A little bit about us

I first experienced the benefits of complementary medicine as a result of my own health challenges at a young age. I made a decision to choose this as a career to help others as I was passionate about the results that can be achieved. My goal is to help support and guide you to seek meaningful solutions, optimise your wellbeing and create a healthy future.

I draw a diverse range of experience with more than 20 years working in both medical and complementary medicine fields. I worked in pharmacy and private GP and psychology practices (WA) then as a practitioner consultant for nutrition company ‘Metagenics’ (WA & QLD).

After relocating to Tasmania in 2006, I worked as a Chronic Disease Management Coordinator for a pharmaceutical company ‘MSD’ in a preventative healthcare role. I then established ‘Tonic Inspired Health’ in 2007 which grew to be a multi-disciplinary wellness centre. ‘Tonic Inspired Health’ has since evolved into ‘pin & tonic’ in collaboration with business partner and friend Belinda Matkovich.

I consulted at Launceston based ‘Nutrition for Life’ and presented lectures in the community about the critical role of healthy nutrition in our lives, with a particular focus on low carb (LCHF). Since 2015 I have worked in a dual role for medical device company ‘Medtronic’ as a clinical device specialist in diabetes technologies. This involves educating people living with T1D in using continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy.

I’m a mum of three energetic young kids and a fitness enthusiast- in attempt to keep up with them!

I entered the natural health field 20 years ago to make positive and meaningful changes in peoples lives and help them feel their best.

My past experiences as a family & youth support worker (VIC), remedial massage therapist (VIC, QLD), elite athlete (USA) and coach, has given me a diverse skill set which I have adapted to help others achieve their health goals as a naturopath and acupuncturist. I worked in this field in both QLD and Hobart and have also enjoyed sharing my knowledge with the community in public information sessions.

One of the most worthwhile moments in a consultation is when a person realises that “I get it”, especially when discussing distressing symptoms that can be difficult to articulate and understand.

My aim is to help you cut through the overwhelming information and misinformation, fads and marketing. I can design an approach that is simplified, relevant to you and sustainable. It is human nature to dismiss symptoms and resist change. I feel an important part of my role is to educate and motivate you to take meaningful and manageable steps which have a lasting positive impact on your health.

I enjoy spending time with my daughter, learning piano and may be spotted with ‘gloves on’ in my local gym boxing class!