Gabriella Arsenis - Naturopath (BHSc Naturopathy, BPharm)
As a degree qualified Naturopath, I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare and wellness. True wellness comes when the mind, body and spirit are aligned and in perfect balance. Naturopathic treatment considers the whole person, their presenting complaint, state of mind, nutritional status, medical history and lifestyle. Naturopathy seeks to find the cause of symptoms, so that by assisting the relevant body systems, healing can begin.
At Vita Sana, my aim is to support you in your health and wellness journey in whatever way is best suited to you and your unique circumstances.
My journey began over 25 years ago when I became a registered pharmacist. I was always interested in medicine, disease and how the body works. Having grown up with an Italian background, good nutritious food was always a very important part of life. I attribute the name ‘Vita Sana,’ which means healthy life in Italian, to my background.
It was when I struggled to conceive my fourth child after several miscarriages, that I discovered the world of naturopathy. A wonderful naturopath helped me and inspired me to continue the journey to study in the quest of helping others. It has taken me a while, as family commitments and work took priority, but I have finally reached the end of my second degree with the hope that I will help others in their health and wellness journey. I did eventually have a fourth child, my beautiful son, thanks to that naturopath!
I continue to work partly as a registered pharmacist and I will be practising also partly as a naturopath. I feel that my knowledge and experience of orthodox medicine and medicinal drugs has only enhanced my understanding of natural therapies. Complementary medicine has huge benefits to reduce symptoms and improve healing, reduce side effects from drugs and stimulate your innate immune system. I will happily work with you and your GP to achieve better health outcomes for you.
I am able to apply the latest evidence based scientific information of herbs and nutrients and combine it with traditional uses of various herbs to tailor a prescription and treatment plan for your individual needs. I hold a BHSc of Naturopathy and a BPharm, and I am a licensed naturopath.
Whatever your health goals are, I will work with you and provide you with the necessary dietary and lifestyle advice as well as any practitioner grade herbs or nutraceuticals depending on your condition, your symptoms and your preferences. I will also work with you and your GP, if you so desire. I will create a unique treatment plan for your specific needs and suggest any further testing if required.
Please feel free to make an enquiry, book a consultation, or come and visit me in person at my clinic to discuss your health.