Why Discovering Balance?

I never shy away from the fact that I, too, have suffered from a wide range of health concerns due to years of fad "yo-yo dieting," obsessive eating habits, binge drinking from Thursday to Sunday, and negative self-talk.

I grew up in an environment where I was taught to ignore my feelings, making it difficult for me to seek the right support.

I have always been the "go-to" person for support in my friend groups and feel blessed that people feel comfortable confiding in me—whether they are friends, family, or even strangers.

It was this, combined with my own lack of emotional support growing up, that made me realize I wanted to work in an industry where I could use these strengths to help others like myself.

I named my business Discovering Balance because I finally understood that true well-being comes from finding middle ground and making sustainable lifestyle choices—not from restrictive dieting, yo-yo patterns, alcoholism, or substance use. Only when I embraced balance did I feel ready to empower others to do the same—because too much of anything is never a good idea!

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A typical appointment with Melissa will cover all body systems as well as diet and lifestyle to help understand each individuals health concerns.

Treatment may include dietary changes, lifestyle recommendations, specific nutritional supplements, herbal tinctures or herbal teas.

Functional pathology testing can also be carried out if needed at an additional cost, this may include

but is not limited to the following:

Thyroid hormone testing
Food intolerance testing
Parasite testing
Male and female hormone testing
Stress hormone profile
Neurotransmitter testing
Blood pathology
Stool analysis – digestive health & bacteria
Gut permeability testing
Mineral Analysis and Heavy metal testing
Blood lipids – cardiovascular health

Melissa is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath and is currently furthering her journey to help others in need by studying to become a counsellor at The Australian Institute of

Professional Counsellors.

Melissa is currently registered with Complimentary Medicine Association and Australian Counselling Association and is a part of the Complimentary Medicines Association Research Group.

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