Our Rehab and Recovery Team
Meet the People Supporting Your Recovery
Recovery is deeply personal. At Tranquilo Wellness, your programme may bring together experienced professionals across medical care, psychological support, nutrition, movement and restorative therapies.
The people involved in your care are selected according to your circumstances, goals and stage of recovery.
A Collaborative Approach
Care That Works Together
Meaningful recovery rarely depends on one form of support. At Tranquilo Wellness, each programme brings together the people and therapies most relevant to the individual.
Depending on your circumstances, this may include medical oversight, psychological support, substance use education, nutrition, physical movement and selected complementary therapies.
Not every person works with every practitioner. The combination is shaped around your needs, personal goals and progress throughout your stay.
Core Recovery Support
Medical, Psychological and Substance Use Support
Professional guidance can help each person understand the challenges affecting their wellbeing and identify practical pathways forward. Tranquilo’s programme may include medical oversight, psychological care and substance use education, depending on the individual’s circumstances and recovery needs.
Dr Mark Hardy
Medical Director
Dr Hardy brings specialist experience in addiction, drug and alcohol detoxification, relapse prevention, mental health, insomnia and behavioural concerns.
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Jessie Booth
Psychologist
Jessie combines warmth and practical guidance with evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT and EMDR, supporting people experiencing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression and other life pressures.
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Jimmy Finnane
Substance Use Educator
Jimmy brings experience across drug and alcohol acute care, case management, education and mentoring, helping people develop greater understanding and practical skills for change.
View Jimmy’s ProfileNutrition and Physical Wellbeing
Supporting the Body Through Recovery
Recovery can place demands on physical as well as emotional wellbeing. Personalised nutrition, nourishing meals and appropriate movement can help rebuild routine, energy and confidence. The support offered is shaped around each person’s health, abilities, preferences and recovery goals.
Zoe Brain
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Zoe uses an evidence-based and personalised approach to nutrition, considering individual requirements, food preferences, health history and relevant clinical information when developing nutritional support.
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Missy Mitterhuemer
Clinical Nutritionist and Whole Foods Chef
Missy combines nutrition knowledge with practical food preparation, creating nourishing meals shaped around each person’s needs, preferences and health goals.
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Matt Forwood
Personal Trainer
Matt focuses on realistic goals and safe, achievable movement, adapting training to each person’s abilities, preferences and level of confidence.
View Matt’s ProfileMind-Body Wellbeing
Creating Space to Reconnect
Gentle movement, conscious breathing and greater body awareness can provide valuable opportunities to slow down, manage stress and reconnect with the present moment. Yoga, Pilates and breathwork may be incorporated into a programme when appropriate to the individual’s needs, abilities and personal preferences.
Eva Pilwat
Yoga Instructor
Eva combines conscious movement, breathing and meditation in a welcoming, non-dogmatic approach. Her sessions acknowledge each person’s individuality while encouraging a calmer connection with the present moment.
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Kimberley Forwood
Pilates Instructor
Kimberley brings extensive experience in fitness and Pilates, using adaptable movement to help people develop body awareness, physical strength and confidence at an appropriate pace.
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Kyla Mawson
Breathwork Practitioner
Kyla guides trauma-informed breathwork focused on nervous system regulation, helping people reconnect with their bodies and develop a greater sense of calm, balance and resilience.
View Kyla’s ProfileAdditional Wellbeing Support
Restorative and Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies may provide additional opportunities for relaxation, physical comfort, body awareness and personal reflection. These therapies are selected according to individual needs and preferences. They complement the broader recovery programme rather than replacing medical or psychological support.
Graham Carruthers
Acupuncturist and Tai Chi Instructor
Graham brings decades of experience across acupuncture, massage, meditation and movement practices, offering complementary sessions focused on relaxation, body awareness and restorative wellbeing.
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Mike Buchanan
Remedial Massage Therapist
Mike draws on qualifications in remedial massage and personal training, combining techniques including myofascial release, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, acupressure and relaxation massage.
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Caroline Robertson
Naturopath
Caroline brings more than three decades of experience across naturopathy, homeopathy, Ayurveda and remedial massage, offering personalised complementary support focused on mind-body wellbeing.
View Caroline’s ProfileActivities and Personal Interests
Rediscovering Enjoyment Through Activity
Recovery can also involve reconnecting with activities that feel engaging, enjoyable and personally meaningful. Where appropriate, golf and tennis can provide movement, time outdoors, gentle structure and a renewed sense of progress. Participation is optional and shaped around each person’s interests, abilities and programme.
Ben Doney
PGA Golf Professional
Ben is a certified PGA Professional with more than 25 years of experience in the golf industry. He coaches players of all levels, with an emphasis on practical playing lessons, confidence and enjoyment of the game.
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Alan Stopford
Tennis Coach
Alan is a Tennis Australia-qualified coach with more than 35 years of professional coaching experience. He has worked with players ranging from beginners to advanced competitors, adapting his coaching to different ages and abilities.
View Alan’s ProfilePersonalised From the Beginning
A Team Shaped Around You
There is no fixed list of practitioners that every person sees. The professionals and therapies involved are selected according to your circumstances, recovery needs, personal goals and preferences.
As your needs change, the programme can be reviewed and adapted so that the support remains relevant throughout your time at Tranquilo.
You do not need to know exactly what kind of help you need before reaching out. A private conversation is enough to begin.
Explore Our Personalised Programme-
We Listen
A private conversation helps us understand what is happening, what support you may need and what you hope to achieve.
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We Shape the Programme
The practitioners, therapies and activities most relevant to your circumstances are brought together within a personalised programme.
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We Review and Adapt
Your support can evolve as your wellbeing, confidence and recovery needs change.
Before You Begin
Questions About Your Care Team
It is natural to want to understand who may be involved in your care and how those decisions are made.
Your programme will be discussed with you, and you are welcome to ask about any practitioner, therapy or activity before getting started.
Will I work with every member of the team?
No. The people involved in your programme are selected according to your individual circumstances, health, goals and preferences. You will only work with the practitioners and services considered relevant to your needs.
How are practitioners selected for my programme?
Your programme begins with thoughtful conversations and assessment. This helps Tranquilo understand your current challenges, personal history, wellbeing and recovery goals before determining which forms of support may be appropriate.
Can my programme change during my stay?
Yes. Your needs may change as you progress, regain confidence or respond to different forms of support. Your programme can be reviewed and adapted throughout your time at Tranquilo.
Are complementary therapies and activities compulsory?
No. Complementary therapies and activities are selected carefully and discussed with you. Your comfort, physical abilities, interests and personal preferences are considered.
Can I learn more about a practitioner before beginning?
Yes. Each practitioner has an individual profile with further information about their background and approach. You can also ask the Tranquilo team to explain who may be involved and how their role fits within your programme.
What Happens When You Reach Out
You speak directly with a member of our team, not a call centre.
Everything you share is treated privately and with respect.
We listen first, without judgement or pressure.
We answer your questions and explain the options available.
We guide you through the next steps at a pace that feels comfortable.
No obligation. Completely confidential.
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