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Melanie Makris is a Clinical Nutritionist with a strong foundation in functional medicine, drawing on over 20 years of experience as a pharmacist. Having lived and worked in the UK, Germany, and Australia, she is fluent in both German and English. A dedicated mother of two teenagers, Melanie also manages her husband’s Urology practice. Passionate about empowering her patients, she is committed to helping them achieve their fullest potential and lead healthier, more vibrant lives.

Lara strives to support her clients in achieving optimal health and well-being as well as becoming the best versions of themselves. Through personalised consultations and comprehensive assessments, she educates her clients on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits as well as supplementing their diets with nutrients and herbs that may be depleted by lifestyle, stress, genetic dispositions, and medications. Her approach is rooted in the belief that true healing involves addressing the root causes of illness and restoring the body's natural equilibrium while aiming for lasting improvements rather than fostering dependency on ongoing treatments. Her dedication to bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing reflects her conviction that a comprehensive approach is essential for promoting lasting health and vitality. Part of Lara's approach is to replace any nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that necessary medications can deplete from the body. With this perspective, both pharmaceutical and naturopathic medications can work together when necessary.

Neuroaffirming Practitioner witha BHSc in Naturopathy. I have a heart for Paediatric and Family health, with a strong focus on supporting: -Early Childhood Nutrition & Common Childhood Conditions -Neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, OCD, PANS/PANDAS) -Women's Hormones & Metabolism -Men's Hormones -Low Tox Living/Environmental Medicine -Functional Testing

Susie is a qualified Nutritionist and chef, she has extensive experience helping people achieve their health goals (weight-loss, increased energy, improved gut health, hormone regulation and fertility) She has a passion for healthy living and cooking delicious food, her nutrition plans are well crafted to suit a busy life style with easy to follow recipes to suit all diets and eating preferences.

Karen Ansell is a highly experienced University qualified Naturopath & Nutritionist with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Karen graduated with an Excellence in Naturopathy award and is dedicated to furthering her knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest clinical research. Karen takes you on a journey of education and empowerment to understand your needs for preventative health care to rediscover your vitality. Karen was an elite athlete in her high school years winning Australian and Pacific Games championships in middle distance and cross country running as well as run/swim Aquathons. Karen worked in the top health spa resorts of Thailand for several years treating many famous high profile guests before returning to Sydney to start her busy Be in Balance Naturopath Clinic. Karen enjoys treating a diverse range of ages from babies to elderly and a range of conditions such as gut and digestion, immune and autoimmunity, stress and sleep, hormones and weight management, inflammation and energy, migraines and histamine intolerance, perimenopause and menopause, cancer support care, fertility and pregnancy and more. Karen utilises biomedical testing options, and clinically trialled supplements as well as working with food as medicine. Karen is caring and intuitive to your needs and goes above and beyond to individualise treatment, ensuring a gift of wellness for every client she meets.

Grace is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with a passion for holistic health care. She takes a personalised and nurturing approach, to address the root cause of her client's health concerns. Grace creates a supportive space in which the needs of the client are fully listened to and prioritised. Through individualised dietary and lifestyle interventions, she aims to achieve optimal health for her clients in which they can show up as their best, most vibrant self in life! Grace's special interest areas include: - Menstrual health including missing/irregular periods, painful periods, PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis - Male & Female preconception care planning - Digestive health - Mental wellbeing Grace holds a BHSc in Nutritional Medicine and also has a background in Public Health. She is a registered Clinical Nutritionist with ANTA.