The Integral Way - vision
The vision of The Integral Way is to build the capacity of individuals who are setting out to create meaningful, global change but realise their first step is to transform themselves. Ours is a health-centric model, whereby the focus is building a healthy body and brain, developing lifestyle practices to reduce disease burden and risk, and planning to make the most of who you are. We use wholistic assessments, coaching and plans to help people appreciate their strengths and needs, personal story, alternative futures, and how to embrace a fulfilling and impactful life.
Helen Halford
Practitioner & business owner
Professional Background
Helen has worked in a variety of roles focused on the physical and mental health and the human rights, visibility and perspectives of children and adults with complex needs. She is a certified Melillo Method practitioner, personal trainer, yoga teacher, shiatsu practitioner, low-carb nutrition coach and futurist. She is a registered, proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner and has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology. Her work environments whilst reaching people with complex health and disability needs have included hospitals (mental health units and sleep disorder clinics), prisons, schools, out-of-home care placements, adult disability accommodation, private homes, fitness centres, social clubs and public parks. Apart from private practice, Helen has worked for government and not-for-profit organisations in management, supervisory and advocacy roles.
Memberships
Helen is a member of the following organisations:
Interdisciplinary Association of Functional Neurosciences and Rehabilitation (IAFNR)
Australian Metabolic Health Society (AMHS)
MENSA Australia
Queenslanders with a Disability Network (QDN)
Personal background
Helen enjoys travelling, creative writing, in depth conversation, board games with her children, bushwalking and hiking, drumming and the company of her cat and partner. Helen has always loved sport and has medalled in adult gymnastics competitions and trains in road cycling, aerial hoop and silks as well as table tennis. Helen is the coordinator in Australia for PingPongParkinson and is writing two biographies. Helen is Australian and Croatian by descent and is both Autistic and exceptionally gifted.
Dr Melillo, PhD., Paediatric Functional Neurologist
2018 Australian Masters Games, Gymnastics All Around Champion
TEDx Zagreb, 21 November 2024
Ping Pong Vs Parkinson: Uncommon Solution
by Nenad Bach
Testimonials
Testimonials from former clients and care givers:
"When asked to rate Ms Halford's service provision on a scale of 1-10, with 10 the highest, participants and/or carers all rated [Helen’s services] a 10. Additionally, they expressed satisfaction and spoke very highly of the level of support received, stating it was above and beyond what they expected."
"Helen is a great help to myself and the staff. Helen is very good at what she does and we are very happy with her."
"Helen has sat down and talked together with us... She has been to see us many times…. Helen is very knowledgeable and never gives up. I have never had one like her that takes so much interest in helping my child."
"The ways she reaches my son verbally is amazing. If something doesn't work, she keeps looking and never gives up."
"Helen is happy to listen to me and talks through ideas and gives me help and support."
“Working with Helen was like having a spiritual guide who had met my future self! It was fun and therapeutic and the process of professional transformation occurred very naturally. ”