Dr Anthony Hilkemeijer (Osteopath)
Bachelor Applied Science (Clinical) & Bachelor of Osteopathic Science (1998-2002, RMIT Melbourne)
Anthony has an interest in neurological and spinal concerns of the body and has undertaken numerous neurological courses and also lectures around the world. He pioneered the Dural Tissue Therapy (DTT) treatment with plans to further research into this field. He enjoys global connections with other colleagues, neurologists, general practitioners, physiotherapists around the world.
With a background in Rehabilitation Pilates, Anthony had the opportunity in his practice in Melbourne to learn from other passionate physiotherapists and osteopaths who are leaders in their fields.
Anthony and his wife Shannon relocated to Port Macquarie in 2014 with their 4 children. Prior to moving, Anthony was the founder and director of Faraday House Health in Carlton, Melbourne.
Dr Shannon Hilkemeijer (Osteopath)
Bachelor Applied Science (Clinical) & Bachelor of Osteopathic Science (1998- 2003 RMIT, Melbourne)
Graduate Certificate Neonatal & Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy (Victoria University 2010)
Shannon has an interest in all facets of Osteopathy and can easily draw from all Osteopathic therapeutic techniques. She also practices Dural Tissue Therapy DTT which is such a good remedy of spinal and disc/ nerve related injuries.
She is currently seeing all ages of patients and has over 20 years experience in private practice as an Osteopath.
Over her professional career Shannon is constantly learning and improving and has undertaken numerous professional development courses in:
Cranial Osteopathy (head trauma, headaches and migraines, TMJ- jaw, sinus, neck).
Qualified Paediatric (baby) Osteopath for remedy of whole body birth related trauma including plagiocephaly and torticollis. Neck, jaw, infant feeding issues, lactation and tongue-tie related issues and treatment. Settling and sleeping issues.
Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain, Breathing retraining courses, and Scoliosis diagnosis and management.
She has also been trained in Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates Exercise.
Shannon has an interest in Homeopathy and natural remedies.
and many many more.
Whilst in Melbourne, Shannon was a lecturer and examiner of Osteopathic techniques at RMIT University. She also undertook research on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) including the Vagal system as a post graduate Masters.
Shannon is a passionate practitioner and finds it incredibly rewarding to help people and babies with pain, injuries and their natural health and wellness.
Shannon talks a lot about Homeostatis- where the body is in balance (emotionally and physically) and able to self- heal and self- regenerate. THAT is wellness and that is what she aims for in every single patient.
In her spare time Shannon enjoys baking and is very proud to have won a Zumbo baking competition with one of her sons. She is also a watercolour artist and a mother of 4 children.
Dr Francine Nunneri (TCM)
(Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Francine Nunneri brings years of Chinese Medicine, Accupuncture, Remedial Massage and Breathe work facilitation experience to Body IQ.
Francine is passionate about her work and is a traditionally taught practitioner of 20 years experience, having worked in Melbourne and more recently at Imperial Health in Port Macquarie. We are now very lucky to have her consult out of BodyIQ on a Tuesday.
Francine believes in holistic mind & body treatment. In which the body is integrated with the mind and emotions. She has an interest in traumatic shock resolution eg. after cancer diagnosis or injury. Her clients are wide and varied in age and conditions.
Francine’s Qualifications:
Chinese Medicine Physician (BA Applied Science Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Diplomate in Canonical Chinese Medicine (DCCM) with Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine - ICEAM)
Breathwork Facilitator (Breathless Instructor Training and Master Instructor Training, Oxygen Advantage Advanced Training with Patrick Mckeown, Fundamentals and Advanced Fundamentals with Dan Brûlée)
Diploma Remedial Massage, including Relaxation, Sports, Pregnancy and Aromatherapy (NSW School of Massage)
Francine is the instigator behind the sunrise Ice baths held at Port Macquarie beaches and she has the most contagious smile. Available Tuesdays 9.30am- 2pm.
Natalie Favaloro
Pilates Instructor
Diploma in Pilates, Cert 4 and Tensegrity training.
Nat started her Pilates journey in 2013. She is an intuitive and intelligent Pilates Instructor with a strong following. She has been been under Anthony’s mentoring since 2018 and has developed into a Pilates instructor extraordinaire.
She enjoys teaching all ages and abilities and personalising their programs. Nat is a mother of two children.
Irene Dowton
Physiotherapist
Senior Neuro Physiotherapist
Pilates Instructor.
Irene has over 20 years experience as a Physiotherapist.
She has extensive Neuro Physio knowledge having worked in the neurological field for many years as a Senior Physiotherapist.
She is experienced in Musculoskeletal and Biomechanical Physiotherapy, Vestibular Physiotherapy, Stroke and Neurological physiotherapy and Paediatric physiotherapy.
Irene is a holistic physiotherapist who treats a wide range of people.
Irene also completed paediatric (baby) and adult Craniosacral Therapy (CST) courses amongst many others over her time. She works with lactation consultants to help with breast and bottle feeding.
Irene is very comfortable treating ALL ages from newborn to elderly. She worked as a paediatric physio in hospitals in Austria before moving to Australia.
Her Pilates training is of the highest calibre, Rehabiliation Polestar. She can read your body like a book and pin point exactly where you need to stabilise or stretch or BOTH!
Irene is originally from Austria and she has three grown sons raised in Wauchope and Port Macquarie.