I have suffered from chronic neck and back pain since a horse riding accident over ten years ago, which caused compression fractures at several levels of my cervical and thoracic vertebrae.  In the years following the accident I have had intensive physiotherapy which helped me to regain and maintain a degree of flexibility, however the range of motion of my neck and upper body was limited.  Regular exercise also helped but it was always a struggle to find a balance between doing enough and overdoing things.  I was able to ride again but was restricted by my previous injuries and at times quite uncomfortable.  I had accepted that this was the extent of my recovery and learned to manage pain levels, using anti-inflammatory medication.

I first met Vincent Leo when he started horse riding lessons at Granlea Riding Centre.  As I got to know Vince and learned about his work I began asking questions, wondering if he thought maybe he could help me.  After some coaxing from a friend I booked my initial session and went along with no expectation other than perhaps it would help me relax and give some temporary pain relief.  I was definitely not expecting the improvement I got from just that first session!  While Vince worked I could feel the pressure on the nerves in my spine releasing, as my back began to relax for the first time in a very long time.  At the end of the session I struggled to articulate to Vince how I felt.  It was as though my body was remembering how to relax and not just hurt!

I have so far had four sessions over a ten week period and I could never have imagined the differences I am now feeling.  I feel physically stronger and am standing straighter, my range of movement has greatly improved.  I have less pain and am learning to trust my body again when I ride my horse.  Vince has helped me to better understand how the body works as a whole and that everything is connected, rather than to just focus on the problem area.  Family members and friends have also noticed the physical changes.  Most importantly for me, I am once again enjoying doing something I love.  My only regret is that I didn’t meet Vince sooner.

Chris Ivers.

After many years of back pain and countless visits to a variety of professions who all promised to help, but didn’t\’t, I met Vincent. Sceptical as I was it soon became clear he did know what he was talking about and has become the only natural therapist I will allow to treat me and my children. I have had the opportunity to assist Vincent in his massage training and am always impressed with his teaching skills. I trust his knowledge and professional approach. His lifestyle and dietary advice have always helped and guided me through difficult times in my life. I now consider Vincent to be not only my mind, body and soul guide but a trusted friend. Thank you, Vincent, for always making the time to see me and always having and ear for my problems. You are an inspiration in my life.

Nevarda O’Brien, Rockhampton

Hi Vince, I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for your help over the last few years, as your advice, massage and health advise have helped me live a more pain free life for the last few years. We first met when you were teaching your massage courses in Toowoomba. I do not know if you remember but I was one of the volunteers for that course for students to practice their Massage on. They did a terrific job but when you showed them(demonstrated) on me you were able to relieve some back pain I have had for a long time. A few years later I had an emergency where I had severe back pain and could barely move. I tried local massage and physio with no result. I was barely able to walk for weeks. I had an xray and was probably a week away from vertebrae surgery and I remembered how you have helped me in the past and thought I would come and see you. You gave me a SPECIFIC ALKA MYO (mixture) and massage and it turned out my problem was muscular not skeletal(disc) related and after you had finished I was able to move freely and you showed me what to do so my wife could help me. We have had no further back problems because every time I feel it tighten in that area my wife gives me that Special massage which works like a miracle. You have also helped me and my family out over the phone with health advice and you have seen me personally about a whole range of issues both health and emotional. I just thought it to be a good time to tell you how much I appreciate you and all you have done for me and my family and if you ever need a reference for anything in life please feel free to use this as I am ever so thankful for all you have done for us, Kind regards, Hardy,Alison,Danica andSienna I hope this makes you feel good for that is certainly what you have done for us. Focal Point Photos focalpointphotos@netspace.net.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone 0419739185
Hardy and ALison A.A.I.P.P. Ahlhaus, Toowoomba

Education

I gained my Diploma of Remedial Massage through the Australian College of Natural Health in 2005 (known then as Central Queensland School of Natural Health). Vincent Leo is an exceptional trainer who has a great passion for what he does. The knowledge and skill that I gained from Vince has proven to be invalualbe in the everyday operation of my massge business. One of Vince\’s philosophies that I have adopted is that \”You treat the body with a holistic approach\”. I believe that these words of wisdom have helped my business become a success. The ongoing support that Vince gives is extraordinary, knowing that Vince\’s advice is only a phone call away is very reassuring when I come up against a ‘difficult case’
Delacey Kehl, Taroom

Weight Loss

I first met Mr. Leo 10years ago as a neighbor,then a friend, then as a health practitioner who over a 5 year period helped me to regain self confidence, lose 100 kg (yes 100 kg) and rejoin the human community. He has always made himself available to those in need of therapy, counselling, and most important of all, as a teacher. I plan to start a course in the near future. Come along and join a class.
Alex Gartlan, Rockhampton

Health Issues

Over 20 years ago I discovered Vincent Leo with a wealth of knowlege and understanding of the body that was astounding verses the main stream of medicine. If you desire results you must meet with this unique talented man.
Lyn Schafferius, Central Western Queensland

Education

Australian College of Natural Health was a great place to learn and develop as a massage therapist. I have completed my Diploma of Remedial Massage through ACNH. I did this through first trying an introductory course, then studying externally part time whilst working full time, then going on to complete my diploma with full time internal study. ACNH was very flexible through out the program and able to suit my varing time constraints. The knowledge you get from hands on training with the knowledge and expertise of the trainers was irreplaceable. I now run a successful massage clinic in Rockhampton, which has been possible with the ongoing support from ACNH even after I had completed my diploma. I am very grateful for their support, and pleased I studied with Australian College of Natural Health.
Lynette Chippendale, Rockhampton

Mentoring

Vince Leo is a devastating martial artist and specialist practitioner in natural medicine. He influenced my life in so many positive ways since I joined his kung fu and tai chi school back in 1979. This influence over the years has led me to becoming a Chinese medicine and naturopathic practitioner, through to running my own Oriental medicine colleges and herbal pharmaceutical medicine brands. Vince is founder of his own natural medicine colleges and has taught thousands of people martial arts, tai chi, natural medicine and self-improvement skills. Back in 1979 he was an incredible talent with many hundreds of students and patients. He now has 30 more years’ experience to share with people. Vince is a really fun guy with a unique presentation style and a wealth experience and practical tools to help people really improve the quality of their life.
Rod Berger, Sunshine Coast

Health Issues

Vincent Leo has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and information about the body, and many other areas of life. He creates a dynamic connection with the body, allowing him to look beyond what a client is telling him and provide what is required for the body. Recently, I contacted Vincent about chronic and ongoing skin cancer issues. He very quickly provided me with correct information, which I used. Now the problem has gone. How does it get any easier than that? From what I know, many other people have had similar success having been treated by Vincent. I am sure this level of excellence is translated into the courses Vincent offers. If I was seeking training in massage or other body-therapies, I would look no further than the Australian College of Natural Health.

Stephen Outram, Sunshine Coast, www.stephenoutram.com

A friend of mine rang me from Wodonga who was in a difficult situation.  This is what he wrote after our session:

My relationship I had for over 2yrs ended only a month ago under what I believed at the time was a terrible break-up. I lived with this lady every day for 2 years, most of the time being with one another for the whole day until we had work. The relationship started to deteriorate over time, until finally my partner had left to QLD for a holiday and called me on the phone to tell me she was not happy and that it was my fault that she could not have the life she chose. I was later to discover that she had taken another man as her partner, and that she is “exactly where I choose to be right now”.

With this information I went to work at destroying myself and placing incredible amounts of blame and regret on me for her decision. I allowed myself to suffer for a few days figuring that I could just cry it out and it would be over. In every part of my life I felt detached, and everything I saw reminded me of her and would open me up to destruction of me once again. My body was failing me too, as I could not eat or maintain an appetite and I lost 12kg of weight within 2 months, (I am 170cm and only weighed 80kg at the time). I was a wreck and the idea of suicide was very real.

I called my friend and teacher, Vince, when I was at the end of my tether. After around 30min of talking, I could feel a huge shift unfolding. Vince helped me in seeing where I had chosen my partner as the only one for me, and got me to recognise where I was refusing to see it for what it is and not what it should be and that was destroying me. He helped me to see the decisions and judgements I had been functioning from and to let go of the regret and blame that I placed on myself for her choice. What I am most grateful for was that he got me to recognise that to keep trying to get her back was not honouring of me and not honouring of her, that this was her choice that she needed to be herself and to let go of attachments and the loneliness associated with that.

I know that without Vince’s support, and his knowing I would not have changed in such a way. I was quite literally, stuck in my head. I can say now that I am truly happy for my previous partner and I wish her well, where before I was only seeing how she hurt me. Much gratitude to you Vince, you are one of, if not the only one that has ever truly chosen to see me better my life and cared enough to allow me your time and to not be in judgement of me, regardless of who I am at the time. I am very grateful for how you have helped me in this and other areas of my life.
– Nathaniel