Mg Herbs

Mel is a qualified naturopath, offering private consults, wellness workshops and regular health retreats in Newcastle, NSW and online via mgherbs.com

Western herbal medicine uses plants to create medicines which can treat and prevent a range of illnesses and conditions. Herbal medicines use a variety of plants and plant parts including the flowers, stems, barks, roots, leaves and fruits. The actions for which each herb are used is evidence based and researched, as well as backed by traditional use. Many of the common medicines used today originated from herbs such as aspirin made from the herb willow bark.

Medical Herbalists are trained in nutrition, iridology, symptomology and diagnosis, lifestyle advice, and provide treatment options for most health complaints.

Melissa offers consultations on a wide range of health topics including:

Women’s Health, including menopause, PMS, fertility
General health and wellbeing
Weight loss
Cold and flu, immunity, post viral syndrome
Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
Gut health-digestive issues, food intolerances, celiac disease
Athlete and sports recovery including stamina and endurance
Food as medicine
Detox and liver care
Stress and anxiety

Melissa is a qualified Medical Herbalist offering private consultations with individualised herbal tonics and supplements made at Verve in her Herbal Dispensary. She has extensive supplement and herbal knowledge and has experience in a wide range of health conditions. Her focus is on current research and the latest in herbal advances, concentrating on an integration of herbal medicine with modern medicine.

Melissa can also create a personalised nutritional program to suit your lifestyle and provide practical advice for everyday application.

About your consultation

A consultation involves an in-depth look at your current health, diet and lifestyle, past medical history, and family history as well as iridology.

Melissa also offers dietary advice and suggested lifestyle changes that are realistic and practical. This is combined with holistic lifestyle and wellness coaching. She believes in making sustainable long term changes rather than radical short term ones.

Health Fund Rebates Available!

Please follow the "BOOK NOW" link to book or call Verve For Life on (02) 4954 4191.

Appointments available at Verve For Life (310 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay) or online, via Skype or FaceTime.