Saturday, 20 January 2007

Complementary and Traditional Medicine

York City Health And Natural Therapies Centre
Specialising in Complementary and Traditional Medicine/Naturopathy
(John McGuire is a registered provider with all private health funds)

• Naturopathy
• Herbal Medicine
• Homoeopathy
• Nutritional Counselling



John D. McGuire
University Masters Degree (with Distinction) in Complementary Medicine
DBM, ND, DHT, DH Pharm (Post Grad), BHlthSc (Comp Med), MHlthSc with Distinction (Comp Med), MATMS, MCMPAC, MNHAA.
Provider No. ATMS0484HN

Health scientist / Complementary and Traditional Medicine Physician

The Gowings Building (Corner of George and Market Streets), Suite 605, Level 6,45 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Phone:(02)9264-1910 FAX:(02)9264-8211 Mobile:0418 292 809

John McGuire graduated in medical herbalism in 1978 and naturopathy in 1979. His training and knowledge in both complementary medicine and the medical sciences has enabled him to successfully combine traditional medicine and modern scientific technique in his lecturing and practice. His diverse history in complementary medicine includes:

• Senior lecturer in herbal medicine and naturopathic clinic supervisor at the NSW College of Osteopathic and Natural Sciences (St. Leonards) Sydney 1980-1982

• Senior lecturer in symptomatology and diagnosis/pathology at Nature Care College (Chatswood) Sydney 1982-1985

• Vice President of The National Herbalist Association of Australia 1982

• Guest lecturer to The Australian Pharmaceutical Industry 1982

• Tutor NSW University 1982-1983

• Lecturer in herbal medicine at The Southern Cross herbal School (Glebe) Sydney 1982-1984

• Consulting editor in herbal medicine for both Nature and Health, and Australian well-being Magazine 1983-1984

• Consultant for Blackmore’s Professional Services 1985-1986

• Dean of The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (Ultimo) Sydney 1984-1987

• Senior lecturer in symptomatology and diagnosis/clinical methods/nutritional biochemistry/clinical chemistry/herbal pharmacology, and naturopathic clinic supervisor at Nature Care College (Artarmon) Sydney 1987-1989

• Senior lecturer in symptomatology and diagnosis for The Southern Cross Herbal School, (Gosford) NSW 1995

• Dean and senior lecturer in herbal pharmacology and drug interaction for SEARCH Scientific and Education (Killara,and Chatswood) Sydney 1989-1996

• Honorarium, Novogen Women’s Health and Advisory Board, Sydney 2001-2003

• Conducting ongoing research into irritable bowel syndrome at Charles Sturt University (Albury, Bathurst, and Wagga Wagga campuses) 2001-2006

• Publishing scientific articles on irritable bowel syndrome from 2005

. Has continued lecturing on his scientific research into IBS
2005-2009

For more than 31 years John has devoted his life to practicing traditional medicine, lecturing, research, and publishing scientific papers. His teaching posts have enabled him to educate both students, and a vast number of professionals (engaged in post-graduate training). These include biochemists, dieticians, doctors, herbalists, naturopaths, nurses, pharmacists, professors, etc.

His teaching and practice style encompasses a bipartisan approach utilising Western medical diagnostics and natural therapies (herbal medicine, homoeopathy, and nutrition) as the choice of treatment. Treatments are provided for a wide variety of disorders such as, environmental allergies, anxiety and stress disorders, men’s health, menopausal problems, skin and respiratory problems, gastro-intestinal disorders, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

York City Health and Natural Therapies Centre strive to ensure that every patient is well informed and cared for throughout their treatment program. Whilst under the care of Mr.McGuire, he is contactable from 9:00am-6:00pm Monday to Saturday.