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Meet Alannah.
Clinical Naturopath (BHSc)
Alannah is a degree-qualified Naturopath, holding a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from the Southern School of Natural Therapies. She consults from her home-based clinic in Reservoir, Melbourne, offering both in-person and online appointments to support clients wherever they are.
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She believes that health is rarely black and white. The human body is complex, and symptoms are often the way it communicates that something deeper may need attention. As a Naturopath, she listens carefully, explores the bigger picture, and helps piece together the puzzle of each person’s health.
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Her approach is personalised and holistic, focusing on the connections between digestion, hormones, the nervous system, nutrition, and lifestyle. She is naturally curious about the “why” behind symptoms and is passionate about helping people understand what their body may be trying to tell them.
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In practice, she treats every patient like a friend. She understands that making changes to health can feel overwhelming, which is why she meets clients exactly where they’re at. Together, they take realistic steps forward, often starting with small, manageable changes that build over time.
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Healing doesn’t have to happen all at once. She believes in taking baby steps, learning more about the body along the way, and providing guidance and support throughout the journey.
Above all, her goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health journey.
Qualifications and Accreditations:
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Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Southern School of Natural Therapies.​​
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Active Member of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
How can I help?
Many health concerns are complex and rarely exist in isolation. Symptoms are often the body’s way of signalling that something deeper may need attention. My role is to listen carefully, investigate thoroughly, and support your body in addressing the underlying drivers of your symptoms.
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I take a personalised, holistic approach to care, looking at the connections between digestion, hormones, the nervous system, nutrition and lifestyle. Rather than simply managing symptoms, the goal is to better understand what your body needs in order to restore balance and support long-term wellbeing.
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Some of the health concerns I commonly support include:
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Digestive issues such as bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea and irritable bowel symptoms
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Gut microbiome imbalances
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Hormonal concerns including painful periods, irregular cycles, PMS, PMDD and menopause.
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Pre-conception and fertility
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Skin concerns including acne, eczema and inflammatory skin conditions
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Fatigue and low energy
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Stress, insomnia, anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
Where appropriate, functional testing may be recommended to gain deeper insight into your health. Tests such as comprehensive stool analysis, hormone testing or nutritional assessments can help identify imbalances within the gut microbiome, digestive function, hormone metabolism and nutrient status. This information allows treatment plans to be more targeted and personalised.
Through evidence-informed herbal medicine, nutritional support and lifestyle guidance, my aim is to help you better understand your body and feel supported throughout your health journey.
My Story...
My journey into Naturopathy began with my own health struggles.
For years, I experienced persistent gastrointestinal issues that no one seemed able to explain. I went through countless appointments, scans and scopes, yet everything kept coming back “normal.” Despite how unwell I felt, I was often told that nothing was wrong or that it might simply be stress. Medications were prescribed, doses were increased, and still my symptoms continued. It was incredibly frustrating to feel like I didn’t have answers for what was happening in my own body. Everything changed when I found a Naturopath.
Instead of dismissing my symptoms, they listened. They looked deeper into my health, helped me understand what my body was trying to communicate, and worked with me to uncover the underlying drivers of my symptoms. For the first time, things started to make sense. Through a personalised and holistic approach, I was able to experience lasting improvements in my digestive health and beyond.
That experience completely changed the way I viewed healthcare. It showed me how powerful it can be when someone truly listens, investigates thoroughly, and supports the body rather than simply suppressing symptoms. I knew I wanted to be able to offer that same support to others.
Today, as a Naturopath, my goal is to help people feel heard, understood and empowered in their health journey. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused by your symptoms, or like you’re not getting the answers you deserve, you’re not alone, and there are ways to explore your health more deeply.
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