Our Natural Therapists

Embrace Life has a team of natural therapists who have experience in fertility, nutrition, digestive disorders and general health.

  • Alecia Banks – Naturopath & Scientist

    Qualifications:
    BHSc (Naturopathy) & BSc (Biomedical Science)
    First Aid & CPR

    Special Interests:
    Supporting nutritional deficiencies
    Naturopathic sports nutrition
    Sleep disturbances
    Stress management
    Burnout
    Preconception care for both males & females
    Infertility
    Menstrual irregularities
    Perimenopause/menopause
    Hormonal imbalances
    Sustainable & long-term weight loss
    Thyroid conditions
    Metabolic disorders
    Skin conditions
    Gastrointestinal conditions & gut restoration
    Immune support & autoimmunity
    Chronic fatigue

    Passion:

    Meet Alecia, a degree-qualified naturopath & scientist who is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and optimise their health. With over 6 years in the health industry, including research, integrative medicine and hospital services, Alecia’s approach is grounded in evidence-based practice. Her academic foundation in biomedicine led her to pursue a qualification in Naturopathy at Endeavour College of Natural Health. As a member of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), she remains committed to providing the highest standard of care.

    Alecia works with individuals to address the root causes of their symptoms to help them achieve optimal health and well-being. Alecia utilises comprehensive testing methods, including hormone analysis, nutrient assessments and microbiome mapping to develop a holistic understanding of your health. By identifying the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms, we can create tailored treatment plans that promote long-term health improvements. Alecia supports an integrative approach to healthcare, working closely with GPs and other health professionals to ensure you receive comprehensive and coordinated care, she believes in the power of collaboration to provide the best possible outcomes for your health journey.

    Alecia believes that no two people are the same and is committed to providing individualised care that addresses each person’s unique health journey. Her goal is to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental space, whilst empowering her clients with the knowledge and support they need to feel better and live well.

    Where Naturopathy Meets Biomedical Expertise

  • Kim Sheppard – Naturopath/Nutritionist

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) – Endeavour College of Natural Medicine (formerly ACNM)

    Level 1 Yoga Teacher

    Level 2 Australian Bush Flower Essence Practitioner

    Level 3 Usui Reiki Master

    Crystal Healing Diploma

    Commissioner of Declarations (J.P C.dec)

    Areas of interest:

    Holistic health care, nutrition, stress management, weight loss, child health, digestive health, mental health (stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, behavioural disorders,) reproductive health (fertility, dysmenorrhea, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, pregnancy), hormonal health

    Passion:

    A mum with a passion to educate and guide people to discover and live their own unique happy and healthy life. Kim initially became a Naturopath because she wanted to be able to care for her family and is now passionate about caring for you and your family.

    Kim has always had a strong desire to care for people and has seen first hand how powerful natural medicine can be. Physical, mental and emotional pain and discomfort is the body trying to tell you that something in your body is imbalanced and there is a need to care for you. Balance is obtained when nutritional, physical, mental, emotional and energetic needs are being met.

    Kim will help to identify the underlying cause of your conditions and guide you on a health journey you didn’t even know existed!

    Kim regularly attends conferences and seminars on natural medicine topics and enjoys continually expanding her knowledge through courses she completes.

    Kim loves to read, meditate, spending time in nature, yoga, outdoor recreations, learning and chooses to surround herself with positive, inspiring and uplifting people. So if you are ready to make a change book an appointment with Kim and let the journey begin!

    “When you surrender to what is meant to happen and not force it… amazing things transpire and happen.” – Lisa Williams.

  • Tracey Bath – Acupuncturist

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Health Science Acupuncture (BHSc (Acupuncture))

    Registration with the Australian Health and Practitioner Registry Association (AHPRA)

    Membership with the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

    Areas of interest:

    Women’s health, Fertility, IVF support, IUI support, Breech positioning, pregnancy, induction, nausea, pre- birth support, Menstruation issues including, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular, painful and heavy periods, PCOS.

    Musculoskeletal pain, sciatica, neck, shoulder, elbow, back, hip

    Stress, Insomnia, migraines, headaches

    Mental & Emotional Health, Anxiety, Depression

    Digestive issues, reflux, constipation, irritable bowel,

    Men’s health, general wellbeing,

    Paediatric & Teenage health issues

    Elderly health issues

    Weight loss, Menopausal issues, hot flushes, peri menopause

    Passion:

    I am passionate about health and wellbeing and to maintain this throughout life. I am particularly passionate about women’s health and to provide individual acupuncture treatments that are tailored to the client. The basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is on the prevention of disease and to assist the body to maintain equilibrium and balance. I use a combination of Acupuncture, herbs and lifestyle (yang sheng) changes to assist the body in maintaining optimum health and helping people to achieve the best health outcomes possible.