Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast

Today, we are joined by Vanessa Vanderhoek, a functional nutritionist with a professional and personal interest in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA. Today we discuss a functional approach to treating JIA. In this episode, Vanessa discusses: A typical treatment journey for children with JIA The latest scientific updates for treating JIA The gut connection,  testing and assessment  Nutritional tre...

Joining us today is Naturopath Sofia Silcenko, and we'll be discussing how to utilise Urinary Metabolites for better patient care. In this episode, Sofia discusses: What urinary metabolites are and what metabolites are measured? Where urinary metabolite testing fit into clinical practice How  we can breach the gap between traditional knowledge and science in our practice how OMX testing can h...

Joining us today is Naturopath and Registered Nurse Kristine Ottobre, who specialises in optimising body composition and increasing performance in athletes and fitness competitors today we'll be discussing "Optimal Body Composition."  In this episode, Kristine discusses:  Why she chose to choose to specialise in Body composition optimisation Her intake and assessment process What su...

Professor Teresa Mitchell Paterson is joining us today, and we'll be talking about bowel health, particularly fibre and other factors in inflammatory bowel conditions and bowel cancer. In this episode, Professor Mitchell-Paterson discusses:  The type of patients she supports The nutritional considerations practitioners who assist with inflammatory bowel conditions must be aware of What supple...

Today, we're chatting with Sam Gemmell, a Nutritionist who works with practitioners to master their marketing. In this episode, Sam discusses :  Why praccies dislike Marketing?  Where should we start with marketing?  How can we make our Marketing our own?  When should you do it yourself, and when should you outsource?  About Sam: Samantha is a qualified nutritionist turned content creator &am...

Joining us today is Isabelle Taye, a Naturopath and master's candidate, and today we'll be discussing "Researching Clinical Aspects of PEA. In today's episode, Isabelle with discuss:  The benefits, safety and mechanisms of action of PEA Emerging evidence linking PEA to the microbiome  How to use PEA in clinical practice  Forms and dosage requirements Expectant results from PEA...

Angela Westerman is joining us today, and we're discussing practical tips and information regarding the Thyroid autoimmune connection. In this episode, Angela discusses:  How patients present Why patients often have more than one autoimmune condition?  Where to start with treatment? How to set treatment goals, and how often do you revisit these with patients?  About Angela:  I am a passionate...

Joining us today is Rhiannon Hardingham, a Naturopath and nutritionist specialising in fertility. Today we're discussing fertility challenges with Endometriosis. In this episode, Rhiannon discusses:  Why this is such a huge issue for couples.  Supporting patients yet to be diagnosed with Endo What we can DO about egg quality and ovarian function The importance of male partner's health in...

Joining us today is Benedict Freudenmann, a nutritionist, and today Benedict discusses a cause-based approach to treatment.  In today's episode, Benedict discusses:  What is a Cause-Based Approach to therapy The six causes of ill health The role genetics play Toxins and disease The role stress and trauma play in disease About Benedict: Benedict Freudenmann is a Clinical Nutritionist whose pas...

Joining us again today is Tabitha McIntosh, a naturopath nutritionist completing her Masters in reproductive medicine at the University of New South Wales, School of Medicine. Today, we'll talk about practical things around female fertility essentials. In today's episode, Tabitha discusses: The major hurdles for women and their fertility  Modifiable risk factors Where to start with presc...

Today, we're welcoming back Brett O'Brien from Core Naturopathics. And today, we're discussing therapy intensity for various conditions.  In this episode, Brett discusses:  Identifying drivers and roadblocks to health Patient assessment Useful tools to consider Regaining homeostasis Immune system therapy intensity  Chronic fatigue therapy intensity  About Brett: I have practised as...

Joining us today is Sarah Franklin, a  naturopath and registered nurse specialising in Oncology. Today we are discussing safe and simple cancer support.  In today's episode, we discuss:  The variables of cancer therapies  Common side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy Diet and lifestyle support How to support a patient through chemo or radiotherapy Gut health and chemotherapy  The gluta...

Joining us today is the famed Lynda Griparic from Love n Guts, a naturopath who specialises in gut health and today we are exploring the multi-faceted condition of functional constipation. In this episode, Lynda discusses: The criteria for functional constipation The common patient presentation, and no it's not all gut-related! Common and not-so-common drivers of functional constipation The m...

Joining us today is Todd Mansfield, a Clinical Herbalist practising in Byron Bay, Australia. Today we're discussing Methane-Dominant SIBO.  In today's episode, Todd discusses:  SIBO types and presentation What LIMO is  How methane-dominant SIBO/LIMO present How to assess your patients to offer a differential diagnosis Personalised management plans for these patients Herbs and supplements...

Joining us today is Alexandra Middleton a Naturopathic Nutritionist who today is going to take us through a Practitioner/Patient HYBRID story of Dietary and Environment Modification of Endometriosis. In this episode, Alex talks us through her personal journey with endometriosis, and also discusses her recently published paper on Endometriosis dietary practices and modification. About Alexandra: Al...

Joining us today is Amie Skilton, a Naturopath who specialises in Mould Illness Recovery, but who also has a history and indeed a passion for the beauty industry. We have podcasted together previously on skin disorders but today we're discussing using nutrition as a tool to optimise your skin health.  In this episode, Amie chats to us about her own skin journey and what tools she uses with he...

Joining us today is Tabitha McIntosh, a Naturopath who is currently doing her Masters of Reproductive Medicine. Today we’ll be discussing an often forgotten topic of how we as clinicians can assist and modify aspects of male fertility. About Tabitha: Tabitha is the founder of awaken your health , and is a qualified and experienced Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, and educator, having run her own...

Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in mental health conditions in the adult population and particularly in children. Joining us today is Susan Hunter, a clinical naturopath. Who will be discussing how clinicians can navigate the management of children's mental disorders. About Susan: Susan is a naturopath passionate about educating and empowering others to feel their...

Today we're joined by Dr Amie Steel, a naturopath and researcher who dedicates her whole career to fostering the communication between research, clinical practice, and results. Today, we'll be discussing a fascinating topic of knowledge mobilization, and how the sharing of knowledge impacts not only other practitioners but the industry as a whole. About Dr Steel: Dr Amie Steel is a natur...

Today we are chatting with Lisa Moane, a nutritionist, naturopath, and an SOS feeding therapist. And that's indeed what we'll be discussing today, extremely fussy eating.  In today's episode we explore:  What an SOS feeding therapist is and what is involved in the therapy The potential ties to improvement in speech and behaviours with dietary modifications What is means when kids do...

Joining us today is Emily Pickering, a naturopath and PhD candidate at the University of Queensland who has completed a  clinical trial with Dr Elizabeth Steels using PEA for people with type 2 diabetes, who had peripheral neuropathy.  Tune in as Emily explains the many benefits of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) across several conditions and why it should be a clinical consideration for practitioners...

Joining us today on Wellness by Designs is fertility expert Brittany Darling.  Tune in as Brittany discusses her work helping people with fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding issues. About Brittany: Brittany is a Clinical Accredited Nutritionist and Western Herbalist with 10+ years of experience and is a mum of two.  She has a special interest in the areas of fertility, prenatal and postnatal, a...

Today we welcome Sally Whitmarsh-Knight, a  Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist of over 20 years to Wellness by Designs.    Sally has focuses her knowledge in the pharmacy setting. Providing Naturopathic consults focusing on family health, and today we are discussing a hot topic of Immune Support in the Greater Community. About Sally: S ally Whitmarsh-Knight has been practising as a Naturopath fo...

Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath who specialises in Childrens' Health through her Natural Super Kids business. Today we're discussing How to Manage Kids' Immune Health Naturally. About Jess: Jess is the founder of Natural Super Kids, and she helps busy mums raise their super kids with healthy food and natural medicine. As a Naturopath Jess has an intricate understanding of how the bo...

Today we're speaking with Dr Daniel Yazbek, a Chiropractor who has a holistic approach to helping people with Migraine.  Tune in as we chat about diagnosis, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of Migraines. About Daniel: Dr Yazbek is a chiropractic clinician in private practice for the past 5 years. His clinical application in everyday practice concerns the diagnosis, treatment and mana...