A naturopath is a health practitioner who uses medicinal herbs, nutrition, diet and lifestyle advice to help people improve their health.

Also, a naturopath believes that addressing the root cause of a health issue is the best way to achieve sustainable health. Symptom management is important too. Combining both allows you to feel better sooner and longer.

The initial consultation involves telling the story of your health as it happened. Along the way there will be a series of unfolding open and closed questions to help me understand you and your health systems best.

Your body systems work together. So if one system is suffering, say your gut, then it may well be that your immune system is overworked and you are catching every bug that comes around. Or say your skin is dry and itchy, well that could be as a result of your diet, hydration and/or how well your gut is working.

These questions allow me to understand which is the root cause as well as the body (and mind) wide impact of your health issue. Supporting the root cause as well as the resulting symptoms allows for health that starts today and lasts for many tomorrows.

It will differ according to what conditions you present with and how long you have had it. Some issues like GORD would benefit from at least three appointments over 6 weeks.

For SIBO treatments, this differs based on the results of the breath tests so we will discuss this when we review the results.

I have access to a range of testing, depending on what you need. Some are done at local pathology centres and can be urine or blood. Other common and worthwhile tests are:

breath testing for SIBO
gut microbiome diversity and composition testing
food intolerance testing.

No, any remedies prescribed in your appointments are at an additional cost. Pricing varies depending on what you need.

No, an amazing amount of benefits can be achieved from diet and lifestyle changes alone.

However, I only suggest the tests, herbs and nutrients if I truly believe you need them. I understand there are financial or other constraints you are facing, so I work with you within these constraints.

The only exceptions are SIBO, thyroid and iron supplementation. Investigations are required.

Union Street Wellbeing is located at 175a Union Street, Newtown (South), right on the border of Erskineville.

Nearest train stations – St Peters 400m, Newtown 800m, Erskineville 800m.

Buses – run regularly along King St, Newtown – see Transport N SW.

Parking - is available, please allow a little extra time for it. There 2 hour unmetered parking is available in Iredale, Union, Knight, Rochfoord Streets. This is accessed via South King Street (turning into St John Street), or alternatively Holmwood or Dickson streets (on the other side of King Street).

If you're a little early feel free to make yourself a cup of tea (all provided free of charge), and enjoy the garden

Union Street Wellbeing, is located around the side of Union Yoga. To enter go towards the end of Iredale street/corner of Union st, to the left side when looking at the Union Yoga studio, where you will come to a wooden gate - put your hand through and unlatch. You will enter the garden, continue up the stairs to the waiting room and kitchen - toilets are up the stairs.

I can also do consultations via zoom/What’s App or phone.

As of April 2026, you health insurer may offer rebates for naturopathy. Until this time, there are no rebates.

Online appointments are held via Zoom, a video meeting platform that is secure and easy to use. After booking your appointment you will receive a confirmation email that has instructions on how to meet your practitioner online. To prepare for the consultation we recommend downloading the Zoom app onto the device you are planning to use for the appointment prior to your appointment time.

Alternatively we can use What’s App, where your practitioner will contact you via your supplied what’s app contact details.