Let me show you how
Hello there!
I’m Joanna, clinical naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist, and founder of Naturimedica Wholistic Wellcare.
I’ve been in clinical practice for 12+ years, first in Sydney, Australia and now, having made the ‘tree change’ a few years ago, I work and live by the beautiful Lake Macquarie in regional NSW.
Have you noticed that nowadays many people just accept not feeling well, being tired all the time, having chronic indigestion or lingering aches and pains? They think that’s just the way it is for them now and in the future.
Do you think that, too?
The truth is that you don’t have to settle for feeling average or unwell, or run down, in pain or exhausted. The good news is that for each of us there is a best that we can feel, and it’s much better than you think!
As a natural therapist, my primary focus is on finding and fixing the root causes of your health issues, as well as providing symptom relief whilst the healing starts to happen.
I have a great passion for food therapy/ therapeutic nutrition used together with tailored herbal medicines and supplements, to achieve optimal results for each client.
Watch this video to better understand who I am as a Natural Therapist, why I do what I do, my therapeutic approach, conditions I specialise in, and much more.
I’m here to help
Over my 12+ years of practice and clinical experience, I’ve developed extensive knowledge in applying food as medicine, dietary planning, nutritional and herbal supplementation and lifestyle adjustments to meet clients’ needs.
As a wholistic natural therapist, I believe diet and lifestyle are the foundation of our health and the key to having abundant energy, a healthy brain and good gut health, to name a few.
Because I’m personally dedicated to leading a healthy and active life (well, most of the time:), I’m committed to helping my clients to also achieve better health and wellbeing, no matter what their current circumstances or health status.
Importantly, my aim is also to educate my clients to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to help themselves to maintain health and vitality long term. Too often we are told ’what’ to eat or do, without understanding ‘why’ and ‘how to’, don’t you think?
I have a huge passion for using food as a therapeutic tool and I firmly believe that diet is the best place to start when it comes to health. As a self-confessed foodie, I love cooking and providing clients with delicious, easy to make recipes during their nutrition therapy, as well here on the website.
Every therapy I apply or recommend is both evidence-based using data from published studies AND based on traditional empirical evidence and naturopathic remedies used for centuries.
My approach is highly personalised, which is different to the conventional medicine’s “one size fits all” or “treat the condition not the patient” approach.
Last but not least, I believe that care, respect and empathy are as important in healing as any scientific tools, drugs or natural remedies, as is taking the time to listen to client stories.
The NATURE HEALS™ Method
It’s my unwavering belief and experience that staying close to Nature is key to enjoying good health, wellbeing and happiness at any stage of our lives.
That’s why I created the NATURE HEALS™ method as a whole-person therapeutic approach to successfully address the most important aspects of being healthy and well, and living a thriving and active life.
All the natural therapies and treatments I recommend encompass the following NATURE HEALS™ principles:
N = Nutrition – finding the right foods for you by utilising testing, meal planning, lots of great recipes, cooking tips
A = Assessment – detailed health history taking and thorough lab testing to find root causes of your health issues
T = Therapies – your health plan, applying a mix of natural therapies and remedies that are tailored just for you
U = Uniqueness – you are special and one of the kind, finding what works for you is key to achieve your health goals
R = Renewal – rest, adequate sleep, sunlight, being in nature, creativity, having fun, relationships, connecting to Source
E = Exercise – mindful movement, regular physical activity, deep breathing, fresh air, drinking plenty of clean water
Key areas of clinical focus and experience
- Chronic digestive issues, gut health and microbiome balancing
- Food intolerances and reactions
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Poor immune function and autoimmunity
- Thyroid and adrenal disorders
- Hormone imbalances – PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause
- Healthy weight loss
- Diet and lifestyle optimisation and troubleshooting – sleep, energy, disease prevention
- Advanced pathology tests interpretation – blood tests and functional medicine tests
The next step
Can’t make it into the clinic? No problem! You can consult with me online from anywhere in Australia! Either Zoom or phone work well to connect and start getting better.
If you’re ready to work with me, you can book an initial online consultation now.
Some clients want general advice so one session is all they need, while others want ongoing care and advice to get to the root of their health issues.
Whatever your needs and health goals are, we will work together to come up with a plan that fits into your health goals, lifestyle and budget.
For any questions you may have please first check the FAQ PAGE. If you still have questions please CONTACT ME.