MONICA SHEPHERD
Naturopath
Monica is an experienced Naturopath with a passion for mental health after realising complementary medicine has much to offer individuals, children and families to not only function but thrive. Working through her own diagnosis with PTSD in the past further consolidated Monica’s learning of the biochemistry involved in healing all aspects of a person.
Monica uses simple, evidence-based approaches to treatment including food as medicine, herbal medicine as well as Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Monica’s area of expertise includes anxiety, depression, eating disorders, hormonal imbalances, OCD and ODD, PTSD, endometriosis, motor tics, ASD support and more.
Her extensive list of qualifications include:
Bachelor of Complementary Medicine, Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and Certificate III in Children’s services. Monica is a registered practitioner with ANTA.