Live Well Holistic Wellness Centre

Live Well Holistic Wellness Centre is a broad, practitioner-led wellness practice serving people in Canberra across a range of health and wellbeing needs. Its services include acupuncture, counselling, integrative GP care, kinesiology, naturopathy, osteopathy, remedial massage, herbal medicine and Reiki. The centre also offers support relating to concerns such as stress, anxiety, pain, chronic pain, sleep, fertility, pregnancy, gut health, headaches and trauma, while noting that its team may be able to help with concerns beyond those listed on its website.

The practice takes a whole-person approach, looking at physical health alongside emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and the factors that may be contributing to symptoms. Care is described as personalised rather than based on a standard approach, with practitioners working collaboratively with clients to support longer-term wellbeing. The team includes professionals with different backgrounds and areas of focus, including osteopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, naturopathy, clinical nutrition, psychotherapy, remedial massage and integrative medicine.

There is a strong emphasis on individual practitioner relationships. Founder and director Wesley Smith has nearly three decades of experience in acupuncture and holistic care, with a particular interest in chronic stress, nervous system regulation, fatigue and burnout. Dr Orla Teahan combines conventional general practice with evidence-based complementary therapies and has a special interest in women’s health, family mental health and trauma. Other practitioners bring focused experience in areas including fertility and pregnancy support, musculoskeletal concerns, digestive health, sleep, stress, movement and postpartum care.

The centre’s client feedback points to a friendly, professional and welcoming environment, with one testimonial describing the location as beautifully appointed. Appointments are available in person or via telehealth, making the practice suitable for people who prefer to visit a clinic and for return clients who want support from home. With services designed for individuals and the website describing care for the whole family, Live Well may suit people looking for a coordinated, personalised approach rather than a single type of treatment. Located in Civic, Canberra, it is a place to explore different pathways to wellbeing with practitioners who aim to understand the wider context of each client’s health.