Welcome to EMPOWR
Empowering your wellbeing... Inspiring your growth
Discover a range of therapeutic services, assessments, programs
and personalised care at
EMPOWR Health Collective, Nelson Bay
Diverse & Holistic Allied Health
EMPOWR is the creation of Mel and Michelle whose vision is to bring together a collaboration of amazing, diverse and skilled individuals who join us, to walk a shared path. We believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing and are committed to offering a wide range of allied-health services to the surrounding community.
As a collective we can embody strength in combined knowledge, connection through shared experiences and opportunity for growth. Our team is dedicated to empowering individuals to heal, grow, and aspire, through the support of our compassion, authenticity, and skilled care.
To ensure that our therapeutic care and skills are effective and current, continued professional development and curiosity is pursued regularly and with priority. We love learning and take pride in sharing this in our practice with you.
We are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for you that fosters trust and open communication.
Psychology Services
Our collective includes a number of wonderful psychologists who are each very different in their interests, approaches and psychological perspectives. We celebrate and encourage these differences because it reflects the reality of the community we live in and means we can better meet the diverse needs within that community.
We value the importance of offering inclusive, trauma informed, culturally sensitive and neuro-affirming therapy and training services for a broad population including: adults, adolescents, children, families, schools, and out of home care agencies.
We have a designated SIRA workers compensation psychologist who can provide psychological support tailored to individual needs while working closely with insurance & case management to support recovery from workplace psychological injury.
Osteopath Services
2 clinics each week with Dr Michelle Chan Osteopath
Nelson Bay - Wednesday & Friday
Salamander Bay - Monday
Michelle has experience with acute and chronic conditions such as, but not limited to, musculoskeletal strains, headaches, work and sports related injuries.
Michelle also has a special interest in treating infants and children, and pregnancy care. Michelle has post graduate qualifications in infant and paediatric manual therapy (Victorian University of Technology) and Workplace Ergonomic Assessment (Corporate Work Health Australia).
With 20 years of clinical experience, Michelle is the principal osteopath and owner of Port Stephens Osteopathy, (since 2006). Michelle is a registered service provider with Medicare, SIRA, NSW Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Private Health Funds.
Call 0489061190 for bookings or email below via the link
Assessment Services
Assessments can be useful in determining diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment or intervention strategies as well as gathering evidence to support referrals and applications to additional services e.g. NDIS, School supports.
Our assessment services provide a comprehensive understanding of individual needs across areas such as development, learning, communication, and behaviour. Using evidence-based tools and tailored approaches, we deliver insights that guide effective support strategies and empower individuals to thrive.
Podiatry Services
Weekly podiatry services by the team from Footprints Podiatry commencing in March 2025.
Footprints Podiatry are an award-winning podiatrist team skilled in dry needling and shockwave therapy. Services encompass general foot care, including ingrown nail care, corn removal, and callus debridement. Footprints are well-versed in diabetic foot care and offer diabetic assessments to help manage the specific needs of our patients with diabetes.
Our expertise extends to treating various foot, ankle, and heel conditions, such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and pain in the foot and ankle.
Call 4984 6088 for bookings or email below via the link
Dietitian Services
Weekly dietitian clinics with Megan Kemp from the Optimum Intake Dietitians team enhancing your health and independence through nutritional knowledge & eating skills.
Speak with the Optimum team's Care Coordinators, and we’ll pair you with the right dietitian to meet your unique nutrition needs in
Chronic Health Conditions, Child Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Nutrition, Aged Care Packages, Food Allergy & Intolerances, NDIS Disability Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Weight concerns, Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition, Women's Health Fertility and Pregnancy nutrition.
Call 0499 008 451 for bookings or email below via the link.
Various Funding Options
You don't always need a referral from your GP or other professional to see us here at EMPOWR Health Collective. There are a range funding options that we can provide services under, so please don't hesitate to discuss your needs or enquiries with our friendly and helpful administration staff.
- Medicare Better Access - Mental Health Care Plans
- ICARE Workers Compensation (SIRA)
- Aged Care Packages
- Enhanced Primary Care Plans
- NSW Victims Services
- DVA
- NDIS
- HICAPS Private Health Insurance
- Third Party Agencies such as Department of Communities & Justice
Please refer to our Fee's Funding & Policies tab that lists informative information on our Collective services.
Acknowledgment of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, EMPOWR Health Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We recognise that the health, social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today.
The Worimi are the traditional owners of the Port Stephens area.
The area remains important for the Worimi people and traditional sites provide important information about their relationship and special connection with the lands. The Worimi nation, which envelops the Port Stephens local government area, extends from the Hunter River in the south to Forster in the north and as far west as the Barrington Tops and Maitland. The Worimi people spoke the Gathang language.
