Dr Zahir Behdasht BSc (Psych) Dip HSc (Hol Kin) ATMS Holistic Kinesiologist

Zahir was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1948 and studied pre-medicine at Kabul University. He spent time in Germany and the USA before studying Acupuncture in Calcutta, India, where he received his Doctorate of Alternative Medicine. After this, he worked closely with Mother Teresa who labelled him "Zahir the Great". He then studied Shiatsu at Japan Shiatsu College.

As a result of his travels he speaks several languages including Hindi, Persian, Pushtur, Afghani, Dari, Urdu, German and English.

Zahir is qualified in Homoeopathy, Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine but prefers to mostly use Acupuncture and Shiatsu. He has been practicing in Australia for 24 years. He is on the council of the Complementary Medicine Practitioner Association (CMPA) and is a fellow member of Australian Natural Therapies Association (ANTA).

His interests include smoking addictions, stress, migraines, pain relief, sports injuries, asthma, RSI and the ageing process.

"Stop smoking before your heart stops!"

Zahir is available Monday - Thursday, 9am - 6:30pm and Saturday, 9am - 12 midday.

Call 9482 8113 to make a booking.