RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Australian Official bodies and Associations
Beyond Blue – The national depression initiative
http://www.beyondblue.org.au Hawthorn, Victoria
INFOLINE: 1300-224-636
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organization devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of depression in the community. We do not have doctors, counsellors or health professionals available to respond to your specific difficulties. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to respond to urgent or personal requests for help or advice.
Black Dog Institute Australia
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Randwick, NSW
Director: Prof Gordon Parker
Phone: 02 9382 4530
The Black Dog Institute is a non-profit educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders. The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
DepressioNet – resources to help you with depression
http://www.workingwell.org.au/depressionet-2.html
DepressioNet operates around the clock improving the mental health and well being of people impacted by mild to moderate depression through; the Information Service, which provides people with the right tools to locate information on resources, healthcare professionals, causes of depression and treatment options.
Post & Antenatal Depression Association Inc
www.panda.org.au North Fitzroy, Victoria
Ph: 1300 726 306
PANDA is a Victorian, not-for-profit, self-help organization that was formed in 1985 to provide confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members. PANDA also produces and distributes accurate information about post and antenatal mood disorders to health professionals and the wider community.
Mental Health Foundation Australia
http://www.mentalhealthvic.org.au/ Richmond, Victoria
Ph: 03 9427 0406
The Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria) membership encompasses people living with mental illness, family members, carers and friends, professionals from many fields, mental health service providers and interested members of the general public.
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Provides national leadership in building greater awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Mental Health Council of Australia
Established in 1997, the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
MHCA Members include national organisations representing consumers, carers, special needs groups, clinical service providers, public and private mental health service providers, researchers and state/territory community mental health peak bodies.
ACOSS – Australian Council of Social Services
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak council of the community services and welfare sector. Established in 1956, ACOSS is the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality.
Mental Health Associations are in each state of Australia
SANE Australia
HELP LINE 1800 187 263
SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness.
The SANE Mind and Body Initiative focuses on treatment and support for the whole person: promoting better physical health for people with a mental illness, and better mental health for people with physical health conditions.
LifeLine
Phone: 13 11 14
Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line, which operated out of the Methodist Central Mission in Sydney. Lifeline’s services now operate from 60 locations nationally, with a presence in every State and Territory within Australia.
Stress Down 24/7 (24th July)
Stress Down Day encourages everyone to have fun and participate in stress reducing activities, but it’s important to remember that stress is a serious issue affecting many of us.
Mensline Australia
http://www.menslineaus.org.au/
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Our Vision is to empower Australian men to actively participate in building and sustaining healthy personal relationships that support healthy families, workplaces and communities.
Youth Help
Headspace – Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation
http://www.headspace.org.au/ Sunshine, Victoria
Phone: 03 9349 5804
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, we can help with useful information, where to get help, what to expect when you get there, stories from others and events you can attend. There are30 youth friendly health services located across Australia for young people 12 – 25 and their families.
GROW
http://www.grow.net.au/ Holland Park, Qld
Ph: 07 3397 7629
GROW is a community of persons working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12 step program of recovery. Small groups of people who have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life. Some people come to GROW while struggling with the loss of a job, a loved one or a relationship.
Kids Helpline
http://www.kidshelp.com.au Milton, Qld
HELP LINE: 1800 551 800 – 24 hour telephone FREE call, and online counseling
Kids Help Line is Australia’s only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counseling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Youth Beyond Blue
http://www.youthbeyondblue.com
Youthbeyondblue’s all about getting the message out there that it’s okay to talk about depression, and to encourage young people and their family and friends to get help when it’s needed.
One in five young Australians experience depression each year, and more than half of those aren’t getting the professional help they need to get through it.
Orygen Youth Health
Phone: 03 9342 2800 Parkville, Victoria
At Orygen Youth Health we are working to ensure that young people are able to access high quality mental health and drug and alcohol services provided in friendly, accessible environments.
Headroom
http://www.headroom.net.au/ South Australia
Headroom is a South Australian mental health promotion project managed by the Division of Mental Health, Women’s and Children’s Hospital which is part of the Children Youth and Women’s Health Service . The Headroom project is supported on a statewide level by Southern CAMHS, Flinders Medical Centre.
This website aims to inform young people, their caregivers and service providers about positive mental health. For Young people aged 12 -18 in the Lounge, Young people aged 6-12 years in the Cubby House, Parents and friends in the Family Room and Service providers and professionals in the Kitchen.
Sunrise Foundation
http://www.sunrisefoundation.org.au/ Melbourne, Victoria
Phone: 03 8346 8220
The Sunrise Foundation is a nonprofit organisation created to develop and deliver purpose built preventative education programs addressing depression for young people aged between 12-24 years. Education provider.
Inspire Foundation
Phone: 02 8585 9300 Rozelle, NSW
The Inspire Foundation was established in 1996 in direct response to Australia’s then escalating rates of youth suicide. We combine technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Our mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives.
HEALTH FOR WOMEN
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health Clayton, Victoria
http://www.healthforwomen.org.au
Information on health for women.
Australian Depression Institute
http://adi.net.au/ Maleny, Queensland
Phone: 61 7 5494 2900
2 day Intensive Program, 9day Integration, 16-28 Retreat Immersion Program
The Australian Depression Institute has spent the last 5 years committed to achieving one goal: To help individuals beat depression and anxiety. Drug free and fully supported by many Doctors, psychologists and leading health professionals our simple yet revolutionary approach both changes and saves lives.
Fountainhead Organic Health Retreat Maleny, Queensland
(linked with Australian Depression Institute)
http://www.fountainhead.com.au
Phone: 61 (07) 5494 3495
Since we opened our doors, just over six years ago, we have served over 2000 Guests who needed help with fitness, a Pamper, a Juice Detox or had a serious health issue to deal with. We operate within a working Organic farm in Maleny (right next to the Glasshouse Mountains) Queensland, one of the most beautiful spots in Australia.
Back from the Brink Book – Australians tell their stories of Overcoming Depression
by Graeme Cowan
http://www.iambackfromthebrink.com/
Extensive National & International Resource Section
The Gawler Foundation
www.gawler.org Yarra Junction, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Phone: 
03 5967-1730
The Gawler Foundation is committed to an integrated approach to health, healing and wellbeing that includes the body, emotions, mind and spirit. We call this integrative medicine. We believe that every person is worthy of great respect. We believe that while in our hearts each person has the same pure essence, each person does need to be treated as a unique individual. While we respect all valid forms of external treatment, we believe that true healing comes from within. Our deepest aspiration is to support each individual to seek their own inner truth, to realise it and to live by it.
Our residential programs are conducted in the beautiful foothills of the Yarra Valley at our purpose built site – The Yarra Valley Living Centre – at Yarra Junction.
The Lewis Institute For Health & Wellbeing
www.pathways2wellbeing.com.au Prahran, Victoria
Phone: 
61 3 9529 6094
In line with our purpose to enhance health and wellbeing we provide whole person education, programmes and services to the public and to health care practitioners. We also have an active research programme devoted to determining the evidence-base for integrative therapies. We hold courses, lectures and seminars. The people who lead our courses are carefully selected for their expertise and educational skills. They are from the disciplines of Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nutrition, Science and Yoga.
The Quest for Life Centre
Phone: +61 (02) 4883 6599 Bundanoon, NSW
Program enquiries and bookings 1300-941-488
The Quest for Life Foundation was established in 1990 by Petrea King to further her work. Since her recovery from leukaemia in 1984, Petrea has devoted her life to counselling people, facilitating support groups, running residential programs and lecturing widely on health and healing.
Petrea and the work of Quest for Life is at Bundanoon in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW.
The Quest for Life Centre, is set in 9 tree filled acres, provides an oasis for time out and an ideal environment for reflection, healing and the learning of new and valuable life skills.
The Quest for Life Foundation provides a range of residential programs and services that encourage, empower and educate people living with cancer, neurological and other serious illnesses, or who are suffering from grief, stress or trauma and for those who care for them.
NEW ZEALAND
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz Go To “Resource & Information Service”
Phone: Phone: 
Auckland
(09) 300 7010
Wellington 644-384-4002
Christchurch
(03) 366 6936
The Mental Health Foundation works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and well-being. Our work seeks to influence individuals, whānau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health and reach their full potential.
Ours is a holistic approach that supports emotional and spiritual well-being and respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice and personal dignity.
The foundation is not a counselling or advice service, but we can point you in the right direction – just visit our Resource & Information Service.
Mental Health Commission
http://www.mhc.govt.nz/ Go To “Information resources”
New Zealand will be a nation where New Zealanders sustain their mental health and wellbeing, and when any one of us experience mental illness and/or addiction we are able to lead our recovery by participating in our communities and accessing high quality, responsive services.
About one in five adult New Zealanders experience mental health or addiction problems.
That makes mental health everyone’s business.
USA
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov Besthesda, MD, USA
Go To “Health & Outreach / Mental Health Topics”
Phone: 
1-866-615-6464
(toll-free)
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
American Institute of Stress
http://www.stress.org/ Yonkers, New York, USA
Phone: 914-963-1200
Dedicated to advancing our understanding of the role of stress in Health & Illness, the nature and importance of Mind-Body Relationships and How to utilise our vast innate potential for Self-Healing.
CANADA
Canadian Mental Health Association
http://www.cmha.ca/ Ottawa, Canada
Phone: 613-745-7750
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide charitable organisation that promotes the mental health of all, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Mental Health Canada
http://www.mentalhealthcanada.com/ Ontario, Canada
Phone: 
(416) 652-9474
A national comprehensive directory of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Counsellors, and Psychotherapists searchable by professional designation, gender and location. Mental health professionals offer medical treatment and/or specialize in individual, couples, marital, family or group therapy.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
http://www.aima.net.au/index.jsp South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Go To “Practitioners” to find an integrative medicine health professional in your area.
Ph: 
(03) 8699 0582
Your Health
Brighton (Victoria), Mermaid Beach (Qld), Manly (NSW), Sandy Bay (Tas)
Telephone: 
61 (
02) 9977 7888
YourHealth centres are medical practices providing high quality Integrative Medicine services to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
USA
International College of Integrative Medicine
http://www.icimed.com/ Bluffton, Ohio, USA
Go To “Find a Practitioner” search by speciality or by zip code
Ph: 
866-464-5226
ICIM Toll Free OR 419-358-0273
American College for Advancement of Medicine (ACAM)
http://www.acamnet.org Laguna Hills, California, USA
Go To “Resources / Physician + Link (Find a Doctor)”
Phone: 949-309-3520
A not-for-profit association dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine. ACAM enables members of the public to connect with physicians who take an integrative approach to patient care and empowers people with information about integrative medicine treatment options.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
http://www.naturopathic.org Washington, DC, USA
Go To “Find an ND”
Phone: 866-538-2267 toll-free OR 202-237-8150
Representing Naturopathic Doctors, Physicians Who Listen
Neither AANP “Find a ND” nor any of its data, listings or other constituent elements may be downloaded, republished, resold, duplicated or “scraped”, in whole or in part, for any purpose. More CAN I USE IT AS A RESOURCE LISTING??
CANADA
Health Action Network Society
http://www.hans.org/ Burnaby, BC, Canada
Ph: 604 435 0512
Go To “Wellness Directory” for an extensive list of health practitioners in various modalities.
HANS (Health Action Network Society) is a charitable natural health resource. HANS provides information on preventive medicine and natural therapeutics through our website, a reference library, Health Action magazine, the HANS e-News, and regular educational and networking events. Our members are like-minded people of all backgrounds, lay and professional, who share an interest in a natural approach to health care.
NUTRITION & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
Australasian College Nutrition & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)
http://www.acnem.org Sandringham, Victoria
Go To “Products & Services / Referrals” – Find a Health Professional in your state, Australia & NZ.
Ph: +61 (03) 9597 0363
A non-profit organisation, funded from membership fees, subscriptions, courses and other programs, book sales and donations.
UK
British Society for Ecological Medicine (BSEM)
http://www.ecomed.org.uk/ London, UK
Go To “Find a Practitioner”
Ph: +44 207 100 7090
The BSEM promotes the study and good practice of allergy, environmental and nutritional medicine for the benefit of the public, and supports doctors who use the insights of ecological medicine to help patients.
If you are a patient looking for a practitioner of ecological medicine, you can find one on the Practitioners List.
USA
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
http://www.holisticmedicine.org Beachwood, Ohio
Go To “Public / Practitioner Finder”
Phone: 
(216) 292-6644
The AHMA was founded in 1978 to unite licensed physicians who practice holistic medicine. It is the oldest holistic medicine organization of its kind, and many of today’s national leaders in holistic medicine got their start as members of the AHMA. Since its first meeting in Denver, Colorado, the AHMA has continued to strive toward creating fellowship and collaboration among practitioners and those they work with – bringing an understanding of how the mind, the body and the spirit all have a part to play in healing.
The Institute for Functional Medicine
http://www.functionalmedicine.org/ Gig Harbour, WA, USA
Go To “Find FM Practitioner”, including an extensive worldwide practitioner database
Phone: 
800-228-0622 OR
253-858-4724
Our Mission is to serve the highest expression of individual health through widespread adoption of functional medicine as the standard of care.
Functional Medicine is patient-centered health care that addresses the unique interactions among genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors influencing both health and complex, chronic disease.
Ayurveda
Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association
Shanti Gowans – President Gold Coast, Queensland
http://www.ayurvedapractitionersaustralia.com/
Ph: 07 5531 1141
Australasian Association of Ayurveda
Contact: Dr Krishna Kumar Ridleyton, South Australia
Ph: 
08 8366 6516
The Meditation Institute – Shanti YogaTM – The Healing Path
Ph: +61
(07) 5531 0511
Southport, Queensland
The Meditation Institute boldly explores new frontiers and advances education, spiritual practices, healing and research for the expansion and wellbeing of mind-body and spirit as well as human consciousness through the teachings and programs of Shanti Gowans. Our services and products are inspirational aids created for the integration of mind, body, spirit and the environment.
Nirvana Organic-Eco-Retreat Sanctuary, consists of 70 hectares situated in dairy/rain-forest country, a complete retreat from the outside world, approximately 8kms from Beechmont, in Queensland, Australia.
Omyayush Holistic Health Centre
http://www.omayush.com.au/ Adelaide, South Australia
Phone 08 8272 1820
Ayurveda offers unique, long lasting and most wonderful treatment for stress and stress related disorders through detoxification and rejuvenation programme. Treatment consists of abhyanga (traditional indian massage), swedan ( medicated steam therapy) and shirodhara followed by lifestyle and dietary advice, herbal supplements (if necessary) and suggestions on practical meditation techniques.
Ayush Ayurveda Centre Melbourne
http://www.ayushayurved.com.au/vedic-beauty-care.html
Phone : +61 3 9401 5379
Epping, Victoria
Every treatment offered in Ayush Ayurveda Centre is structured according to each individual’s constitution and need, commonly known as your body type by Dr. S. Chahal. With specific massages, detoxifying therapies and natural beauty care, be prepared to gift your self a new life, surrender to magical fingers of our specially trained Ayurvedic therapists and experience how they create a new person- bubbling with endless energy from within yourself.
Ayurve Beauty & Wellness Day Spa – 5,000 years of proven results
Tel: 
+61
(0)2 9279 3719
Sydney, New South Wales
Ayurve is a popular and best day spa and holistic beauty, conveniently situated in the heart of the Sydney C.B.D for your convenience.
Heritage Healers Holistic Skin Care
http://www.heritagehealers.com.au
Phone: +61 (
0)2 9905 2136
Brookvale, NSW
Immerse yourself in the healing world of Ayurveda – a sacred space where your mind, body, soul and skin are blissfully nurtured and united. We balance the body’s diverse energies using your personal wildflower essence remedy and the ancient art of Ayurvedic energy work, known as Chakra Balancing. Your therapist works with the body’s natural flow of energy to release stress, re-align and restore balance.
TRINITY HEALTH
http://www.trinityhealth.com.au
Phone: Ph: +61
(03) 9687 4029 Dr. Sajimon George (Ayurvedic) Melbourne, Victoria
Ph: + 61 (03) 9478 8649 Raj Kothuru (Homeopathic)
Ayurveda and Homeopathy together is a treasure to all mankind; it offers us a gateway to health that is available to all those who truly seek it. We have combined the finest of Ayurvedic and Homeopathic practices and made it available affordably to everyone in search of a healthy life.
YATAN HOLISTIC AYURVEDIC CENTRE
http://www.yatan-ayur.com.au/index.htm
Ph: 1300 552 260 OR (02) 9499 7164 Gordon, NSW
Prior to moving to Sydney and establishing YATAN Holistic Ayurvedic Centre in January 2000, Raman Das had a successful International Ayurvedic clinic in Kathmandu, Nepal, and also spent many years living and teaching Yoga at his ashram (Mahatyagi Seva Ashram) in Varanasi, India.
WALKING ON CLOUDS WELLNESS CENTRE
http://www.walkingonclouds.com.au
Ph: +61 (089) 218 8881 Perth, Western Australia
An Ayurvedic consultation consists of an in-depth analysis of your health, determining your own individual constitution, and examining any imbalances that may be present. We provide Corporate Massage for a number of businesses in Perth’s CBD. Our therapists come to your office and perform a back and shoulder table massage for members of your staff. The massage is a therapeutic massage and our therapists can incorporate healing with the massage.
Kids & Teens Treats are a terrific way to relieve the stress and tension that being in your teens can bring; so escape life and forget about your cares for a while. Remember how important you are!
NEW ZEALAND
The New Zealand Ayurvedic Association
Go To “Links/Member’s Sites” to find Ayurvedic Practices in NZ.
The New Zealand Ayurvedic Association Inc., was formed in 2003 to support Ayurveda and Yoga students, schools, suppliers, practitioners and enthusiasts. The purpose of this website is to gather information on ayurveda and on yoga; so that it can become an invaluable resource for all those interested in ayurveda and yoga.
Planet Ayurveda. Wellness & Spa Centre
http://www.planetayurveda.co.nz Mt Eden, Auckland
Tel: 
(
09) 623 2651
Established in 1996 by Dr S. Ajit, to practice and teach Ayurveda in its totality aiming at prevention, cure and rejuvenation of the whole being keeping up with the original Ayurvedic philosophy, texts and values thus promoting a balanced holistic way of life.
INDIA
Kerala Ayurvedic Health Care
http://www.keralaayurvedichealthcare.com
A Traditional Ayurveda Panchakarma Centre situated at New Delhi and branches at Gurgaon Bindapur, Janak Puri and Trivandrum in Kerala, India.
USA
National Ayurvedic Medical Association
http://www.ayurveda-nama.org/ Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Ph: 1800 669 8914
Go To “Practitioner Directory” to find an Ayurvedic practitioner in your area.
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is a national organization representing the Ayurvedic profession in The United States of America. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the philosophy, knowledge, science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.
Chopra Centre
http://www.chopra.com Carlsbrad, CA, USA
Ph: 760 494 1600 OR 888 424 6772
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating a center which focuses on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon M.D. opened The Chopra Center For Wellbeing in 1996 in San Diego. Located in the midst of the world famous La Costa Resort & Spa, the Chopra Center is an ideal place to heal, recharge and re-connect with your soul.
The Chopra Center is a safe haven of non-judgment where travellers visit to reconnect with their unconditioned selves. Guests learn to cope with physical, emotional, and health related states of imbalance. Using the timeless wisdom of meditation, Ayurveda, and conscious communication, guests immerse themselves in the principles that Drs. Chopra & Simon have shared for decades.
UK
Ayurvedic Practitioners Association
http://www.apa.uk.com/ (Brighton, UK)
Go To “Find a Practitioner or Therapist” search by name or location
Ph: 01273 500 492
To facilitate the health, happiness and well-being of all, we manifest the truth of Ayurveda through unity and love.
EUROPE
Ayurveda Institute of Europe
http://www.ayurvedainstitute.org/
Go To “Register of Therapists”
The Ayurveda Institute of Europe is a leading Institute that teaches ayurvedic courses such as ayurvedic body massage (abhyanga), ayurvedic face massage, ayurvedic back massage, ayurvedic foot massage, ayurvedic ear massage, ayurvedic head massage (shirobhyanga) as opposed to Indian head massage, shirodhara, advanced ayurvedic massage training, ayurvedic training-ayurvedic beauty facials, henna art, threading, nutrition, Ayurveda Diploma, reiki and meditation.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
http://www.acupuncture.org.au/
Go To “Click here to Find Practitioner” in your local suburb
The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA) is the leading national professional association of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Resource
Go To “Find a Practitioner”
http://www.acupuncture.com.au/practitioner/search.html
The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Ph: +61 (02) 9289 6809 Sydney, NSW
Go To “Find a Practitioner” in your local area or country
The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) is Australia’s largest professional association of complementary medicine practitioners, representing about 65% of the total complementary medicine profession.
CANADA
Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia (TCMABC)
http://www.tcmabc.org/ Vancouver, Canada
Go To “Find a Practitioner”
Ph: 604 602 7550
The TCMABC exists for practitioners of TCM with the goal of supporting our members in the spirit of open-communication, & cooperation. Support comes in the form of representation, education, and increased public awareness to create a unified, successful, and healthy TCM practitioner community.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/ El Segundo, California, USA
Go To “Find an Acupuncturist near you” by state or telephone area code
Ph: (310) 364 0193
The purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care.
NATURAL THERAPY
HeartMath Australasia
http://www.heartmath.com.au/ Sydney, Australia
Ph: 02 9412 2500 
Go To “News & PR”
The HeartMath global network includes licensee companies in UK, Sweden, Netherlands, France, Korea, Australia/NZ and the global headquarters in USA.
Doc Lew Childre is the founder of HeartMath and a global authority on optimising human performance and personal effectiveness. In 1991 Doc founded the non-profit Institute of HeartMath (IHM) to research the effects of mental and emotional stress on the heart, brain and nervous system.
The Australian Breathwork Association
http://www.australianbreathworkassociation.org.au/
Tel: 
02 9499 9895
0402 067024 Thornleigh, NSW
Go To “Find a Practitioner”
Breathwork is a tool for inner work using full, conscious, connected breathing, a technique that can provide resolution and clearing of issues, patterns and beliefs on a cellular level, spontaneous and organic beyond the mundane, a sacred, soulful experience.
Breathwork can be done as one-to-one sessions with a practitioner or in a group setting.
Institute of Heart Intelligence
Ph: +61 (03) 9739 8889 Melbourne, Australia
We are passionate about exploring the pioneering field of Emotional Intelligence and Heart Intelligence. The heart and breath link our body, mind, emotions and soul. Heart Intelligence is about living a life with connection at all these levels.
USA
Heartmath
http://www.heartmath.com/ California, USA
Ph: 1800 450 9111
HeartMath LLC is an internationally recognized company dedicated to facilitating heart-based living – people relying on the intelligence of their heart in concert with their minds to improve health, performance, relationships and well-being at home and in the workplace.
We have been educating people about stress and emotional management for more than a decade and offer practical, easy-to-use techniques, processes and technology needed for living rewarding, healthy and productive lives.
Alternative Medicine Foundation
http://www.amfoundation.org/ Pontomac, Maryland, USA
Ph: 
301-340-1960
(VM only)
Go To Information / General Topics / Find a Practitioner
Go To Information / Modalities / Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Tibetan Medicine and much more.
The Alternative Medicine Foundation is a nonprofit organisation, founded in March 1998 to provide responsible and reliable information about alternative medicine to the public and health professionals.
Buddhism & Mindfulness
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia
http://www.dalailamainaustralia.org/ Paddington, NSW
Ph: 02 9575 4888
Go To “Buddhist Centres” a list of those around Australia
December 2009 visit. Our Future, Who is Responsible? 1-10th Dec, Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne
Mindfulness
http://www.mindfulness.org.au/ Carlton, Victoria
Go To “Links” for an extensive list of worldwide Mindfulness organisations
Go To “Links / Finding Mindfulness classes” for classes anywhere in the world
Ph: 03 9347 4300
Dr Chris Walsh MBBS, DPM, FAChAM is a psychiatrist working in private practice in North Carlton (Melbourne, Australia). He has been working in psychiatry since 1985. In that time, he has worked in hospitals, jails, community settings, and drug and alcohol institutions. In 1983, as a young doctor Chris did a short stint helping out at the Tibetan refugee hospital in Dharamsala. The Tibetan people’s common sense, good humour and happy nature left a lasting impression on him. Chris’s daily mindfulness practice began eighteen months later, at the same time as he began working in psychiatry. As a result mindfulness has been organically integrated into his psychiatric practice from the very start.
USA
Mind and Life Institute
http://www.mindandlife.org/index.html Boulder, CO
Ph: 303 530 1940
Vision: To establish mutually respectful working collaboration and research partnerships between modern science and Buddhism — two of the world’s most fruitful traditions for understanding the nature of reality and promoting human well-being.
“With the ever growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality have a greater role to play reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both science and the teachings of the Buddha tell us of the fundamental unity of all things.”
The Dalai Lama
INDIA
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
http://www.dalailama.com/ Dharamsala, India
For Latest News, Teachings, Webcasts, Messages & Speeches and A Routine Day of HH The Dalai Lama.
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