The Naturopathic Philosophy:
The Naturopathic Philosophy
Naturopathy is guided by one core principle: your body has an innate ability to heal when given the right support. As a women's health naturopath, my focus is never just on the symptom in front of me — it's on the whole person, and the root cause driving that symptom.
Using gentle, evidence-informed therapies, I work to identify what's underneath — whether that's a hormonal imbalance, a gut issue, a nutrient deficiency, or the cumulative weight of chronic stress — and build a plan that supports your return to balance and long-term vitality.
Prevention matters too. My goal is to give you the knowledge and tools to understand your own body, not just manage it. And where needed, I work collaboratively alongside your GP and other healthcare providers to make sure your care is truly comprehensive.
My Clinical Focus
I work with women navigating complex, connected health concerns — from hormone changes and gut symptoms to fatigue, skin conditions, burnout, and everything in between. As a root-cause naturopath, I don't look at your symptoms in isolation. I look at the full picture first, then recommend a path forward.
Functional Testing
I often recommend functional testing to gain a clearer understanding of what may be happening beneath the surface. This is considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual needs
Functional tests help identify imbalances and deficiencies, with a focus on how well the body’s systems are functioning, rather than diagnosing disease. These tests provide insights into areas such as gut microbiome health, hormonal fluctuations, nutrient levels, inflammation markers, and detoxification pathways. Please note that these tests incur an additional cost.
Commonly used tests include:
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A comprehensive evaluation of gut microbiome balance, digestive function, inflammation, intestinal barrier health.
Identifies pathogens, dysbiosis, fermentation patterns, enzyme and bile-related markers, beneficial bacteria levels, and broader gut function so we can create a more targeted treatment plan rather than guessing.
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Provides insight into metabolic function, nutrient deficiencies, gut health & more.
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Assesses mineral levels and heavy metal exposure over time, as well as thyroid function, nervous system and adrenal function.
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Offers a comprehensive overview of sex and adrenal hormone levels and their metabolites.
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Identifies genetic variants that may impact nutrition, detoxification, and overall health.
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Measures adrenal function and stress response throughout the day.
QUALIFICATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND EXTRA TRAINING:
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) with Distinction - Endeavour College of Natural Health
Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) - Member
2024 ANTA Bursary Award Winner
Clinical mentoring by Carla Wrenn & Rachel Arthur
PROSPER Oncology Support mentoring with Carla Wrenn
IIFM Functional Pathology Analysis Training Levels 1, 2 & 3
Microba Microbiome Practitioner Mentoring - Dr Brad Leech

