Naturopathic care combines a range of modalities including nutrition, lifestyle practices, and herbal medicine. As a naturopath, my aim is to identify and address the root causes of symptoms. I work to strengthen your innate ability to heal by supporting your body's environment. This involves optimising foundations of health (like nutrition, sleep, and nervous system regulation). We work together to make positive shifts that feel realistic and achievable, while taking a whole-person approach.
As a medical herbalist, I use plant extracts in a range of forms including teas, tablets, powders, and tinctures, for their medicinal properties. I design bespoke liquid herbal blends for your unique health picture, using trusted New Zealand and Australian herbal fluid extract companies. My approach combines modern evidence-based insights with the traditional wisdom of herbal medicine.
Balanced nutrition is foundational to wellbeing and is a core component of naturopathic care. I take a "food as medicine" approach to nourish and fuel your body, restore nutritional deficiencies, feed your gut microbiome, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce inflammation, & more. Food provides the nutrients necessary for strengthening your body's innate ability to heal. My aim is to guide nutritional changes that are achievable, enjoyable, and sustainable (no fad diets here!).
Functional testing and blood tests can be used as a tool to help identify the root cause of symptoms and build a more comprehensive understanding of your health. While not every client requires testing, I may recommend testing when considered fundamental to guiding your care.
A core pillar of naturopathy is Docere, meaning "to teach." I believe understanding your body is essential to lasting wellness. In our sessions, you won’t just receive a health plan, you will learn what is driving your symptoms. My goal is to equip you with practical, lifelong tools so you can confidently manage your health. By taking the guesswork out of supplements and health trends, you will walk away with clear direction, a deeper understanding of your well-being, and a straightforward path to feeling your best.
Initial Consultation - (approximately 90 minutes)
Your initial consultation is a compassionate, in-depth analysis of your current health status, health history, lifestyle, diet, and the many factors that may be influencing your wellbeing. During this first session, you will have the opportunity to discuss your symptoms and health concerns in a relaxed, non-judgemental space. Together, we explore your health goals, which I will incorporate into your Health Plan.
Naturopathic Health Plan:
Your Health Plan is tailored especially to you. It may include a combination of nutritional, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and supplement recommendations. In some cases, I may recommend further testing, or refer you to other health professionals when deemed beneficial for your health.
You will receive your Health Plan via email approximately one week following your initial consultation. I also offer a complimentary Health Plan Overview session, via Zoom (approximately 30-40 minutes). In this session, I will take you through your Health Plan, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions on the spot.
Investment: $220
Standard Follow-up Consultation (approximately 45 minutes)
Follow-up sessions are where a lot of the magic happens. These provide ongoing support, and refinement of your health plan. We will discuss your improvements, and I will introduce new recommendations when appropriate. True healing takes time, and because we are working on many layers, we can't do everything all at once. Depending on your case, at first these sessions are usually recommended every 2-3 weeks or monthly. As you improve, the time between follow-ups may extend. The amount of follow-up sessions required varies significantly depending on your case.
You will receive an updated Health Plan following these sessions.
Investment: $95
Express Follow-up Consultation - (approximately 20 minutes)
I offer these shorter sessions for those times when you need a little extra support between your Standard Follow-up appointments. These sessions are ideal for clients navigating complex health journeys who prefer more regular guidance when working on your Health Plan recommendations. Express sessions allow us to monitor your progress, make minor refinements, and ensure you remain confident and on track with your Health Plan.
You will recieve an email summary following these sessions.
Please note: express follow-ups are not suitable for all clients, please only book these sessions when advised.
Investment: $45
Acute Consultation - (approximately 20 minutes)
These appointments are available for existing clients facing sudden changes in health, such as:
Acute infection (e.g., cold/virus, thrush, UTIs)
Symptom flare-up
Periods of high stress/overwhelm/sleep disturbance
You will receive access to high-grade practitioner supplements, or a bespoke herbal formula depending on your needs (additional cost for products).
Following this session, you will receive an email summary.
Investment: $45
Free Discovery Call (approximately 15 mins)
These calls are available to anyone considering booking with Nature Within. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about naturopathy & herbal medicine, and how I may be able to support you.
Delivered over a phone call for ease.
"I have had an amazing first experience with Renee right from my first appointment. She was very thorough, and always explained things clearly. She is very supportive and informative. Since seeing Renee, my health and wellbeing has improved dramatically and I feel so much healthier. It is a breath of fresh air to have a professional who cares about your health issues and goes above and beyond to find every possible solution for you to overcome them. I highly recommend Renee."
-Jessica
"I have always found Renee very caring and wanting to do her best to help me in regard to my health. She is very thorough, true to her word, and honest consultant, and I have utmost confidence in her ability regarding natural medicines and her desire to help people with their health issues. I would be happy to recommend her to anyone considering trying naturopathy or herbalism."
-Jude
"From our first consultation that lasted an hour and a half, I felt instantly safe and incredibly supported. This feeling was consistent in all of our sessions over the four months or so that we've worked together. Renee thoroughly explained the reasons behind her recommendations for herbal medicines and lifestyle changes; and what I loved best was that the lifestyle changes she recommended were easily doable, which was perfect for someone like me who tends to feel overwhelmed with making changes."
- Vanessa