A Different Approach to Healthcare
If you’re tired of rushed appointments where you leave with more questions than answers, you’re not alone.
At Oceanside Chiropractic, our naturopathy consultations are designed to provide the time needed to understand the bigger picture. Your initial consultation is approximately 60 minutes, allowing us to explore your health in detail rather than focusing on isolated symptoms.
During your comprehensive assessment, we discuss:
- Your health history and current symptoms
- Digestive health and gut function
- Hormone balance and menstrual health
- Energy levels, sleep and stress
- Nutrition, lifestyle and environmental influences
- Previous testing and treatment history
Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we assess how different body systems may be interacting to identify the factors influencing your health.
Our goal is to provide clarity, education and a personalised plan to help support your health moving forward.
Our Approach
Functional Testing & Health Assessments
Understanding your health starts with gathering the right information.
Where clinically appropriate, we may recommend functional testing and pathology investigations to gain a more comprehensive understanding of your health and help guide your treatment plan.
Depending on your symptoms and clinical history, recommendations may include:
- Comprehensive gut microbiome testing
- Functional hormone testing
- Nutritional assessments
- Pathology investigations through your GP
If additional blood tests are recommended, we provide detailed referral letters for your GP outlining the investigations that may assist your assessment.
Testing is always recommended on an individual basis and only where the results are likely to influence treatment decisions.
How Activator & SOT Care Is Applied at Oceanside Chiropractic
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all healthcare.
Where appropriate, your treatment plan may include:
Custom Herbal Medicine
Individualised herbal formulations are compounded specifically for your health goals and may be used to support digestion, hormone health, stress resilience, immune function, energy production and overall wellbeing.
Practitioner-Only Supplements
We utilise high-quality practitioner-only nutraceuticals selected specifically for your individual presentation and clinical needs. Recommendations are based on your assessment and, where appropriate, any pathology or functional testing results.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual health goals and may include:
Clinical Nutrition
Practical, evidence-informed dietary guidance designed to support your health without unnecessary restriction or overwhelm.
Lifestyle & Behaviour Change
Long-term health requires more than supplements alone. We provide realistic guidance around sleep, stress management, movement, daily routines and sustainable lifestyle habits that support lasting wellbeing.
Collaborative Healthcare
We believe the best outcomes often come from collaborative healthcare. Where appropriate, we work alongside your GP, specialists, allied health practitioners and the Oceanside Chiropractic team to help ensure your care is coordinated and personalised.
Areas We Commonly Support
| Clinical Focus | Areas We Commonly Support |
|---|---|
| Gut Health & Digestion | IBS, digestive discomfort, bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, gut microbiome imbalances, including SIBO, and supportive care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). |
| Women's Health & Hormones | Painful periods, PMS, PMDD, irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, post-pill recovery and support throughout perimenopause. |
| Energy, Stress & Sleep | Fatigue, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, stress management and sleep support. |
| Fertility & Pre-Conception | Pre-conception care, fertility support and complementary care alongside assisted reproductive treatment where appropriate. |
| Men's Health | Energy, recovery, libido, fertility, prostate health and overall wellbeing. |
| Metabolic Health | Weight management support, insulin resistance, blood sugar balance, cholesterol and metabolic health. |
| Pain & Inflammation | Nutritional and lifestyle support for persistent pain and inflammatory conditions, working collaboratively with our chiropractic team where appropriate. |
| Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions | Supportive care for individuals living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions alongside their medical team. |
Is Naturopathy Right for You?
You may benefit from seeing our naturopath if:
- You’ve been told your test results are “normal”, but you’re still experiencing fatigue, digestive symptoms, hormone concerns, brain fog, poor sleep or ongoing discomfort.
- You’re looking for a personalised plan that focuses on the factors contributing to your symptoms rather than simply managing them.
- You have a busy lifestyle and need practical recommendations that fit around work and family commitments.
- You’re interested in an evidence-informed natural healthcare approach that complements your existing medical care.
- You value collaborative healthcare, where your naturopath works alongside your GP, specialists and other members of the Oceanside team.
- You’re ready to take an active role in your health with ongoing education, guidance and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Free 15-Minute Clarity Session?
Our complimentary Clarity Session is a no-obligation conversation with our naturopath, Lauren, available either in person or online.
It’s an opportunity to discuss your current health concerns, ask questions, understand our approach and determine whether naturopathy is the right fit before booking a full consultation.
I already see a chiropractor. Why would I also see a naturopath?
Musculoskeletal pain can be influenced by many factors, including nutrition, inflammation, stress, sleep, hormone balance and overall lifestyle.
While our chiropractors focus on improving movement, mobility and musculoskeletal function, our naturopath works to identify and support the internal factors that may also be contributing to your symptoms. Together, this collaborative approach provides more comprehensive care.
Do I need blood tests before my first appointment?
Not at all.
If you have recent blood tests, scans or other health reports, please bring them to your initial consultation. We’ll review any existing information before deciding whether further investigations may be helpful. If appropriate, we can provide a referral letter for your GP outlining recommended pathology.
Can I purchase supplements without an appointment?
Because we prescribe practitioner-only supplements and custom herbal formulations, these products are generally dispensed following a clinical consultation.
This allows us to ensure recommendations are appropriate for your individual health needs while reducing the risk of interactions with medications or other supplements you may already be taking.
