Some of the concerns people have sought me out for support with

Having been a Naturopath since 2009, I have worked with hundreds of people experiencing a wide variety of symptoms, feelings and concerns, some of which include:

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- Stress, fatigue, burnout / prevention, insomnia, overthinking, worrying, brain fog, emotional overwhelm

- Women's health: peri-menopause transition support, PMOS/PCOS, endometriosis

- Mental health: anxiety, depression, CPTSD

- Digestive concerns: bloating, constipation, IBS, IBD, ulcerative colitis, sluggish digestion / bowels

- Skin health: eczema, acne, psoriasis

- Thyroid imbalance: hypothyroid, Hashimoto's

- Insulin resistance

- Trauma patterns in the nervous system and body (trauma stored in the body)

- Nervous system dysregulation

- Vagus nerve regulation

- Freeze response; functional freeze

- Fight flight response

 

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Naturopath in Canberra

Individualised naturopathic care that considers the whole person, body, mind, lifestyle and lived experience.

Naturopathy offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, taking time to understand your individual health history, your current concerns and the wider context of your life. My work integrates a nervous-system informed approach, given my years of training and practice in Somatic Experiencing® and Biology of Trauma®. Some of what this approach means specifically is that I aim to work within your capacity, am mindful of overwhelm and nervous system patterns, can support you with your felt experience (or lack thereof), support you with nervous system regulation and nervous system dysregulation, work with your fight, flight and freeze responses and offer a body-focused approach to supporting healing. 

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As a naturopath and herbalist, I draw on nutrition, Western herbal medicine, lifestyle approaches and other naturopathic principles to create an individualised approach for each person.

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My practice is not about following a one-size-fits-all plan. It is about listening carefully, asking questions, looking at the bigger picture and considering what may best support you at this point in your life.

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I offer naturopathic consultations online and in person in Griffith, Canberra's Inner South.

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What does naturopathy involve?

Naturopathy is an individualised approach to health and wellbeing that considers many factors that can influence how you feel and function.

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Rather than looking at one aspect of your health in isolation, I take time to understand your broader life, including your health history, nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep, digestion, energy, nervous system regulation or dysregulation and other aspects that may be relevant to you.

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Together, we can explore what is happening for you and consider practical ways of supporting your wellbeing.

Depending on your individual needs and circumstances, this may include nutritional guidance, Western herbal medicine, lifestyle approaches, nutritional supplementation and other naturopathic approaches. 

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My approach is nervous system informed, which means I observe patterns in your nervous system and gently support you in our work together within your capacity. I also support your awareness of your body and how to understand it's signals and respond gently with attention, care and curiosity. This is a developing relationship with yourself that you bring home with you and in your day to day life, something that grows with you.

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What can we explore together?

People seek naturopathic support for many different reasons:

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• stress and feeling overwhelmed

• tiredness and changes in energy

• digestive wellbeing

• nutritional needs and everyday nourishment

• women's wellbeing and changing hormonal needs

• sleep and rest

• feeling tired, run down or depleted

• supporting your wellbeing during periods of change

• understanding the connections between different aspects of your health

• creating sustainable health and lifestyle practices that feel realistic for your life

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Our consultation begins with your individual experience and what matters to you.

 

A naturopathic approach that considers the whole person

My work as a naturopath has developed over more than two decades of working with people and exploring different ways of understanding health and wellbeing.

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Alongside my naturopathic and herbal medicine training, I have undertaken extensive further study in mind-body approaches, including Somatic Experiencing® and the Biology of Trauma®.

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This has shaped the way I work. I don't see the physical and emotional aspects of our experience as entirely separate. I am interested in the relationship between them, while also recognising that every person is different.

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Your consultation is a space to slow things down, look at the bigger picture and consider what may be useful for you, with care, curiosity and respect for your individual experience.

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What to expect in your Naturopathic consultation in Canberra

Your first consultation is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you in and to look at your health and wellbeing in the context of your whole life.

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We'll take time to explore your health history, current concerns, nutrition, lifestyle and other relevant factors.

Depending on what you bring to the consultation, we may discuss areas such as:

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Nutrition
Exploring your current diet and considering practical nutritional approaches that suit your individual circumstances.

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Herbal medicine
Where appropriate, Western herbal medicine may form part of your individualised care.

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Lifestyle
Looking at everyday habits, routines, rest, movement and other aspects of life that may be relevant to your wellbeing.

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Naturopathic assessment
Where appropriate, further assessment or testing may be discussed to help inform your care.

The emphasis is on understanding your individual picture rather than applying the same approach to everyone.

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Read more about what to expect in a consultation on the FAQ page here.​​

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Herbal medicine in Canberra

Plants have been part of naturopathic medicine for generations, and herbal medicine remains an important part of the way I work.

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When appropriate, I may consider individual herbs or herbal combinations alongside nutrition and lifestyle approaches, taking into account your health history, circumstances and other factors relevant to your care.

For me, herbal medicine is not simply about choosing a plant for a symptom. It is part of the process of getting to know you and considering which herbs may have a place within your particular circumstances.

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Naturopathy in Griffith, Canberra

I offer naturopathic consultations in person in Griffith, in Canberra's Inner South, and also online Australia-wide.

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The clinic is located in the Manuka precinct and is easily accessible from surrounding Inner South suburbs and surrounding Canberra communities including Deakin, Acton, Woden, Yarralumla, Red Hill, Hughes, Kingston, Narrabundah, Barton, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin and Queanbeyan.

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If you're looking for a naturopath in Canberra, Griffith or Canberra's Inner South, you're welcome to get in touch to find out more about my approach and whether a consultation may be right for you.

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About your naturopath

I began my training in natural medicine more than 20 years ago and have been practising as a naturopath and herbalist since 2009. My formal training includes a Bachelor of Natural Therapies from Southern Cross University, an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, and an Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine. Over the years, my work has continued to evolve through further study and practice in mind-body approaches, including Somatic Experiencing®. I have experience working with nervous system regulation, dysregulation and body-based experiences

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I bring this breadth of experience into my naturopathic practice while keeping the focus on you, your individual circumstances, your questions and what you would like support with.

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I am also trained in and offer Somatic Experiencing (SE) sessions and Neuro Emotional Technique.

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Wondering whether naturopathy might be right for you?

If you're curious about working together, you're welcome to get in touch.

You don't need to know exactly what you need before making contact. We can begin with a conversation about what's brought you here and whether this approach feels like a good fit.

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Naturopathic Consultations and Somatic Experiencing sessions are offered online and in person in Canberra's Inner South, Griffith, ACT.