Coming from a background in nursing not only in Australia, but also Germany, has been extremely advantageous when it comes to understanding imbalances in health. Bettina completed an Advanced Diploma in Applied Science with the inclusion of an Aromatherapy Certificate taught by the founder of the Perfect Potion stores, Salvatore Battaglia in 1998. This has led to a special interest in manufacturing treatment tailored to your specific needs, especially in skin disorders.

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With a passion for herbs, even in the garden, she went on to teach Herbal Medicine and was doing so at the Endeavour College of Natural Health since 2003. After completing a Masters in Health Science at UNE in 2007, Bettina continues to guide her students and patients. Supervising final year students in a clinical environment with a focus upon the diverse use of herbs, as well as empowering you as a patient to trust your capacity for self-care, is a priority in her approach. She is currently Senior Lecturer for Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine at Torrens University.

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As a past president of the Queensland Herb Society, she was responsible for co-coordinating the general meetings but also running workshops in manufacturing and herbal medicine. Have you ever wanted to know how to make a foolproof cough syrup? Ask Bettina for a recipe, it is easier than you think.

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​What about managing your diet to reduce PMT symptoms? Or even understanding which missing nutrients are responsible for those cravings? What about that coating on your tongue?  Bettina can tell you whether you are having trouble focusing, pushing yourself too hard, or even if there is a link between your stress and your digestion just from your tongue. Using this and other diagnostic techniques has been advantageous in establishing a comprehensive treatment protocol for patients. The outcome is to achieve physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Bettina uses Naturopathy and Nutrition to treat the following:

• Eczema/ Dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Menstrual irregularities – such as extremely heavy bleeding, cycle irregularities, PMT

• Immune disturbances – such as acute on chronic recurring infections in both children and adults

• Nervous system imbalances

• Food allergies and intolerances

• General feelings of dis-ease caused by poor stress tolerance