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She/Her - an earth loving, garden adoring and home kitchen devoted naturopath. Special interest in neurodiversity, auto-immune conditions, skin conditions, nervous system disorders including addiction, depression and anxiety and food intolerances. LGBTQIA+. Trauma informed.

Hi, I’m Julie a degree-qualified naturopath, speaker, master’s student, and podcaster, passionate about helping you feel great again. I have a special interest in the human microbiome and health, in restoring digestive function to improve all aspects of health. Currently studying the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine, Human Microbiome + Health/Integrative Gastroenterology stream, my fascination with gut microbes translates to my patients and finding them solutions. Many of my patients come to me with complex health conditions, and I love the challenge!

Women's health and gut naturopath

Jadine has a keen interest in gut health, chronic skin conditions, holistic sports nutrition, female hormone health and fertility & mental health. (visit www.alchemical.com.au to find out more) Jadine takes a whole person-centred approach. There is no cure all, no one 'diet' that fixes all. Many myths surround nutrition, and many external influences affect our food choices. Jadine provides nutritional advice based upon the latest scientific research and her client’s personal health goals. Jadine will provide the tools and knowledge to 'nourish yourself to vitality' through sustainable practices tailored to you. With simple, realistic, non-restrictive recommendations to achieve your health goals. Her approach is to identify the root cause of illness with a full health assessment utilising functional pathology testing where applicable and considering possible environmental exposure. Jadine believes education and knowledge are key to empowering her clients to make long term positive changes towards optimal health. Testing includes but isn’t limited to; Hormone profiling – DUTCH hormone testing Allergy / Food sensitivities Gut microbiome Macro/micro nutrient deficiencies Stress & neurotransmitter profiling Adrenal fatigue testing – chronic prolonged stress conditions DNA testing Testing is utilised when required to help understand the root cause of presenting signs & symptoms.

Dietitian - Integrative methods.

I am a qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach. I am also a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 30 years experience (including Genetics, Cytogenetics, Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & other areas). 1. I assist clients with general healthy nutrition, wellness & vitality strategies. 2. I assist Clients and their Family improve their Health & Vitality with Nutrition and Lifestyle strategies. This includes Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy nutrition care. 3. I am also an Accredited Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation (G.E.M.M) protocol practitioner founded and developed by Dr. C. Houghton at Cell-Logic, Australia. The protocol provides a gentle nutrigenomic approach to improving health goals. It includes a healthy "Food First Philosophy" approach plus natural food supplements to target gut health conditions, metabolic health and other health conditions. Visit https://cell-logic.com.au/the-g-e-m-m-protocol-for-patients/ for more information. Therefore, I am qualified to support clients with digestive health imbalances (including constipation, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, diverticular disease & more) , metabolic health (including healthy weight management , cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, glucose and blood pressure management) and other health conditions (including autoimmune & neurological conditions). Regarding weight management, many clients are using weight loss medications, therefore optimising the client's diet is especially important to minimise nutrient deficiencies that may occur. I also help clients understand their conventional and functional laboratory test results. Treatment plans are based on a client's extensive health history which I take in the Initial (First) appointment (including medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, medications, supplements, conventional & functional pathology test results). Please bring your most recent laboratory test results and a list of current medications & supplements to your First appointment. For each client I ensure the Nutrition & Lifestyle treatment plan is holistic, matches each client's health goals and is based on the best scientific evidence at that time. I also offer FREE email support in between consults for essential treatment plan or consult queries. I may recommend additional pathology laboratory testing (Conventional &/or Functional- Gut Microbiome, Genetics, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) or sensitivities) to gather other health information. I may recommend supplements for extra health support (optional extra costs for supplements & functional lab tests). Therefore, for New Clients: 1. Book an INITIAL (First) consult (75 min or 90 mins) or COACH BUNDLE depending on individual circumstances. Or book a Discovery call to discuss which consult session is best for your circumstances. 2. First consult session: I will take a detailed health history and discuss relevant pathology test results with you, your health goals, provide education & strategies for your personal holistic nutrition and lifestyle treatment plan, answer any questions you have, and provide you a completed treatment plan the same day or the next business day. 3. If you have private health cover, you may be able to claim a nutrition consult rebate for both initial and follow-up consults, dependent on your health fund type & level of extras cover. Current health funds you can make a claim with include HBF, Latrobe health services, Mildura health fund, Phoenix health fund, see-u by HBF, St Lukes Health, Medibank, NIB, Australian Unity & AHM. Check with your private health fund for eligibility including codes/item numbers for initial and follow-up consults. You cannot claim through Medicare however. 4. Please email me at [email protected] or book a 5-10 minute Discovery call appointment if you have any questions about my services or appointment types or your health goals. 5. You can also follow me on Instagram: @palermomechelle or my website www.mechellepalermo.com Thank you. I look forward to meeting and assisting you with your Health Goals using Nutrition, Lifestyle & other strategies. Mechelle Palermo :)

Clinical Nutritionist helping you build your foundations for balanced living.