Hi, I’m MELISSA!
“I am so glad that you’re here! With a life-long passion to help others, I understand how important it is to have a deeply passionate and caring person in your corner. After experiencing gut issues from an early age, to then facing a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia in adulthood, I can safely say I understand the desire and effort required to undergo healing journeys. I’ve spent years of working towards better health and wellness, and during this time, I’ve realised that it truly is a journey of refining. Quick fixes are rarely the solution, whereas subtle positive changes over time solidify wellbeing.
My studies include education in Naturopathy (BHScNat) and yoga instructing (RYT). With a background in the study of psychology (BAPsych), I enjoy bringing together these three areas of wellbeing through specialised programs, individualised appointments and treatment plans that address the root cause of issues and conditions. Through this, time is devoted to individual learning and education with the aim to progress towards better wellbeing.
These appointments embrace research-based methods of scientific and traditional evidence for utilising tools such as: herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and iridology in holistic treatments. Within appointments, I aim for a warm, soothing, and encouraging environment. Together we can find joy and fulfilment in the journey of refining your health and wellness.”
MELISSA enjoyS bringing together three areas of wellbeing: NATUROPATHY, YOGA & PSYCHOLOGY.
NATUROPATHY
The health modality of naturopathy brings focus on the whole of a person, rather one particular bodily system. This allows the discovery of underlying causes that may drive a health condition or disease. From this, Melissa is able to establish both a short-term and long-term health and wellness treatment plan through functional pathology testing, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, lifestyle factors, and mind-body practices. The ultimate aim of naturopathic medicine is to bring wholesome body and mind healing to an individual.
Bachelor of Health Science, Naturopathy (BHSc – Nat). Registered with Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).YOGA
The movement practice of yoga encapsulates both body and mind. Merging together a philosophy of patient introspection and science of human movement, yoga is an incredible tool in moving towards better health and wellness. From this, Melissa adopts both Vinyasa (the flow of breath and body) and Yin (slow and deep stretching) styles of yoga teaching.
Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 Hours (RYT).PSYCHOLOGY
The scientific discipline of psychology incorporates the study of the human mind and the way in which the brain functions. Psychology aims to explain how human behaviour forms and continues to form through conscious and unconscious means. Melissa’s foundational educational studies were in psychology. She is able to use particular lifestyle coaching within her scope of practice to compliment individual health and wellness treatment plans.
Bachelor of Arts, Extended Major Psychology (BA – Psych).
