About us

MISSION

Our mission is to promote a holistic approach to health, and create wellbeing. We aim to achieve this by:

  • Providing a wellness oasis for respite, relaxation, recovery and rejuvenation
  • Empowering you to take control of your health naturally
  • Helping you understand the root cause/s of your illness and health concerns
  • Guiding and educating you on optimal health through holistic lifestyle principles

MEET OUR TEAM

Michelle Moray

Michelle is a clinical naturopath and founder of Lakeside Wellness. She completed her studies in Sydney at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) in 2015.

She takes a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on uncovering the underlying root cause/s of any acute or chronic condition whilst providing targeted treatment tailored to each individual. She utilises functional testing where appropriate. Michelle has over 10 years of clinical experience and her main modalities include herbal medicine, targeted nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Michelle has a keen interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrates Eastern and Western understanding of pathology and healing to provide consistent results for her clients. She has a keen interest in women’s health and hormones, digestive disorders and autoimmune conditions.

In her spare time Michelle enjoys spending time in nature, travelling with her husband, cooking, and keeping active.

Dianna Moroney

Dianna is a degree-qualified Clinical Naturopath with over 15 years of experience, integrating naturopathy with Somatic Experiencing and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). Her work focuses on the connection between physical health, the nervous system, and emotional wellbeing, supporting clients with conditions such as hormonal imbalances, gut issues, fatigue, stress, and burnout.

Dianna has completed advanced training in trauma-informed care, including The Biology of Trauma® (Mastery Level), and takes a personalised, integrative approach to help clients address underlying drivers of their symptoms and move towards greater regulation, resilience, and overall health.

Rebecca Bibbens

Rebecca is a qualified naturopath with over 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in women’s health, gut health, and chronic conditions. She has a strong focus on identifying and addressing the underlying drivers of illness to support long-term health and wellbeing.

Her areas of interest include fertility, hormonal imbalances (including post-pill recovery, PMS, PCOS, and endometriosis), digestive concerns, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, and post-viral recovery. Rebecca takes a thorough, individualised approach—assessing gut, liver, nutrient status, and potential drivers such as food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, and autoimmunity.

Her treatment philosophy centres on food as medicine, alongside personalised plans incorporating nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and targeted supplementation. She may also utilise functional testing to guide care.

Rebecca works collaboratively with conventional medicine, ensuring safe integration with existing treatments, and is committed to delivering practical, evidence-informed care that restores balance and supports lasting health.

Tilly Wardale

Tilly is a Clinical Nutritionist with a passion for holistic health care and food as medicine. Coming from generations of women who knew good food was foundational to health, Tilly supports her clients to achieve their health goals through a combination of traditional wisdom and evidence based practice.

Tilly completed her degree in a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine at Endeavour College of Natural Health in Sydney, is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), and her clients are able to access private health care rebates on their nutrition consultations.

Tilly has a passion for women’s health, but also enjoys supporting men’s health, fertility, gut health, cardiovascular health, thyroid health, stress management, plant based diets, and preventative health care. She has completed additional training and mentoring through industry experts in the areas of fertility and the gut microbiome, and is always seeking to learn more about complex health presentations.

Alex

Alex is a massage therapist based in Canberra who provides relaxation, deep tissue, and sports massage. He uses variable pressure and a tailored approach to help clients reduce muscular tension, switch off from stress, and leave each session feeling more balanced and restored. His treatment style focuses on practical, effective bodywork that supports both relaxation and recovery.

With more than 2,000 sessions completed, Alex has developed a strong feel for adapting each treatment to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. He is known for creating a safe, professional, and welcoming experience, with a focus on client comfort, clear communication, and consistent results. He offers relaxation, sports, and deep tissue massage here at Lakeside Wellness.

Yongyi (Sam) Shi

Yongyi (Sam) is a massage therapist with over 7 years of experience. Growing up in China, he is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. Even before studying remedial massage at the Australia College of Eastern Medicine in Sydney, Sam had already been exposed to Chinese therapeutic massage in China. During his time in the industry, he gained extensive skills and professional knowledge. With a deep understanding of massage and continuous improvement of his skills, he performs targeted remedial and deep tissue massage.

Sam Shi is a cheerful and patient individual who takes care of his clients. He strives to provide the best treatment and results for his clients and prides himself on communication and professionalism.

Vivian Vu

Vivian is a Registered Nurse who is deeply passionate about educating people on how to maintain good health through vitamin IV infusions and prevent illness. After working and being trained by leading IV drip experts in Sydney, Vivian has embarked on the journey to establish a wellness vitamin IV service in Canberra, harnessing the knowledge and insights accumulated from years of working as a nurse.
Inspired by the growing acclaim and prosperity of IV vitamin therapies internationally and nationally, Vivian set about to bring IV drip therapy to Canberra and assist people on their wellness journey.

Mitchell Gonda

You will find Mitchell working the administration and back-of-house at Lakeside Wellness. As a CHEK certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach he is passionate about holistic health. He completed a Clinical Hypnotherapy and Applied Psychology diploma in August 2022. Always up for a friendly chat you will find him working reception on Fridays and Saturdays.