Peter Richard Pedersen

chiropractor & osteopath

(date of completion of relevant courses)

Chiropractic & Osteopathy (1977) - Herbal Medicine (1979) - Acupuncture (1981)

Applied Kinesiology (1980) - Traditional Chinese Medicine - TCM (1983)

Therapeutic Laser (1984) - Naturopathy and Traditional Medicine (1986)

Myotherapy (1988) - Lower Limb Biomechanics (1990)

Buteyko Breathing Reconditioning practitioner and trainer (1992)

Clinical Nutrition (1995) - Ayurvedic Medicine ((2003)

Frequency Specific Microcurrent -FSM - (2006)

post-graduate training in pediatrics, sports medicine, craniopathy, orthomolecular nutrition, SOT, TBM, NET, soft tissue and trigger point techniques,

TMJ correction, exercise physiology.

special interests: pediatric and infant care, management of chronic spinal conditions, lifestyle & behavioural modification, elite athletic biomechanics, optimal health,

longevity and natural anti-ageing...

29 years in full time practice and over 35,000 patients at last count.

(Two years in Sydney and 27 on the Gold Coast)

Past President of the Chiropactors Association Of Australia (Qld)

Even though he has studied many different modalities, Dr Peter Pedersen is refreshingly

honest in his self assessment; "one cannot have his bum on 2 horses" he says.

He has studied virtually everything that is relevent in health care so that he could understand which treatment would most benefit his patients. He has gathered a team of specialists in each and every (valid) modality, to ensure that his patients recieve the best of care from practitioners who are highly and specifically qualified.

As a chiropractor and osteopath he mainly sees people with a perceived musculoskeletal problem, but many of these people actually have an organic (non-ms) condition and they need treatment that is outside the scope of a chiropractor or osteopath. If Dr Pedersen finds that you have a condition that he cannot treat, you don't have to travel far...

Dr Pedersen's practice (formerly "Nerang Chiropractic Clinic") is now called

Your Health Matters

and provides a wide variety of treatment with 11 practitioners and 3 support staff.

Chiropractors/Osteopaths; Drs Clive Carter, Mal Hampson and George Zaphir.

Acupuncturist; Robin Jon Tim So

Traditional Herbalist and Naturopath; Monique Menard

Physiotherapist and orthotist; Sarie Kessler

Massage Practitioners; Tamara McPhan, Chrissie Grey,

Elle Witheridge and Emma Bruce

The team is led by Kathy Pedersen, who oversees the practice, working 10 hour days

and still smiling (well, she is married to a chiropractor!).

Kathy is a 20 year veteran of practice management and is

a specialist in the field of Patient Advocacy.

This means that if you require such assistance...she will ensure that you are appointed to the most appropriate practitioner for your condition.

Or you can just choose, eeney, meeney...

You are assured of the best of care; whether you choose chiropractic, osteopathy, massage, acupuncture, natural therapies, traditional herbalism, physiotherapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and everything else we have always provided...

One last thing, if you are new to the Gold Coast, looking for a health care practitioner and don't know where to start...we suggest that you ask around. Ask neighbours, locals,

shop assistants, school teachers...anybody and everybody that you come across and

get a personal recommendation.

The Gold Coast is such a "small town" and news travels...

Get information from a "local" rather than just looking in the phone book

(funny how some practices have HUGE ads in the yellow pages and yet

they always need to tell you how good they are!)

Big ads inspire such confidence, don't they?

After 30 years on the Gold Coast, (5 in Surfers Paradise, the rest in Nerang),

our practice doesn't advertise, run promotions or have "special offers" such as

"free" spinal screenings, "free" X-rays or any other nonsense.

We offer our services with 100% honesty and with consistant, uninflated prices.

If you come in for spinal treatment, we screen your spine (matter of course).

If you need X-rays, we ensure that you are bulk billed,

if you want a cup of tea, the kettle is on.

What we have...and this is the bottom line, is the absolute belief that...

your health matters

Our practice is located in Nerang,

in the geographic centre of the Gold Coast,

next to the Nerang Train Station and only 700m from the M1.

Clinic Hours

Monday to Saturday:
8am to 6pm - (by appointment)

Phone 07 5527 3001 for Chiropractic and Osteopathy

or

07 5527 3002 for all natural therapies, salon facials and pedicare

We have lots of interesting information to share, please take a tour.

Dr Peter Pedersen Chiropractor and Osteopath is presently recovering from

Ross River Virus and is unavailable for consultation.

His patients are being well cared for by the team at Your Health Matters.

Qi Beauty International

Surfers Paradise Salon

in

Piazza on the Boulevard*

(the dead centre of Surfers)

(behind Holiday Inn)

IS NOW CLOSED

and has sensibly relocated

to

NERANG

(Easy access, free parking)

Visit our purpose built salon,

enjoy the clean, country air and relax in our classically themed rooms.

Qi Beauty Skincare Salon

63 Warrener Street

(cnr Nerang-Broadbeach Rd)

NERANG

our signature treatment

Qi Beauty Cleopatra Facial

Want skincare without chemicals?

Want to avoid surgical procedures or toxic injections?

Brightening and regenerating facial using over 1,000 gold plated magnetic spheres and our exclusive natural Australian herbal and mineral serums. Stimulate circulation and increase the hydration of your skin.

Instantly improve your skin, moisture from within, no needles, no chemicals!

(average treatment duration 90 minutes)

Call Kathy Pedersen on 5527 3002

for your first appointment

For all information regarding our Australian made Qi beauty products,

please visit the Qi beauty web-site

Health and Beauty professionals

please visit

www.cleopatrafacial.com

or phone

1300 65 88 04

We want to get under your skin

Skin consists of two main layers, the epidermis on the outside and the dermis underneath.

The epidermis, about as thick as a piece of paper, includes the stratum corneum on the surface; the granular layer that makes fats and proteins; the squamous cell layer that makes keratin for the top layer and works as a water transporter; and the basal (lowest) layer, where the skin renews itself by making new cells. The basal layer also is home to the pigment-producing cells that color the skin.

The dermis, about half an inch thick, is made up of collagen, elastin fibers and a gel called ground substance. This is the part that holds the blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and oil and sweat glands. It takes about 28 days for new skin cells to be made in the dermis and work their way up to the outer layer of the epidermis.

There are many factors that lead to wrinkles and the crepe-like quality of aging, damaged skin - prolonged unprotected sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking and overindulging, and the simple passage of time.

While it pays to protect your skin from outside factors by wearing sunscreen and developing a healthier lifestyle, time marches on no matter what you do. And age is the enemy of elastic, healthy, young-looking skin. That's because as we age, our skin stops producing collagen, which contributes to skin strength and elasticity. Its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Although many skin care products tout the fact that they contain collagen, the fact is that collagen is too large to be absorbed directly through the skin.

But collagen production can be stimulated by peptides, chains of amino acids that are found naturally in the body. This stimulation makes it possible to slow down the effects of aging and diminish facial wrinkles. That is why stimulating peptides is the most effective anti-aging insurance you can buy.

Qi beauty is unique. Based on the ancient science of acupuncture, verified by the modern science of thermal imaging, developed by Dr Pedersen after 25 years of clinical trial and error. (Mostly error)

From the outside, without chemicals, invasive procedures or expensive clinical visits...

Qi beauty is a system of energy generation. Collagen production. Naturally.

Visit the Qi beauty website for the location of our other Gold Coast, Brisbane and interstate and international locations.