Why see a naturopath?

Are you feeling out of sorts or just not operating at your best?

Do you feel stressed, tired and frustrated?

Would you like more energy and to feel more calm and relaxed?

I truly enjoy helping others to gain the most out of life, through a better understanding of nutrition and how the body works.

Marnie, thank you for your wonderful and patient guidance. Your assistance and knowledge is second to none. You always know how to assist me whether it be for more energy, a better night’s sleep and healthy lifestyle in general. Each appointment is a great experience. Highly recommend your services.
Breanna C

I’ve developed this knowledge through personal experience, extensive study and 15 years in professional practice. I’ve suffered from fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances and mood swings. I absolutely know what it’s like not to sleep at night and to wake up with a sense of dread about the day ahead. Thankfully, today I have a much deeper understanding of what my body needs and what it responds to.

My goal with each new client is to customize a protocol that works – taking into consideration each person’s time, budget and personal circumstances. Above all, I’m a realist. I’ll work with you to find what you need right now and how we can get you moving in the right direction – one step at a time.

From the first time I met Marnie, I knew I was in healing hands.  I had been dealing with health issues as a result of stress for a long time and previous mainstream treatments had only treated the symptoms – skin, allergies, arthritis, menstrual problems and memory issues to name a few.  With a holistic look at my health and a real understanding of the impact that stress can have on the body, Marnie has truly been able to turn my life around and I finally feel like I am operating on a full tank!!!
Lauren H

I understand that life is busy and you need to see results quickly. Most of my clients see results within two weeks, just from making minor tweaks to their routine and eating habits. Often it’s the small and consistent changes that can have the greatest impact, so we’ll look for these first.

Together we’ll map out a plan that works for you and is achievable – taking into consideration all of your other commitments. We want these new changes to stick, so we’ll aim to build in simple routines that are easy to maintain and create maximum benefits for your wellbeing.

I’m not about deprivation. I’m about skilling you with the knowledge to make positive choices for yourself and your health. You can still have a glass of wine with dinner or some dark chocolate or amazing soft cheese – just learn how to balance it out and listen to your body, so that you don’t feel drained or bloated for weeks at a time.

Marnie is great – she educates as she treats and you leave her room understanding more about your health and wellbeing in general. I leave with confidence knowing that an expert has partnered with me. Her practical approach that knows what it means to be busy and under the gun, has helped me tremendously. Her sense of humour and genuine caring make her exceptional. I enjoy our time together and would recommend her to everyone.
Dunay T

It’s incredibly fulfilling to help people to get their energy back, build resilience, wake up refreshed and to feel a sense of optimism about the future. It’s a beautiful gift to be able to help someone shift from feeling flat and frustrated to skipping out of their session with renewed vitality and the knowledge to maintain their own wellbeing.

My first intention is to help you to understand your body better. Each of us is unique and it can take a couple of sessions to learn your history and where you’re at right now. From here we create a plan that will work for you and is easy to maintain. After all, there is no point getting the knowledge, if you can’t then apply it. I want you to be able to understand the reasons for making changes, not just following what I recommend to the letter.

When my friend recommended Marnie, I was a little skeptical about seeing a Naturopath.
I was having stomach pains for over a year and after tests and an endoscopy, my doctor could not give me an answer on what was causing the pain and told me it was probably reflux and prescribed tablets. This did not fix the problem and that’s when I decided to see you.

Within 2 months of a prescribed diet and natural supplements, my stomach was free of pain and my overall health had improved. I recently saw my doctor for my annual health check and my cholesterol had dropped from 5.8 to 4.5 and my blood pressure was at a very healthy level!

Thank you for your patience and understanding the cause of my problem. I not only came away pain free but also feel a younger man!

Gary B

I look forward to hearing from you and finding out how it is that I can support you to take some time for yourself and to focus on your wellbeing. I’m here to support and guide you on your journey, but ultimately it’s up to you to choose yourself first.

To your good health,
Marnie

Qualification Details

  • Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
  • Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine)
  • VLA Practitioner

ANTA member

Lesley Gillausseyn

Admin Fairy Godmother / Baker / Pianist

Lesley is our ‘go-to gal’ for admin in the clinic. She loves meeting new people and supporting the team at Marnie Downer Health. With a wealth of experience in a variety of areas such as music (teaching and performance), education and politics, she always has an inspirational quote or quip for many of life’s situations. Lesley also has a passion for baking and if you’re lucky she’ll share her treats and recipes with you – all healthy, of course!