Holistic Anxiety, Stress & Somatic Nervous System Support

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Navigating anxious thoughts, deep physical exhaustion, and chronic overwhelm with an evidence-based approach that honours both biochemistry and the body's stored stress response.

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When Anxiety and Stress Become a Physical Weight

Living with chronic stress or anxiety isn’t just about having a busy mind. It is a deeply physical experience. Your mind registers stress, but your body stores it. If you are navigating life in our high-pressure Canberra workforce, public service sectors, or demanding corporate roles, you might find yourself silently carrying these patterns every day:

• The Inability to Unwind: Feeling constantly hyper-vigilant, on edge, or stuck in an invisible "fight-or-flight" state.

• Physical Alarm Symptoms: Experiencing sudden heart palpitations, shallow breathing, muscle tension, or a tight chest.

• The 3 AM Pattern: Waking up in the middle of the night with a racing mind and a physical surge of adrenaline, unable to drift back to sleep.

• Digestive Interconnection: A nervous stomach, erratic digestion, or sudden bloating that directly mirrors your stress levels.

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These symptoms may indicate that your nervous system is trying to adapt to chronic pressure and is sending an SOS. You cannot think your way out of a physical state of survival. To find true calm, we support both the mind and the physical body.

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Our Clinical Framework: Biochemistry Meets Somatic Wisdom

As a qualified naturopathic and somatic practitioner, I do not view anxiety or stress as character flaws or problems to be managed with willpower. My practice is grounded in understanding the unique physical and physiological triggers that keep your body stuck in survival mode.

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By combining evidence-based natural therapies with awareness of somatic experiencing, our work focuses on three distinct pillars to guide your nervous system back to safety:

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1. Somatic & Nervous System Regulation: We look at how stress is held physically in your body. By understanding how your nervous system cycles through fight, flight, or freeze responses, and observing your nervous system pattern in real time, we work with Somatic Experiencing and targeted lifestyle support to help your physiology with stored tension and activation.

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2. The Gut-Brain Axis & Biochemistry: We assess your gut function, gut barrier health, and nutritional biochemistry to give your body the raw materials that often get depleted with anxiety and chronic stress.

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3. Hormonal & Cortisol Mapping: Chronic pressure alters your endocrine system. We evaluate your functional adrenal and cortisol patterns to safely restore natural sleep cycles, improve daily energy, and smooth out hormonal fluctuations that can mimic or amplify feelings of panic.

 

 

MEET YOUR PRACTITIONER

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Dianna is a degree-qualified clinical naturopath and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), holding a Bachelor of Natural Therapies, and an active registered member of ANTA. The naturopathic clinic is located in Canberra, and Dianna specialises in helping people understand the connection between physical symptoms, chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing.

 

Drawing on evidence-informed naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, and Somatic Experiencing®, she works with clients experiencing a range of concerns including chronic stress, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, burnout, overwhelm, and trauma-related symptoms. Dianna is a Certified NET Practitioner and holds advanced training in the Biology of Trauma®. Her approach recognises that health challenges often involve more than physical symptoms alone, and that lasting wellbeing may require support for both the body's physiology and the nervous system's capacity for regulation and resilience.

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Holistic Nervous-System Informed Anxiety Support Consultations

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Initial Consultation & Nervous System Assessment​

• Duration: 60 Minutes | Available In-Clinic in Canberra or via Telehealth

• Comprehensive clinical intake covering health history, assessments, and relational support. 

• A fully customized, gentle nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle support plan.

• Practical, restorative tools to help soothe your physical nervous system daily.

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FAQ

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Do you work alongside medical doctors and psychologists?
Absolutely. I am supportive of collaborative medicine. Natural therapies and somatic nervous system support act as a supportive strategy alongside your existing healthcare team, GP, counsellor, or mental health care professional. We always check for safety interactions between nutritional supplements, traditional herbs, and any prescribed pharmaceutical medications.

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What should I expect in a somatic-focused consultation?

The initial consultation is where we get to know your presenting experience, health history, nervous system patterns, main concerns, and begin to develop a holistic care plan.

 

Consecutive consultations may include Somatic Experiencing, a gentle, body-centred approach to working with the nervous system, stress and anxiety. 
 

While we will dive deeply into your physical health, blood tests, and nutrition, we also pay close attention to how stress expresses itself physically in your body. You will be supported to recognize your body's stress signals and learn how to recognise and support a felt sense of safety, which is imperative to reducing anxiety. 

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Do you offer distance appointments for busy schedules in Canberra?
Yes. My practice offers both in-person clinical consultations in Canberra and flexible Telehealth appointments across Australia.

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