Acupuncturist & Integrative Naturopath
Dr Karen Gay (Acu)
MASc Acu BHSc WHM, Ad Dip Nat, Cert NFE
Karen is a dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience. She routinely treats people with complex health complaints. She has a special interest in women's health and fertility, gastrointestinal disorders, mental health, and pain management. She describes the health of the body as being much like an ecosystem, where there is a dynamic interplay of a multitude of factors. She is passionate about natural medicine and uses a combined holistic and integrative medicine approach to treat her patients. What she is most passionate about is making a positive difference in her patients’ lives.
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In addition to being a practitioner, Karen has worked as a Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at Endeavour College of Natural Health for the Nutritional and Naturopathic Medicine departments.
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Qualifications
Masters of Applied Science
RMIT University
Acupuncture (with distinction)
Bachelor of Health Science
Western Herbal Medicine
Awarded “Excellence in Clinical Practice” & “Most Outstanding Student”
Advanced Diploma
Naturopathy
Certificate
Natural Fertility Education
Association Membership
Professional Development
MINDD Practitioner
MAPS Gastrointestinal and Nutrition, Environmental Medicine
Advanced ACT Mindfulness
Advanced Lymphatic Drainage
DORN Spinal Therapy
DNP Dry Needling - Level 2
Si Yuan Balance Method: Core foundations
Visceral Manipulation: VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4