'THE CHILDREN'S EAR CLINIC'
The Children's Ear Clinic is a specialist clinic for the treatment of childhood ear infections and hearing loss due to glue ear.
Some children suffer repeated ear, nose and throat infections. When parents are not happy to give their child multiple courses of antibiotics plus frequent painkillers, homeopathic medicines are an option for treating acute ear pain, ear infections and glue ear.
Ear infections occur for different reasons, the cause of which are addressed during the course of homeopathic treatment.
As frequent ear infections can result in a child developing glue ear, it is important to minimise the fequency and severity of acute ear infections so that this does not occur. Homeopathic medicines can offer an alternative for parents wishing to avoid having grommets inserted in their child's ears.
Jon Gamble - Adv Dip Hom, BA, ND,
Homeopath : Naturopath
Jon originally studied Arts/Law at Monash University before working for five years in legal publishing. Jon completed his studies at Nature Care College and the Australian Institute of Homeopathy, after studying naturopathy, osteopathy and homeopathy. He completed further studies at the Sydney College of Homeopathic Medicine, and the International Institute of Advanced Homeopathy in India. He has run a busy clinic in Wollongong since 1987, where he practises with Dr Garry Gow; he also practises in Mittagong. Jon has several areas of specialty: chronic fatigue syndrome; irritable bowel syndrome & respiratory problems, and has delivered seminars for other homeopaths in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on these conditions. Jon is currently the Registrar of the Australian Register of Homeopaths, which is the national registration board for homeopaths in Australia. Jon’s special area of interest is in treating chronic conditions where medical treatment has not been successful.
Nyema Hermiston - Adv Dip Hom, ND, RN
Homeopath : Naturopath : Registered Nurse
Nyema has been involved with the health profession since she trained as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand in the 1970¹s. She began to study naturopathic medicine in 1985, at Sydney¹s Nature Care College and Sydney College of Homeopathic Medicine, from where she graduated with Diplomas in Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine. Nyema has specialised in homeopathy since 1992, including study with Dr Parimal Banerji in Calcutta.
She ran clinics in Sydney from 1988 to 2004 and now practices in Mittagong NSW. A specialty area is treating children with ongoing ear problems. She established "The Children's Ear Clinic" in Sydney in 1997. Nyema has given seminars around Australia to her colleagues on children¹s ear problems.
Nyema was NSW President of the Australian Homeopathic Association from 20002003. One of Nyema¹s special interests is in providing homeopathic care for everyday complaints, so that patients come first, not last, to homeopathic care.
John Maitland - Adv Dip Hom, BA (Hons)
Homeopath : Homeopathic Lecturer
John was originally involved in education at secondary and tertiary levels, prior to qualifying as a homeopath at the Sydney College of
Homeopathic Medicine (SCHM) in 1996. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Homoeopathic Medicine and currently runs clinics in Campbelltown and Picton and lectures part time at the SCHM. He is a former member of the National Council of the Australian Homeopathic Association.
The prevalence of ear problems among the growing population of children in the Macarthur and Wollondilly regions has prompted the opening of the Picton Ear Clinic to offer a homeopathic alternative to those parents wishing to explore other options for their children¹s health.
Consultations are also available at Campbelltown.