New Patients — Welcome to Naturopathy Melbourne

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What to Expect at Your First Consultation

Your initial naturopathic consultation is unlike a standard GP appointment. This is your time — unhurried, thorough, and completely focused on you.

When you arrive at our Brunswick clinic, you will be warmly welcomed and asked to complete a brief health intake form before your consultation begins. This helps your naturopath hit the ground running and ensures no important details are missed.

During your consultation your naturopath will:

Take a thorough and detailed health history covering your current concerns, past health issues, family history, diet, lifestyle, sleep, stress, and more
Listen — really listen — to your story without rushing or interrupting
Conduct any relevant physical assessments
Discuss any diagnostic testing that may help clarify your health picture
Explain their findings clearly and in plain language — no jargon
Begin developing a personalised treatment plan tailored specifically to you
Walk you through their recommendations and answer every question you have

By the end of your first appointment you will have a clear understanding of what is contributing to your health concerns and a realistic, personalised plan of action to move forward.

A Few Things to Know

Your first naturopathic consultation runs for 60 minutes — please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to complete your intake form
If you are attending for a naturopathic consultation as well as a colonic session specific preparation instructions will be provided at the time of booking
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give us at least 24 hours notice so we can offer your appointment to another patient

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

To make the most of your initial consultation, a little preparation goes a long way. Before your appointment we recommend:

Writing down your current symptoms, how long you’ve had them, and anything that makes them better or worse
Making a note of any medications, supplements, or vitamins you are currently taking
Thinking about your diet, sleep patterns, stress levels, and lifestyle habits — your naturopath will ask about all of these
Gathering any recent blood tests, pathology results, or specialist reports you may have — the more information we have, the better
Arriving with an open mind and ready to have an honest conversation about your health — there are no wrong answers here

What to Bring

Any recent pathology results, blood tests, or specialist letters
A list of current medications and supplements including dosages
Your Medicare card and private health insurance card if applicable
Any relevant health history documents you feel may be useful

Meet The Naturopaths

Sara Canney

Naturopath

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Meet Sara

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.

Carmen Farrugia

Naturopath

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Meet Carmen

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.

Jess Pensa

Naturopath

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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

Allie Sanderson

Naturopath

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Meet Allie

Allie Sanderson – Melbourne Naturopath

Allie Sanderson is a naturopath based in Melbourne who is passionate about guiding people toward better health through the principles of natural medicine. Her clinical experience spans a broad spectrum of concerns — from gut health and skin conditions to hormonal challenges, low energy, and chronic stress — as well as supporting clients who simply want to optimise their everyday wellbeing.

Allie’s practice is grounded in a warm, non-judgmental philosophy. She meets clients where they are, building personalised strategies that are genuinely achievable within the rhythms of real life — no pressure, no overwhelm, just clear and meaningful progress.

A firm believer in integrative care, Allie works collaboratively alongside conventional medicine, combining the best of both worlds to deliver the most effective outcomes for each person she sees. Every treatment plan is evidence-informed, whole-person focused, and shaped entirely around the individual.

Allie holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy from Endeavour College of Natural Health and maintains professional registration with the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA). She welcomes clients via online consultations throughout Australia, as well as face-to-face appointments at her Kensington, Melbourne practice.

You're in Safe Hands

At Naturopathy Melbourne we understand that opening up about your health can feel vulnerable — especially if you’ve spent a long time feeling unheard or unsure of where to turn. Our practitioners are warm, non-judgmental, and genuinely invested in helping you find answers and feel better.

There is no pressure, no upselling, and no rushing. Just honest, personalised, whole-person care from practitioners who truly care about your wellbeing.