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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.

We are mental wellbeing, professional wellbeing and research organisation. Our specialised team of clinical psychologists,counsellors, executive coaches and researchers are highly skilled and experienced in working with stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, life transitions, grief & trauma/ PTSD. ​

Holistic therapies, nutrition education, healthy active lifestyle and the power of positive thinking make me who I am. My mission is to inspire, empower, educate and shift peoples perceptions around food, physical activity, health and happiness. I have a Master’s degree in Nutritional Therapy and practicing since 2014. My main areas of interest are but are not limited to skin condition, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, cardiovascular and liver diseases as well as weight management. In my practice I apply the Functional Medicine Model to review cases and embed a client centred approach. I believe in an evidence-based holistic approach, taking into consideration stress levels, sleep quality, mental health, lifestyle habits and physical activity. I truly believe that holistic health (physical and mental) can provide to all of us wellness, energy, vitality and in general a better quality of life. Outside of work I enjoy creating healthy recipes, practicing yoga and spending quality time with my family.

Hi, I’m Yuki from Japan and graduated from SSNT in 2022. My speciality -Gut health -mental health -Sleep -Weight loss -Immune health. -With extensive training in all areas of health and diseases and how to treat them. I do support by providing dietary advice, lifestyle advice, and supplement protocols, which is tailored to you. This can be modified and adjusted through the treatment period. This allows for the best results with manageable and successful progressive steps towards what optimal health looks like for you. All treatment protocols are derived from evidence-based research, ensuring the most current knowledge and effective treatment methods. Belief as nutritionists -Food as medicine -We are what we eat (indivisibility of the body and the -land because the body is made from food and food is made from the land) -Farm to fork -Healthy people can make healthy society

Victoria is an Accredited Practising Dietitian providing personalised nutrition for a variety of health conditions including gut problems, chronic disease, mental health and general nutrition matters. Victoria is particularly passionate about utilising elements of the Mediterranean lifestyle (dietary habits, stress reduction and strengthening of the gut-brain connection) to heal guts and nourish bodies & minds.

I am a qualified naturopath and counsellor. I have worked as a counsellor for more than 20 years and graduated as a naturopath in late 2018. I am a mother of an adult son and two fur babies. I love cooking, crochet, reading, sewing, knitting and dancing. In my practice my Naturopathy reflects my counselling in that my main niche is stress, anxiety and burnout. I have decades of lived experience and have a great depth of knowledge, wisdom and understanding. I am known for my calm and kind approach as well as my ability to make others feel calm. My main goal is to help you and my other clients in a holistic way. Please feel free to reach out or book.

Jadine has a keen interest in gut health, chronic skin conditions, holistic sports nutrition, female hormone health and fertility & mental health. (visit www.alchemical.com.au to find out more) Jadine takes a whole person-centred approach. There is no cure all, no one 'diet' that fixes all. Many myths surround nutrition, and many external influences affect our food choices. Jadine provides nutritional advice based upon the latest scientific research and her client’s personal health goals. Jadine will provide the tools and knowledge to 'nourish yourself to vitality' through sustainable practices tailored to you. With simple, realistic, non-restrictive recommendations to achieve your health goals. Her approach is to identify the root cause of illness with a full health assessment utilising functional pathology testing where applicable and considering possible environmental exposure. Jadine believes education and knowledge are key to empowering her clients to make long term positive changes towards optimal health. Testing includes but isn’t limited to; Hormone profiling – DUTCH hormone testing Allergy / Food sensitivities Gut microbiome Macro/micro nutrient deficiencies Stress & neurotransmitter profiling Adrenal fatigue testing – chronic prolonged stress conditions DNA testing Testing is utilised when required to help understand the root cause of presenting signs & symptoms.

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.

I am qualified and registered Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist and Neo-Shamanic Energy Healer. I am founder of Change Naturopathy, and practicing in my private practice and at the Life Centre, Auckland. I emigrated from Yugoslavia to New Zealand in 1997. My life path took me from the carrier in industrial chemistry and environmental science to natural medicine and energy healing. My mission is to share and inspire how to use healing power of nature for balancing all four bodies -physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. I belief that identifying and eliminate underlying cause of the health concern is the crucial for achieving optimal wellness. To assist natural healing process, I recommend and employ combination of nutritional and lifestyle modifications, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and energy healing. I am passionate about mental health and supporting and educating clients about stress, anxiety and depression management. I am continuously researching and learning about gut health and gut connection to other body systems. I also have long lasting interest in spirituality and exploring energy healing. I really enjoy supporting people to achieve optimal wellness by balancing body, mind, and spirit, allowing to find again their spark and purpose in life.