Our Team
At Better Balance Wellness we provide cutting edge and well established techniques combining Chiropractic, Kinesiology, Podiatry and Natural Therapies.
Dr Rick Schlederer,
Principal Chiropractor
At the age of 14 years, after having his first Chiropractic treatment, Dr Rick was inspired and realised he had found his true calling in life. He was amazed by the results and how good he felt afterwards and believed that this was an amazing gift that must be shared.
Dr Rick graduated from Macquarie University with a Science degree in 1996 and followed on to achieve his Masters of Chiropractic in 1998.
Achieving one of the highest Certified N.E.T practitioner status along with training both in Australia and the USA. Dr Rick’s cutting edge techniques provide the highest quality of treatments delivered with a gentle, calm and efficient approach.
Dr Rick’s expertise has been shared with patients from all backgrounds including celebrities, professional sports people, individuals and families.
Your health is the most important asset you possess and we understand that it is a team effort to achieve Better Balance
Dr Rick Schlederer
(Principal Chiropractor)
Dr Emily Alston,
Podiatrist
Dr Emily started Double Bay Podiatry Centre 1993 to fulfill the demand for a personalised boutique podiatry clinic providing a wide range of podiatric medicine and treatment options. The unique demographic of Sydney, has allowed the practice to work with children, seniors and athletes alike.
Some of the commonly treated conditions seen in the practice are:
- Ankle pain
- Diabetic foot pain
- Athletics Foot
- Cracked Heels
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown toenails
- Hammer toes
- Shin splints
- Plantar warts
- Overpronation (flat feet)
- Metatarsalgia
- Perioral Neuropathy
- Gout
- Bunions
- Claw toes
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Fungal nails
- General podiatry footcare
Robyn Spillane,
Naturopath
Optimum Health’s director, naturopath, educator and columnist, Robyn Spillane, employs a gentle but disciplined manner to quickly identify the most effective approach to a client’s wellbeing.
Drawing from her multi-disciplinary background, she treats the whole person, not just the symptoms and her experience includes the areas of:
- Anxiety/depression
- Fatigue
- Digestive problems
- Inflammatory conditions e.g. arthritis
- Weight control
- Fertility
In over 25 years as a naturopath, Robyn has worked alongside top industry professionals, and has taught many of today’s practising naturopaths during her time at Sydney’s leading Natural Therapy College. Her qualifications include diplomas of Nutrition, Herbal Botanical Medicine, Iridology, live blood analysis and she is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (A.T.M.S).
Robyn's approach:
- Correct diagnosis is critical for effective healing.
- Treatments are individual and work holistically with the body’s own healing process, over time.
- Best results are achieved when clients are ready to take responsibility for their own health.
- Traditional and complementary medicine work hand in hand.
An initial consultation involves taking a detailed case history, covering the body, the emotions, lifestyle information and habits. This part of the consultation allows the client to become involved in their own healing process.
Robyn’s compassionate and gentle nature helps the client ease into the necessary lifestyle changes with support and encouragement, to achieve the best possible results. Also, as part of the initial consultation, the client may be given a customised diet plan to follow, which is reviewed every two weeks.
During this time, clients will notice significant changes and are usually excited to continue on the road to well being.
Annie Peros, Integrative Holistic Therapist
Annie has over 20 years of experience in positively changing peoples lives. Renowned for her holistic, person-centered approach, Annie seamlessly blends her deep understanding of human behaviour, life cycles & transformation. Her dedication goes beyond simply soothing symptoms; instead, delving into the very root cause of issues. Recognised globally, Annie is esteemed for her remarkable ability to guide individuals towards a more authentic & fulfilling life.
- Stress or overwhelm
- Depression or anxiety
- Divorce Recovery
- Empty Nest Syndrome
- Midlife Crossroads
- Life Re-evaluation
- Menopause Transition
- Mothers struggling with their identity
- Narcissistic abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD & Autism
- Addictions
- Unhealthy relationship patterns
Claudia Luck-Rodriguez
Inner Coherence
Claudia is a Certified EFT Practitioner, Heart Coherence & Somatic EMDR Practitioner with a trauma-informed approach.
She blends evidence-based techniques with a genuinely warm, heart-led presence to help clients regulate their nervous system, release stored emotional stress and reconnect with their true selves.
By integrating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), HeartMath® techniques, biofeedback, and Somatic EMDR into her sessions, Claudia gently helps clients move through emotional stress and inner blocks, so they can release what holds them back and reclaim their inner balance.
Her approach resonates particularly with those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
Claudia can support you with:
- Stress and burnout
- Feeling of overwhelm or anxiety
- Difficulty managing emotions (emotional reactivity, numbness, irritability)
- Feeling stuck or disconnected from your true self
- Self-worth challenges, imposter syndrome
- Emotional wounds and trauma
- Heartbreak or loss
- Difficulty setting boundaries or speaking up
- Repeating patterns (in relationships, self-sabotage, people-pleasing)
- Feeling ‘wired and tired’ or shut down and frozen
- Sensitivity to others’ energy or environments
In Claudia’s heart-centred sessions, clients discover deeper coherence, clarity, and self-trust that extends well beyond their time together.
Edwina Pierce, Meditation Teacher & Mentor
We’re living in a time of profound transformation. Many of us sense a quiet restlessness — an unshakable feeling that there must be more to life than the daily grind. Maybe you’ve come across words like awakening, soul journey, or higher consciousness, and something inside you resonates.
You’re not alone. That gentle whisper for something deeper is real. It’s the call to come home to yourself.
Eddie answered that call decades ago, when she discovered a simple truth: if you change your thoughts, you can change your life. This insight sparked a lifelong exploration of meditation, books, courses, retreats, and teacher training. Over the last 35 years — and for the past 15 years as a teacher — Eddie has been sharing meditation and spirituality with groups and individuals, helping them not only learn meditation but truly weave its benefits into their everyday lives.
Eddie brings a compassionate, grounded approach shaped by her own life experience, including the ups and downs of motherhood, divorce, grief, and transformation. Her sessions combine practical meditation techniques with deep personal understanding, creating a supportive space where you can reconnect, recharge, and rediscover your true self.
Whether you’re curious about meditation or ready for meaningful change, Eddie invites you to experience this journey for yourself. Come with an open heart and mind, and see what’s possible. You deserve to feel peace, joy, and the ease of living in alignment with your true self.
- Emotional mastery
- Self-love
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress Management
- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
- Modern Spirituality
- Manifestation
- Energy / vibration
- Releasing guilt, shame, worry & fear
- Life’s challenges
Eddie can support you with:
- Stress and burnout
- Feeling of overwhelm or anxiety
- Difficulty managing emotions (emotional reactivity, numbness, irritability)
- Feeling stuck or disconnected from your true self
- Self-worth challenges, imposter syndrome
- Emotional wounds and trauma
- Emotional mastery
- Self-love
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress Management
- Heartbreak or loss
- Difficulty setting boundaries or speaking up
- Repeating patterns (in relationships, self-sabotage, people-pleasing)
- Feeling ‘wired and tired’ or shut down and frozen
- Sensitivity to others’ energy or environments
- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
- Modern Spirituality
- Manifestation
- Energy / vibration
- Releasing guilt, shame, worry & fear
- Life’s challenges
In Claudia’s heart-centred sessions, clients discover deeper coherence, clarity, and self-trust that extends well beyond their time together.
Sinead Henderson, Reception
Sinead (better known as Shin) joins the Better Balance Wellness front office team from a medical reception background. She is a keen holistic advocate after battling her own health issues. In her spare time Shin enjoys hiking, swimming, and most importantly, spending time with the family.
Emma Kennedy, Reception
With a passion for human connection and a mission to help others, Emma thrives off of meeting and learning the stories of as many people as she can. Currently a nursing student at UTS, she aims to learn about different forms of patient care. When she is not on her feet, Emma loves cuddling her cavapoo pup Billie, travelling and relaxing with family and friends.
Zoe McGuinness, Reception
Zoe has a strong love for meeting new faces and helping individuals to be their healthiest self! While currently studying Exercise Physiology at The University of Sydney, Zoe enjoys spending time with friends, at the gym and by the beach in the sun!
Book now & enjoy Better Balance in your life
Better Balance Wellness
(Double Bay)
Suite 2.01, Level 2
376 New South Head Rd
Double Bay, NSW 2028, Australia
- Mon: 7am – 1.30pm & 2:15pm – 6.30pm
- Tues: 8am – 5pm
- Wed: 8am – 6:30pm
- Thurs: 9:30am – 1pm & 2.30pm – 6.30pm
- Fri: 7am – 1.30pm & 2:15pm – 6.30pm
Better Balance Wellness
(Sydney CBD)
- Tues: 7am – 1.30pm & 2.30 – 6.30pm