Dr Daniel Lewis
MBBS(Hons), FRACP

Daniel is an experienced rheumatologist (bone, joint and arthritis specialist) who integrates mainstream medicine with natural approaches to health and wellbeing.

He has a private specialist medical practice in Melbourne and has appointments at Monash Medical Centre, Monash University and Deakin University. 

He is currently the Director of a musculo-skeletal and Pain Management Program at a Rehabilitation Hospital. He is a Past President of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria.

He is co-director of the Deakin University Integrative Health Research Unit formed in 2007.

In addition Daniel gives lectures, workshops on a range of medical subjects and has led retreats in Australia and overseas on various aspects of whole person care. He teaches meditation during the Lewis Institute's More Than Meditation Course which is held regularly throughout the year.

Daniel's passion is integrating balanced lifestyle practises into mainstream management of bone, joint and arthritis related illnesses.

The Lewis Institute for Health and Wellbeing evolved out of Daniel's desire to provide a supportive and empowering educational network for individuals with
long term arthritis- and other health-related illnesses and for those wishing to prevent illness.

Dr Beverley Lewis
B. App. Sc (Physio); B.A.; M. Sc. (Bioeng); Phd (Psych)

Beverley graduated as a physiotherapist and then undertook extensive clinical research into ways of relieving chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis.  An important insight gained during her research is that pain relief can be brought about when people are given "the tools" to understand and influence their pattern of pain.  Beverley then came to recognise the need to educate individuals in ways of developing their own awareness & inner resources in order to gain access to "living well".

Over the last seven years Beverley has been
involved in designing programmes that enhance
wellbeing in the school classroom.  In primary school,
children as young as age 5 are given "tools" such
as the skill of relaxation and of guided imagery to
help them focus their attention as well as deal with
stress & anxiety.  The outcome of these programmes
is enhanced self-esteem, enhanced learning & enhanced
ability to deal with physical and emotional pain.

With secondary school aged students, Beverley has been
instrumental in creating and implementing a programme
that explores spirituality as a pathway to wellbeing.

Beverley is passionate & committed to the education
of young people and adults in the skills and understanding
that can enhance their ability to lead fulfilling & inspired lives.