An integrated, multi-disciplinary team.

Anna is one of The Bays registered nurses, with over 30 years’ experience working in Australia and abroad.  Anna has worked in a broad range of settings including acute care, community mental health and general practice.  Anna has also worked as a massage therapist and has an interest in alternative and natural therapies, with a holistic approach to healing.

Having moved with her family from Victoria to the Byron Shire in 2010, Anna has embraced the community lifestyle and regularly involves herself in local volunteer work.

Anna has a strong interest in mental health and has worked in many different settings, including drug and alcohol addiction and mental health.  She has worked at The Bay for over seven years and is passionate about supporting clients during their healing journey, from the beginning of their admission through to discharge.

David is a registered psychologist and is passionate about the treatment of addiction, trauma and mental health conditions. He has worked in a number of settings including public and private rehabilitation centres and hospitals. In 2011 David Founded The Australian Addiction and Trauma Treatment Centre and in 2015 co-founded Byron Private Treatment Centre.

Recently David took over as Clinical Director at The Bay and brings his wealth of experience in drug and alcohol and mental health treatment to The Bay, with a focus on a holistic, collaborative approach to client care.

Dunstan is a general practitioner and is passionate about an integrated approach to medicine. Dunstan has 20 year’s experience working as a GP and has a special interest in addiction medicine, trauma and psychiatry.
Dunstan brings his passion and experience to The Bay clinical team and guides our client’s medical treatment with an emphasis on a holistic approach to client care.

Grace Hawkins has a Bachelor of Health Science and Complementary Medicine through Charles Sturt University BHSc(ComplMed), and an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Nutrition and Western Herbal Medicine through S.A.F.E. Academy Adv.Dip(Nat). She holds a Certificate four in Small Business Management, a Certificate four in Training and Assessment and is currently involved in Naturopathic and Nutritional consultations and preventative health education at Mullumbimby Comprehensive Medical Centre and Byron Bay Detox retreats.

She has previously consulted for one of Australia’s leading Health Retreats Gaia Retreat and Spa for many years and Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat and Edan Health Retreat. Grace has experience working with a diverse range of health ailments and a large cross-section of the population including age groups ranging from young children to the elderly.

 She specialises in naturopathic principles and nutritional imbalances as well as fatigue and adrenal recovery, anxiety and stress management, gut health and digestive disorders, hormone regulation and mood disorders, mental health and urinary pyrrole support, women’s health including pre and post pregnancy support, detox and cleansing and weight management. Grace has also delivered presentations on health and wellness to groups to organisations such as Gaia Retreat and Spa and The Spirit Festival.

Hannah  has over 15 years’ experience as a massage therapist. She has trained in a range of techniques including remedial therapies, shiatsu, thai massage, kahuna, tui na, myotherapy and reflexology. In addition to her own private clientele, Hannah has worked at some of the most respected wellness centres and private retreats on the far north coast, including Kiva Spa, Byron Bay Detox Retreats and The Bay.

Hannah’s massage intends to bring a peacefulness to the body that will in turn create peace in the mind and spirit. Each treatment is structured to address an individual’s unique constitution and current needs, meeting a client where they are at physically and emotionally. Her massage is nurturing and can be either deep or gentle, invoking a sense of relaxation and cleansing of the body and mind.

Jennifer is a registered psychotherapist and is passionate about guiding people to discover and include the intelligence of their body/mind in their treatment and recovery from addiction and mental health conditions.

Jennifer holds a master degree in mental health/psychotherapy from the University of Queensland and has worked in inpatient mental health in NSW. In addition, she has led outpatient group programs for youth and adults challenging addictions related to disordered eating at the University of California San Francisco.

She has been a guest presenter on embodiment and expressive therapies at the University of California, Berkeley; California Institute of Integral Studies; San Francisco State University and the University of California, San Francisco.

Jennifer works within a developmentally informed and trauma aware perspective. That means she brings trained awareness to the different ways past stress and trauma can impact a person’s present life, including their mental and physical health and their ability to sustain healthy relationships. 

Along with being a psychotherapist, Jennifer is a seasoned executive leadership coach.  She completed a post graduate certificate in business leadership from Curtin University and has worked with hundreds of leaders globally from C-Suite to team leads over the past 25 years. She has a keen clinical interest in mental health at work and the prevention and treatment of occupational burnout.

Originally from the US, Jennifer migrated to Australia in 2002. Formally a professional dancer, she is the mother of two and enjoys bush walking, organic gardening, the arts, sailing (8,000 sea miles completed), and supporting her children to grow into their true selves. 

Lydia holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Management from UTS. She has a background in planning and research and is dedicated to providing the highest level of administrative support to The Bay’s team.

Her goal is to ensure that each and every client’s stay with The Bay goes as smoothly as possible, is organised with the greatest attention to detail and structured with the client’s unique needs and preferences foremost in mind. Lydia is passionate about mental health and wellness, providing impeccable service and being able to support our clients’ on their journey to healing and health.

Peter is a highly regarded Strength and Fitness coach based in Byron Bay. He has been training groups and individuals for over 20years using many different modalities. Peter has worked in a number of private rehabilitation centres in the Byron Bay area for the past 17 years, and has a private client base with many long term clients.

Peter treats each client and group participant as an individual providing progressions or regressions depending on the clients needs and goals. Peter is trained in kettle bells, ViPR, boxing, kickboxing, Olympic lifting, strength and conditioning, mobility and loves training outdoors whenever possible. He has a passion for guiding people to change and to realise their true potential either in fitness or recovery.

Peter is passionate about a holistic approach to patient care having trained as a Naturopath and Homeopath early in his career. After completing his training in medicine, Peter worked in emergency medicine, before completing his specialist training in Psychiatry.

Peter has worked in a number of settings including public and private hospitals and private clinics. Peter has a very compassionate approach to patient care and specialises in treating a range of mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, substance use and psychotic illness.

Samantha brings years of experience to her role as clinical support at The Bay. With over 35 years as a professional massage practitioner, working in day spas, luxury accommodations and private practice, Samantha’s holistic attitude is a wonderful contribution to the creation of a successful recovery and healing for our clients.

With qualifications in Counseling, Sports Nutrition, Remedial Massage and training as a Fitness Leader, Samantha’s understanding of the human mind and body helps to guide and support clients to switch off their internal chatter and create the space to tune into their own bodies to help them heal.

Samantha’s warm caring presence, compassion, and love for people, has benefited many clients. She is a companion on the healing journey, massaging, walking, talking, cooking and sharing meals with clients, all the time being non judgemental and allowing privacy for the client.

Bringing her creative background in the arts of sculpture, painting and photography, and healthy passions of ocean swimming, yoga and meditation, Samantha contributes ideas and inspiration that add value to the client and their recovery.

It is Tiffany’s intention to educate and empower individuals on the importance of meditation in todays world.  To work with them on getting out fo their ‘head’ and into their ‘spirit’ and improve their personal wellbeing.

Tiffany spent over 15 years working in the corporate world at Australia’s largest publishing house across the top magazines in the country.  She knows what it takes to manage a sales team, report to a publisher, meet and exceed clients expectations, to be creative and innovative, to deliver a budget of over 30 million and try and maintain a healthy wellbeing.

She no longer sells advertising but is an advocate for wellbeing, for teaching people to adapt a regular meditation practice to create a more mindful outlook on life.

She has been practising different forms of meditation and stress release for over 20 years grabbing anything that would give her just a moment of clarity. Clearings, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, Chiropractic, Bowen therapy, massage, kinesiology, various yoga and meditation practices, she has tried it all.  Some gave her immediate relief, some were  – well just an experience!

It would be true to say that not all meditations are created equal, and there are many forms of different types of meditation, all have benefits but not all get the same results.  (let me tell you I have tried and failed at many!)

The effectiveness of the style I teach is I teach the individual to not only experience a very deep meditation but their own practice so they can meditate anytime anywhere.

Tiffany has worked with individuals and corporate groups from ages 8 – 78.  Professionals, authors, business owners, personalities including the gorgeous Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale; basically anyone that wants a higher grade of living and to deal with the chaotic world of life but in a calm, efficient and productive way.

Tiffany is a trained Vedic Meditation teacher and certified Yin Yoga teacher.

Tiffany wants each individual to be the best person they can be and provide them with life long tools to achieve that.

Nicki has over 30 years experience in the wellness and beauty industry whereby she developed a sensitivity to clients needs for care, connection and privacy. In her role as Clinical Support she will make you feel readily at ease and comfortable.

She is passionate about holistic approaches to healing and believes that it is when treating the mind, body and soul together that shifts happen.

Nicki loves spending time with family and friends, walking in nature, dancing and cooking and has lived in the Byron Shire since 1995 where she has raised 2 children and been an active member of the community.

Tania holds a Master’s Degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy, and is passionate about supporting people to overcome addiction, trauma, complex relational issues and supporting individuals to discover the whole version of themselves. She has worked in addiction and trauma treatment for over 10 years and for 7 years has enjoyed a busy private practice in the Northern Rivers. Tania brings an enthusiasm, wholeheartedness, warmth, and care to her work at The Bay guiding clients to happiness and long-term recovery.

She has lived in the Byron Shire with her partner and two children for 15 years, and contributes to her community as a healthy adult and role model, inspiring others to live life with freedom and choice.

Laura joined the team at The Bay last year after working as a psychiatric nurse for over 8 years. Laura spent these years working in public and private Mental health settings, providing support in Drug and Alcohol and Acute Psychiatric care. Laura worked in a range of hospitals in Sydney before relocating to the northern rivers two years ago and has a wealth of experience caring for a diverse range of individuals. Laura believes in a holistic, person-centred approach, catering to the individual needs of each client to enhance their experience and support their growth within the program.