Naturopathy

 

Bianca Maricchiolo - BHSc (Nat), MNHAA

 

I am a qualified Naturopath & SIBO practitioner, Life Coach,  mum, and member of the National Herbalist Association and have been in clinical practice for 7 years. 

I empower my clients to take control of their health, activate their own healing & smash their health goals by supporting their mind as well as the physical body.   A strong advocate for herbal medicine in treatments, as well as nutritional medicine, diet therapy, flower essences, vitamin/mineral therapy, and a strong mindset + lifestyle focus.  

I am passionate about adrenal health, stress support, chronic fatigue and digestive health, and love to work with women who are burnt out, exhausted, anxious, negative and seeking direction.  I also specialise in immune support, female reproductive health and dietary support.

I love nothing more than seeing my clients take control of their health and lives.  I am no-fuss, straight talking but personable, and will make you feel like you are talking to a friend who will support you through your journey.

Furthermore, I am passionate about health education; assisting you to live the happiest and healthiest life possible. If you are sick of being tired, not managing stress levels and/or suffering illness repeatedly, have a busy, and/or a demanding lifestyle then I will help nourish, build, and support your body to get you back on track to total balance and wellness.

You will be inspired and motivated to begin your new well being journey.

I use the highest quality herbal medicines + supplementations that are practitioner only and not available in health stores and pharmacies.  I also work with like-minded health professionals to offer total holistic health-care.

 

I specialise in:

  • Digestive health: SIBO (qualified practitioner), UC, Crohn’s, IBS

  • female hormone balance, fertility, preconception care

  • Stress management

  • adrenal fatigue and chronic fatigue

  • Anxiety, depression and mood support

  • sleep disorders

  • immune support

  • dietary support

 

View Consultation Options HERE

 

Clinical testing available for a wide range of health concerns, to accurately assess causes and the best treatment strategies. 

 

Initial Consultations - 90mins, follow-up treatments - 45mins

Find out more HERE

 

 

Some Kind Words from beautiful clients...

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"Before I did the Nutritional Reboot I was trying to take care of myself as best as I could, but with a toddler and a business that is bursting at the seams and being extremely time poor, it was really hard to eat right and exercise! I was extremely tired and knew that without good health, everything else in my life would stop or not be as enjoyable. But I didn’t know how best to support myself.

I knew immediately this was right for me. I needed help fast and wanted a professional to tell me where I could make improvements without having to try and find time to go to multiple face-to-face appointments - but still trusting I was getting the same level of professional health-care and advice. I trust Bianca’s qualifications and work, and knew she would do a fabulous job.

After the assessment I felt really good and knew I had the right tools to bring my health back to where I needed it. I loved that it wasn’t a blanket solution I found on the internet that I thought may be right for me – it was a plan that had been specifically created for me by a professional! Physically I knew I was on the right track and emotionally I felt confident of what my next steps would be. Goodbye overwhelm!

The Nutritional Reboot opened my eyes to what was going on in my body and how my food choices affected my health. Knowing how to fuel my brain and body has seen a big improvement in my energy levels.  I feel much better about moving forward more positively with my health. It is really important for me to feel strong and I know that the assessment and key lifestyle changes will really help that.  

 It was also really great to know which exact supplements would be helpful for me as an individual and that I could just click through the link and order them from a reputable source. I had been buying generic multivitamins, but since taking proper supplements, I can absolutely feel the change.

And now thanks to the meal planner, I can plan my meals more easily and know what I need to fill my plate with. Even in the really busy weeks where I order in healthy pre-prepared meals, I know which ones will be the best option for me. And I now know that I need to prepare ahead if I am working at events with snacks or my supplements and organize meals. 

I’ve really found this such a valuable tool at such a busy time in my life!"

JADE McKENZIE, Event Head, www.eventhead.com.au

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"Before I began coaching, I was lacking direction and feeling stuck in a rut of behaving and thinking the same way as I always have and therefore getting the same results - needed a new train of thought and perspective. I had never worked with a coach before, and the time felt right as I had started to feel more balanced again after a significant event last year that made me feel completely worthless and incompetent. 

Coaching has given me more self-belief, assertiveness and confidence. The difference between how I felt about myself before starting my life coaching program and now, having finished it, is significant.
With Bianca's expert guidance I put a kind and supportive mirror up in front of my eyes. I was able to look deeply into the things about myself I wanted to improve and find clarity on. Bianca's ability to effectively lead me, with incredibly insightful questions, towards my own discoveries meant every goal was properly considered and navigated.  

It is very clichéd, but I feel I know myself so much better and everything I pondered between sessions has led me to a better version of myself.  I see it and feel it,  and people I work with have commented on differences in how I 'hold' myself; I stand prouder and taller because at 47 years of age I finally feel sure of who I am."

ANDREA WHITELAW, Melbourne, VICTORIA.

 

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"I am so lucky to have had Bianca as my coach! In our sessions together I always felt relaxed and inspired. We had a great connection right from the start. She helped me to achieve my goals and work through barriers with clarity and confidence. Bianca gently and lovingly supported me to keep a work life balance, through a focus on life and health goals. 

Bianca’s coaching style is caring, supportive and fun! She empowers you in a positively motivating way - she was my very own personal cheerleader! 

I highly recommend working with Bianca - you won’t look back!"

MICHELLE ROBB, Life & Career Coach
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Working with Bianca has revitalized me in all aspects of my life. Her caring nature & wealth of knowledge made it so easy for me to communicate what I felt was missing in my life.

I have been able to set some goals and feel wonderfully energized & truly positive in what lies ahead for me.

Thank you so much Bianca.

ANNA KANELLOPOULOS, Thornbury, Melbourne

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"When I first saw Bianca, my energy levels had hit rock bottom. I had very naively attributed my tiredness solely to my sleepless 2 year-old baby, and just accepted that vagueness and lethargy went hand in hand with being a working mother of two. It wasn't until my appointment with Bianca that I was able to take a step back and see the bigger picture. Bianca was very caring in her approach and was very respectful of my choices as a mother. 

It turns out I had some major key deficiencies and my busy lifestyle was clearly not helping.
Through the relevant supplementation + great information on the importance of a balanced diet (with some actual solutions!) and some simple lifestyle improvements, I was able to get back on track.  They were all suggestions I was able to implement immediately (exactly what I needed!) to improve my energy levels as quickly as possible. 

For the first time ever, I'm taking regular supplements, drinking more water and adding better food options to my diet. These changes are not only making me feel more focused and clear, they are also contributing to a better quality sleep.

I highly recommend Bianca and am ever grateful for her compassionate and supportive approach. 

Thank you Bianca!"

ELIZABETH LOUCA, Coburg, Melbourne

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"Before meeting Bianca I was in need of help.

Being a mum to two young children, I was always tired, I felt stressed and neglected to look after myself. As a result there were occasions where I began to feel anxious, I had terrible skin, i would always be grumpy and I needed to lose weight. I had no idea where to begin.

When I met with Bianca she was understanding and supportive towards me and my needs. Since then I have started to lose weight, I have energy again and I'm so much more calmer and less stressed. Even my husband and daughter have noticed!

Bianca has taught me how to look after myself and I feel great!

Thank you again Bianca. You have helped me in so many ways and I'm so grateful for all your help."

NANCY ARIMATEA, Craigieburn Victoria

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“Hi Bianca,

Wanted to say a big thank you for all of your help and support over the past year, I definitely feel like a new person and you have inspired me to begin my new studies in natural health.  I will definitely continue to recommend you to my friends and people I meet that want to get their health back on track! Thank you once again. Couldn’t have done it without you!”

CATHERINE POPOLOV, Richmond, Melbourne.

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“It wasn’t that long ago that I was always feeling stressed, tired and continually getting sick.  My anxiety was through the roof and sleep was a luxury.  From the first time I saw Bianca, she made me feel at ease immediately and has helped me understand my body and when it is out of balance…….and more importantly why!  It was hard for me to take responsibility for my own health, but she made it seem so effortless for me and gave me real solutions as to the things I should be doing (instead of just focusing on all the bad).   I had never taken any natural supplements before and from the moment I started, together with the dietary and lifestyle advice, I immediately noticed a big lift in my energy levels and found myself handling stress much better.  I learnt that my ‘normal’, was not in fact normal, and haven’t looked back since!

I was very scared to admit to all the bad things I was putting my body through, but Bianca was so understanding and supportive, that I was able to open up and have full faith in her guidance.

Would not hesitate to recommend Bianca to anyone!

ALEX WILLIAMSON, Preston, Melbourne.