Welcome. I'm Gemma Knaap, naturopath and founder of Southernwood Apothecary and Clinic.

 

Too often, following generic diet or lifestyle advice just isn't enough. You've probably tried that already, and it just hasn't given you the relief and vitality you are looking for. With so much information out there, so many experts just a click away, how do you even begin to sort through all the noise? Perhaps you feel like you've tried everything or you've been told there's nothing more you can do. Maybe all your tests have come back normal but you can't remember the last time you felt like yourself. 

 

I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and have a special interest in herbal medicine and supporting women at all ages and stages to overcome their health challenges.

I am passionate about helping women to balance their hormones and improve their mental health, even (especially!) if they have been told everything is 'normal'. 

 

I am a certified Natural Fertility Educator, experienced helping couples struggling with unexplained infertility or recurrent miscarriage. Alternatively, if you'd like to learn how to chart your cycle to avoid pregnancy or just to increase your body literacy, I can teach you this too!

 

I have completed specialised training in the natural management of complex genitourinary diagnoses including vaginal atrophy (or genitourinary syndrome of menopause), chronic or recurrent thrush, bacterial vaginosis and other urinary, vaginal and vulval disorders. I can help you to support your vaginal microbiome to get the best possible treatment outcomes.

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I am a certified Microbiome Analyst who has completed extensive training in the latest gut microbiome science. I can help you to optimise your gut health in a safe and evidenced based way so bloating, pain, diarrhoea, constipation and other symptoms can be a thing of the past. 

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Personalised health care is at the core of all I do. Every single person I see comes with their own story, no matter what their diagnosis or symptoms. Listening to that story, getting to the bottom of what's ailing you and tailoring treatment to your unique circumstances is exactly what I'm here to do. 

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So if you're ready to commit to taking a natural approach to your health 

you can contact me or make a booking here.

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If you'd like some more information, or you have questions, please don't hesitate to

get in touch. 

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