Meet Your Naturopath
Melissa Bell
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
My journey into holistic health is shaped by an undeniable drive to awaken my innate potential to be my best self - and this carries across all areas of my life including (and especially) my health. This drive is a value I wish to share with others who may be feeling frustrated, unsupported, and longing for answers regarding their health.
I am deeply passionate about investigating and uncovering the root cause of your health concerns. My mission is to provide education, guidance, support and actionable steps to restore your body’s innate capabilities for optimal states of wellbeing and long-term sustainable health.
My approach is simple - I am deeply interested in every facet of your unique and intricate health story. This includes exploring your personal and family history, diet, lifestyle, medications/supplements, your health goals and potential barriers or challenges that may arise. If needed, bloodwork or functional testing may be ordered and interpreted to establish a deeper understanding of internal imbalances.
Supported by both traditional and current scientific research, I use nutritional and lifestyle recommendations alongside a combination of herbal and nutraceutical supplementation within your personalised treatment plan. My aim is to challenge and empower you to integrate small, realistic changes that lead to big, long term positive impacts to your health.
My Story
I have been passionate about health since I was young. I would always be the one who patched up members of my family when they suffered cuts and scrapes, and was constantly fascinated by the human body. Throughout my teenage years I experienced huge hormone imbalances that led to significant menstrual issues and persistent acne. Not only did it impact my physical appearance, but the emotional distress was debilitating! My confidence was shattered and I feared the pain that would accompany menstruation each month. Not knowing I had any other options, I saw my GP who put me straight on the pill. After some time, I felt disconnected to my body, unsupported and confused about what to do next.
After a few years of feeling like this (yes a few years!!), I started to research alternative ways to regain control over my health, before deciding to come off the pill. This ignited a passion for natural alternatives and how they could positively impact the body both internally and externally. At the time, I was mid-way through a Bachelor of Exercise Science so I decided to defer and pursue Naturopathy. Fast forward to proudly graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and launching Embody Health Naturopathy.
My partner and I are parents to three boys, all with their own individual health pictures and personalities, which has developed a broad level of knowledge and experience. Over the years, I have also personally experienced various gut issues, parasites, anxiety, hormonal imbalances and more recently rosacea. I continue to take a proactive approach to my health and my focus now lies in empowering individuals and their families to do the same.
I love working with clients of all ages and health pictures, with a special interest in skin, gut, immune and mental health (mindset, healthy habit development and challenging limiting beliefs).
I look forward to guiding you on your journey to embodying health.
Mel x