Sophia Whittingham
Canungra,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Herbal Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist adept at integrating holistic therapies with traditional healthcare.
Experienced in creating personalized care plans for individual patient improvement, significantly enhancing client well-being and satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional communication for empathetic understanding for patient needs.
Over arching success in enhancing client health & well-being, achieving significant outcomes for stress management, physical and mental health improvement and lifestyle changes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Self- Employed
11.2022 - Current
- Studied healing properties of plants and herbs to treat patients and offer natural alternatives to modern medicine.
- Collaborated with healthcare practitioners to integrate herbal medicine into clients' overall treatment plans effectively.
- Enable patients to regulate essential functions such as sleep, mood and energy.
- Following guidance from general practitioners, aiding patients to reduce or stop long term dependence on prescription drugs, including depression and hormonal issues.
- Elevated customer experience through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and personalized recommendations for optimal health outcomes.
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Self- Employed
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals such as weight loss or smoking cessation by implementing tailored behaviour modification strategies under hypnosis.
- Enhanced client relaxation by incorporating personalized hypnotherapy techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient well-being by addressing a wide range of concerns, including stress management, anxiety reduction, and overcoming phobias.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Advocated for the integration of hypnotherapy into mainstream healthcare settings, highlighting its benefits as a complementary treatment option.
- Increased client success rates through the development and implementation of customized treatment plans.
- Established a welcoming therapeutic environment that encouraged open dialogue and deep introspection during sessions.
Health & Wellness Business Owner
Self-Employerd
12.2001 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and
attentive service. - Create a culture that nurtures continued growth in knowledge and service to our community
Education
Master of Science - Master of Councilling
Torrens University Australia
Brisbane, QLD12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Western Herbal Medicine
Torrens University Australia
Brisbane, QLD09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hypnotherapy
Institute of Applied Psychology
Gold Coast10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Medicine
Endeavour University
Gold Coast07.2014
Skills
- Acute sense of understanding patient needs
- Diverse holistic skillset available to tailor therapy and treatments based on client needs
- Herbal medicine formula creation & preparation
- Experience with predicting and avoiding potential contra indications
- Evolving treatment plan as patients improve, updating therapy and formulas to reflect current needs
- Meditation, mindfulness & breathing techniques
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Treatment Plans
Timeline
Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Self- Employed
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Self- Employed
06.2014 - Current
Health & Wellness Business Owner
Self-Employerd
12.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Master of Councilling
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Science - Western Herbal Medicine
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Science - Hypnotherapy
Institute of Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Medicine
Endeavour University
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