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Gauri is a Dietitian servicing Sydney's North Shore and specialising in diabetes and digestive health. Gauri is proficient in Hindi and is acquainted with the broader Indian cuisine. She grew up in the country side on fresh vegetarian food and loved growing vegetables from a young age. Gauri has a special interest in Vegan and Vegetarian diets but believes that healthy eating is possible in every culture and cuisine. She is passionate about cooking from fresh ingredients and trialling various cuisines. She is a mother of two and understands the challenges of cooking for a family of varying nutritional needs, ages and dietary restrictions. Gauri has been working as a dietitian for 10 years and in private practice 6 years. She enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team who are committed to holistic and preventative health. Gauri’s favourite thing about being a private dietitian is getting to know and help her patients from diverse backgrounds to love food and enjoy good health. Gauri has had experience in a major public hospitals and various nursing homes. Gauri uses health coaching along with her clinical expertise to assist weight loss, weight gain, healthy eating, Diabetes, Blood pressure and Cholesterol management, Vegetarian and Vegan diets, Emotional eating, Digestive health, Liver health, Food allergies and intolerances and Women’s health.

Holistic Clinical Nutritionist focusing on balanced & sustainable nutrition and lifestyle practises to improve overall health and assist in preventing chronic disease. As an Accredited Clinical Nutritionist, I will delve deep to understand the root cause of your symptoms and then provide a personalised holistic program, including diet & lifestyle recommendations, so that not only will you be able to manage, or possibly eliminate, your current symptoms, you can continue to implement these recommendations for life.

Bringing new life into the world is the biggest creative work of our lifetime. At WellNatal, we help you optimise your health and grow your family. We offer support across three significant seasons: PREPARATION & PRECONCEPTION CARE Preconception care is about “stacking the deck in your favour” for a healthier pregnancy, a well-nourished baby and a better postpartum experience. Optimising nutrition and overall health in both partners can have a lasting positive impact on the pregnancy and beyond. If you are asking any of these questions, we can help: - What should I do to be at my healthiest before conceiving? - Are there any natural ways to improve fertility? - How can I find out if I have nutrient deficiencies? - I have endometriosis, PCOS or amenorrhea, can nutrition help? - What should I do if I’ve stopped or want to stop contraception (e.g. “the pill”)? - I’m still exhausted from my last pregnancy, how can I revitalise my health before conceiving? - How can I decrease my risk of gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications? - Which blood tests or other testing should I do? - Which prenatal vitamin should I take? Key focus areas: - Optimising fertility - Improving egg & sperm quality - Identifying & treating nutrient deficiencies that could impact pregnancy & postpartum - Improving reproductive, menstrual & hormone health - Identifying & removing barriers to healthy conception - Improving metabolic health PREGNANCY CARE Pregnancy care naturally supports the mother’s physical changes during pregnancy, healthy foetal development and supports birth to postpartum. Unfortunately, much of the advice around pregnancy nutrition and lifestyle is outdated or incorrect. With specialist training in this area, we relieve the stress and overwhelm by giving you research-backed and holistic prenatal nutrition advice. If you are asking any of these questions, we can help: - Which foods are “safe” to eat in pregnancy? - Which foods should I eat for a healthy pregnancy? - How can I eat to support healthy growth of my baby? - How can I manage my blood sugar naturally? - How can I have more energy and less swelling? - Which prenatal vitamin should I be taking, if at all? - My iron supplement makes me constipated, what should I do? - Which kind of exercise is safe in pregnancy? - I’m having twins, how can I support my pregnancy? Key focus areas: - Emphasising intake of foods and nutrients that help grow a healthy baby - Minimising foods that impede a healthy pregnancy - Navigating pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, constipation, reflux, fatigue and swelling - Navigating food cravings and aversions - Managing gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications with a real food approach - Supporting multiples - Supporting appropriate exercise and movement - Treating iron deficiency and other nutrient deficiencies - Preparing for birth and postpartum planning POSTPARTUM CARE Postpartum care focuses on the mother’s (often-overlooked) recovery from birth and supports healthy, nutrient rich breastmilk to nourish and sustain the growing newborn. Compared to often rudimentary and short-lived conventional postpartum care, we support mother’s for as long as they need. Postpartum is forever and supporting the mother’s recovery can help prevent compounding health issues over multiple pregnancies. - What should I eat in postpartum if I am breastfeeding vs bottle feeding? - Why am I so hungry? - Does my diet affect my breast milk? - When should I get blood tests done? - I was told my blood test are “normal” but I don’t feel normal, what can I do? - How can I eat to support my energy and mood? - Can certain foods help my body recover from labour and birth? - Is my hair loss normal? - I think I might have post-natal depletion, what can I do? - How can I fix my iron deficiency? Key focus areas: - Nutritional support for breastfeeding - Supporting post-birth recovery and healing - Identifying and treating nutrient deficiencies - Supporting healthy hormones and reproductive function - Nervous system and energy support - “Post-natal depletion” treatment SERVICES 1:1 Consultations – online, Australia wide TESTING - Blood test/pathology scripts - DUTCH testing - Co-Biome GI mapping - Others as needed PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Many providers offer rebates. Contact your private health insurer to check the inclusions of your policy. QUALIFICATIONS Tara Black is the only practitioner in Australia to have completed the highly competitive mentorship training program under Lily Nichols at the Institute of Prenatal Nutrition. Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine) with Distinction Prenatal Specialist Mentorship Program via the Institute of Prenatal Nutrition CONTACT [email protected]

Hi I'm Leigh, a Naturopath / Herbalist with a keen interest in Children's Health, ADHD, ASD, methylation, digestive health and all things related to women's health. As a woman in peri-menopause, I understand the challenges of navigating the hormonal roller coaster. As a wife and mother of three, I know how easy it is to put family first, often neglecting our own health and well-being. But I also know what it feels like to be balanced, energized, and full of vitality— you can too. I have experienced the wonders of natural healing whilst supporting individuals through various health challenges. This journey has led me to develop a special interest in children’s health, exploring the world of Epigenetics and its role in ASD/ADHD, other behavioural disorders and common health challenges. These experiences inspire me to help others find their way, naturally.

Naturopath, Weight Management Specialist, Mindfulness Coach, Practitioner Mindfulness Mentor

Lauren is a degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionist who can help with a range of health conditions including digestive, thyroid & hormonal issues, fatigue, diabetes, cholesterol, menopause, mood disorders as well as healthy ageing! She has a special interest in helping people who are experiencing stress, burnout, insomnia, adrenal issues and all of the associated health conditions that often go along with them. As a thriving survivor of burnout/adrenal exhaustion & PTSD herself, she knows first hand how difficult it can be to recover but also knows that it is possible to feel alive, happy and healthy again. Her holistic approach acknowledges the therapeutic power of food and nutrition and strives to identify and treat the cause of the dysfunction (not just by managing the symptoms) to restore balance to your body, mind and spirit. Lauren is also able to refer and analyse a variety of functional medical tests including microbiome testing, blood pathology, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), hormone and genetic testing and is an accredited Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation Protocol (G.E.M.M) Practitioner. She is looking forward to working with you to discover the pieces of your unique health puzzle and help you address your health concerns by providing nutritional education and creating personalised, evidence-based treatment plans encompassing dietary, lifestyle and supplemental recommendations to help you optimise your health & wellbeing. Appointments are available online for people all over Australia via telehealth. Please book in for a free 15-minute 'Discovery Call' if you would like to learn more about how I can help support your health before booking an initial consultation. All new clients must book an 'Nutritionist New Client' appointment of 90 minutes. Any testing, Follow-up and Review Consultations may only be organised or booked after attending an initial consultation. ***Please email Lauren at [email protected] if you are unable to find a suitable day/time in the booking field

Clinical Nutritionist based in Austinmer, NSW

Veronica is an Accredited Practising Dietitian providing personalised nutrition for a variety of health conditions including gut problems, metabolic issues and hormonal imbalances. She is particularly interested in helping women navigate the perimenopause and menopause to avoid weight gain during this time and optimise healthy ageing, and other hormone imbalances to improve energy, sleep and overall health.

I am more than just your standard Naturopath. Come to me for a truly holistic journey. I work both in the body (naturopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine) and the mind & emotions (neurolinguistic programming & hypnotherapy) as a holistic health practitioner & coach. I specialise in Gut Health and Autoimmune and sleep disorders and often work with trauma and emotional concerns. Qualifications: Bachelor of health science (naturopathy) Master practitioner in NLP (certified) Master Hypnotherapist (certified) Master coach (certified)