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I am a degree-qualified Naturopath with a passion for holistic well-being. Based in an integrative clinic, I've had the privilege of working alongside renowned integrative doctors, enriching my expertise. My career has been defined by my commitment to transforming lives. I've successfully aided individuals dealing with a wide spectrum of health challenges, including endometriosis, hormone imbalances, weight loss, mental health concerns, gut disorders, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic dysfunction. My approach blends traditional wisdom with cutting-edge insights, offering clients a unique and effective path to optimal health. With a profound dedication to your well-being, I'm here to guide you towards a healthier, happier you.

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 :)

Dietitian - Integrative methods.

Clinical Nutritionist helping you build your foundations for balanced living.

HI, I’m Warwick Maloney, I have been an Exercise Physiologist since 2011, I’m based in Forster on the NSW Mid-Coast. The bulk of my professional life has been in rural private practice clinical environments, and I have always gravitated towards the musculoskeletal elements of Exercise Physiology care. I’m interested in movement based musculoskeletal healthcare. I support people’s health, wellness and rehabilitation, if you’re experiencing setbacks that are stopping you from enjoying what you love, lets collaborate on some active approaches that support your goals. I enjoy collaborating with people as they commit to a process of improved health over time. These types of clients need evidence-based guidance and a cheer squad, and via semi-regular check-ins, I enjoy supporting (and cheering for) them as they work towards their goals. I have a wholistic health philosophy, we are unique individuals with goals and life experiences, and these should always play a role in our healthcare. And while exercise and physical activity are a big part of my work, I am also interested in other ways of engaging positively with our physiology, such as spending time in nature.

I’m a naturopath based on the Sunshine Coast, offering online consultations to support your health and wellbeing wherever you are. Through my practice I bring together evidence-based naturopathic medicine, personalised nutrition, and lifestyle guidance. My approach is centred around seeing the whole picture of your health, rather than simply easing symptoms. Together we’ll explore and address the root causes affecting your wellbeing, and support you to bloom into better health.

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.