Our Natural Therapy Association has been accrediting nutritionists for more than 60 years, ensuring that they meet the highest educational and training standards required for membership. All of the nutritionists in our directory are qualified and capable of delivering first-rate treatment.
Find accredited nutritionists across Australia, in our directory of experts.
Herbalism (also known as Western herbal medicine) uses plants to create medicines for disease, to improve health, and to enhance wellbeing. The plants used in herbalism are typically sourced from Australia or abroad that include (but not limited to) North America, Europe and Asia.
Clinical herbalists are trained to create unique herbal prescriptions for patients. As with many natural therapies, herbalism is a holistic approach to healthcare, and often used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Herbalists understand and incorporate biomedical science and research into their prescriptions—an evidence-based approach that helps with treatment. Many have thorough knowledge of health science, clinical assessment, pharmacology, and herbal synergy, and can also provide basic dietary and lifestyle advice to clients.
Herbalism aims to strengthen the body’s systems, support the body’s ability to heal itself, and prevent disease. It does this by restoring vitality and balance to the body, through the use of herbs.
Western herbal medicine uses various parts of the plant to create remedies, including the flowers, roots, leaves, bark, and fruit. These are turned into tinctures, creams, tablets, herbal extracts, and tea infusions.
To become ANTA members, herbalists must meet strict criteria. Every ANTA member is fully qualified, with nationally accredited government qualifications. If you’re looking for a herbalist, the quickest and most effective way is to use our natural therapists directory.
If you’d rather find a clinical herbalist yourself, it’s important to consider the below.
Herbalists must be qualified, with government-recognised accreditation. Accreditation can include an Advanced Diploma, including clinical training and the study of science-based subjects, as well as a Bachelor of Health Science in Western herbal medicine.
Medicine advances over time, and a clinical herbalist must stay up to date with the latest developments in their field.
There is a wide body of research supporting the safety and effectiveness of many herbs, however, you should speak to your doctor and herbal medicine therapist about the potential side effects of any herbal preparations.
A clean, professionally prevented room can be a good indication of quality.
Eating healthily is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It has an immense number of health benefits, including (but not limited to):
To help you achieve your health goals, a nutritionist may use the following techniques:
Many people visit nutritionists to help them achieve health goals, like losing weight, building muscle, or increasing sports performance. Even if that’s not the case, setting goals can be an effective way to get into shape, as it gives you something to aim for. A nutritionist will set the necessary goals that you want to achieve, and provide a meal plan and lifestyle advice to help you achieve them.
A nutritional analysis tells the nutritionist what you currently eat, and how much of it you usually consume. It also tells them which foods you dislike, so that they can keep them out of your meal plan where possible.
If you’re a fitness enthusiast who burns lots of calories each day, the nutritionist will need to take this into consideration when creating your meal plan, so that they can help you to achieve your goals. Similarly, if you don’t get much exercise at all, there may be less or different foods included in your meal plan to account for this.
After understanding the patient’s general health, their current diet, and the goals they’re trying to achieve, a nutritionist may create a customised meal plan. To be effective, this must be closely followed by the patient, and the nutritionist usually checks in with them along the way to ensure this is happening.
Food diaries might also be recommended, which are used to keep track of every single thing that has been consumed.
The easiest way to choose a skilled nutritionist in Brisbane is through our practitioner directory at the top of this page. Every one of our nutritionists has met our strict membership criteria, which ensures that they are accredited and up-to-date on the latest nutrition science.
During your first appointment, the nutritionist will ask about your medical history, lifestyle, diet, and more. They’ll measure your weight, height, and body fat levels. The process can be extensive, and take up to 1.5 hours to complete.
By the end of the appointment, the nutritionist may provide you with a tailored meal plan (or eating guidelines), which you can start using immediately.
Nutritionists and dietitians both have the knowledge and skill to help you lose weight, but a nutritionist will be able to offer more holistic advice, including lifestyle improvements. A dietitian tends to be more clinical, with greater knowledge of disease and other medical factors.
Certain diets can help to reduce the symptoms related to menopause and help women move into the next stage of their lives. An accredited nutritionist will be able to advise you on the best possible diet for mitigating these symptoms.
We have a large number of Brisbane nutritionists in our association, and many of them will be able to provide you with advice on keto, and whether it’s the right choice for you. If they specialise in keto, they may include this information on their profile in our practitioner directory, or on their website.
