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Hi and Welcome! I am an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. I also have studied Exercise Sports Science and I’m a qualified Physiotherapist. As you can see from my qualifications I have always had a unique fascination with the human body, what makes it tick and how we can assist it to function optimally. However, there were a few years when I was in my early twenties, that this love and passion for wellbeing became obsessive and disordered. I developed an eating disorder which required hospitalisation. I had a lengthy inpatient admission and then attended the day program and all of the specialist appointments that were required for me to progress in recovery. It took me many years to navigate the rocky path to reach full recovery, but I am very proud to say that I have 100% recovered from my eating disorder. I am now an incredibly happy human who has a fabulous relationship with food and my body. I have extensive experience in working with eating disorder and disordered eating clients; from inpatients to day program and to outpatients – in the private practice setting. I have worked with hundreds if not thousands of woman to help them overcome their eating disorder, regain control of their life and enjoy food again. What I have noticed however is that the traditional model of seeing clients for an initial consultation, then seeing them over subsequent weeks and months for follow up consultations was certainly not the most effective way for the client to achieve their optimal result in the most condensed timeframe possible. There is a huge portion of time between sessions where questions might be thought of, support or guidance required and the need for accountability is high. I have used my own journey, evidence-based practice, and my own clinical experience to create a program and support service which I wish existed when I was going through recovery, I felt very alone and isolated, like no one really got it. I’m here to let you know that I get it, I truly do; and I would love to hold your hand through the journey from fearing food to food freedom.

Dr. Idris is a Naturopathic Doctor & Formulation Scientist from Australia with over 15 years industry experience. His studies have taken him to three continents earning a bachelor degree in Health Science (Naturopathy) & a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with further specialist studies in formulation chemistry. Dr. Idris has delivered over 550 seminars & lectures in 5 countries & 13 universities as an invited expert speaker & visiting university lecturer Dr. Idris has been a consultant formulation scientist, product development advisor & board member to several local & international businesses for nutraceutical, supplement & therapeutic topical products. Dr. Idris is a revert to Islam & includes the health teachings & wisdom from the sunnah (islamic prophetic medicine) in his clinical practice. Today he runs a busy clinic in Melbourne, Australia seeing patients from around the world called The Sunnah Doctor & has developed a range of over 50 nutraceutical products with the a unique focus for the Muslim community.

I am a qualified naturopath with a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to better health. With over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, I bring a grounded, holistic approach that integrates clinical knowledge with practical, lifestyle-focused care. I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy, a Diploma of Remedial Massage, a Diploma of Fitness, and is a qualified yoga teacher. My expertise is complemented by a Diploma of Business Management and extensive experience as a business owner, where I honed my skills in client care, program development, and wellness strategy. Prior to my career in health and fitness, I worked in high-level hospitality management, developing strong customer service abilities and operational leadership skills. I have a special interest in men’s health, mental health, and supporting clients with a wide range of general health concerns — including energy, sleep, digestion, stress, and hormonal balance. My tailored, compassionate, and evidence-informed approach empowers clients with the tools and confidence to make lasting changes. Guided by empathy, patience, compassion, and adaptability, I am committed to helping individuals reach their fullest potential in health and well-being.

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ABOUT KIM: Kim has been a practitioner of Oriental Medicine for the past 20 years. Her approach incorporates a unique combination of all of the Oriental healing techniques, not just Traditional Chinese Medicine. This supports her clients to restore balance and harmony with treatment plans that acknowledge their own particular lives and needs. These plans may draw on: • Acupuncture, Cupping and Moxibustion • Chinese Patent Herbal Medicine • Oriental Nutritional Medicine • Massage/Bodywork • Oriental Counselling • I-Ching Astrology • Feng Shui – Inner/Outer alignment KIM’S FOCUS: Kim’s focus is to assist others to recover wholeness, accept increased responsibility for their health problems and develop an understanding of how to deal with their health challenges more effectively. This approach of treating, educating and maintaining is one she uses every day in her own life. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Kim understands the impact of daily life on all levels: emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. She came to Oriental Medicine after 13 years working in a high demand environment in the finance sector, has built an effective business while juggling the demands of being a mum and now brings 20 years of experience supporting clients to transform their health and well-being. Kim has a deep understanding of the causes of disease and illness as well as a love of exploring and learning from daily experiences … something she has nurtured since childhood. Supported by this wisdom (and a safe and trusting space) Kim’s clients have the opportunity to make connections between their inner and outer worlds, transforming their health and well-being beyond the level of symptoms. Kim takes into account all areas of a client’s life including lifestyle, diet and nutrition, environment, stress and emotions.

Jessica is a highly trained naturopath and nutritionist with a clinical focus on microbiome related conditions. With extensive clinical experience in gastrointestinal conditions and dysbiosis, she appreciates how the whole body benefits when internal balance is restored. As a big picture thinker, Jessica combines her clients’ unique circumstances alongside the inter-relationship of nutrition, physiology, the microbiota and lifestyle to gain a thorough understanding of each case. She is highly skilled in microbiome interpretation, conditions such as IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, gastrointestinal infection, post antibiotic microbiome support, coeliac disease and intestinal permeability. Other areas of focus include metabolic conditions, cardiovascular disease, allergy, mental health; and support for oral, vaginal, penile microbiomes and healthy pregnancy. Jessica offers online appointments Australia wide. For further information about working together, please book a free introductory call to discuss your needs.

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, 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 and treatment protocol. I may also incorporate other nutrition & lifestyle protocols to assist clients with health conditions. 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). 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 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. Ask me for a current promotion DISCOUNT and CODE before booking appointment. 4. Book and pay for your 1-hour or extended 1.5-hour INITIAL consult or FOLLOW-UP appointment. 5. When you have booked your INITIAL consult session, I will send you a New Client Health Questionnaire (New Client Intake Form). Allow some time to fill it out (approx. 1-hour) and send back. 6. Include any recent laboratory test results you would like me to look at and discuss with you in the initial or follow-up sessions. 7. 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. 8. I may recommend nutrition supplements or further pathology test investigations (extra costs, but optional). 9. 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. Hence, a private health fund rebate PLUS a nutrition consult discount will make your nutrition consults more affordable. 10. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. 11. You can also follow me on Instagram: @palermomechelle 12. 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 :)

Belinda is an experienced midwife, having over 20 years working in the public & private sectors in various states of Australia, and overseas, and Private Practice Home Births. Belinda is passionate about natural birthing and offers home birth services in southern, central and eastern Tasmania. She has birth pools available for hire for her clients, and women birthing elsewhere. Belinda also offers naturopathy and herbal medicine consultations.

Robbie is a Sydney-based Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist who graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition and a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics. He has over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry and is the Director and Co-founder of HealthBank. Robbie has already had a diverse career in nutrition working in the areas of clinical and community dietetics and health, corporate health and private practice. He combines his clinical skills with a functional and integrative approach to treating his clients for best results. He is a men's and women's health expert and is regularly featured in the media. Robbie’s other expertise cover fat loss and muscle gain, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, food intolerance, diabetes and metabolic disorders, hormone balance and fertility, and sports nutrition. To further his interest in the effect of food on sports performance, Robbie completed a Sports Nutrition Course at the Australian Institute of Sport and he now provides strategic eating advice to both adult and junior athletes for training and competition at all levels.