We help women:
You don’t have to accept feeling “not quite yourself” as a normal part of midlife.
With the right support, perimenopause can become an opportunity to build the foundations for better health—not just for today, but for the decades ahead. Our goal is to help you feel energised, resilient and confident, while supporting the long-term health of your hormones, gut, muscles and bones so you can continue living an active, independent life.
✔ Personalised, evidence-informed care
✔ Root-cause approach that looks beyond symptom management
✔ Collaborative care alongside your GP and other health professionals
✔ Consultations available in East Melbourne, Richmond and via telehealth
As a degree-qualified naturopath and nutritionist, I take a personalised, evidence-informed approach to helping women feel their best during perimenopause while protecting their long-term health.
Rather than focusing on individual symptoms, I look at the five foundations that underpin healthy ageing and vitality:
Hormonal Health
Supporting hormonal balance to help reduce symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, fatigue, brain fog, PMS and weight changes.
Gut & Metabolic Health
Optimising digestion, nutrient absorption, blood sugar regulation and metabolic health to support energy, hormones and overall wellbeing.
Bone & Muscle Health
Building stronger bones and maintaining muscle through targeted nutrition, lifestyle strategies and evidence-informed supplementation to support lifelong strength and independence.
Nervous System & Emotional Wellbeing
Supporting better sleep, stress resilience and emotional wellbeing by addressing the underlying drivers affecting your nervous system.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Foundations
Creating realistic, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored to your individual needs, with practitioner-only supplements, herbal medicine and functional or pathology testing where appropriate.
Together, these five foundations provide a comprehensive picture of your health, allowing us to identify what’s driving your symptoms rather than simply managing them. The goal isn’t just to help you feel better today—it’s to help you build the foundations for a healthier, stronger and more active future.
If you’re curious about how naturopathy can support you, I’d love to chat. Book a free discovery call to find out whether we’re the right fit.
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by significant hormonal changes that can cause symptoms such as hot flushes, mood changes, sleep disturbances, irregular menstrual cycles and many more. This stage can last for up to 10 years before menopause officially occurs, with most women reaching menopause around ages 51–52. As a result, some women may begin experiencing perimenopausal symptoms in their early 40s.
We take the time to understand your full health picture, not just isolated symptoms.
Common concerns we support include:
Perimenopause can become an opportunity to build the foundations for better health—not just for today, but for the decades ahead.
Bone health is one of the most overlooked aspects of menopause and aging in general.
As hormone levels change, bone density can decline, increasing the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
We provide natural, personalised support to help:
Essentially, we help women build the foundations for a long, active and independent life!
Naturopathy is an evidence-informed approach that focuses on both preventing illness and supporting existing health concerns by addressing their underlying root causes.
The body has an innate capacity to heal and restore balance when given the right conditions. Our role is to identify and reduce the factors that may be disrupting this balance, and to guide you toward supportive habits such as nourishing nutrition, appropriate movement, stress regulation, and restorative sleep.
At AR Naturopathy & Nutrition, we use a combination of:
Instead of short-term fixes, we create structured plans that support sustainable, long-term health outcomes.
I primarily work with women who are:
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Your care is personalised and comprehensive.
We start with a detailed consultation where we explore your health history, current symptoms, and your main health goals. From there, you’ll receive a tailored plan that supports your whole health—not just one aspect of it. For most of my clients, I will recommend a comprehensive gut microbiome test and hormone testing, as this will allow us to further personalise your treatment.
Ongoing support ensures your plan evolves as your body changes. At your return appointments, we monitor progress, discuss your test results, adjust your treatment plan, and make sure you stay motivated to stay on track to achieve your goals. My aim for you is to not just providing acute care but expanding your quality of life and your vitality.
I grew up in Germany, where I was introduced to herbal medicine from a young age. My fascination with natural health deepened during my teenage years while helping in my aunt’s compounding pharmacy. These early experiences sparked a lifelong interest in holistic healing.
Years later, faced with fertility challenges and undergoing IVF treatment, I turned to herbal medicine for support. This integrative approach contributed to two healthy pregnancies and reinforced my belief in the power of natural therapies.
Your initial visit involves a deep look into your health history and current concerns. We also explore your diet and lifestyle habits and assess the impact of stress on your overall health and wellbeing. This helps us find the root cause of your health issues. You will receive a clear and personalised treatment plan that may include nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, along with prescribed nutritional, herbal, or therapeutic supplements where appropriate.
Yes. We have a strong focus on supporting women through perimenopause and the postmenopausal years. This includes supporting your bone health and managing metabolic changes and hormonal shifts. We also help with improving your gut health, managing stress levels and restoring energy levels to ensure long-term vitality.
Yes — naturopathy can play a supportive role in improving bone health and helping to reduce the risk or progression of osteoporosis, particularly when it is used as part of a multidisciplinary and preventative approach that includes exercise, appropriate medical care and monitoring.
Naturopathic care often focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying contributors that may be accelerating bone loss or impairing bone formation. For more information, visit our bone health page.
Both options are available to suit your needs. You can book an in-clinic appointment in Richmond and East Melbourne. Alternatively, online consultations are offered Australia-wide. This allows you to receive professional health support from the comfort of your home.
Functional and pathology testing are often used to gain clarity. This might include comprehensive gut microbiome testing, hormone testing (DUTCH test), or blood tests. These results allow for a more personalised and accurate treatment plan tailored to your body’s specific needs.
Once you book, you will receive an intake questionnaire. Please complete this before our session so we can focus on your goals. It is also helpful to provide any recent blood tests or stool tests you have already completed.
Naturopathy and clinical nutrition both use evidence-informed methods to prevent and treat illness. While clinical nutrition focuses deeply on food and supplements, naturopathy also incorporates herbal medicine and lifestyle practices. Both aim to support the body’s natural ability to heal.
The number of sessions varies for every person. Some health goals require only a few visits to establish a plan, while others need ongoing support as the body changes. Our aim is to provide sustainable changes that lead to lasting health.
If you’re ready to take a proactive approach to your health—and protect your bones for the future:
Appointments: online (Australia-wide) and in-clinic appointments
Location for in-clinic appointments: Richmond and East Melbourne, Victoria, Melbourne
