“Welcome! I am a qualified and dedicated naturopath committed to helping you achieve your goals to gain optimum wellness and vitality so you can enjoy and get the most out of life. I have the ability to help you change the quality of your life with thorough consultations, ongoing support and amazing, effective and streamlined therapeutics.”
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Digestive Health - - Testimonials - What Is Naturopathy? - A Naturopathic Consultation - Conditions Treated - Therapies Available - Qualifications
The Digestive System
The digestive system is the centre of health, so come in today and let me help you to achieve optimal wellness by restoring your digestive health.
Is your digestive system not feeling quite right?
Do you only pay attention to your digestive system when there is a problem? Maybe after you have eaten a large meal and feel bloated? Or perhaps you pay attention to your digestive system only when you have had changes in bowel movements, like diarrhoea or constipation? If this is the case, some digestive support in the form of a probiotic could be useful. Probiotics are “good bacteria” that help keep your digestive system in good condition. Digestive problems are often a sign that the bacteria in your digestive system are out of balance, and since your digestive system is the centre of health, it is extremely important that you keep it healthy!
Did you know?
Did you know that you have over 400 species of good bacteria inside your digestive system and they weigh up to 3kg? In fact, you have more bacteria living inside you than you have cells in your entire body! There are approximately 100 trillion bacteria in your digestive system, the vast majority of which live in your bowel. The balance of all these bacteria is essential for your health and wellbeing.
Good bacteria can protect you!
Your digestive system is in constant contact with the outside environment through the food that you eat. In your lifetime, you will eat approximately 22 tonnes of food. This food and the fluids you consume could be carrying potential pathogens that could make you sick. Good bacteria can protect you from getting sick from these potential pathogens.
Balance is essential for health…
It is essential for health and wellbeing that the bacteria, or flora, in your digestive system is kept in a healthy balance. An imbalance of flora within the digestive system can lead to many common symptoms including:
• Poor digestive function
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Bloating
• An increase in allergies and eczema
• Chronic disease
How do good bacteria keep you healthy?
Good bacteria aid in:
• Breaking down food and producing nutrients.
• Absorption of nutrients.
• Maintaining the motility of the digestive tract, ensuring good bowel motions.
• Inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria.
• Maintaining a healthy immune system.
Not all probiotics are created equal…
Different strains of good bacteria are clinically proven to have different benefits. Some help to prevent and repair damage to the wall of the digestive system due to pathogens in food, bad bacteria and some medicines. Other strains increase the density of the protective mucus in the digestive system and protect it bacterial damage, particularly from E.coli bacteria. Unlike some bacteria, some probiotics can survive the acidic conditions of the digestive system and are able to adhere to the intestinal wall, ensuring its effectiveness. Some probiotics can also boost the natural defence mechanisms of the body by promoting good health within the digestive system, encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria which has been shown to decrease the risk of stomach upset, including diarrhoea, in both adults and children and can also shorten the duration of diarrhoea if you do get sick.
Is your baby at risk of developing eczema?
If you are pregnant and you, your partner or someone in your immediate family has eczema or allergies, then your baby may also be at risk of developing eczema. Fortunately, there is something you can do to reduce this risk. Research has shown particular probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding decreases the risk of your baby developing eczema! If your child already has eczema or allergies, giving them the correct probiotic may alleviate their allergic symptoms.
Which probiotic is suitable for you?
As you can see, maintaining good bowel flora is an important key in maintaining health and wellbeing. Good bowel flora can be achieved by taking probiotics. However, not all probiotics are the same and it is important to use the right probiotic for you. I will be able to prescribe the right probiotic for your health needs.
*We also practice from 95 Douglas Pde, Williamstown*
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TESTIMONIALS
"Marisa presents a professional caring manner that encourages trust in her, she has a very positive attitude and is very knowledgeable. The atmosphere of the clinic is conducive to relaxation and all personnel are helpful and caring.
My expectation was to have a naturopath to take over the management of my chronic condition and this has meet both my needs and expectations.
It is excellent to have email contact so that when meds run out you are able to communicate and get replacements and it is also good to give Marisa feedback on the improvements in the condition being treated.
I have SLE (Lupus), Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), Chronic Fatigue (CFS) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I take a lot of medication and have done so for nearly 3 years. Since working with Marisa the Chronic fatigue is gone, the brain fogginess that goes with FMS has gone and I am able to concentrate again. All these and the sleep issues associated wit FMS were almost disabling due to the pain that lack of stage 4 sleep would create. None of the normal pain relief would work for this pain. My sleep has now improved so much that if I do have a bad nights sleep it is not wiping me out and I feel that most of the time I am getting sleep that is beneficial. The pain is abated as an extra bonus.
My reason for attending was to have someone drive and manage a path to help me recover from my conditions as conventional medicine is unable to cure SLE. Since attending there has been a marked change in my condition and the changes are all good. Marisa inspires with her quiet, positive attitude and the results speak for themselves.
I used to spend Friday evening to Monday morning trying to recover enough to face another week at work. I was in constant pain which was only relieved by taking a sleeping tablet (or 2) to ensure I got the correct Stage 4 sleep. No more, Friday evening I have excellent energy levels and this carries through the weekend and the week. My concentration levels are back to normal and the pain is nearly all gone.
Thank you very much Marisa!
Denise Terry - Executive Assistant
""We have told all our friends and family about Naturopathy and what great results we have had . . . more than we could wish for.
Our 2 year old daughter Freya was following her growth line on the weight chart but she never seemed that interested in food, did not have a big appetite and meal times were becoming increasingly stressful for all of us. After just one visit and a couple of days taking the herbal medicine Freya was coming to us and asking for food, something she had never done before. She is using words like "delicious" and "more" when she is eating rather than saying "no more" or "finished". It is no longer a stressful process trying to get her to eat. It also meant Freya was no longer waking up so often at night, which has been great for the whole family – we all have more energy.
Very impressed with how quickly it worked. I thought we would be spending a lot of time and money before we found the right herbal medicine for Freya but the one Marisa suggested worked first time.
Since taking the herbal medicine it’s like having a different child in the house and meal times are enjoyable for the whole family. It’s really heartbreaking watching your child refuse to eat and knowing that she will be awake half the night wanting a formula feed to make up for the lack of food during the day, the changes we have seen in Freya over such a short period have been amazing and meant the whole family is now getting some well deserved sleep. I wish we had tried this a year ago!
The results speak for themselves Freya went from 11.3 kg to 11.7 kg in just 2 weeks.
Thank you so much you have made 3 people much happier than they imagined possible from a herb! And given us all a decent night sleep."
Michele - Mum
“I have been very pleased with Marisa's consultations. She is very thorough, professional and caring and takes the time to really sort out the best treatment which has proven to be really effective. Marisa's support during and between consultation has been excellent. I like the cautious approach, the monitoring and I really appreciate the time set aside just for me.
When I started, I wasn’t sure what the result would be then Marisa suggested a plan of treatment that I have been very happy with. I now have much more energy which is very important to me in trying to balance my job and my hobbies!
I have recommended Marisa to my friends & colleagues!”
Lynne Horwood - Research Consultant
““Marisa is great, she is very helpful and provides good customer service. Since consulting Marisa I feel much more comfortable. I would recommend Marisa to my friends & colleagues.”
Carmen Belli - Bank Clerk
“I feel that I am in the hands of someone I can trust. I was listened to, I was being helped . . . my questions were being answered.”
Jeanette Valentan - Animal Technician
“My condition has been very stable for many months. I (now) have no kidney stones, I have lost weight and my blood sugar levels are under control”
Syd Barbara - Manufacturing Manager
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WHAT IS NATUROPATHY?
Naturopathy is much more than simply replacing drugs with natural remedies. It is a system that marries ancient wisdom with modern science.
Effective, healing and cleansing natural medicines are utilised to promote wellness and prevent disease by stimulating the body’s own immune and healing responses.
Benefits of Naturopathic wellness care include a holistic approach, minimal or no side effects, cost effectiveness and direct personalised treatment of the cause of the condition.
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A NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION
Naturopathy is much more than simply replacing drugs with natural remedies. It is a system that marries ancient wisdom with modern science.
Effective, healing and cleansing natural medicines are utilised to promote wellness and prevent disease by stimulating the body’s own immune and healing responses.
Benefits of Naturopathic wellness care include a holistic approach, minimal or no side effects, cost effectiveness and direct personalised treatment of the cause of the condition.
A naturopath will spend up to an hour recording a thorough medical case history, including dietary evaluation, and performing diagnostic techniques such as iridology and any appropriate physical examinations.
This information is pooled together to arrive at specific therapeutic goals for each client, which are implemented through the use of natural therapeutics, dietary advice and lifestyle changes.
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CONDITIONS TREATED
Basically if it is not a medical emergency naturopathy can help!
However, Marisa can help after emergency treatment has been administered e.g. Marisa can assist with the healing of a broken bone once the patient has been to hospital. Other examples: ectopic pregnancy, heart attacks and strokes.
If you have any further questions contact Marisa Camilleri.
Cardiovascular System
- Atherosclerosis, low and high blood pressure, varicose veins, Raynaud’s disease
Respiratory System
- Asthma, bronchiectasis, emphysema, bronchitis, influenza, pneumonia, lung cancer, giving up smoking
- NOSE: sinusitis & congestion, hayfever, sore throat, tonsilitis, laryngitis
- EARS: Otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation, dizziness, Meniere's, tinnitus
Digestive System
- Reflux oesophagitis, hiatus hernia, peptic ulcers, gastritis, stomach cancer
Crohns', diverticulitis, irritable bowel, bowel cancer, ulcerative colitis, constipation & diarrhoea, flatulence
- Hepatitis & cirrhosis, gall stones & infections, pancreatitis and diabetes
Urinary System
- Urinary tract infections & urinary stones
Reproductive System
- MALE: prostate cancer & prostatic enlargement
- FEMALE: PMS, menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, menopause, breast cancer, reproductive cancers & inflammations, Pre-conception care, infertility
- STD's: gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphillis, candida, herpes
Nervous System
- Strokes, MS, Alzheimers, Parkinsons’, shock & trauma, brain tumours, epilepsy, headaches & migraines
- Sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, stress,
- EYES: conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataracts, chalzion, ptosis, keratitis
Musculoskeletal System
- SLE, MG, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid & osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, bone tumours, sciatica, bruising, general aches, pains, stiffness & spasms
Skin
- Acne, eczema/dermatitis, dandruff, hives, psoriasis, herpes zoster, skin cancers, warts, boils, itchiness
Haematological System
- Anaemia, leukaemia, Hodgkins & Non-Hodgkins disease
Lymphatic System
- Glandular fever, allergies, HIV, CFS
Endocrine System
- Hypo/hyperthyroidism, jetlag
Paediatrics
- Balantis, bronchiolitis, chicken pox, colic, croup, febrility, impetigo, gastroenteritis, measles, mumps, whooping cough, reflux, ADHD
Miscellaneous
Detoxification and weight loss packages, dietary & lifestyle advice, even peculiar things such as a burning tongue!
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THERAPIES AVAILABLE
Naturopathy
Naturopathy or "nature cure" includes the practise of Nutrition, Herbal Medicine and Homoeopathy. Naturopathy places an emphasis on a preventative approach to healing and treating the cause/s of a disease state.
Herbal medicine
Herbal medicine uses the most universal and oldest known form of medicine since mankind appeared on Earth. Herbalists mainly prescribe concentrated extracts of European or North American herbs (and increasingly, Australian grown herbs are now being used) or tablets and capsules of the dried, powdered herbs.
Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a very precise system of medicine whereby minute doses of a substance is made potent by a special dilution process, so that the medicine is low in concentration but high in energy. One of the principles of Homoeopathy is that individuals vary in their response to an illness according to their basic temperament. So a homoeopath does not automatically prescribe a specific remedy for a specific illness. Instead a Homoeopath tries to determine the patient's temperament and responses and so prescribes on a more individual basis. Patients suffering from the same disease often require different remedies. Conversely, another group of patients with different diseases may all benefit from the same remedy.
Nutritional & dietary advice
Naturopaths believe there is a strong relationship between diet and food sensitivities to health problems and therefore focus on balanced quantities of the basic building blocks of health i.e. vitamins and minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet.
Iridology
Iridology is the examination of the iris - the coloured part of the eye. Every organ of the body corresponds with a section of the iris. Through various markings, signs and discolourations in the iris, inherited weaknesses and strengths become apparent. Although Iridology cannot diagnose a disease it can point out specific areas of the body that are overactive or underactive. Iridology is a safe, non-invasive and painless tool that naturopaths use to detect underlying signs of developing disease at the earliest stage so individuals can be advised of preventative strategies.
Ultra Lite & Ketosystem Weight loss management
These weight management systems focus on adjusting the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet so that the body switches to burning fat for energy. Through support and monitoring dietary habits are learnt throughout the program so that individuals can maintain their goal weight.
Ear Candling
Ear candling is a safe, painless, relaxing, effective & therapeutic technique
Ear candling has at its foundation two primary physical actions:
1. The slight under pressure inside the candle and the vibration of the rising air column serve to gently massage the ear drum and promote secretion from the sinuses there by regulating ear pressure.
2. Locally applied warmth stimulates the circulation, invigorates the immune system and improves the flow of lymph.
Ear Candling can help:
- Sinusitis
- Ringing in the ears
- Hearing loss
- Removal of excess wax in the ears
- Headaches & migraines
- Vertigo
- Meniere’s Syndrome
- Nausea
- Irritability
- Nervous tension & stress
Wellness technology applications
Wellness technologies are safe, non-chemical and non-invasive forms of technology that can help to promote the optimum environment for a healthy body, reduce stress and discomfort, improve sleep and energy levels and provide protection against electromagnetic pollution.
Other services offered at Melbourne Naturopathic Wellness:
Life coaching, remedial massage, Chiron Healing, chiropractor & myotherapy.
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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Marisa is a graduate of the Southern School of Natural Therapies, the oldest and most reputable naturopathic college in Australia, where she qualified with a B. Health – Sc / Naturopathy and Dip. App. Sci – Naturopathy.
- During this intense training the major disciplines of naturopathy, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle management were enthusiastically learnt.
- Since then Marisa has helped hundreds of people regain their life through their health, specialising in women’s and children’s natural health care.
- Marisa is the author of “What is Energy Medicine/” go to http://www.usenature.com/energy.htm and scroll down!
- Marisa is a fellow member (the highest level of membership available) of the Australian Natural Therapists Association which ensures their practitioners undertake Continuing Practitioner Education (CPE). You can therefore be assured that you receive the best and the latest in naturopathic wellness care.
HICAPS now available
If you have private health with extra's you may be eligible for a rebate. With HICAPS you can recieve this rebate on the spot so you only need to pay the gap amonut at the time of your consultation. This convenient service saves you time sending in receipts or lining up in queues to claim claim your benefit.
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Service Categories
Allergy Testing / Treatments, Ear Candling, Herbalists, Homoeopaths, Iridologists, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Weight Loss
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