Need an Aussie practitioner? My inbox is always filled with questions about which integrative doctor, naturopath, dentist, building biologist… I would recommend and I truly feel humbled by the esteem with which you hold my opinion on such things. It is critical to find great support if you’re navigating something complex with your health, or simply want a big-picture thinking partner in helping you navigate a low tox life.
So, I decided it was time to put together a list of practitioners that I have worked with or who have come recommended within the Go Low Tox Alumni group and Low Tox Club Facebook group with resounding ‘yes, that person is awesome’ verifications from the community in an effort to make your life easier and help you find high quality, trustworthy people to turn to. Remember, it’s super important to feel like you’ve found a ‘partner’ in your efforts to lead a low tox life. You never want to feel railroaded, belittled or overwhelmed. You also don’t want to feel like you’re backed into a corner and unable to get a second opinion. My last piece of advice here for seeing the red flags is when you’ve worked with someone for more than 3-4 sessions and absolutely nothing is improving. Sure, sometimes that is because we’re not doing the work so we have to be honest with ourselves, too, but if the protocols, supplements, detoxification etc is showing zero signs of improvement, then doing the same thing over and over again expecting or hoping for a different result, is a big red flag. Switch it up! Interview/audition someone else. Ask if they’d be open to a 15-minute discovery call and then move forward in a different way.
I am a big fan of an annual check-up whether medical or dental. It’s all too easy to put everyone before ourselves and skip that annual visit to your integrative health professional. Hopefully, this resource is a prompt for you to put your health and wellbeing at the top of the list.
Why do we need annual checkups?
While instinctively many of us know when we’re not feeling 100%, it’s always helpful to have a full blood count done to identify any underlying illnesses or deficiencies that may lead to something more tricky to deal with down the track. It’s not about fear, but rather to empower you to be on the front foot.
This list is designed to be a starting point for you. There are many practitioners out there and it is important that you work with someone that you trust, can build rapport with, and who makes you feel heard. These are the types of medical professionals you want in your corner.
Oh wait – always remember to incorporate relaxation techniques, nervous system support into your healing. If you haven’t explored Ashok Gupta’s work, it’s honestly I believe one of the most important healing protocols you can do if you’re trying to come out of chronic illness or past traumas resulting in symptoms ongoing. I’ve had him on the show a couple of times and we have a community discount of $50USD off his program “The Gupta Program” which honestly if you’re in the ‘things just aren’t getting better despite doing all the right things” bucket of people, which can be incredibly frustrating, I know, it truly is an amazing tool in the kit!
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Doctors
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Dr Kate Norris – NSW
Integrative doctor
Interests include gut disorders (SIBO/ parasites/ IBS etc.), women’s health and fertility, autoimmune disorders, endocrine problems (mainly thyroid and adrenal), and methylation.
Janet Kim – NSW
Mould/CIRS
Dr Sandeep Gupta – QLD / Telehealth
https://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au/
Mould/CIRS/Inflammation/Nervous System
Dr Christabelle Yeoh – NSW
https://nextpracticehealth.com/locations/nsw-edgecliff
Gut health, Brain health, Fatigue and chronic conditions
Dr Mark Donohue
http://www.mimpractice.com/drmark/
Specialising in ME/CFS and complex environmental illness
Doctor Gull Herzberg – Northern Rivers NSW
http://www.bellingenhealingcentre.com.au/
Chronic pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, mood disturbance, mould illness/CIRS
Remede Wellness Medicine – multidisciplinary clinic
Doctor, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Psychology
Doctor Gull Herzberg
Chronic pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, mood disturbance
http://www.bellingenhealingcentre.com.au/
Dr Anjana Arunachalam – VIC
Dr Anjana cross refers to qualified and experienced naturopaths, nutritionists, Chinese medical doctors, acupuncturists, herbalists, psychologists and encourages the incorporation of meditation, yoga and exercise into one’s lifestyle.
Dr Anne Small – VIC
Very experienced in diagnosing physical and emotional illnesses.
https://www.mindbodyhealth.com.au/
Dr Penny Caldicott – Wyoming NSW
Integrative doctor
https://invitationtohealth.com.au
President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
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Naturopaths
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Anthia Kallourous NSW / Phone / Zoom
Naturopath / Generalist – 20+ years of experience
https://apothecabyanthia.com/pages/about
Amie Skilton – Northern NSW / Online
Naturopath / Building biologist
https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com/
Carmelle Pietsch – WA / Online
Mould illness
https://www.cpnaturopath.com.au/
Chloe Adam – WA / Online
Mould Technician + Mould/CIRS specialised naturopath
Dan Sipple – South Coast NSW / Online
Generalist / Specialise in the areas of Immune / Gastrointestinal / Hormonal health and utilise functional diagnostic labs such as uBiome, Nutripath, Laverty and Clinipath Pathology
https://thefunctionalnaturopath.com/
Jules Galloway – Northern NSW / Online
Naturopath / Special interest in adrenal fatigue (aka “HPA Axis dysfunction”), chronic fatigue, pyrrole disorder, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, and gut issues.
Microbiome Hacker, Gut + Immune Health, Adrenal Fatigue, Hormone Health
https://www.julesgalloway.com/
Kate Holm – Newcastle / Online
Women’s Health, Fertility, Pregnancy. Babies & Children’s Health
https://www.facebook.com/KoreWellBeing/services/
Lisa Costa Bir – NSW / Online
Lisa’s passion lies within all things thyroid, auto-immune and PMDD.
https://www.lisacostabirnaturopath.com/
Naomi Judge – NSW / Online
Naomi supports women with endocrine system/hormonal balance, PMS & PMDD
Renee Lynch – NSW / Online globally
https://www.reneelynchnaturopath.com.au/about
Renee is highly specialised in reproductive health – from preconception/fertility through to pregnancy and postpartum
Hannah Boyd – NSW / Online
Kate Powe – NSW /Online
PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, hormone imbalance and the mental and emotional adjuncts of anxiety and depression.
Natalie K. Douglas – NSW / Online
Thyroid, Gut, & Hormone problems.
Louise Sheelings – VIC / Online
https://www.louisescheelings.com.au/
Lynda Griparic – Northern NSW / Online
Constipation, SIBO and gut problems are her speciality.
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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
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Kieren Ko – Health Space Kings Cross NSW
Pain, Water metabolism, nervous system and generalist.
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Dentists
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Sydney Holistic Dental Centre
https://drronehrlich.com/sydney-holistic-dental-centre/
Anokhi Dental
Steven Lin – Central Coast NSW
https://luminousdentistry.com.au/
Dr John Sotis, Dr Tony Simeone, Dr Shehab – Gold Coast QLD
https://gcholisticdentalcare.com.au/dr-john-sotis.html
Dr Mark Westaway
https://www.enhancedentistry.com.au/
Wholistic Dentistry – NSW
http://www.wholisticdentistry.com.au/
Dr Louis Chan – NSW
https://www.mydentalcare.net.au/
Lotus Dental – NSW
https://www.lotusdental.com.au/
Vitality Dental Tuggerah – Central Coast NSW
https://vitalitydentaltuggerah.com.au
Dentistry For Your Health – NSW
https://www.dentistryforyourhealth.com.au/
CROWN Holistic Dental – WA
https://www.crownholisticdental.com.au/
Ozone Dentistry – WA
https://www.ozonedentistry.com.au/
Sparkle Dental – WA
https://www.sparkledentaljoondalup.com.au/
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Building Biologists
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Jo Lia – NSW
Bryan Jepsen – QLD
https://keystoneenviron.com/contact/
Nicole Berringer – VIC
Deanne Hislop – WA
https://www.buildingbiologywa.com.au/deanne-hislop
ASBB – Australiasian Society of Building Biologists (Directory of certified building biologists)
https://www.asbb.org.au/certified-building-biologist
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Do you have a practitioner that you recommend? Let us know at [email protected].
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Dr Penny Caldicott (Integrative GP)
President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA).
Wyoming NSW 2250
https://invitationtohealth.com.au/
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Thanks Kim. We have added this to the list, appreciate you taking the time x
Thank you so much for these. Hoping the list keeps getting added to Am in south east qld
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Thanks Karen! We will continue to update it x
These integrative doctors are insanely expensive. Mark Donohue is $800+ for the initial appointment, thats before any testing.
Very hard to get treatment unless you are rich.
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Hey Ali – I hear you which is why we must also campaign for greater awareness of chronic environmental toxin illnesses that fly under the radar. Mark’s initial is a half day, so if you consider a ‘long’ GP visit for an hour is 270 at a regular surgery it’s actually about the same price it’s just that it takes so long to investigate root causes – and that’s not even the tests, right? Anyhoo, they are great doctors nevertheless. An experienced naturopath might be the go – that’s what I mostly use for cost reasons too. All the best x
Very true.its discussing and no guarantees anything will help.
Hey there, for those of us ‘low tox junkies’ that live in New Zealand, Dr Steve Joe Integrative Medicine in Hamilton are absolutely amazing!!