Team
Everyone needs a team in their corner.
Our team
Nat Draper
Founder of SoulPod and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Nat is a high energy health enthusiast, with over 20 years clinical experience in practising Chinese Medicine, specialising in acupuncture, and herbal medicine. As a mother of two, she brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her work, valuing sustainable health, balance, and compassionate care through every stage of life. Nat has a deep understanding and appreciation of what many of her patients are going through — because she has been there herself. Her own health journey included hormonal imbalances, fertility concerns, chronic pain, and thyroid and adrenal deficiencies that ultimately led to complete physical burnout. Through full restoration and recovery, these experiences profoundly shaped her approach to healing and fuelled her passion, knowledge, and desire to support others facing similar health challenges.
This journey reinforced a core belief that guides her work: there is an inseparable and undeniable connection between the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of health. Healing is never just about treating symptoms, but about restoring harmony to the whole person
Liv Sizeland
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Liv fspecialises in classical Chinese medicine. Her passion and enthusiasm come from witnessing the powerful healing changes achieved through ancient herbal combinations that are over 1,800 years old.
With a deep understanding that the fundamental laws of health have remained unchanged for millennia, Liv has great confidence in the efficacy and safety of one of the world’s longest-standing medical systems. She works with these enduring principles of bodily function, alongside physical findings, to gain deeper insight into your health concerns. The body provides many signs of imbalance and disease, which Liv is skilled at identifying and interpreting.
Using the lens of thermodynamics, toxicity, and disruptions to the natural movement of gas, fluids, or blood within the body, Liv explains your treatment in a simple and clear way. This helps you understand how your condition is affecting your body, how the proposed treatment works, and what outcomes can be expected. By restoring the unobstructed movement of gas, fluids, and blood throughout the body systems, the body can return to an optimal state of function. Liv treats a wide range of health conditions and enjoys the challenges presented by complex cases. She has extensive experience and success working with conditions including gut health issues, gynaecology, fertility, pain management, immunology, chronic fatigue, and other long-term illnesses.
Your symptoms are carefully matched to the pharmacological effects of herbs. These herbal selections are always confirmed through abdominal diagnosis and various body observations to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Liv approach to acupuncture is gentle, with cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion used when appropriate. Our bodies possess an innate ability to heal. With the right guidance, remarkable healing can occur. Liv is passionate about guiding you on your path to health and wellbeing.
Ashini
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
My practice facilitates transformation by working with the body on a holistic level. Let’s work together, with curiosity, to help you learn more about yourself and your health.
Hello! I’m Dr. Ashini, and I’m so thrilled to share my passion for Chinese Medicine with you.
My journey into this incredible healing system began through my own experience of managing a chronic skin condition, psoriasis. Driven by curiosity and a deep desire to heal naturally, I explored holistic approaches to health and discovered the transformative power of Chinese Medicine.
Growing up with the wisdom of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, I have always been drawn to natural therapies. This foundation has shaped my approach to healing—one that is grounded, compassionate, and tailored to each unique individual. Today, it brings me immense joy to offer a safe and supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout your health journey. Whether you are managing a long-term condition or simply seeking greater balance, I am here to walk alongside you as you uncover a stronger, healthier version of yourself.
Marija Kirjanenko
MD, MSc Crit Care, FACEM, CertHE Phil (Oxford), MAppSc Acupuncture, AFRACMA
Marija is a medical doctor with more than fifteen years of clinical experience who is passionate about wellness and holistic approach to health. Marija has observed various health care practices in Latvia, India, Egypt and Sri Lanka. After completing her medical degree, she gained medical and surgical experience in UK before moving to Australia.
While working as a medical doctor, Marija had noticed that western medicine, while being highly effective, mainly looks into physical (body) aspect of a person, and non-physical part (mind and spirit) is often forgotten. With this in mind, Marija completed her studies in acupuncture.
Her special interests are physical and mental conditions that arise from the emotional crisis and stress as well as burn out syndrome and general wellbeing.
Jason Hartage
At the forefront of Jason's practice is a dedication to men's and women's general health, mental well-being, and alleviating pressure that can lead to physical strain, emotional dysfunction, and burnout. Jason understands that many people face challenges in managing their health, whether it's performance goals, mental clarity, or physical and emotional fatigue. Fatigue and lack of motivation are common issues that can derail the achievement of life goals. Through regular sessions, Jason will address not only physical symptoms but also mental health concerns, providing a comprehensive pathway to improved well-being.
While Jason's practice focuses on improving performance, including alleviating pain in musculoskeletal conditions, he also supports everyone. In his practice, Jason looks after a diverse range of needs, from transgender health and men's health to women's health and complex healthcare requirements.