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SANA is a modern functional health practice. We take an investigative approach to health, looking beyond individual symptoms to identify the root cause of what you are experiencing and build a care plan that is specific to you and your biology. Every recommendation is personalised, evidence-informed, and built around your full clinical picture. If you have not yet spoken with SANA, you are welcome to book a complimentary 20-minute clarity call at sanahealth.com.au before selecting a service below.

I am an experienced physiotherapist with 12 years in practice, working with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. My background includes extensive work in spinal care, as well as sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and exercise-based recovery programs. I aim to help clients not only overcome pain and injury, but also improve mobility, strength, and long-term resilience. After graduating from La Trobe University, I began my career at Back In Motion Blackburn, progressing from associate to Clinical Services Coordinator and Co-Director. These roles gave me the opportunity to mentor clinicians, collaborate with GPs, and design patient-centred programs while continuing to manage a diverse clinical caseload. I also have strong experience delivering care through telehealth, supporting clients remotely via one-on-one consultations and guided exercise plans. In addition, I have extensive experience in clinical Pilates, including designing programs and running group classes to support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance. My approach is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual - whether your goal is returning to sport, recovering after surgery, or managing ongoing back or joint pain.

Hi I'm Hayley, I support rural women feel supported, empowered and connected with their health. I work with women who are burnt out, exhausted, dealing with hormonal issues and struggling with weight loss and nutrition.

I’m Elissa Kerpen, a qualified nutritionist with 20 years in clinical practice and over 25 years working within the health and nutrition industry. My approach is simple. I work with you on your blood work and your health goals, and together we build the right plan for you. Not a generic protocol, and not a guess. A plan based on your own biomarkers, your history and what matters to you. If you’re ready for clarity instead of guesswork, I’d love to work with you.

Georgia Betts is a Melbourne based clinical nutritionist specialising in nutritional medicine and tailored therapeutic meal plans. Georgia embraces a balanced, whole-food approach, and has many years of experience in recipe development (this means, her food is delicious!). Georgia’s philosophy is simple: eating should be enjoyable, nourishing and non-restrictive. Georgia is highly skilled at identifying the root cause of health conditions, by taking a comprehensive case history, analysing pathology tests and interrupting functional and integrative tests. Georgia then uses food-as-medicine and nutraceutical supplementation in a personalised treatment plan to support the body back to health. Amongst all the “fads” and “diets” out there, Georgia delivers sustainable, evidence-based nutrition solutions. She is extremely passionate about the power of clinical food therapy that is grounded in quality science. Georgia has a natural ability to connect with her clients and understand their individual health goals. She also acknowledges the strong correlation between mental health and physical health. Georgia considers all of these aspects of health holistically when creating personalised treatment plans.

Hi. My name is Mechelle Palermo. I am a qualified Clinical Nutritionist (with Distinction). I am also a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 30 years experience (including Genetics, Cytogenetics, Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & other areas). I am a Certified Metabolic Balance Practitioner. I offer a program to assist clients with improving their metabolic health (weight management, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, glucose regulation). After a 90 minute initial consultation + blood screen, a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan is generated for you and the coaching program guides you to achieve your health goals. The program is structured to assist you with the best foods to eat for your body, to lower inflammation and feel your best. The program works well for clients taking weight loss medications too. Clients taking weight loss medications may have reduced appetite. It is therefore important these clients still have a balanced nutritious diet. 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 including auto-immune and neurological conditions. Visit https://cell-logic.com.au/the-g-e-m-m-protocol-for-patients/ for more information. Where more support is required, I also offer optional Functional Laboratory tests including a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) test, Genetics testing, Gut Microbiome, and other types to gather more client health marker data to assist my clients. My primary areas I support are clients for Metabolic health and Gut health. I also support clients in pre-conception, fertility, family, auto-immune and neurological health. I also support clients who would just like a nutrition health check-up. My services are complementary to medical care and my clients should always stay in contact with their medical team. 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. For Metabolic Balance Program clients, they will follow a structured program including their personalised blue-print meal plan. For clients interested in the Metabolic Balance program, please ask me which blood tests you need before your meal plan can be generated. My approach is a Food-First Philosophy approach. However, some clients may benefit from supplements too. I have current registration with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) (2026-2027). If you have private health insurance you may be able to claim for a rebate depending on your fund provider and level of cover. 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. Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover Clinical Nutrition services. Therefore, for New Clients: 1. Book an INITIAL (First) consult (60 min or 90 mins) or Metabolic Balance Program or COACH BUNDLE depending on individual circumstances. 2. Clients can book a 15 minute Discovery call with me to discuss which service is best for them before booking. 3. 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 within 1-2 business days. Follow-up sessions will be single, a bundle or program depending on the client's health goals. 4. I can also be contacted on my website at www.mechellepalermo.com through my contact page or instagram account @palermomechelle Thank you. I look forward to meeting and assisting you with your Health Goals using Nutrition, Lifestyle & other strategies. Mechelle Palermo :)

I’m a Lifestyle Nutritionist with a passion for helping women 40+ feel energised, confident and empowered through practical, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes. I believe good nutrition is about much more than what we eat. It’s about supporting the way we feel, function and live — today and as we age. My approach is centred around healthspan: not simply adding years to life, but supporting the quality, vitality and independence of those years. I take the time to understand you as an individual — your lifestyle, food preferences, routines, sleep, stress, movement and goals — before working with you to create realistic strategies that fit your life. My aim is to help you move away from restrictive diets and all-or-nothing thinking and towards a more positive, confident and sustainable relationship with food. My philosophy "nourish your body today so you can live well for longer". My particular areas of interest include: * Nutrition and healthy ageing for women 40+ * Supporting everyday energy and vitality * Sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits * Nutrition for healthspan and long-term wellbeing * Building confidence around food and healthy choices * Balanced, nourishing everyday eating * Practical meal planning and food strategies * Mindful and intuitive approaches to eating * Lifestyle factors including sleep, stress and movement

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!