Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via my Contact page.

 

Appointments

  • Appointments can be booked via the booking page on my website, or by calling the clinic on (08) 9285 0998.

  • During your first consultation, I take a comprehensive health history that covers your presenting complaint, medical history, family history, medications, current dietary habits and any other relevant factors (such as sleeping habits, lifestyle factors, environmental exposures etc). Depending on the situation, I may recommend further blood tests or other investigations, to fully understand your health picture. In terms of treatment, I typically work with dietary advice, nutritional supplementation and/or herbal medicines, depending on the patient in front of me, their individual situation and their health goals.

    For more information about naturopathic, nutritional and herbal medicine, check out my page on the topic here.

  • I always ask my patients to bring along a list of their current medications (names and doses), so I can check possible drug interactions with whatever I might prescribe. If you can, it’s also a great idea to bring along any recent blood tests or other investigations you might have had.

  • Yes! Whilst it’s always ideal to meet face-to-face, this isn’t always possible due to various factors, so I’m happy to be able to offer online consultations in such circumstances.

    For international clients: If you are based outside of Australia, please contact the clinic prior to booking, as not all locations can be serviced. Item description

  • Yes! Whilst the majority of my patients are women, I certainly work with men, often in the preconception and fertility space, but also for issues like nutrition, thyroid disorders, fatigue and so on. I am fortunate to have lovely patients who refer their partners, husbands, dads and brothers to me and I am always grateful to get to work with them.

 

About Me

  • As a naturopath and childbirth educator, my primary areas of interest are women’s health, thyroid disorders and supporting individuals across the fertility/pregnancy/birth spectrum (from preconception, through to pregnancy, birth education, postnatal recovery, postpartum support and breastfeeding). My other areas of interest include hormonal conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, menstrual cycle complaints (such as heavy or painful periods) and vaginal health.

    As a naturopath, I work alongside other health practitioners such as doctors, midwives, chiropractors, physios, fertility specialists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and more to ensure my patients are receiving truly holistic healthcare.

  • I studied a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Endeavour College of Natural Health. The BHSc(Nat) is a four year degree covering human biology, pathology, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, nutritional biochemistry, herbal medicine, nutrition and dietetics. I am proud to have been the recipient of the Dux award for my graduating class. Since graduating, I have also gone on to become a qualified childbirth educator and early parenting specialist.

    I am always looking to expand my knowledge of health and disease, stay up-to-date with research and ensure I am providing my patients with accurate, evidence-informed information. To maintain my registration, I am required to undertake continuous education in the form of seminars, webinars, conferences, post-graduate research and more - fortunately, I’m passionate about learning, so I love this aspect of my job!

 

Other

  • When I am working with a pregnant client, childbirth education is integrated throughout our pregnancy consults and we talk regularly on the subject. From time-to-time, I also offer group workshops on topics such as early pregnancy, pregnancy nutrition, birth preparation and postpartum planning. In future, I hope to offer comprehensive birth education classes (both private and group), to allow me to expand on the work we do in consultation, reach more people and dive deeper into various birth-related topics.

  • During your first appointment, I take a comprehensive case history that explores not only your presenting complaint and medical history, but also any medications you might be taking, whether you take them on a regular or intermittent basis. Many of the herbs and supplements we prescribe in clinic can be taken alongside pharmaceutical medicines, but before prescribing them, we always assess whether there is any possibility of an interaction first.