace of mind and clarity throughout the journey.

If you have any queries about how we can help, or any other aspect of the recovery process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

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#Repost @adhd.dietitian ・・・ Do any of these sound familiar? Let me know in the comments which ones you struggle with 👇 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In everyday life these things may look like: ➡️Overexercise - Using exercise as a way to cope, be active, or perhaps it started as a sport you played in school. But then it started to affect your life in a negative way (injuries, undernourished, feeling shame or guilt if you missed a day, spent way too many hours at the gym, poor body image). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️Executive dysfunction - You wanted to go to the gym but when you got home it felt impossible to put your gym clothes on and go. You struggle with prioritizing and planning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️Diet culture - You might feel like the only “valid” form of exercise is going to the gym, going running, or doing some insane 60-minute workout in an attempt to change your body. And if you don't do those things, then you're “lazy” or it “doesn’t count”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️Overwhelm and anxiety - The thought of going to the gym or working out brings on a whole new form of anxiety and overwhelm because you don't know how to start and end up avoiding it completely. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️All-or-nothing thinking - “I skipped a day so this week is already ruined. I’ll start over Monday." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️Analysis paralysis - Spend time searching yoga videos and “which workout is best”… before you know it 30 minutes have passed.
We don't aspire to all be the same height or to all have the same shoe size. Why then do we think that we should all be the same shape and/or size? Bodies come in a range of shapes and sizes. Such differences don't make some bodies better nor do they make other bodies any less valuable. All bodies are good bodies - exactly as they are. They don't need to be changed or altered, in any single way. They simply need to be appreciated, respected, nurtured, and cared for. How will you celebrate your good body today?
We hope you are all keeping warm this chilly winter morning. While it is bloody cold out there, it seems that there is no longer a health emergency out there. After careful review of the COVID policy updates released by Queensland Health, the Australian Government, and the World Health Organization (WHO), we have decided to remove the vaccination restrictions at CFIH - effective immediately. We will continue to monitor the situation and review it as necessary; take measures to ensure the health and safety of all those accessing our clinics; and respect individual decisions that our staff and clients make to protect themselves, however, we no longer require you to be vaccinated to visit our clinic. If you have any questions or concerns about what this means for your upcoming visit to our clinic, please contact our office manager at officemanager@cfih.com.au. Navigating a pandemic in the absence of prior experiences and/or reliable predictions of the future meant that we were forced to make many difficult decisions in our efforts to protect our people (both staff and current clients) the best that we knew how. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge those who were unfortunately unable to access our services during this time. We’d also like to express our immense gratitude and appreciation to those who supported us and got behind the decisions that we made during this time. We hope that this update means that we can all breathe a small sigh of relief; take a small step towards life as we previously knew it; and commence the healing that is undoubtedly required after experiencing the multifaceted traumas of COVID-19.
It's natural to feel self-conscious or dissatisfied with certain aspects of our appearance from time to time. It's important, however, to ensure that such days don't lead to a setback in your eating disorder recovery. Here are 5 ways to battle poor body-image days. 1️⃣ Practice Self-Compassion: Speak to yourself the way that you would a friend in your position. Valid that difficult feelings that you're experiencing with kindness and understanding. Offer non-judgmental support and soothing in response to the difficulty that you're encountering. 2️⃣ Challenge Unrealistic Beauty Standards: Remember that the images that we see in the media are not real - they're heavily edited and curated. Embrace the beauty of diversity and recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all definition of beauty. Celebrate your unique features and the qualities that make you who you are. 3️⃣ Practice Self-Care: Engage in activities that nurture you and make you feel care for unconditionally. Take care of yourself by engaging in activities that you enjoy, practicing self-care, and using emotion-regulation techniques. 4️⃣ Cultivate Gratitude: Take a moment each day to appreciate and express gratitude for the incredible things your body does for you. Focus on the amazing capabilities and experiences you've had rather than solely on your appearance. Shift your mindset to one of gratitude and appreciation for the vessel that carries you through life. 5️⃣ Limit Social Media Exposure: While social media can be a great way to connect with others, it can also be a source of comparison and negative self-perception. Be mindful of the accounts you follow and consider taking breaks from social media when needed. Remember that everyone's journey is unique, and comparison only hinders your own progress. If negative body image persists and begins to affect your overall well-being, consider seeking support from a specialist mental health professional who can provide you with valuable tools and coping strategies and support your journey towards self-acceptance.
Body Mass Index (BMI) has been regarded as a standard for measuring an individual's body composition and assessing health risks. However, it has become increasingly evident that BMI is not only flawed but also carries inherent racial bias. BMI was developed in the early 19th century by Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian mathematician. Originally intended as a tool for population studies, it was never intended to measure individual health. Over time, however, BMI has became the standard measure for assessing and responding to health risks. This system has created indescribable stigma, bias, and discrimination. In honor of BIPOC Mental Heath Awareness Month, however, we felt it especially important to highlight the injustices that the BMI system has imposes upon minorities populations such as BIPOC folk. BMI classifications are based predominantly on white populations, with little-to-no recognition of the diverse body types and/or genetic variations that occur (especially) among non-white folk. This inherent racial bias highlights the urgent need for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to health.

Our Staff

some of our team are also fluent in French, Dutch, Vietnamese and Russian

Brianna Donnelly – General Psychologist

Brianna Donnelly – General Psychologist

Chelsea Powell – Dietitian

Chelsea Powell – Dietitian

Dr Nga Tran – Psychiatrist

Dr Nga Tran – Psychiatrist

Danica Adolfsson – Clinical Psychologist

Danica Adolfsson – Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Kiera Buchanan – Clinical & Health Psychologist

Dr. Kiera Buchanan – Clinical & Health Psychologist

Client Care Coordinators

CFIH Client Care Coordinators

CFIH’s team of Client Care Coordinators (CCC’s; from left to right) consists of Tiana, Ash (Senior CCC), Hanan, Bri (senior CCC), and Chelsea.

Client Care Coordinators

CFIH Client Care Coordinators

CFIH’s team of Client Care Coordinators (CCC’s; from left to right) consists of Tiana, Ash (Senior CCC), Hanan, Bri (senior CCC), and Chelsea.

Our Values

Integrity with every action;
Excellence driven by humility;
To practice what we preach;
To inspire global change;
To recognise that we’re all in it together.

Our Vision

A world for everybody.

Our Mission

To liberate society from eating
and body image concerns.

Communicate with our practitioners

At CFIH, we are passionate about collaborating with all practitioners involved in our clients’ care. As such, our practitioners can be contacted to discuss possible referrals or mutual clients a number of ways:

  • Secure messaging on Medical Objects
  • Phone call: our practitioners have dedicated time slots in their calendar to take your call, please contact reception to book into one of these times
  • Secured fax: (07) 3172 5851
  • Email reception and your email will be forwarded to the appropriate practitioner 

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