Naturopathy offers a personalised approach to health that combines traditional practices with modern medical science. Naturopathy assists with preventative medicine and focuses on targeted and evidence-based practices.
Naturopaths assess the underlying causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms, promoting a comprehensive understanding of wellness. Central to naturopathy is the integration of nutrition, lifestyle, and natural medicines.
Evidence-based nutrition plays a crucial role, where dietary choices are tailored to support individual health goals, such as enhancing energy levels, improving digestion, or managing health challenges. We develop personalised nutrition plans, emphasising food as medicine, and the use of whole foods, vitamins, and minerals.
Plant-based medicines may be included in a treatment plan where appropriate. Medicines are carefully chosen for an individual that have been studied for their therapeutic effects and selected based on clinical evidence, and safety profiles.
Naturopathy works alongside conventional medicine and allied health care, integrating seamlessly into your broader health and performance team. This dynamic and integrative model not only addresses immediate health concerns but also promotes long-term vitality and resilience.
Our sports focussed naturopath combines conventional medicine, modern science and traditional medicine when developing tailored treatments for active individuals.
Sports focussed naturopathy takes into consideration an athlete’s desire to train and perform without taking unnecessary breaks from exercise. Holistic sports nutrition and naturopathic medicine considers the physical demands and nutrient requirements of an athlete that may differ from the general population.
We provide guidance on natural plant-based medicines, and high-quality supplements that meet Therapeutic Goods Act (TGA)requirements. Elite athletes competing under ASADA and WADA drug testing guidelines have specific requirements. We provide support and guidance on how to best optimise health and performance safely without compromise to the individual's sports integrity.
We recommend using food as medicine. Our approach embraces optional nutrition and this may involve changes to your regular diet to facilitate health changes. We are not advocates for extreme dieting or restriction, but we do support a balanced and sustainable approach tailored to your individual needs and preferences. If you want to see changes in your health and performance, a revised approach to nutrition is often required.
No. We provide health care and nutritional guidance to anyone keen to better their health. We work with teenagers, adults and seniors.
We currently consult from Jan Juc (Torquay) and provide online (telehealth appointments) to patients all around the globe. Our busy athletes like to combine these options- some meet in person initially and then prefer return consultations from the comfort of their own space (at home or at work). We provide the same level of care through both formats and can be flexible to suit your needs.
An initial consultation is usually 45-60 minutes.
A return consultation is typically 20-30 minutes.
An express appointment is 15 minutes.
No. We send you a link through Cliniko (practice management software) via email, once you book in for your appointment. When you are ready for your consultation, simply click on the link. Patients can access the link via phone or computer.
If you have pathology testing from the past 6 months, please bring them with you or email them to us prior to your consultation to admin@athletesanctuary.com.au . Don't worry if you don't have any test results. We can discuss any further testing during your initial consultation.
Yes you can. We provide referrals for blood, urine and stool pathology testing. We also refer for comprehensive functional and genetic testing.
An initial consultation is $189
A return consultation is $98
An express appointment is $85
A Health Package including an initial + 2 return consultations is $320
We are open Monday to Friday with after hours appointments available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Please let us know if you have difficulty with finding a time that suits you on our online booking system. We will try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your schedule.
The number of consultations you require, will depend on your current state of health and goals. We see the most lasting results when patients commit to an initial consultation, plus two return consultations over a 2-3 month period. Many of our patients see us for ongoing support.
Our consultation fee includes the time we spend with you plus any preparation required before and after consultations.
During your initial consultation we will conduct a thorough assessment, perform physical examinations and make recommendations on any additional testing that may be required. In most cases we also undertake further research on your behalf to develop a sound treatment plan.
Following your initial consultation, assessment and investigation review, we develop a treatment plan that outlines the steps. protocols and timeframe required to achieve your health outcomes. As part of this process, we establish prescriptions for your medicines, review diet diaries and provide ongoing communication support between appointments.
Additional costs will depend on your health status and goals. We always provide nutrition advice but some patients require short term supplementation and herbal prescriptions to facilitate health changes. These items are all optional and will be discussed during your consultation.
Treatment plans can be adjusted to suit your budget and needs.
Pathology or functional testing may incur additional fees.
Yes. Naturopathy is now included under extras in private health cover. Individuals must check with their own provider to ensure they are covered for naturopathy (typically under complementary medicine). An item number is provided on your invoice along with provider numbers relevant to each private health fund. A receipt is provided following your payment which can be lodged with your provider as part of your claim.
If you would like to cancel or change an appointment, let us know as soon as possible.
You are able to cancel your appointment without any fees up to 24 hours before your appointment start time. Consultations cancelled within 24 hours of the booking time and missed appointments will incur 50% of the consultation fee.
This policy is in place to ensure consistency in booking processes. We strongly value your time, and we appreciate a mutual value for our time and the time of other patients.
Specifically designed to help female athletes, Kate's mentoring and coaching program continues to grow and support women who are keen to take their performance to the next level. Find out more here.
Kate has completed three university degrees, including a Master's and a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Her thirst for knowledge has led her to complete further training in thyroid health, sports nutrition, digestive health and female athlete hormones…. just in case you are wondering.
She has been mentored by leading Integrated Doctors and global leaders in naturopathy and nutrition.
Kate is an accredited coach with Athletics Australia and works with some of Australia’s best athletes across various sporting disciplines, including endurance runners (5k to ultras), netball, AFLW, tennis, mountain biking, track and field athletics, road cycling, triathlon, ironman, motorcycle enduro racing, soccer and hockey.
She provides clinical and telehealth services to individuals globally. Kate consults from Torquay (near Geelong, Victoria).
Kate loves sharing positive inspiration and health education and presents to community groups, schools, conferences, sporting associations, and companies.
