{ Leanne Pugno }

Leanne completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at the Southern School of Natural Therapies.  She also holds a degree in Environmental Health/Public Health from Queensland University of Technology.

She takes great care in connecting with you to ensure a thorough analysis is undertaken to generate a working diagnosis and treatment options for you, aligning them with your specific goals.  Leanne combines the traditional naturopathic approach with evidence-based medicine to ensure effective options are offered. 

Leanne has a special interest in:

• women’s health, including PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids, menopause, absent menstrual periods, PMS, painful and/or heavy periods, etc

• pre-conception care for couples

• improving sub-fertility (men and women)

• hormonal issues including thyroid issues, stress, diabetes/pre-diabetes

• gut health - IBS, reflux/heartburn, food reactions/intolerances, bowel disorders

• detoxification

• weight management, and

• children’s health

Leanne utilizes:

• Iridology

• Physical Examinations including nail and tongue signs

• Touch For Health – meridian energy balancing and Kinesiology muscle testing

• Functional Pathology Testing

• Bio-Impedance Analysis – body composition testing

• Herbal Medicine (liquids and tablets)

• Homeopathy

• Flower Essence Therapy

• Naturopathic Clinical Nutrition & Diet Therapy

• Bio-Compatibility Testing for Personalised Eating Plans

• Lifestyle adjustment

Leanne is particularly passionate about the power of Herbal Medicine and enjoys tailoring herbal mixes into personalised therapeutic blends.  She is also passionate about Food as Medicine, and loves educating and guiding people with nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to empower them to maintain health in the longer term.

Leanne is an attentive practitioner who is committed to being a well-informed and educated Naturopath, attending regular seminars and undertaking courses to stay up-to-date with both Biomedical and Naturopathic information.

Leanne’s passion for healthy living is accentuated by her lifestyle and hobbies - gardening, growing vegetables and herbs, cooking with wholefoods, walking, cycling, having fun with her kids and enjoying time in nature.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) – Southern School of Natural Therapies

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental & Public Health) – QUT

• Certificate of Natural Fertility (15hrs, post-graduate level)

• Certificate of Natural Women’s Health (15hrs, post-graduate level)

• Certificate of Natural Thyroid Health (12hrs, post-graduate level)

• Certificate of Clinical Diagnostics (12hrs, post-graduate level)

• Certificate of Male Fertility & Reproductive Health (4.5hrs, Masters level)

• Touch For Health (Kinesiology) Level 1

Registration: ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)

TGA Exemption Number:  26520

Make your booking online, or call us on 03 9388 2422.