Meet OUR TEAM
Two experts. one mission.
Julia and Dr Hazel bring together complementary expertise in natural and
conventional medicine to help women thrive through every stage of life.
Julia smith
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
Julia is a highly experienced naturopath, educator, and integrative health practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience.
She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Health Psychology) from the UK and completed her training in Naturopathy, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine. Since graduating in 2001, she has undertaken extensive post-graduate training in areas including Functional Pathology, Nutrigenomics (DNA testing), Microbiome health, Mental Health and Nutrition, and Coaching.
Julia is a Certified Practitioner of the ReCODE program Reversal of Cognitive Decline devised by Dr Dale Bredesen) and maintains professional memberships with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) and ARONAH.
Dr. Hazel batten
GP & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST
Dr Hazel is an experienced GP with a special interest in Integrative Medicine, supporting patients through a personalised, whole-body approach to health.
She graduated from medical school in the UK in 2010, earning both her Medical Degree and a Bachelor of Science in Global Health, which included research work in Ethiopia. After working as a junior doctor in the UK, she moved to Australia in 2012 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2018.
Dr Hazel has additional training in Palliative Medicine (Clinical Diploma) and is currently completing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). She is also a member of RACGP, ACNEM, the Australian Chronic Infection & Inflammatory Disease Society, and the Australian College of Lifestyle Medicine.
What we Do
A medically informed and holistic approach to helping women navigate menopause with confidence.
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Julia & hazel
Women’s Health & Integrative Care Team
