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Hi! I’m Rowena. I am a degree qualified Naturopath, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nutritionist, Health Coach and Mother of two boys from sunny Perth, WA.
I consult with local clients face to face at the NatMed clinic in East Fremantle and others right across Australia via online one-on-one video consultations with my passion being supporting Mums regain their sense of vitality and well-being.
My speciality is creating personalised, workable, long-term health plans including nutrition and lifestyle action steps with the goal of delivering on my clients health goals in regards to supporting digestive, autoimmune, hormonal, thyroid and other inflammatory and chronic disorders.
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A long personal and embarrassing struggle attempting to fix raging gut problems and PCOS with the standard medical model saw me getting nowhere with my health; prescribed medications that did little more than make me depressed and overweight.
On top of this I was also being told that falling pregnant would be a struggle if possible at all!
The silver lining though is this frustration led me to forge my own journey into the world of natural and functional medicine, regaining optimal digestion, weight management, hormonal balance and effortlessly falling pregnant with my two baby boys.
Since becoming a mum I know first hand of how challenging it can be to deal with the new role plus all of the health challenges and changes that come with it. Admitting you're feeling worse than a little sleep deprived and asking for help is the first and often the hardest step.
I am committed to staying up to date with current research, constantly evolving as the science does, and endeavouring to test market trends, usually on myself and those around me, to understand what really works.
In a world where Dr Google reigns supreme as being the first point of call for exploring health conditions, supplements, ‘diets’ and the best way to look after ourselves it’s no wonder there is so much confusion about the 'right' course of action. It is my goal to bring clarity to my clients in regards to where their health is at and the steps required to get to where they want to go.
Following fads are great until they aren't, often not working and leading you to set your sights on the next shiny new object that comes along.
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a little bit about me
My Philosophy
I want to put an end to the confusion and allow women to live their best life throughout reproductive years without having to fall off the grid for a week due to painful periods, suffer with mood issues potentially due to the pill, live in embarrassment with gut issues or rely on stimulants to get through the day.
Beyond reproductive years it is my goal to erase the – “Metabolism stops at 40/50” mindset and allow women to continue to live their best lives.
Uncover hidden hurdles and negative self-talk that keeps you stuck.
Do you soothe pain or stress with food, use food or alcohol as a reward or stay up late at night because you've always been a 'night owl'
Learn what is underlying the WHY of how you behave.
02. explore the
A functional health approach means looking at HOW the body is working rather than looking for the potential presence of disease like the standard medical model so you get to learn and understand exactly what makes it tick!
This involves thorough case taking as well as in-depth testing to truly understand how and why the body responds a certain way rather than simply taking a pill to mask symptoms.
BODY
01. understand your
MINDSET
03. live in
ALIGNMENT
Personally I strive to live and breathe what I teach and will never make recommendations I wouldn't personally be willing to follow.
what I treat
my philosophy...
Parasites, IBS, IBD - Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, SIBO, Bloating, Pain, Reflux, Discomfort, Constipation, Diarrhoea
Because these things aren't normal and you don't need to live with them
gut issues
Hormonal imbalances
PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PMS, Pain, Heavy Bleeds, Absent Bleeds, Long or Short Bleeds, Menopause, Headaches, Migraines
Sail through each month the way you deserve to
thyroid
Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Hashimoto's, Grave's Disease, Fatigue, Weight Gain, Dry Skin, Depression, Anxiety
adrenals
Low Energy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Sleep Problems/Insomnia
glucose regulation
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Energy Dips, Fatigue after Meals, Weight Gain, Abdominal Adiposity
Enjoy abundant energy all day long and get the body you deserve.
Skin issues & Allergies
Acne, Eczema, Rash, Hives, Itchy Skin, Dry Flaky Skin, Food Intolerances, Hayfever, Sinus Issues
what I treat
- chris kresser
"Changing our behaviour is the single most important step we can take to prevent and reverse chronic disease"
my motto:
Rowena Benbow is a degree certified Naturopath, passionate about teaching women, especially new mums, about how to optimise their energy, hormones and achieve the best version of themselves.
The online health industry can be a wash of conflicting information. Rowena combines a scientific backbone, with clinical experience and a down to earth, real life approach to put together workable plans for thousands of women to achieve and maintain long lasting optimal health.
Rowena holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree from Endeavour College of Natural Health, Genetic mentoring from MTHFR Support Australia, Certificate in SIBO Mastery, Hormonal mentoring with Rhiannon Hardingham, Meta Dynamics and Life Coaching certification from The Coaching Institute.
"Focus on gratitude,
be thankful for good food, good health and good people, but keep the spirit of gratitude going strong each and everyday no matter what"
- Dr mark hyman
"Anything that you let win grows,
don't practice what you don't want to become"
-Jordan peterson
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