Integrative mind/body practices for health promotion, rehabilitation and chronic disease management, incorporating the ancient holistic healing practice of Qigong provided within an evidence-based biomedical framework. I’m Dr Steve Mattarollo, a Neuroimmunologist, Mind/Body Practitioner, Qigong Instructor and Nature-based Therapist in Brisbane Australia. I have a PhD in immunology and biomedical s
cience and was an academic research leader at UQ in the field of cancer immunology and neuroimmunology for 10 years. My interest in the mind/body connection led to exciting research into psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) where a part of my lab was investigating the effects of chronic stress on nervous system regulation and immune function. During a personal journey of chronic illness, my study and interests turned to practicing holistic mind/body techniques, nature connection and Eastern healing arts/philosophy, which has helped immensely in my ongoing recovery. Tai Chi/Qigong (gentle movement, meditation, breathwork, relaxation, self-awareness) in particular has helped me deal with daily symptom management and coping, my mental and emotional health, and with physical recovery. My renewed purpose going forward is to provide integrative health and lifestyle education/coaching and guided mind/body practices for promoting health and for management/healing of debilitating and chronic physical and mental health conditions. My integrative health approach largely revolves around applying the concepts/principles of the cutting-edge, evidence-based science of psychoneuroimmunology (see related posts on this) as a framework to guide Qigong-based mind/body practices together with lifestyle/wellness support. The goal is to provide a holistic healing environment to reduce the impact of chronic stress and inflammation on disease development and progression. These integrative mind/body practices and coaching will be offered in cooperation with clinical and allied health approaches for holistic healing and support of a range of chronic mental and physical health conditions as part of chronic disease management. Services will be provided as both individualized programs, as well as group sessions - both in person (Brisbane Southside) and online. With both Western-based science/medicine and Eastern holistic healing training and expertise, combined with personal lived experience of a disabling chronic health condition, I am a practitioner in a unique position to offer education and evidence-based strategies for self-healing in people suffering from physical/mental illness, or simply those needing more generalized lifestyle and wellbeing support. With the right support and conditions the body has an amazing ability to heal itself. I look forward to assisting you in your journey to better health.
