See our degree-qualified and skilled Clinical Naturopaths in Brisbane for PCOS, Menopause, Endometriosis, PMS and Hormonal Health Issues. Five specialist Naturopaths at Wavell Heights and Cannon Hill, plus online Australia-wide.
Not sure you need a Naturopath? Don’t know which of our skilled and empathetic Naturopaths to see? Book a FREE 15-minute consultation with our Clinic Manager to discuss your health concerns and help you choose the right Practitioner.
Why Choose Naturopathic Care
Many women come to us after months, or years, of symptoms. Persistent fatigue. Irregular or painful periods. Unexplained weight gain. Mood shifts tied to their cycle. Brain fog. Poor sleep. And blood tests that come back “within range.”
Naturopathic medicine takes a different approach. Rather than managing symptoms in isolation, our clinical Naturopaths investigate the underlying drivers: the hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, and stress patterns that standard testing often misses.
We work alongside your GP and specialists, not against them. What we offer is a longer appointment, a deeper investigation, and an natural medicine toolkit that gives you more complete care than either approach alone.
How We Support You
Each condition has its own Naturopathic approach. Select yours to learn more, or speak with our Clinic Manager if your concern is not listed.
Naturopath for PCOS
Insulin support, cycle regulation, androgen balance, weight management.
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in Australia, yet it is often managed primarily through the oral contraceptive pill without addressing underlying drivers. Naturopathic assessment identifies your specific PCOS subtype: insulin-resistant, inflammatory or adrenal. Each requires a different approach. DUTCH hormone testing, dietary changes, targeted herbal medicine and nutritional support are central to care.
Naturopath for Endometriosis
Pain support, oestrogen clearance, inflammation, immune modulation.
Endometriosis affects an estimated one in nine Australian women and takes an average of six to eight years to diagnose. Naturopathic support addresses the terrain: oestrogen clearance via the liver and gut, systemic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and prostaglandin-driven pain. Dietary changes, gut microbiome support and targeted supplementation can translate to a meaningful reduction in daily pain and flare frequency.
Naturopath for Perimenopause
Irregular cycles, mood shifts, fatigue and weight changes in the transition years.
Perimenopause can begin up to ten years before the final menstrual period, often in the early-to-mid forties. Naturopathic assessment identifies where a woman is in the transition, because early perimenopause (progesterone decline) and late perimenopause (oestrogen decline) require different Wellness Plan approaches. Herbal adaptogens, adrenal support, sleep and mood protocols are central tools.
Naturopath for Menopause
Hot flushes, night sweats, mood, bone density, libido and sleep.
For women who cannot or choose not to use HRT, Naturopathic medicine offers a toolkit of herbal adaptogens, phytoestrogens, adrenal support and sleep protocols. For women on HRT, we work alongside that treatment to optimise hormone metabolism and address what HRT does not cover. The goal is the best outcome for you.
Naturopath for PMS and PMDD
Mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, cramping, emotional dysregulation.
For women who cannot or choose not to use HRT, Naturopathic medicine offers a toolkit of herbal adaptogens, phytoestrogens, adrenal support and sleep protocols. For women on HRT, we work alongside that treatment to optimise hormone metabolism and address what HRT does not cover. The goal is the best outcome for you.
Missing, heavy or painful periods. Root cause investigation and support.
Irregular, absent or heavy periods are symptoms, not diagnoses. Naturopathic investigation identifies whether the driver is hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient depletion, undereating, excessive exercise or stress. Functional testing including DUTCH and full thyroid panels is ordered where clinically indicated.
Preconception care, natural conception, IVF preparation and support.
Preconception Naturopathic care optimises the hormonal environment, nutrient status and metabolic health before conception. For women preparing for IVF, Naturopathic support focuses on egg quality, uterine lining support, stress regulation and reducing systemic inflammation that can impair implantation.
Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, hyperthyroidism alongside medical management.
Thyroid function sits at the centre of metabolism, energy, cycle regularity and hormonal balance. Our Naturopaths assess thyroid health using full panels including Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies, ordered where clinically indicated. Many women with suboptimal thyroid function are told their TSH is normal when a more complete picture tells a different story.
Cycle-linked breakouts, androgen-driven skin, gut and liver support.
Hormonal acne typically flares around ovulation or before a period and is linked to elevated androgens, poor oestrogen clearance, gut dysbiosis or elevated cortisol. Naturopathic treatment addresses the internal drivers rather than surface symptoms, using liver support, gut microbiome work and targeted herbal and nutritional medicine.
Adrenal fatigue, postnatal depletion, low libido, burnout and more.
Adrenal fatigue, postnatal depletion, low libido, burnout and unexplained fatigue are all areas where Naturopathic medicine has a genuine clinical role. Read more on our Fatigue and Energy Naturopath Brisbane page
Autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and endometriosis
Immune dysfunction in women often has a hormonal component, with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and endometriosis being far more common in women than in men. Read more on our Immune Health Naturopath Brisbane page.
Book a free 15-minute chat with our Clinic Manager. She can help you work out which of our Naturopaths and which approach is the right fit for your specific health concerns. No cost, no obligation.
How it Works
In-Depth Consultation
60 minutes exploring your health history, cycle, diet, lifestyle, stress and goals. Your Naturopath reviews any existing test results before recommending anything.
Ordered where clinically indicated. DUTCH hormone panels, thyroid function, iron studies, GI-MAP, DNA testing. Clear data, not assumptions.
Your Wellness Plan
A written Wellness Plan combining herbal medicine, targeted supplements, dietary changes and lifestyle recommendations. Specific to your body and your results.
Follow-Up Appointments
Your Wellness Plan may be revised at any appointment as your results and symptoms shift. We adjust until it works for you.
Hormones do not exist in isolation. Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones all operate as an interconnected system. A disruption in one area produces downstream effects across the others. This is why women so often experience a cluster of symptoms at once: the fatigue, the weight that will not shift, the anxiety that spikes before a period, the skin that breaks out in the thirties.
They are not separate issues. They are the same system signalling that something is off. Naturopathic medicine starts by mapping that system. Your Naturopath identifies where the imbalance originates, what is maintaining it, and which levers, when moved, produce the most meaningful change.
“Most women who come to us have already been told everything is normal. Normal on a standard panel is not the same as optimal for your body. That is exactly where we start.”
Jen Strachan, Clinical Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Our Naturopaths do not replace your GP, gynaecologist, or endocrinologist. We work alongside your medical team: interpreting your existing pathology results through a Naturopathic lens, communicating with treating doctors where appropriate, and referring you back when something requires medical investigation or intervention.
We never advise stopping medication without your doctor’s involvement. What we offer is a longer appointment, a deeper investigation, and a set of clinical tools that complement medical management.
Functional Testing
Our Naturopaths use clinical testing to identify exactly where your hormones are out of balance, interpreting results against optimal ranges for your body, not just broad reference bands. All testing is ordered where clinically indicated.
DUTCH Hormone Testing
The gold standard for mapping sex hormones and adrenal function. Measures oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and cortisol across the full daily pattern. Particularly useful for PCOS, Endometriosis, Perimenopause and adrenal fatigue.
DNA and Methylation Testing
Understanding your genetic predispositions including MTHFR variants, oestrogen metabolism pathways and detoxification capacity allows your Naturopath to build a Wellness Plan grounded in your individual biology.
Comprehensive Blood Panels
Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies), iron studies, full blood count, Vitamin D, B12, fasting insulin, blood glucose and inflammatory markers, ordered where clinically indicated.
GI-MAP Stool Analysis
DNA-based analysis of gut bacteria, pathogens, inflammation and digestive function. Particularly relevant for Endometriosis, inflammatory PCOS, and hormonal skin conditions where gut health is a central factor.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Assesses mineral status and toxic metal exposure. Useful for women presenting with fatigue, thyroid dysfunction and hormonal disruption where nutrient status is a key driver of symptoms.
Food Intolerance Testing
IgG antibody testing for delayed food reactions that contribute to systemic inflammation and hormonal disruption. Relevant for Endometriosis, hormonal acne, and persistent digestive symptoms alongside hormonal concerns.
Functional Testing
Five experienced Naturopaths, each with deep expertise in women’s hormonal health. Available at Wavell Heights, Cannon Hill, and online Australia-wide.
Cannon Hill + Online
Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
Jen specialises in women’s health including reproductive health, fertility, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause. She uses DNA testing, blood diagnostics and individualised herbal medicine to address the hormonal picture as a whole.
Cannon Hill + Online
Naturopath, Acupuncturist
Suzanne brings the combined clinical perspective of Naturopathy and Acupuncture to women’s hormonal health, offering an integrated approach to cycle regulation, thyroid support, and hormonal balance that draws on both disciplines.
Cannon Hill + Online
Clinical Naturopath
Amy specialises in women’s health, digestive health, and hormonal conditions. She uses a comprehensive, testing-led approach including DNA and methylation testing to uncover underlying drivers and build clinical Wellness Plans.
Online + Sunshine Coast
Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
Shella’s particular interest is hormonal health, fertility, and autoimmune conditions including PCOS, Endometriosis, and thyroid disorders. Her integrative approach combines traditional Naturopathic support with current clinical evidence.
Wavell Heights + Online
Clinical Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist
Nicole works extensively with women’s health including Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS, PMS, Menopause and Perimenopause. Her dual qualifications give her a particularly comprehensive lens on hormonal and metabolic health.
Not sure which of our Naturopaths is the right fit for your health concerns? Our Clinic Manager can match you to the right practitioner at no cost.
What Patients Say
“I had been dealing with PCOS for eight years and felt like I was going around in circles with the same advice. Jen was the first practitioner who actually explained what was happening with my insulin and why the pill wasn’t fixing it. Six months in and my cycles are regular and my skin has completely cleared.”
“I came to Brisbane Livewell Clinic for perimenopause support after struggling with sleep, anxiety and brain fog for over a year. Shella’s approach was thorough and completely different to what I had experienced elsewhere. Within two months I was sleeping properly and feeling like myself again.”
“Amy connected the dots between symptoms my GP had been treating separately for years. The approach is just different, more thorough, more personalised. I finally feel like someone understands what I have been dealing with. I wish I had found a Women’s Health Naturopath in Brisbane sooner.”
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Women’s Health Naturopaths
Our Women’s Health Naturopaths are part of the broader Brisbane Livewell Clinic naturopathic team. Visit our Naturopath Brisbane page to see all appointment types, fees and Practitioner profiles.
What Patients Say
Can’t find your answer? Contact our Clinic Manager and she will be happy to help.
Yes. Naturopathic treatment for PCOS addresses the root hormonal drivers including insulin resistance, elevated androgens, and irregular ovulation using herbal medicine, targeted nutritional support, dietary changes, and functional testing ordered where clinically indicated.
Your GP diagnoses and prescribes and is essential to your care. Our Naturopaths spend 60 minutes investigating the underlying drivers of your hormonal symptoms using functional testing, clinical herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them.
Yes. Naturopathic medicine has a strong evidence base for managing Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms through herbal adaptogens, phytoestrogen-rich foods, adrenal support, sleep protocols, and targeted supplementation. We also work collaboratively with your GP if HRT is appropriate for you.
Testing options include DUTCH comprehensive hormone testing, full thyroid panels, iron studies, GI-MAP stool analysis, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, DNA and methylation testing, and food intolerance testing. All testing is ordered where clinically indicated for your specific situation.
Your Initial Naturopath Consultation is 60 minutes. Your Naturopath takes a thorough health history, reviews any existing test results, and provides a written Wellness Plan. The Wellness Plan may cover herbal prescriptions, supplements, dietary guidance and any testing ordered where clinically indicated. The Wellness Plan may be revised at any subsequent appointment.
Yes. All of our Women’s Health Naturopaths offer telehealth consultations available to women anywhere in Australia. Testing kits can be posted to you and the quality of care is identical to an in-Clinic appointment.
Many Australian private health funds offer rebates for Naturopathy under extras cover. The amount varies by fund and level of cover. We recommend checking with your insurer before your first appointment.
The free 15-minute consultation is with our Clinic Manager, not a clinical appointment. She can help you identify which of our Naturopaths and which approach is most appropriate for your specific health concerns. There is no cost and no obligation to book further.
Book your Initial Naturopath Consultation online, or call us first. Our Clinic Manager can match you to the right Naturopath for your specific health concerns at no cost.
