Your mind-body wellness centre
Welcome to Surya Health, your complete mind-body wellness centre where you can find support for your mental health through professional counselling, consult an integrative oncology cancer coach, go on retreat, experience mindful movement in small group yoga classes or develop a tailored home practice with yoga therapy.
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or live with chronic illness, we are qualified, experienced, and here to help you through the challenges you face.
Surya means sun in Sanskrit, and we chose this name for its feeling of warmth and light. The property where you’ll find our beautiful private studio and clinic, is completely off the grid – powered by the sun, fed by rainwater, and designed to enhance your feelings of harmony and contentment.
Feeling stressed, fatigued, or out of balance in some way? There’s no need to wait until you have cancer to come and see us! If you’re pro-active about preventive health you can engage in the wellness activities we offer, or seek to enhance your wellbeing through counselling, yoga therapy or wellness coaching. Your wellness needs can be met in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. We can guide you through personalised meditation and stress management techniques, individualised yoga therapy, or small group yoga classes to suit you, and work with you to find your preferred wellness lifestyle.
Education is a empowering part of the wellness journey for many people, and we are always happy to share our knowledge through workshops, training courses and seminars. Both Satyam and Chandrika hold post graduate degrees in their specialised fields and are experienced facilitators. Whether you are interested in becoming a Yoga Therapist, End of Life Doula, or Cancer Wellness Coach, our trainings are inspirational, summarise the latest evidence-based information, and equip you to support your community in wellness.
Senior yoga teacher, cancer researcher, and certified international yoga therapist Dr Chandrika Gibson is dedicated to helping you live well with chronic illness, and prevent future suffering. Chandrika has helped thousands of people manage their health and boost their wellness through her informed support. She can walk you through the maze of health information and help you translate current evidence to suit your unique situation. Chandrika’s qualifications include Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Naturopathy), Master of Wellness (RMIT University), and PhD (Curtin University) in psychosocial support and education for people with cancer. Chandrika is a published author and accomplished presenter, as well as being a warm, compassionate therapist.
Our resident counsellor Satyam Brown is a senior social worker with a Masters in Counselling. If you are facing a challenging health situation, he is very experienced in working with people affected by cancer, as well as veterans, other chronic diseases, and life stressors. Satyam practices person-centred counselling utilising wisdom and interventions drawn from a variety of mindfulness-based insight traditions in person in our Banksia Grove nature-studio, as well as offering Zoom or telephone counselling.
Enjoy delicious plant-based meals and experience gentle yoga on a retreat curated to celebrate your body, honour its resilience, and foster a kind and accepting relationship with yourself. Join us from May 17th – 19th in Capel and October 11th – 13th in the Avon Valley.
