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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 and their Family improve their Health & Vitality with Nutrition and Lifestyle strategies. I assist clients with general healthy nutrition, wellness & vitality strategies. I assist clients with digestive health, metabolic health (weight, cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin resistance, glucose and hypertension management), and other health challenges. I also help clients understand their conventional and functional laboratory test results. Treatment plans are based on a client's extensive health history (medical, family, 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. I am also an Accredited Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation (G.E.M.M) protocol practitioner created 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 food first philosophy approach plus natural food supplements to target gut health as well as other areas in the body. Therefore, for New Clients: 1. Book a short FREE 5-10 minute Discovery phone call to see how I can assist you with your personal health goals OR 2. Book and pay for your 1-hour initial consult. 3. When you have booked your 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). 4. Include any recent laboratory test results you would like me to look at and discuss with you. 5. 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 within 24-hours. 6. I may recommend a nutrition supplement or further pathology test investigations (extra costs, but optional). 7. 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. 8. Please email me at info@mechellepalermo if you have any questions. Thank you. I look forward to meeting and assisting you with your Health Goals using Nutrition, Lifestyle & other strategies. Mechelle Palermo.

Ellen is passionate about supporting and restoring health with nutritional medicine and functional testing. She has a background as a registered nurse and midwife for over 25 years. She specialises in reducing body inflammation and also has certification as a health coach and certificate IV in weight management.

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.