Find a Practitioner

Naturopathic practitioner with over 10 years clinical experience. Academic lecturer teaching up and coming naturopaths in the field. Currently completing Masters Degree in Genomics. My job as a practitioner is to find the root cause of your condition and work on it from there.

My name is Pratima Barve and I am extremely passionate about health and wellbeing. I always aim to achieve human body’s remarkable potential for self-healing from the inside out. My journey to Naturopathy While pursuing a degree in Marine science I experienced some health challenges of my own. During this time, I realised that the key to good health lies in a preventative and holistic multimodal approach which takes into account the body as a whole. This includes: Viewing each individual as absolutely unique. Addressing the root of illness rather than just its symptoms. Allowing nutrition to play its essential role. So, I decided to marry my passion with work and make this my prime focus by pursuing a career in homeopathy. After completing a Doctor's degree in homeopathy from India, I began teaching firstly at the College of Homeopathy in Auckland followed by the Australasian college of natural therapies in Sydney. While lecturing, I was also working as a clinic supervisor. With a growing interest in the fields of natural therapy, I completed my Naturopathic degree and since have transitioned to a full time practice. I am committed to embracing and promoting health for myself and anyone else who is keen to improve their wellbeing and feel abundantly vibrant! My Values My approach is to educate and empower my clients to take charge of their health I am constantly amazed at the results. Naturopathy and Homoeopathy works, especially when its applied with understanding, and a belief that optimum health is ours for the taking. My healthcare philosophy I believe in providing the best integrated healthcare possible by working within a framework of empathy, integrity, safety and professionalism. Whether a patient is suffering from a long-term chronic illness or wants to optimise their health, I believe in providing expert solutions for all using the best possible tools, modalities and the finest quality supplements and herbs available to us. How I like to help customers Before you come to see me, I will ask you to fill in a case history form with questions about your health now, and health history, family health history and genetics, current stress factors, the health of all your vital organs, foods etc. I would also like you to fill in a food diary over a short period.  What I enjoy about my work I am absolutely passionate about Homoeopathy and Naturopathy. It is such a powerful tool in both preventing and healing symptoms of disease. I personally believe without making any health claims that almost any chronic disease can improve with Natural Therapy. You just need to know what to do and what choices there are to make. Make a commitment and then be consistent. This is an amazing journey to take. You will be amazed how much your life can improve. If you have any questions for me please do get in touch. Thank you for taking the time to look at what I do.

Brad is an Accredited Practising Dietitian based in Canberra and the founder of Nourish & Support Dietetics. He holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Brad is passionate about supporting people at every stage of their health journey – from those seeking general nutrition guidance or taking a proactive approach to their wellbeing, to those looking to optimise their performance and feel their best. He also helps people manage chronic health conditions with practical, realistic nutrition advice that fits into everyday life. Brad works with clients living with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and Parkinson’s disease – supporting them to improve their health, feel more in control, and build sustainable habits. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 22, Brad understands firsthand how challenging it can be to manage a chronic condition. This experience shapes his compassionate and down-to-earth approach. He works closely with each client to develop simple, personalised strategies that align with their lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Brad focuses on achievable changes that lead to long-term results – without strict rules or unrealistic expectations. His goal is to help you feel confident in your food choices while building a healthier, more positive relationship with food. Brad offers affordable, individualised nutrition support. He bulk bills eligible patients, accepts Medicare rebates under a Chronic Disease Management plan, and is able to process private health insurance claims – making quality nutrition care accessible to more people. Appointments are available in-person in Canberra or via telehealth – so no matter where you are in Australia, support is within reach. Want to learn more about how Brad works? Book a free 15-minute discovery call to chat about your health goals and how he can help – no commitment required. Book an appointment today to get personalised nutrition support that works for 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.

APD Dietitian, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinical, Educator & Facilitator, Credentialed Psychedelic Assistance Therapist. I cut through the noise to deliver real, personalised nutrition care that works. With deep expertise in disordered eating, eating disorders, metabolic health, digestive health, and complex medical conditions, I combine evidence-based strategies with genuine understanding. I work closely with healthcare teams to create clear, achievable plans that meet clients where they are and help them move forward. Whether it’s rebuilding a relationship with food, managing chronic health challenges, or optimising daily wellbeing, my goal is simple: to empower individuals with the tools they need to create real, lasting change.

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 :)