Opening Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 7.00pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 1.30pm
New patients welcome
On the day & urgent GP
appointments available
Integrative Health Solutions aspires to provide an inclusive & innovative General Practice, with a focus on community & patient centered care.
The team of experienced, independent General Practitioners, Allied Health Practitioners and Complementary Therapists value a tailored, evidence based, integrative approach to healthcare.
Learn More →Doctors
The experienced team of independent General Practitioners practice appropriate & safe evidence based medicine, with a particular focus on prevention & lifestyle interventions.The doctors each have different areas of interest and availability for new patients. They offer extended hours and welcome new patients.
If you are new to the practice and with to see a family GP, you may book online without delay. If you wish to see an Integrative GP, please complete an online enquiry form.
If your matter is urgent, please phone our friendly reception team who will do their best to assist you.
New Patient Enquiry Form To request an appointment with a DoctorClick here
Practitioners
The experienced team of independent Allied & Complementary therapists, value a team approach where appropriate. They will make every effort to accommodate urgent requests.Bookings may be made online & concession discounts & rebates for some providers, may apply.
The Allied Health team provide Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Diabetes Education, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology & Social Work.
Complementary therapies include: Naturopathy, Hypnotherapy, Remedial & Sports Massage, Counselling, Lymphatic Drainage, Bowen Therapy & Psychotherapy, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine.
View Time Table →Partners
Our practice is pleased to work alongside the following companies, to enhance the range of services that we can provide to our patients.We also host public talks, workshops, demonstrations, Group Acupuncture & a Community Garden. All this & more under one roof.
Clinpath Pathology
General Pathology collection centre
Benson’s Radiology
X-rays & Ultra-sound
Infinity Compounding Pharmacy
Compounding pharmacy
Large range of supplements
Specialist Clinics at Blackwood
Various consulting specialists
Online Services →
Welcome to Integrative Health Solutions
Located within the grounds of the former Blackwood Hospital, the practice is conveniently a short 20 min drive from the CBD, is accessible by public transport and has free parking available onsite.
We welcome new patients and look forward to meeting you.
- Acupuncture
- Bowen Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Complex Lymphatic Drainage
- Counselling / Social Work
- Diabetes Education
- Dietetics
- Naturopathy
- Nutrition
- Oncology Massage
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology (including Child)
- Reflexology
- Remedial & Sports Massage
- Scar Tissue Massage
- Western Herbalism
Appointments with Dr Paltridge, Dr Meyer, Dr Gavin, or Dr Jones, can be booked online here. They bulk bill children under 10yo and on the day appointments are available.
If you wish to see one of our other Doctors, please complete the online request form. A member of our team will generally contact you within 72 hrs, to discuss your enquiry. At times our waiting list for new patients can be extensive, so you are welcome to call the practice 48hrs after submitting your enquiry. If your matter is urgent, please phone the practice.
Appointments for our Allied, or Complementary Practitioners can be made online here, or by phone.
Mental Health Team
The experienced mental health team are here to help you through all of life’s difficult moments. If you have a Better Access Referral from your GP, a Psychologist can offer Medicare rebates for your appointments. NDIS is claimable with Cleo Stephenson and fees are proportional for Carly Astill, though no rebates apply.
To find out more about our team click here
Free Hearing check
We are pleased to be working in collaboration with Attune Hearing, to offer you a free hearing screening. Book online for your free 10min, self guided hearing check. This can provide an indication and baseline for you of any hearing loss.
Results are assessed by Attune hearing and they will contact you for further testing if appropriate, with no out of pocket cost.
Infusion Clinic
IV infusions are available daily, in a dedicated infusion clinic. Run by trained Registered nurses, in a small group setting to minimise your costs, you can feel safe knowing that there is always a trained doctor onsite overseeing the clinics to ensure your safety.
GP’s are welcome to refer their patients to the infusion clinic by completing a brief enquiry form here
Free Trials
Free trials are available to allow new patients an opportunity to learn more about and try a new modality, at no cost to them. Trials may vary from time to time and are currently available for: Acupuncture – 10mins, Reflexology – 15mins, Hypnotherapy – 30min phone, or 30mins in person.
You can book your free trial now by following this link.
Let us help you
In addition to General Practice, our Doctors have undertaken additional training in some of the following areas:
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Lifestyle Medicine
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Nutritional & Environmental Medicine
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Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Sports Medicine
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Skin cancer medicine
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Plant based medicine
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Mental Health
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Children’s Health
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Women’s Health / Mirena & Implanon implants
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Shared Care, Antenatal & Post Natal care
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Men’s Health
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Infusion therapy
Meet Our Doctors
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Dr Amy Gavin
Areas of interest:
General Practice
Family Medicine
Women’s Health
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Mirena & Implanon insertion
Children’s Health
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Dr James Paltridge
Areas of interest:
General Practice
Family Medicine
Men’s Health
Gastrointestinal Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Preventative Health
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Dr Jonathan Meyer
Areas of interest:
General Practice
Family Medicine
Men’s Health
Gastrointestinal Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Preventative Health
Plant based medicine
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Dr Madeleine Jones
Areas of interest:
All Areas Of General Practice
Children’s Health
Adolescent & Women’s Health
Gynaecology & Cervical Screenings
Seniors & Geriatric Care
Family Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Preventative Health
Acute Care
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Dr Paulyn Pole
Areas of interest:
General Practice
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Mental Health
Gut and Digestive Disorders
Children’s Health
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Dr Cam Day
Areas of interest:
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Headaches / Migraine
Orthopaedic problems
Traumatic head injuries
Chronic neck and back pain
Mental Health Disorders
Plant based medicine
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Dr Ania Kritzinger
Areas of interest:
General Practice
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Sports Medicine
Women’s Health
Gut &Digestive Disorders
Weight Disorders, Insulin resistance
Arthritic Conditions
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Dr Emmanuel Afari
Areas of interest:
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Mental Health
Children’s Health
Hormonal Imbalance
Women’s Health
Learning / behavioral disorders
Chronic Disease Management
Men’s Health
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Dr Kerry Harris
Areas of interest:
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Mental Health
Children’s Health
Chemical Sensitivities
Chronic Disease Management
Complex medical conditions
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Dr Sinclair Bode
Areas of interest:
Integrative Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Children’s Health
Learning/behavioral disorders
Plant based medicine
Cancer Support
Complex medical conditions
‘Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position or prestige. Greatness is discovered in goodness, humility, character and especially in the service of others.’
William Arthur Ward
Modalities
Acupuncture
Bowen Therapy
Chinese Medicine
Chiropractic
Compounding Pharmacy
Counselling
Diabetes Education
Dietetics
FAR Infrared Sauna
General Practice
Hypnotherapy
Infusion Therapy
Integrative Medicine
Kinesiology
Lymphatic Drainage
Massage
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Osteopathy
Pathology
Podiatry
Psychology
Public Talks
Reflexology
Western Herbalism
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