I enjoy working with a large scale of health conditions from acute to chronic.
I take special interest in the treatment of the following misalignments using my qualifications in Naturopathy and Nutrition prescribing lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, practitioner only vitamin and mineral preparations in therapeutic doses and herbal preparations where necessary. I hold current registration with Complimentary Medicines Association and Australian Counselling Association and maintain ongoing education to stay up to date with current training to with hold these formal registrations yearly.
Discovering Balance
Treatments
Acute and Chronic Stress
Stress is our body’s response to a demand placed on it, which can be mental or physical. Stress is commonly confused with anxiety, but stress is not a diagnosable mental illness. Chronic stress is a prolonged and constant feeling of stress that can negatively affect your health if it goes untreated.
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come.
But, if your feelings of anxiety are excessive, last for longer than six months, and are interfering with your day to day life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
Exhaustion and Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is thought to occur when the adrenals have become overtaxed by excess cortisol release and can no longer function optimally. The term is commonly used to describe a collection of symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches, nervousness, low blood pressure, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, craving salt and sugar.
Food Sensitivity and Allergies
If you have a food sensitivity or intolerance, the reaction is triggered by the digestive system. Symptoms of food intolerance include gas, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, cramping, and nausea. Symptoms of food allergy include hives, swelling, itching, anaphylaxis, and dizziness.
Gut Health and Stool Testing
When we talk about your gut, we mean your gastrointestinal system which includes your stomach, small intestine and colon. Gut health plays a very important role on both our mental and physical health and can have a significant impact on how we feel day to day. Signs something may not be right with your gut may be constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, reflux, pain, tenderness, distension, nausea, mood swings, lethargy and more.
Detox
Detoxification helps to up-regulate metabolism, improve hormonal balance, slow the ageing process and restore immune system health. There are three Metagenics Clinical Detoxication Programs - the Health Reset Program, Gut Pathogen Elimination Program and Liver Chemical Clearance Program. Melissa will recommend the program that is most suited to your health needs and will tailor your detoxification so that you can achieve the best possible results.