Practitioners

Como Health Group prides itself on the experience and talent of our team of skilled health professionals. Our clinicians are  dedicated passionate full time professionals trained in a wide range of health disciplines including Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Homoeopathy, Herbalism, Chiropractic, Clinical Nutrition, Myotherapy and Counselling/Psychotherapy. The atmosphere at Como Health Group is always welcoming and relaxed as we work closely with our clients to ensure a positive outcome.

All practitioners are registered as health providers and offer rebates.

Chris Ravesi

Naturopathic Physician & Acupuncturist

With over four decades of full-time practice, Chris has established a reputation for his expertise, dedication, and personable approach. His unwavering commitment to expanding his knowledge in this field has led him to pursue numerous educational opportunities in both Europe and the USA, resulting in an extensive and diverse skill set. Chris is particularly interested in incorporating new research, technologies, and point-of-care diagnostic techniques into traditional medicine to provide holistic healthcare. Since 2005, he has been teaching microscopy techniques to allied health practitioners, with the aim of enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of clinical practices in Australia.

Curriculum Vitae

Karen Farrell

Chiropractor

Karen Farrell, a Chiropractor with a background as a Registered Nurse, joined our Group in 2005. Since completing her Chiropractic degree in 2000, Karen has seamlessly integrated her extensive nursing knowledge with a diverse range of Chiropractic techniques. These techniques include manual adjustments, drop-piece adjustments, activator adjustments, Sacro-Occipital Technique, and soft tissue therapy. Karen’s approach to client care is focused on non-invasive holistic treatment, employing both passive and active strategies to effectively address pain and injuries.

Claire Adamson

Myotherapist

Claire is now a decade into practicing and has experience treating many & varied conditions. She aims to improve mobility whilst alleviating pain from office workers to athletes. With a background in yoga and meditation Claire has a holistic approach to her treatments. Claire places focus on understanding the cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms in order to maintain the benefits of treatment in the long term.

Anita Hammond

Counsellor/Psychotherapist
B.A., DipEd. GradDipRE, M.Couns.

Anita works collaboratively to provide a safe, empathetic and trusting working relationship with clients.  Through the therapeutic process, Anita encourages resilience and overall well-being through psychological interventions. Each client is understood in their own context from their unique experiences. She will help unlock your potential and assist you to feel more confident and content. Prior to completing her masters in Counselling, Anita worked as a high school teacher and spent most of her years in leadership.  She also writes self-help articles for an online, lifestyle magazine.

Shaun French

BHSc., Naturopathic Physician

Shaun is a passionate and dedicated Naturopathic physician who received his Bachelor of Health Science from the Southern School of Natural therapies and is currently undertaking his Masters degree in Applied Science (Acupuncture) with RMIT.

He has extensive experience in supporting patients experiencing fatigue, stress, anxiety, any digestive issues, upper respiratory and sinus conditions both acute and chronic, allergy, asthma, post viral conditions (including Covid19), mould related illness and conditions of chronic inflammation.