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Welcome to Retreat South, your sanctuary for rest, recovery and restoration to a happy and healthy life.

Retreat South is one of Australia’s leading facilities for the treatment of trauma, PTSD and grief. We also specialise in effective and enduring treatment for depression, anxiety, stress and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD)

What We Treat

We show you how to manage the symptoms and we treat the underlying causes of PTSD, grief, trauma, addiction and mood disorders.

Many people who come to us for depression, stress, burnout and other issues use alcohol or narcotics as a form of self-medication to find temporary relief.

Conversely many of our clients who come to us for help with alcohol, narcotic or prescription pill dependence are suffering from the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression or just enormous stress.

Our system for diagnosis and the treatment methods employed are dynamic and holistic, your program will adapt during your stay with us to treat underlying issues as they are unveiled.

Our Advantages

Meet the Team

Ruth Magnusson
Founder & Director

Psychologist Ruth Magnusson., B.A. Dip.Ed., Dip., Applied Science. M.A.P.S. Retreat South founder Ruth Magnusson has extensive experience in a wide variety of [...]

Andrea Lane
Retreat Manager & Staff Coordinator & Clinical Hypnotherapy

Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy Brainspotting Therapist Psychotherapist VER Practitioner EFT Practitioner

Ryan Dawson
Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bachelors Degree of Sports and Exercise Science Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) ESSA accredited Exercise scientist and Exercise physiologist [...]

Fiona Mc.Quie
Nutritionist and Catering Supervisor

Fiona has worked in the food industry for over 25 years and has an extensive experience in various method of cookery. Currently studying [...]

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    Ruth Magnusson
    Founder & Director

    Psychologist Ruth Magnusson., B.A. Dip.Ed., Dip., Applied Science.  M.A.P.S.

    Retreat South founder Ruth Magnusson has extensive experience in a wide variety of settings including education, rehabilitation, justice, forensic, trauma and Dual diagnosis. Ruth utilises a range of methodology developed over her years of experience in education, psychology and anthropology. She has a passion for supporting individuals to discover meaning in their lives and to reveal the depth and efficacy of their personal resources, skills and abilities. Ruth’s approach is supportive, generous and detailed encompassing all aspects of the person, their experiences and environment to ensure that their experience at Retreat South gives them the support, skills and knowledge that will carry them successfully into their future life.

    Andrea
    Founder & Director

    Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy

    Brainspotting Therapist

    Psychotherapist

    VER Practitioner

    EFT Practitioner

    Ryan Dawson
    Founder & Director

    Bachelors Degree of Sports and Exercise Science

    Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)

    ESSA accredited Exercise scientist and Exercise physiologist

    As an accredited Exercise Physiologist my role is to prescribe exercise for people living with chronic/complex medical conditions. I tailor my intervention based on the unique traits of the individual presenting and aim to use exercise as a tool in a holistic approach to mental health rehabilitation at Retreat South. Specialty areas include Neurological/Neuromuscular, Metabolic conditions, Mental health and lifestyle modification.

    Fiona
    Founder & Director
    Fiona has worked in the food industry for over 25 years and has an extensive experience in various method of cookery.  Currently studying to be a clinical nutritionist, Fiona is passionate about the pathway to health through nutrition.