WHAT GUESTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THEIR STAY AT BEDARRA LODGE.

Rory C of Scotland and Laetitia C of France wrote ‘Incredible, fantastic, unforgettable ’.

Nancy Skucas of Canada wrote ‘it’s a shame I could only stay a short while, but it was definitely a memorable one’ and ‘the food was divine. I will miss that greatly. I will remember this place for a long time ’.

Rico Roth of Switzerland wrote ‘ The week at Bedarra Lodge was full of adventures ’ and ‘ a neat experience’

Russell Hardman of England wrote ‘we have enjoyed 2 weeks of chilled living, a refreshing change ’.

Sabine Krautheuser of Germany wrote ‘It is almost fun after months of partying, a refreshing change ’.

Leslie and Malcolm M (a busy couple with separate sales careers) of Auckland, NZ said ‘they had problems with their relationship when they came to Bedarra Lodge and Malcolm had health worries. By the time we left 10 days later we were cuddling each other and had so much energy. We even decided to go skydiving together, something we would not have dreamed of doing before coming to Bedarra Lodge.
Petra and Grace of England wrote ‘This is a wonderful place to stay and recuperate, think and sleep ’.

Jenny from Sweden wrote ‘Such good healthy food. Every morning/ afternoon I have been wondering what goodies are for tonight’ and ‘it’s been nice to get to know some yoga, salute to the sun. I will always remember this perfect week’.
Robert of Sydney, successful Australian Athlete in Track and Road cycling, said on a follow up phone call that ‘my visit has been a changing point in my life. What an unbelievably ‘right’ place to take time to reflect on the meaning of my life. I’ve learnt to dream, believe and achieve ’!

Gavin and Brian of UK wrote- ‘The whole experience couldn’t come at a better time after a stressful few months……, the place really helped me ………..’ and ‘thanks for the yoga…. And the hanging upside down! I absolutely loved staying here and hopefully I will see you again soon ’

Wendy and Greg W. of Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, said of their program at Bedarra Lodge- ‘We were a very busy, successful couple but in truth ‘worn out’ from giving to our careers. ‘We were at a loose end with our lives, when we decided to stay at Bedarra Lodge. Something totally unexpected happened to us! The place is so beautiful and peaceful. Waking up to the ocean and wildlife sounds, being able to think with clarity and gain new direction with our lives, and change priorities in life as a couple. By the end of our stay we felt so unbelievably healthy and lost so much weight. You know, we laughed and laughed so much, thanks to Jenny ’s sense of humor’.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT JENNY KIDNIE

The Australian (NSW) Cancer Council regards Jenny as the De-Stress guru of Australia, calling her programs “Audio Medicine”.

Dr. Geoffrey Savidge, London, UK, Professor of medicine, St. Thomas Teaching Hospital, says ‘the fantastic results of Jenny’s therapies are amazing him daily’. He say’s 'I would recommend any one to participate in Jenny Kidnie ’s programs’.

Dr Karen Phelps, past President of the AMA (Australian Medical Association) sponsored the production of Jenny’s first programs in the hope that the programs would become widely available to doctors and sufferers through out Australia.

David Flaskas, Managing Director Grand Slam International and business manager of Ian Thorp Olympic Gold medalist Swimmer Australia, wrote “Jenny’s methods are a fusion of western medicine meeting eastern thought. The methodology of the power of the mind and reaching your full potential, translating to assisting with the healing process, I fully endorse. The analogy is identical to an Olympic athlete reaching their full potential by the strength of their mental capacity. Jenny has also used her previous experience as head therapist of various facilities to assist in the development of her methods. Jenny has such a warm, caring personality and exudes a calm, relaxing persona. I am delighted to offer this testimonial and encourage others to embrace her methods ”.

Dali Lama, world leader of Tibetan Buddhism met with Jenny in Durham Massarla, Northern India and gave his blessing to Jenny’s work in her healing centers and clinics.

Sogyal Rimpoche, a leading Tibetan Lama and famous author of the book ‘The Tibetan book of the living and dying’ devoted valuable time one on one with Jenny discussing the Tibetan Buddhist perspective of Palliative care and of the work, with people in life threatening situations. So highly did he regard Jenny and her work that he took her aside from a gathering of 160 people to give her the personal gift of an ancient Tibetan mantra and rare teachings to enable her to help others to release obstacles whilst facing death.

Phra Suchart, head monk of Thailand’s second largest temple in Cholburi, Pattaya has provided sanctuary and a place of private tuition for Jenny in Thailand for many years. Jenny has continuously corresponded with him on a weekly basis for the past 3 years seeking his guidance on the Thai Buddhist perspective of meditation, good health and living. He has written his blessing to Jenny and her work within her clinics and healing recordings and meditation available on CD and her web site.

Pauline Shirt, Cree Indian Elder, known as the Grandmother of the Cree, North American Indian nation, famous environmentalist and colleague of David Suzuki met with Jenny privately at the world conference of Government in Toronto, Canada in 1992 and prophesied ‘Jenny you will be known as a famous natural healer. You will develop your own healing centers where you will heal people in power and people from all over the world will go, with all types of health problems using old, sometimes forgotten, tried and true methods of good health. Your methods will become accepted by the medical fraternity ’

Dr John Doran (deceased), whilst head Doctor of Northern Area Health service in Palliative Care, Sydney (Australia) said “Jenny, if only you could bottle your programs we could help thousands of suffering people. Your’s was the key role that enabled this outreach program to succeed ’.

Dr. Christopher F. A Dibden, Adelaide (Mayo House SA, Australia) One of Australia’s leading Radiologist specializing in Cancer said ‘ Jenny you are doing wonderful work and I am very proud to know you. Please continue helping people. I have no hesitation in recommending you’. We share such similar thoughts and vision on the importance of patients with Cancer, “working with their doctor, believing in their treatments and programming their mind and body to work together as a team”. “Also, I know how you played such a tremendous part in the successful treatment of your son ”.

Dr. Roger Hunt, Director of Palliative Care, South Australia said ‘ Jenny has a tremendous ability to make accurate assessments of the needs of patients with advanced cancer’ and ‘the opportunity to include someone with the personal and professional qualities as Jenny Kidnie in your treatment, should not be missed ’

Dr. Philip Macaulay, Director of the Manly Warringah Palliative Care Service said ‘Jenny was dynamic in this role. She brought to this role exceptional skills in group work, relaxation techniques and counseling. She brought laughter and joy into the lives of many patients including those suffering from advanced cancers.

Dr Sandra Cabot, nutritional specialist, author famous for her liver cleansing and weight loss books and world wide clinics, say’s ‘ western medicine is finally recognising the benefits of your therapies and I look forward to working with you in helping people in the near future ’.

Dr. Tashibana (GP and Psychotherapist, Sydney, Australia) and author, famed with his work with movie stars have spent many years studying Jenny ’s therapies and regularly refer patients to her.

Dr. Roger Cole, Director Palliative Care Services, Illawarra Area Health Service said’ Jenny, you are courageous in your endeavors to educate doctors in the benefits that natural medicine can bring to a patient’.

Graeme Fletcher, Psychologist in Charge of TAFE Education Dept. NSW, Australia wrote ‘the level of stress experienced by staff is extremely high due to restructuring and mergers- you have provided them with practical strategies that could sustain them….You have such a FRESH APPROACH to behavioral medicine, and it’s inspiring and fun ”.

Laurent Vignes Australian Masters Champion Track and Road Cycling, Australian Representative in Mountain Biking – wrote -“Jenny enables athletes from a variety of disciplines to overcome physical and psychological obstacles on the way to their ultimate success. The sports where she has been able to tap into an athletes full potential include from local representative to Olympic level-: Boxing, Kick Boxing, Surfing, Cricket, Swimming, Cycling, Gymnastics, Tennis, European Football and Ballet to name a few! By the way, her sense of humor and her ability to communicate with people has to be experienced to be believed. I am so fortunate to have known Jenny and I recommend any athlete who wants to tap into their full potential to allow Jenny’s therapies to work for them.

Adam Watt, FOUR TIMES World Champion Kick Boxer, Australian cruiser weight Boxing champion and internationally successful businessman wrote’ I have personally seen Jenny Kidnie’s work and amazing results first hand within the world of sports champions and would strongly recommend anyone with obstacles to overcome in their professional or personal life to seek out Jenny and her therapies.

Carers Support Service, Northern Beaches, Sydney, Australia wrote ‘all carers benefited greatly through the techniques you taught. Please come on a regular basis, we need your skills ’.

Brian Ford, leading SA (Australia) Psychologist wrote’ Jenny has lectured with me at hospitals and workshops in the area of stress and cancer management and I have no hesitation in recommending her to other professionals working in the area of healing ’.

Mona Vale Hospital Social Work Dept. (NSW, Sydney, Australia) said’ thank you so very much for agreeing to do professional development sessions for hospital staff. Your expertise in coping with any life situation is invaluable. Your approach to everyone, whether it be staff or patients, is so unique and your attitude inspirational!”

Royal North Shore Hospital Detox unit (Sydney, Australia), Andy Hill (NUM) said ‘Your programs have been so successful that we have had only positive feed back from everyone’ and ‘We have doctors wanting to know what your secret formula is!’ He wrote ‘the vast majority of clients appear to find Jenny’s programs therapeutic. In my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Jenny Kidnie’s therapy for early recovery from drugs and alcohol dependency.

ME/CFS Society of NSW wrote’ your ideas sound great’. The society regularly asks Jenny to speak and provide therapies to help sufferers and Jenny also appears in their in- house news letter regularly.

NSW Association for Mental Health (Sydney) wrote that they’ looked forward to Jenny’s facilitation of their Depression and Mood disorder groups ’ as they had heard of such wonderful results.

SPERANZA Sydney Australia (suicide prevention, education, research, Aust. & NZ), Tony Humphrey, being aware of Jenny’s credentials with the Cancer Council of NSW asked if Jenny could find the time to help present the case of stress within depression and suicide prevention at their ‘Stress less Day’ during Mental Health Week. In attendance were the press and the government minister chairing the inquiry into Mental Health within NSW, Australia. It was emphasized that Jenny’s programs, offer solutions for people who are searching for a more natural way of coping with their life situations.

Senator the Hon. Ian MacDonald, Australian Parliament Federal Minister of fisheries, Forestry and Conservation (previously of the federal portfolio of Interior), believes in Jenny’s therapies to the point that he referred his brother who suffered a malignant tumour. His brother has fully recovered from his life threatening cancer and is living happily 10 years along. He writes ‘I have always been impressed with Jenny’s dedication and her absolute determination to give real relief to those afflicted by cancer. I can easily believe the testimonials of so many people with personal experience of Jenny’s professional advice and treatments. Her compassion, understanding and commitment to helping those with problems is obvious from even the most casual encounter ’.

PETER WOODS OAM, CMC, JP, BA, M. Litt, TTC, MAICD Past President of Local Government Assoc. of NSW and AUSTRALIA. wrote- ‘I have witnessed the development of Jenny’s skills and the sensitive application of them for fifteen years. From working with the frail and aged in a hospice environment and reflected on her capacity to work in this environment bringing care and solace to people in desperate situations. She did this with a profound sense of humor and profound sensitivity. Her commitment to a son’s battle with Cancer and her support in his rehabilitation gave witness to the success of her motherly love but also the suitability of her techniques and therapies. She has worked extensively with diverse agencies and medical. Paramedical and community representatives and has gained their respect. As she has established her private clinic retreat I know her help for people in need will only increase ’.

Kim Pearce Nurse Specialist Oncology highly respected by the Cancer Council of NSW, Australia, writes – ‘Jenny, your Stress Management CD’s have been a benefit to people with Cancer and their carers, and health professionals working with them. Your dynamic techniques guide the listener through unique relaxation skills that EMPOWER many people with and without Cancer to feel in control of their lives. I have no hesitation in recommending your CD’s to those seeking complimentary therapies to support their Cancer treatment. Most recently I’ve had the opportunity to listen to your new series of CD’s that focus on supporting people with Cancer through that stressful treatment period such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and recovering from Cancer. Again your gentle voice guides the mind, taking the listener through skills to relax the body and enable the individual to feel in control of their overall treatment. The release of these new relaxation and visualization therapies will give people a further choice of support ’.

R.J. WHITINGTON Q.C. ADELAIDE, STH. AUSTRALIA-says “Jenny is such a calm and gentle person, who has committed herself to exploring techniques of stress management and the art of healing for many years. She is so dedicated to enhancing the well being of her patients and others with her work. Along the way she has suffered the trauma of witnessing her own son fall victim to serious cancer. With her therapies, she helped him conquer the cancer and come through as a stronger person... I take my hat off to this gorgeous woman!

David Longe, ex- New Zealand Prime Minister requested that Jenny be seated next to him at a National Conference held in Australia, so that he would receive Jenny’s calming influence during the conference.

JEAN HAY AM MAYOR of MANLY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, wrote-‘I just wanted to let you know how wonderful your recordings have been in helping me de-stress. As you know, my days and evenings are extremely busy with being Mayor of Manly, serving on numerous committees, as well as being patron of the many clubs and organizations on the Peninsular. It is therefore important for me to be in optimum health and to ensure this I endeavor to make time on a daily basis to listen to your calming voice. It brings me instant relaxation and clarity of mind which is essential for me to be able to keep up with my busy schedule. I would also like to extend to you my admiration for your achievements with your work in behavioral medicine and as a consulting specialist with various government organizations, medical professionals and the Cancer Council. Again thank you for introducing me to” your way of life”-I really appreciate it and, most of all, the benefits are FANTASTIC! ’

JO-ANN STEEVES BA, MMgt(Comm), AIMM PAST VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR PALLIATIVE CARE NORTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE, SYDNEY AUSTRALIA says- ‘Jenny has a unique ability to lead people on a journey to find their own strengths and solutions. With her guidance they discover new tools for building quality lives. A patient, recounting her collapse, told me that Jenny’s voice going through her head was the only thing that kept her breathing until the ambulance arrived ’.

George HAAK, well known for his specialized work as a guru/master in 12 STEPS RECOVERY PROGRAMS (a recovered alcoholic, since 1981), writes- ‘Jenny is known as “THE GENTLE FACILITATOR” in the field of addictive behaviors. She is a well-qualified professional, caring and sensitive to the needs of those interested in loosening the bonds of compulsions. I know for the past 18 years she has been helping addictive groups and individuals with her deceptively simple and gentle tension release strategies. Personal recovery is assisted and the necessary 12 step work can be done without the so often experienced stresses and strain. Instead the participant is invited to relax, and enjoy the challenge and experience how to turn; 1.RESTLESSNESS into peace of mind 2.IRRATABILITY into friendliness and cordiality 3.DISCONTENTMENT into satisfaction, happiness and an in-touch-ness with the universe. So effective is her series of DE-STRESS CD’s, she is known as the DE-STRESS GURU” of the 12 step recovery movement. Anyone wanting to fast track his or her personal recovery will be gently helped with Jenny’s material. Jenny is a gift to humanity! ”

NSW Department of Education and Training’s Jan Donaldson wrote’ I’ve always felt so grateful that you are so professional and reliable and I admire your work very much. We are only as good as our trainers and rely heavily on your expertise…..’
Sydney City Council (Australia) found Jenny’s sessions so inspirational that they requested that Jenny establish on-going programs for the council staff after only three therapy sessions. ‘After just three lessons, the participants noticed significant benefits to their overall wellbeing and their ability to manage workplace and personal stressors more effectively ’.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Television host Stan Zamarnic, said of Jenny’s appearance on his TV show in 2001 (the show is well known for it’s on-screen hysterics and upsets) ‘Jenny Kidnie has now turned the show into Tranquility Hour ’.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Co- panelist and entertainer Jeanne Little said of Jenny’s appearance on the show, ‘you can just feel the calming energy that surrounds Jenny, Darling ’

Maggi Veile (deceased), well known Sydney Morning Herald woman’s editor and journalist said to Jenny- ‘I love your therapy sessions, as they feel like a healing haven where I can rest and recover from the world of journalism. I can then move on with an abundance of energy and positive enthusiasm ’.

Father of famous singer, Olivia Newton John, said to Jenny, ‘Your voice has the most calming and relaxing effect I have ever heard ’.

Geraldine Doyle, famous Irish/ Australian comedian, author and folk singer constantly praises the effects that Jenny’s therapies have on entertainment industry people.

Australian Olympic and World Champion Boxing legend, Jimmy Caruthers (deceased), said to his wife and family that he adored Jenny’s therapies which gave him peace of mind during the last months of his life. He felt honored to have met such a beautiful woman.

Rotary Club of Manly (Australia) wrote in their bulletin that ‘Jenny’s voluntary presentation had ‘reduced the meeting (of over eighty men) to the quietest ever experienced’ and ‘provided some of us with food for thought ’.

Manly Selective High School (NSW, Australia) for exceptionally gifted students said of Jenny’s study programs ‘your sessions are so inspirational to the students; they are tapping into their full potential. If only your programs could be included in all students studies so that they also could achieve their best possible results ’.

Beating her own son’s Cancer- Jenny’s therapy was an important part of her own, 20 year old son’s successful battle with cancer. He has completely recovered from 41 malignant tumors and has now progressed in his architecture career to the point of by asked to design and build a home on television.

Petrea King (Author and director of the Quest for Life Foundation in Australia) famous for her support groups for Cancer and AIDS patients, co-consulted with Jenny for several years in the public health system. She said ‘Jenny has helped many people overcome the obstacles that confront them and their families when faced with life threatening illness. I would welcome the chance to work with Jenny again ’.