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The urban sense approach to health - Founder and Director of urban sense Cheryl Penna Naturopath

Are you concerned about your health, confused about what to eat or what vitamins take, or do you need advice relating to a current health condition? Many health problems often start years before a medical condition is diagnosed but we often over look the signs and symptoms that identify that things are not as they should be. Poor sleep, weight gain, insomnia, infertility, anxiety, allergies, fatigue, constipation or poor digestion are often the first indication that your body is not functioning as it should be. Whilst acute symptoms can often be managed in one or two session, chronic conditions involve a thorough assessment to identify the cause of your symptoms. A personalized program can then be developed to help you improve and optimize your health and wellbeing.

Helping your body to heal

When given the right conditions, your body has the innate ability to heal. No matter what disease a person suffers from, if you learn to reduce your stress load and relax effectively, enjoy your life, exercise regularly, eat a diet that supports your body type and reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals, you will feel better. As your complementary medicine practitioner, my goal is not just to treat your symptoms, but to focus on your total and long term health and wellbeing.

As a Naturopath I use a variety of herbal and nutritional remedies to support and maintain your body’s own healing process. Treatment of your specific health needs may include lifestyle and dietary modification along side a health program including nutritional supplementation and or herbal medicines based on clinical and pathology assessments.

Emphasis is placed on the specifics of your physical symptoms, lifestyle and long term health goals. Whilst many people present with short term goals, my emphasis is to help you achieve and maintain sustainable health throughout all stages of your life.

My prime focus is to provide realistic and achievable changes whilst maintaining a balance between healthy living and enjoyment of a busy and social life.

Consultation and referrals to other health professionals may be recommended as part of integrated holistic approach to health care.

Complementary medicine offers safe and effective treatment for many health conditions that include:

Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
Anxiety, insomnia and mild depression

Digestive Management
Liver function analysis
Detoxification profiles
GIT & Digestive treatment
Irritable Bowel disorder / Constipation / Digestive ulcers

Weight Management
Metabolic typing
Body assessment
Keto System / Body Trim program
Food Behavior Programming

Women's Health
Hormonal balance
PCOS
Endometriosis / Fibroids
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
Irregular periods
Preconception & Fertility treatment
Menopausal change
Cycle charting

Wellness Programs
Cellular Health assessment
Nutritional assessment
Organic Acid profiles
Dietary programs for optimal health

Chronic conditions
Recurrent infections
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Thyroid conditions
Metabolic syndrome
Diabetes T2
Cholesterol disorders
Cardiovascular health

Men’s Health
Prostate health
Infertility - poor sperm health
Andropause - hormonal assesment
Abdominal Obesity

To make an appointment, contact us at 03 9482 5135. The clinic is open Monday - Saturday. EFTPOS facilities available.

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