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I'm Sara McDermott, a dedicated naturopathic practitioner who combines the best of scientific research, evidence-based medicine, and ancient healing wisdom to provide you with comprehensive and effective care. I understand that navigating the vast landscape of health information can be overwhelming. That's why I am committed to guiding you through this process, providing clear explanations and evidence-based resources to help you make informed decisions about your health. ​

Carla O'Brien Naturopathic Medicine Practitioner Dip. Botanical Medicine / Dip. Nutrition / Adv. Dip. Naturopathy / B.HSc. (Naturopathy) (Uni of New England) / M.Adv.Nat.Med (Southern Cross Uni) / Member of NHAA Carla began her career as a naturopath in 2001, obtaining Diplomas of Botanical Medicine and Nutrition, an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). She recently completed a second degree and was awarded a Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine. Carla has been a continuous member of the naturopathic community through the NHAA (Naturopaths and Herbalist Association of Australia), which promotes high standards and continual professional development. Special Interests Carla's Master's degree in Advanced Naturopathic medicine provided her with a deeper understanding and skills in integrative care for mental health, gastroenterology, and the human microbiome. Carla is now focused on the strong evidence that identifies the connection between the gut and mental health, which inspired her research project for naturopathic medicine. Carla's passion is contributing to research on naturopathic medicine. Her current research project includes interviewing naturopaths across Australia to seek an understanding of their treatment options and priorities for people with symptoms related to mental health. In a separate research project, she has worked with other naturopaths worldwide to support the World Naturopathic Federation in researching natural therapies for COVID-19 and Long COVID, resulting in a published international peer-reviewed journal. (https://candjournal.ca/index.php/candj/issue/view/25 ) Carla aims to guide people in her care to make informed choices. These choices may help people achieve sustainable habits that improve their quality of life. Guiding options include lifestyle considerations, dietary guidance, nutritional and nutraceutical supplementation and herbal medicine. Carla values integrative health care principles, and this may consist of consultations with other health care practitioners. Naturopathic Medicine Focus Areas Include: Mental Health and Wellbeing for both adults and children Gastroenterology Care with a focus on Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBIs) COVID-19 and Long COVID Personal Life Outside all things naturopathic medicine, Carla enjoys the quiet, relaxing sounds of the Australian bush, camping and hiking with her loved ones and her miniature schnauzer, Jonty.

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.

She/Her - an earth loving, garden adoring and home kitchen devoted naturopath. Special interest in neurodiversity, auto-immune conditions, skin conditions, nervous system disorders including addiction, depression and anxiety and food intolerances. LGBTQIA+. Trauma informed.