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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.

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.

Matar Health is a Holistic Nutrition Clinic, providing nutritional health support for the whole family with a range of specific health concerns. We have continuing education and a special interest in Women's Health conditions; PCOS, Endometriosis, Period Pain, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, PMS, PMDD, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Skin Health, Breast Health, Gut health and Weight loss."

Kira is from Gerroa, NSW and is both the founder and clinical naturopath at NOW NATUROPATHICS. Kira’s journey to naturopathy began in her early teens when she started to develop skin, gut, mental and hormonal issues, during this time she was introduced to the magic of naturopathic medicine. Many years later and with a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) in Naturopathy under her belt Kira began the journey of sharing her knowledge and helping others to take control of their own health. Kira’s focus is to bring traditional medicine into the future by combining traditional knowledge with current evidence-based research to deliver the best possible treatment plans to her clients. Kira recognises the complex interplay between body systems and their effects on one another and therefore aims to pinpoint the root cause of your condition and work outwards from there. By combining conventional healthcare with; in-depth case taking, functional testing, nutraceutical supplementation and herbal medicines, Kira aims to re-balance the equilibrium of health at an individual level focusing on each clients individual needs. Through diet and lifestyle modifications combined with nutraceutical and western herbal medicine Kira aims to bring the body back into a state of balance where it is able to heal itself. She is a big believer in the naturopathic foundational principle that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when given the right environment / nourishment and this is exactly what she aims to do. Her aim is to help her clients better understand their own health, achieving this involves personalised education on how to better care for oneself and what can be done to both manage and prevent disease. Kira believes that ‘prevention is better than cure’ however if you are unwell she is able to offer assistance with any health condition you might currently be challenged with. By working collaboratively with conventional medicine she aims to deliver the ultimate healthcare plan and get you back to your ultimate state of health as quickly as possible.

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.

Jean has always been interested in eating nourishing food and managing her family’s health and wellbeing with natural therapies. She believes strongly in ‘food as medicine’ and works with her clients to educate them and help them implement dietary changes in ways that suit their busy lifestyle. Jean’s practice focuses on: • Gut health • Female reproductive health • Pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition • Natural fertility and IVF support • Thyroid disorders • Children’s health and nutrition • Mental health conditions • Learning disorders Jean teaches the Buteyko method of breathing re-training to both groups and individual clients. Buteyko breathing is highly beneficial for clients with conditions such learning disorders, asthma, sinusitis, sleep apnoea, snoring, reflux, IBS, and anxiety. Jean also utilizes the powerful medicinal properties of herbs to address dysregulation of body systems and enhance energy production. Where appropriate Jean uses functional testing to gain a greater understanding of her clients’ health status. She finds testing can be particularly useful when treating hormonal imbalance, food allergies and intolerances, mood disorders and to identify genetic predispositions.

I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical supervisory roles held at both hospitals and private practice. In this time I have specialised in sleep issues, sleep disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and other clinical presentations. I am passionate about providing caring and compassionate psychological support, tailored to my individual clients. Having extensive research and clinical experience in supporting people with sleep difficulties, I am passionate about working with clients to identify the root cause of individual sleep issues. I then work in collaboration with clients to explore how the sleep issues are affecting and impact their lives, including relationships, careers, health and wellbeing. Another key specialisation of mine is adjustment difficulties to life transitions. This refers to challenges individuals may experience when faced with a significant change or transition in their life. These changes can include moving to a new location, starting a new job, a new relationship, or experiencing a major life event such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. Another key presentation I work with is psychotic spectrum disorders - an umbrella term for neuropsychological conditions that causes a person to lose touch with or confuse reality. It can be characterised by a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and abnormal behaviours. Some other areas I work with include: Anxiety and sleep disorders Depression Bipolar disorder OCD PTSD Personality disorders Self-esteem issues I work with a variety of evidence-based approaches like - Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, CBT, and DBT. I have partnered with a diverse range of clients & presentations in both Hong Kong and Australia and I offer therapy in 3 languages - English, Cantonese and Mandarin. [Medicare rebates are offered for sessions with me]

Hello! I’m Elise, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian specialising in Pregnancy and Paediatric Nutrition. Through my experience as a Paediatric Dietitian, I have witnessed the profound impact my support and guidance can have on the lives and futures of young individuals. One of my passions is assisting families in reducing the stress and confusion surrounding food and eating. I provide personalised approaches to empower families to make informed choices, leading to positive transformations over time.

I am a qualified Naturopath , Lymphatic and Massage Therapist with a strong science background. I am dedicated to helping people recover from complex chronic illness caused by chemical toxicity, infections, mold exposure and digestive disfunctions and biochemical imbalances. To find out more visit: healthyflow.com.au