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GETTING WELL NATURALLY, Naturopathic, Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic

Contact & Location Information
Contact Name GETTING WELL NATURALLY
Address Waters Edge Business Centre
1 Greville ST
Caroline Springs 3023
Servicing Areas Caroline Springs, Victoria
Phone 03 9217 6410 or (03) 8683 94

Getting Well Naturally is a Naturopathic, Nutritional and Weight Loss Clinic.

You deserve to be healthy........choose WELLNESS today & feel FANTASTIC again! Visit www.gettingwellnaturally.com.au

If you suffer from fatigue, stress, anxiety, weight gain, infertility, PMS, PCOS, cysts or fibroids or severe period problems, help is at hand. Our aim is to not only to treat our client's presenting health problems but also to empower and educate our clients to achieve ongoing wellness and regain their natural health and vitality.

We are located in beautiful Caroline Springs, 22 km west of the CBD. There is ample on-street parking. Opening Hours are by appointment. Please note, Getting Well Naturally is a busy practice. To ensure that we run on time for your appointment we ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes early. Should you need to reschedule your appointment we require 24 hours advance notice to rebook your appointment as soon as possible.

GETTING WELL NATURALLY, Naturopathic, Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic

Testimonials:

"I visited Getting Well Naturally in 2008 at the start of winter for some naturopathic advice on diet and wellbeing. I was feeling very tired, bloated and suffering from nausea and fatigue on some days. Thinking that I always had a healthy diet, I was to discover that they were the wrong foods for my body type. Merril guided me through my diet and eating habits, gave me advice on what I should and shouldn't be eating and also some guidelines for exercise to help with improving my overall health. I was determined to see it through. For every month over a 3 month period, I visited Merril for an update to make sure we were on the right track. This allowed us to alter anything necessary, which also included certain vitamin and mineral supplements.

Merril's knowledge and expertise in her field was very well demonstrated along with a caring, friendly, helpful and professional approach to her work and in helping others. I was most impressed with the after care as well - always able to email or phone with any problems or questions. Merril also keeps her clients updated with information on many different topics that she feels may interest them. In any of my appointments, I never felt Iike I was being rushed out the door!

To this day, I am much better equipped to be able to handle my own diet with confidence and know that it is up to me to maintain the quality of life I choose. I owe it to Merril with many thanks that she was the one to place me on to the right path. I highly recommend her services to anyone wishing to try Natural Medicine as an alternative."
Jody of Caroline Springs, Vic.




"Getting Well Naturally's programs and treatments have made me feel full of energy, improved my mood and made me feel better about myself. Merril is very approachable, easy to talk to. A fun approach to the sessions. Highly recommended!!!" Kate of Delahey, Vic.




"I think the diet and nutrients have made a great improvement to my wellbeing.
I have lost weight, have no indigestion and more energy."
Jenny of Burnside, Vic.




"This clinic empowers clients to maximize their health potential through education and natural medicine supplementation. The emphasis is on nutritional counselling and creating healthy dietary and lifestyle practices."

If you ever feel overwhelmed or just plain confused about the types of foods that are good for you, then you are not alone. Everyday we are bombarded by advertisements and the media, all giving conflicting advice about the types of food that we should eat.

But did you know that everyone has different nutritional needs? Not all foods are good for everyone. So it’s important to find out the exact foods which are beneficial and detrimental to YOUR health.

Knowing this information can mean the difference between feeling rundown, overweight, tired and depressed and being full of energy and achieving a natural healthy weight.

Correcting nutritional deficiencies can also make a tremendous difference to your overall health and wellbeing. A deficiency of even one nutrient can have wide ranging and serious effects on the body.

Nutritional deficiencies are rampant in western societies and many foods and drinks which we consume each day (ie refined carbohydrates, caffeinated beverages) further deplete our nutritional status.

People interested in staying healthy will typically read or hear of a fantastic nutrient in media and then go to their supermarket to buy it.

While this is to be commended, it really does pay to know what you are buying. I have personally come across multivitamins for children which contain Sodium Saccharin. This is a chemical sweetener which cannot only affect a child’s behavior but has also been linked to brain cancer. Preservatives such as these have no place in nutritional products, much less ones which are meant for children.

Self-prescribing nutrients can be tempting but you could be wasting your money on inferior products. All of the nutritional products I prescribe are clinically tested and thoroughly researched. They are given at therapeutic dosages and contain only the best absorbed forms of the nutrient so that it will do you the most good.

Nutrients are also tailored specifically for you. You will not be given a supplement just because it’s on the shelf. I use the patient ordering system which means that supplements are ordered at the close of the consultation and are delivered fresh to you the next working day.* (*The only exception is if your appointment is after 2pm when it will take an extra working day.)

When it comes to your health, consuming the right foods and nutrients is the best health insurance you’ll ever have.

By making an appointment today you will be taking an hour of your time to come and learn what’s good for you which will set you on the path for lifetime of health and wellness. Call 03 9217 6410 for an appointment today!


THE CLINIC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

  • Tailored natural healthcare solutions for a broad range of health conditions.

  • Comprehensive Health Assessments of up to one hour. (see below)

  • Body Composition Analysis. (see below)

  • Clinically proven weight loss programs. (see below)

  • Natural Fertility Assessments (see below)

  • Cutting edge and clinically proven practitioner only products.

  • Tailored pathology testing if required.

  • Dietary and lifestyle advice.


    WOMEN'S HEALTH & FERTILITY

    Women are under increasing pressure to be all things to all people and the need to juggle the demands of family, friends, work and other responsibilities can at times be overwhelming.

    If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, mood swings, period problems, etc. then you need some help to get your health and wellbeing back in balance, so that you are better able to meet the demands of everyday life.

    This is especially important if you want to start a family, because getting pregnant can be a challenge when your body is out of whack.

    Natural fertility focuses on the overall health of both parents.

    For the mum to be this entails a comprehensive health assessment, a body composition analysis, charting your monthly cycle to pinpoint your best chances to conceive, keeping a log of your temperature, and experimenting with a new diet and lifestyle regime. It may also involve a detoxification program and or a weight loss program.

    Infertility is commonplace. IVF is expensive and time-consuming and offers about a 5% chance of success. All of this while you are forced to endure hormone treatments which literally run your life.

    The natural approach works in harmony with your body and provides a common sense and nutritionally rich framework from which to create a baby.

    The father-to-be's health is also taken into consideration and he may also be required to follow a natural health program to increase your chances of a successfully conceiving.

    Preconception Care is the buzzword to explain all of the above measures that are taken to increase your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby.

    There are numerous nutrients that are necessary to ensure the health of your baby. Make sure you are aware of them by booking a Naturopathic Fertility Assessment today. Call Merril Bowater ND on 03 9217 6410 for an appointment today.

    CANDIDA INFECTIONS:

    Many of my clients contact me regarding reoccurring Candida (yeast) infections. Thankfully, these types of fungal infections respond very well to dietary and lifestyle advice and targeted nutrients.

    Women are predisposed to Candida infections due to fluctuations in the hormone Estrogen, birth control pills and antibiotics. Many women suffer needless secondary infections with thrush after a course of antibiotics for a bacterial infection.

    Chronic Candidiasis can also affect the entire body with symptoms such as:

  • Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Frequent Bladder Infections (Cystitis)
  • Rectal Itching
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Cramps, Bloating and Flatulence
  • Decreased Energy and Concentration
  • Decreased Libido
  • General Malaise
  • Depression and Irritability
  • Psoriasis and Eczema
  • Food and other Allergies
  • Carbohydrate Craving and Weight Gain

    If you are currently experiencing any of the above don’t waste another minute suffering in silence. Come and learn how to get on top of yeast infections once and for all!

    Nutrition for Breastfeeding (and Pregnancy):

    Nutritional deficiencies are commonplace among breastfeeding mums. Your rapidly growing baby is drawing the best of your nutrients from you and leaving you with what’s left!

    Unless you have a stellar diet full of nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables and high quality protein, you will no doubt find yourself tired, rundown, depressed and generally lacking in health and vitality.

    Add to this the increased demands of looking after a new baby and other children, getting little sleep and keeping up the myriad of tasks women are expected to do and it isn’t long before health conditions become a significant drain on the body.

    I prescribe a range of nutrients specially designed to help pregnant and breastfeeding women keep up with these increased demands. Nutritional supplementation is essential to prevent nutritional deficiencies from depleting your health and vitality.

    Call 03 9217 6410 today and find out how much better life can be when you get well naturally!

    MEN'S HEALTH & THE MALE MENOPAUSE QUESTIONAIRE

    Many men over the age of 40 are experiencing Andropause or male menopause

    However, as there is little media coverage of this condition, there is a huge lack of awareness of this condition in the community. This results in men being unfairly labelled as having a mid-life crisis, when in fact their hormonal levels are declining.

    The symptoms of male menopause include: loss of drive and increased fatigue, memory problems, erectile dysfunction/impotence, weight gain, loss of muscle tone and strength, depression and anxiety, cardiovascular and bone density problems to name a few.

    THREE STEPS TO BEAT ANDROPAUSE (Male Menopause)

    1. Answer the questionnaire.
    2. Check your testosterone levels via our take home kit.
    3. Book an appointment to get the nutrients and advice you need.

    Answer the questionnaire below to see if you are affected:

    Are you a male 40 years of age or older?
    Do you experience memory loss?
    Do you experience mood changes?
    Do you feel depressed (ie. withdrawn, lonely, sad and
    do the things that once gave you pleasure no longer do so)?

    Have you experienced a loss of libido and/or erectile dysfunction?
    Have you gained weight and lost muscle tone and strength?
    Have you lost your motivation and drive?
    Do you experience fatigue?

    If you answered Yes to questions above you are most likely suffering from Andropause - Male Menopause. These symptoms are caused by a decline in Testosterone and other androgens (hormones) which commonly occurs after 40.

    If you would like to have your Testosterone levels tested a take home salivary test can be sent to you and your Testosterone levels will be analysed for 'free bioavailable testosterone' by the laboratory.

    In the past only total testosterone was tested and this is not recommended as it only reports on the amount of testosterone which is bound to SHBG but is not available for use in the body. Hence, traditionally prescribed total testosterone blood tests which are quick and easy to process, are not indicative of the real bioavailable testosterone in the body.

    Thus, to get a very non-invasive and accurate result ring today to order
    a Salivary Test for Free Testosterone.

    The results will be emailed to me within 7 days and this can be followed up by a consultation to determine which nutrients and herbal medicines to prescribe. Diet and lifestyle changes may also be recommended to enhance your overall health and wellbeing.




    BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS (BCA)

    Do you know the answer to these vital statistics:

  • Your % of Muscle Mass ?
  • Your % of Fat Mass ?
  • Your % of Bone Mass ?
  • Your level of hydration ?
  • Your basal metabolic rate ?
  • Your metabolic age ?
  • Your physique rating on a scale of 1-9 ?
  • Your visceral fat rating?

    This invaluable twenty minute check-up wil give you answers to the following:

  • Do you have enough muscle mass to create long lasting energy and burn fat?

  • Are you carrying a dangerous amount of fat in the visceral (abdominal) region?

  • Is your metabolism too slow?

  • Are you in danger of developing osteoporosis?

  • Are your cells dehydrated?

    Preventative Health Care really is the best time and money you've ever spent.

    THE KETOSLIM WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM

    This is a clinically proven weight loss program which consists of nutritionally balanced meal replacements such as smoothies and protein bars in addition to meal and portion suggestions to help you safely burn fat and maintain muscle mass.

    Your fat mass reductions and muscle mass improvements can be monitored weekly or fortnightly via the Body Composition Assessment mentioned earlier, to plot your progress and adjustments can be made accordingly.

    Best of all you will be nutritionally supported as toxins are released from your fat cells which is very important for maintaining your health and wellbeing. Additional nutrients also provide your body with the energy it needs to burn fat effectively and also gives you lots of get up and go to exercise.


    INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CSA)

    Naturopathy is all about educating and empowering clients so that they can improve their health and vitality. This may translate to dietary and lifestyle changes, exercise, stress reduction techniques, nutritional or herbal supplementation or counselling.

    As a Naturopath I treat the person not the disease. Everyone is different. What produces a headache in one person may produce constipation in another person. Its a matter of getting to know YOU and what conditions you are susceptible to based on your work and home environment, the relationships you are in, how you deal with stress, what you eat, what chemical and nasties you are exposed to, etc.).

    PATHOLOGY TESTING

    Pathology tests are sometimes prescribed to access hormone levels, markers of inflammation, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, insulin and blood glucose levels, gut flora and pathogens, nutritional/mineral/amino acid deficiencies, food allergies and sensitivities (ie gluten, lactose, amines, sulfites, etc.), heavy metals, etc.

    Most of these tests are done with saliva, stool or urine samples or a blood spot test. The test kits can be taken home from the clinic and done at your leisure. The samples are then couriered to ARL Pathology or Pathlab for analysis. The results are generally available in one week's time.

    THE PATIENT ORDERING SYSTEM

    Supplements can be reordered for you any time in the future, provided I have seen you for a short consutation beforehand to ensure that everything is okay.

    HEALTH INSURANCE

    As a fully accredited member of ATMS, I have coverage for most health funds.



  • QUALIFICATION DETAILS

  • Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
  • Advanced Diploma of Complementary Medicine in Functional Nutrition
  • Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

    (Studies were completed through Health Schools Australia and Charles Sturt University)

    Service Categories

    Allergy Testing / Treatments, Herbalists, Mens Health, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Womens Health


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