A NEW grassroots initiative is bringing the Perth Hills and surrounding communities closer to trusted, local health support, as the People’s Health Alliance (PHA) officially establishes its Kalamunda hub.

PHA Kalamunda brings together a diverse network of local health practitioners, including acupuncturists, Bowen therapists, naturopaths, reiki practitioners, spinal flow practitioners, reflexologwists, baby sleep consultants, flower essence therapists and more.

“Our mission is to support the local community in exploring complementary health with confidence and curiosity,” a spokesperson said.

“We connect people with trusted local practitioners, sharing experience and knowledge so individuals can make safe, informed choices about their wellbeing.”

The People’s Health Alliance began in the United Kingdom in early 2022 as a non-profit, grassroots community organisation dedicated to building an alternative healthcare model that connects patients with practitioners.

Since then, PHA hubs have formed around the world, and now a dedicated Kalamunda hub is proudly supporting local residents.

The organisation is built on the values of personal responsibility, integrative medicine and preventative care while recognising the essential role of conventional medicine and that holistic approaches can work beautifully alongside it.

“By focusing on prevention and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, the hub aims to move beyond simply treating illness, toward nurturing whole-person wellbeing for individuals and families across the community. At the heart of PHA Kalamunda is a genuine sense of community,” the spokesperson said.

The hub is run by a small team of local volunteers who bring a wealth of experience in health, community care and family wellbeing, and who are planning regular appearances at the Kalamunda Farmers’ Market.

There are plans to organise local pop-up hubs and other events in the future so residents and practitioners can meet face to face and grow connections.

For those wanting to explore their health and wellness options, PHA Kalamunda offers a ‘Find a Practitioner’ directory on its website, allowing community members to browse local practitioners and their offerings across suburbs including Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Maddington, Midvale, Thornlie and Wattle Grove.

The hub also shares free educational content through its ‘Wellness Wednesday’ video series, introducing different health modalities and practitioners to help build curiosity and confidence around complementary care.

Community members looking for support with their health and wellbeing are encouraged to visit the PHA Kalamunda website to browse the practitioner directory, or to get in touch directly.

Local health practitioners based in Kalamunda or surrounding suburbs who are interested in joining the growing hub are also invited to reach out.

PHA Kalamunda is always seeking new members to help expand the support available to the local community.

For further information go to www.pha-kalamunda.au or email phakalamunda@proton.me