Clinical and naturopathic nutritional medicine with a special emphasis on children's health, learning and behavioural needs. Knowing what foods suit you and how to correct nutritional imbalances makes a big difference to how you feel, think and behave.

I have been in clinical practice in Newcastle for the last 20 years. I specialise in IBS and Food intolerance's. I use Iridology. I also treat stress issues and poor sleep patterns and have great success with Menopause. Many people with allergy conditions can benefit from Herbal Medicines. I also have success with treating chronic headaches and skin issues.

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you want to resolve the root cause of your health problem, rather than just mask the symptoms? The body has an amazing ability to heal itself, under the right conditions. Sophie can help you to discover what you personally need to bring your body back to equilibrium and allow you to feel at your optimum health. Sophie Shields-Brown is a qualified and accredited Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist and Remedial Massage Therapist at Equilibrium Natural Health, at Morpeth. She is particularly passionate about such health issues as; ?Digestive Problems; IBS, Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut, Coeliac disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's ?Stress Management, Fatigue, Lack of Vitality and Adrenal Exhaustion ?Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes ?Allergies and Food Sensitivities ?Immunity and Auto-Immune Issues; Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren's ?Emotional Wellbeing; Depression, Anxiety, PTSD ?Skin Disorders, Eczema, Psoriasis ?Women's Health; Hormone Balance, PMS, Preconception Care, Pregnancy and Menopause ?Children's Health; ADD, ADHD, SPD, ODD ?Massage; Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy, Trigger Point Release, Oncology Massage and Deep Tissue Naturopathy believes that if one restores or maintains the equilibrium of the body, our immune system is better placed to defend itself against infection and disease. Sophie is passionate about helping people to reach their health goals naturally and will guide you through your diet, together with the use of iridology, herbs and supplements, to gain great health and an understanding of what you can do to help yourself to achieve the results you want. Education is paramount and with careful guidance clients gain an insight into how to achieve their health goals. She believes everyone should be treated as an individual and therefore each treatment protocol is tailor made to suit each client specifically to their needs. As an herbalist Sophie has an extensive herbal dispensary on-site at Equilibrium Natural Health and recommends the best quality 'Practitioner Only' herbal and nutritional supplements available in Australia. Recommended supplements have been scientifically and clinically researched. They contain therapeutic levels of high quality raw ingredients that are combined to achieve the most efficient absorbency through the gut lining. Sophie also runs regular workshops on Gardening for Health, Healthy Eating for Kid's and am more than happy to come and give a talk about the benefits of good health and how to achieve it. Sophie is an Accredited Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). Health Fund Rebates are available. Equilibrium Natural Health is located in the beautiful historic town of Morpeth, near Maitland NSW. I like to think the clinic is set in the perfect environment with the right support for healing, health and wellbeing. Come and nourish yourself back to health at Equilibrium Natural Health. I look forward to helping you reach your optimal health potential. Call Sophie at Equilibrium Natural Health on 0409 506 477 or visit www.equilibriumnaturalhealth.com.au for more information.

Functional Medicine Practitioner and Biomedical Naturopath, Jasmin Polley treats holistically and can help with all health conditions. Jasmin has a special interest in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). She is also passionate at working with people to improve stress & anxiety, thyroid & adrenal fatigue, as well as hormonal health and fertility support. Jasmin has been in practice since 2003 and furthering her education by completing her Masters in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She also has a degree in Biomedical Science and an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy (including Nutrition and Herbal Medicine). Jasmin is also a certified GAPS practitioner (Gut & Psychology Syndrome) and Nutrigenomics practitioner (how nutrition can affect your epigenetics, i.e. the way your genes are displayed). Jasmin treats holistically and all treatment plans are designed specifically for you (no run-of-the-mill pre-set treatment plans here!). We use evidence-based treatments which can include lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes, functional foods, herbal medicine (including liquid herbs) and high-quality supplements. Health fund rebates are available.

This clinic offers a progressive integrative medicine setting where Medical Herbalist Cath Minter offers patients the best of both traditional and evidence-based herbal medicine. Our patients are made up off all members of the community including young children, pregnant mothers, couples wishing to become parents, and a diverse group of people wanting to supplement the care they receive from their GP to improve their health, or prevent health problems. We provide exceptional health care in our areas of expertise within a holistic medicine frame-work using therapies that are effective, safe and are affordable. Modalities used include Western Herbal Medicine as a primary specialty with Iris analysis, Nutritional Counselling and Bach Flower Remedies. Cath's qualifications: Masters of Science - Herbal Medicine (cand) Diploma of Medical Herbalism Diploma of Medical Science Diploma of Iridology Certificate Bach Flowers Professional memberships ATMS 3342 MNHAA High quality medicines : This clinic supplies A grade quality herbal medicines which are sourced from organic farms or which have been sustainably produced. We support our local businesses. Longer consultations : Suffient time is needed for accuracy and thoroughness and this is prioritised. The first consultation is 1 hour+ to thoroughly investigate the health issues and create an individualized care-plan, so there's no rushing or feeling stressed by time constraints. There is time for you. Every follow-up 30 minute consultation is prepared for ahead of time so that you get the attention to detail and thoroughness that builds accuracy and efficacy in the care. Herbal Medicine Safety : Fully qualified herbalists have years of training to expertly select the correct combination of herbs and nutritional supplements for your specific problem. Cath Minter is highly trained and has many years of clinical experience. Many of the herbal medicines that herbalists use today have scientific research to support their use as effective treatment. Other herbs have the benefit of many years of application in clinical settings by practitioners, and this is called anecdotal evidence. Traditional or folk use, is the historical use of herbal medicines and this type of evidence is also useful in helping practitioners and researchers gain better insight into how humans were instinctively drawn to plants for their healing properties.