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Lillian is a Naturopath and her special interests are in the Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Mental Health, Women’s Health, and Integrative Medicine. Lillian gained her qualification through Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2023. She is passionate about understanding the role microorganisms have in supporting or in some cases hindering health and well-being. She enjoys supporting people to feel their best and improve their health and well-being through targeted herbal medicine, nutritional compounding, dietary and lifestyle interventions. Lillian provides evidence-informed strategies to support her patients in meeting their goals. When not at work or studying, Lillian loves spending time with her loved ones, visiting nature reserves, and enjoying delicious food.

I am qualified and registered Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist and Neo-Shamanic Energy Healer. I am founder of Change Naturopathy, and practicing in my private practice and at the Life Centre, Auckland. I emigrated from Yugoslavia to New Zealand in 1997. My life path took me from the carrier in industrial chemistry and environmental science to natural medicine and energy healing. My mission is to share and inspire how to use healing power of nature for balancing all four bodies -physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. I belief that identifying and eliminate underlying cause of the health concern is the crucial for achieving optimal wellness. To assist natural healing process, I recommend and employ combination of nutritional and lifestyle modifications, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and energy healing. I am passionate about mental health and supporting and educating clients about stress, anxiety and depression management. I am continuously researching and learning about gut health and gut connection to other body systems. I also have long lasting interest in spirituality and exploring energy healing. I really enjoy supporting people to achieve optimal wellness by balancing body, mind, and spirit, allowing to find again their spark and purpose in life.

As a dedicated Clinical Nutritionist, I am passionate about educating and empowering individuals to optimise their health through the power of food. With a strong belief that nutrition is the foundation for lifelong vitality, I support clients in achieving both mental and physical wellbeing across all stages of life, from adolescence to healthy ageing. My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and client-centred. I work closely with individuals to understand their unique needs, challenges, and goals, creating personalised nutrition strategies that not only address current health concerns but also build lasting habits for sustainable wellness. With a special focus on the connection between nutrition, mood, and energy, I help clients make informed choices that support mental clarity, resilience, and physical performance. Whether managing stress, navigating hormonal shifts, addressing chronic conditions, or simply seeking to feel better in everyday life, I believe that food can be your most powerful tool for transformation. Through education, collaboration, and practical guidance, I aim to help every client discover how to fuel their body and mind to truly thrive.

APD Dietitian, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinical, Educator & Facilitator, Credentialed Psychedelic Assistance Therapist. I cut through the noise to deliver real, personalised nutrition care that works. With deep expertise in disordered eating, eating disorders, metabolic health, digestive health, and complex medical conditions, I combine evidence-based strategies with genuine understanding. I work closely with healthcare teams to create clear, achievable plans that meet clients where they are and help them move forward. Whether it’s rebuilding a relationship with food, managing chronic health challenges, or optimising daily wellbeing, my goal is simple: to empower individuals with the tools they need to create real, lasting change.

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.

- Degree Of Bachelor Of Clinical Nutrition. - Current Study: Clinical Naturopathy and Herbalism At Torrens University Australia. PLEASE NOTE: If You Can't Find A Suitable Time, Please Email The Clinic Directly So We Can Arrange An Appointment ([email protected]) - In Addition To My Qualification In Clinical Nutrition, I've Been A DJ For Many Years. This Experience Helps Me Connecting With Patients From All Walks Of Life And Provide Personalised Care. Along With That, I'm Studying Bachelor Of Audio Engineer And Sound Production.

I am a qualified Clinical Nutritionist, and a Functional, Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Health Coach. I am also a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 30 years experience (including Genetics, Cytogenetics, Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & other areas). I assist clients with general healthy nutrition, wellness & vitality strategies. I assist Clients and their Family improve their Health & Vitality with Nutrition and Lifestyle strategies. This includes Pre-conception and Pregnancy nutrition care. 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, to assist clients with digestion, metabolic health and other health challenges. The protocol provides a gentle approach to improving health and wellness. It includes a healthy "Food First Philosophy" approach plus natural food supplements to target gut health as well as other areas in the body. Visit https://cell-logic.com.au/the-g-e-m-m-protocol-for-patients/ for more information. Therefore, I am qualified to assist clients with digestive health imbalances, metabolic health (weight, cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin resistance, glucose and hypertension management), and other health challenges, including autoimmune and neurological conditions using the G.E.M.M health core principles or other strategies. I also help clients understand their conventional and functional laboratory test results. Treatment plans are based on a client's extensive health history (medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, medications, supplements, conventional & functional pathology test results) from the initial and follow-up sessions and health questionnaire sent to the client before the first consult. 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 follow-up consults for quick treatment plan or consult queries. I may recommend additional pathology laboratory testing (Conventional &/or Functional) to gather further health information and I may recommend supplements for extra health support (optional extra costs for supplements & functional lab tests). Functional Lab tests may include Genetics, Microbiome, HTMA & other types. Genetics tests may assist clients with prevention of nutrition and lifestyle diseases, or in improving health goal outcomes. Similarly, a Gastrointestinal (GI) / Gut Microbiome test may assist clients with digestive health and other health goals. Therefore, for New Clients: 1.OPEN an account & REGISTER your personal details on HealthBank. 2. Book a short FREE 5-10 minute Discovery phone call to see how I can assist you with your personal health goals. 3. After discussion, book an INITIAL consult (75 min or 90 mins) or COACH BUNDLE depending on individual circumstances. 4. After booking your INITIAL consult session, I will send you a New Client Health Questionnaire. Allow some time to fill it out (approx. 1-hour) and send back. 5. Include any recent laboratory test results as mentioned in the Discovery call. 6. Consult session: I will 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, and provide you a completed treatment plan the same day or the next business day. 7. I may recommend nutrition supplements or further pathology test investigations (extra costs, but optional). 8. 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. 9. Please email me at [email protected] or call and leave a message on my phone if you have any questions about my services or appointment types. 10. You can also follow me on Instagram: @palermomechelle 11. My website address is www.mechellepalermo.com Thank you. I look forward to meeting and assisting you with your Health Goals using Nutrition, Lifestyle & other strategies. Mechelle Palermo :)