About Me
Melbourne
I help individuals with chronic diseases manage their condition and improve the effect of their medicine through the appropriate use of well-researched natural supplements.
Having degrees in pharmacy and natural therapy, I draw on my decades of clinical experience, research skills and love of integrated medicine to help consumers live healthier and happier lives.
Location:
Melbourne
Qualifications:
B.Pharm
B.Health.Sci, Naturopathy
Experience:
Jan 2020– Current:
Blackmore’s Institute – regular contributor of natural supplements articles under the titles The Pharmacist’s Perspective & From the Pharmacist’s Desk
McPherson’s Consumer:
National pharmacy trainer for their range of natural health products – Fusion & Oriental Botanicals. Researcher for their online herb-drug interaction guide.
2013 & 2015 – Editions 1 & 2
Clinical Naturopathy – an evidence-based guide (Sarris & Wardle) – contributor to the chapters on hypertension and dyslipidemia
2006 - 2007
The Essentials of Complementary Medicine – educational CD series for health care professionals on the role of natural therapies with conventional medicine. Co-presenter with Michael Schildberger, also the researcher.
Writer Categories:
Consumer Education. Journalism. Public Speaker. Writer. Health Professional Education.
Specialty Topics:
Chronic Health Conditions. Pharmacology. Evidence-based Medicine. Dietary Supplements. Pharmacokinetics.