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Meet Sara Canney — Naturopath & Colonic Hydrotherapist
Sara Canney is a highly experienced naturopath whose career spans over a decade of clinical practice, international collaboration, and a genuine passion for helping people reclaim their health naturally.
With qualifications in Naturopathy, Nutrition, and Colonic Hydrotherapy, Sara brings a rare depth of knowledge to every consultation. Her naturopathic approach looks beyond symptoms to uncover the root cause of illness — creating personalised treatment plans that support lasting, whole-body wellness.
Sara’s clinical focus centres on digestive health and detoxification, recognising the gut as the cornerstone of overall wellbeing. She has extensive experience supporting clients with conditions including IBS, SIBO, constipation, intestinal permeability, bloating, fatigue, skin conditions, allergies, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and immune dysfunction.
Her expertise has been recognised beyond the clinic too — Sara has contributed health articles to Cosmopolitan Magazine and Australian Natural Health Magazine, and has worked alongside some of Australia’s and the world’s leading naturopaths and wellness practitioners throughout her career.
Sara is a proud member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and is recognised by the Australian Colon Health Association.
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Diploma of Nutrition | Diploma of Remedial Massage | Reflexology | Colonic Hydrotherapy | ATMS Member | Provider No. 089322CL
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Meet Carmen Farrugia — Fertility & Pregnancy Naturopath, Midwife & Registered Nurse
Carmen’s clinical passion lies in supporting women and couples through every stage of their reproductive journey — from pre-conception planning and natural fertility support to IVF assistance, pregnancy care, and the postnatal period. She also works extensively with menstrual disorders, PCOS, menopause, and the anxiety and depression that so often accompany hormonal health challenges.
Her approach is deeply individual. Carmen takes the time to thoroughly investigate the underlying factors contributing to your health concerns — considering your personal goals, circumstances, and genetics before crafting a treatment plan that draws on nutrition, herbal medicine, dietary planning, lifestyle medicine, pathology testing, and stress management.
Beyond her clinical work, Carmen is a respected educator and author. She has developed webinars for health practitioners on pre and post-conception care, mentored graduate midwives and student naturopaths, and authored a widely loved pregnancy eBook — gifted to every one of her patients as part of their care.
Her contributions to the Royal Women’s Hospital include developing evidence-based antenatal guidelines, implementing triage processes for pregnant women, shaping team midwifery models, and establishing mentoring programs for graduate nurses — a testament to the exemplary standard of care she brings to everything she does.
We are truly fortunate to have a practitioner of Carmen’s calibre at Naturopathy Melbourne.
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Bachelor of Applied Science Nursing | Graduate Diploma of Midwifery | Natural Fertility Lecturer, Author & Mentor | ANTA Member No. 8255 | AHPRA Midwife Registration NMW0001034617 | AHPRA Nurse Registration NMW0001034616
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Meet Jessica Pensa — Thyroid, Hormonal & Acne Naturopath
Jessica Pensa is a passionate and highly skilled naturopath with a special focus on the conditions that conventional medicine so often struggles to fully address — thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and hormonal acne.
Holding a four-year Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy, Jess brings both academic rigour and genuine clinical dedication to every consultation. Her approach is rooted in one core belief: that lasting health comes from understanding the whole person — not just managing their symptoms.
Her clinical expertise centres on the endocrine system, with a particular focus on thyroid and autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and fertility concerns. Jess is especially passionate about skin health, recognising that acne and other skin conditions are frequently a reflection of deeper hormonal and gut imbalances. Rather than defaulting to antibiotics or conventional treatments, she offers natural, targeted skin protocols that address the root cause — with results that speak for themselves.
Jess takes a thoroughly individualised approach to care, drawing on a wide range of naturopathic testing and analysis to build a clear and accurate picture of each client’s health. From there, she crafts personalised treatment plans that incorporate advanced herbal medicine, nutritional therapeutics, dietary planning, and lifestyle medicine — always working in harmony with the body’s own healing intelligence.
Her training in Integrative Complementary Medicine also means she works collaboratively alongside GPs and specialists, ensuring her clients receive the very best of both natural and conventional care.
Jess is a proud member of the Australian Natural Therapist Association (ANTA) and is committed to delivering health solutions that are not just effective — but enduring.
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) | ANTA Member
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