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Midwife | Acupuncturist | Naturopath Specializing in Endometriosis, Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth & Hormonal Health I provide integrative, evidence-informed care for women across all stages of reproductive health, with a particular focus on fertility, pregnancy, birth, and hormonal balance. With qualifications in midwifery, acupuncture, and naturopathy, my approach brings together the best of natural and traditional medicine to support the body’s innate ability to heal and thrive. My work is tailored to each individual, combining clinical experience with a holistic understanding of the interconnected systems that influence reproductive and hormonal health. I offer targeted support for conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, cycle irregularities, and hormonal imbalances that impact fertility. My Heal Endo to Get Pregnant program is designed specifically for women with endometriosis who are trying to conceive—using a combination of nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and lifestyle strategies to reduce inflammation, regulate hormones, and prepare the body for pregnancy. Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey, preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or managing ongoing hormonal challenges, my goal is to provide clear, compassionate, and effective care that supports your long-term health and wellbeing.

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 :)