About Us  Melanie Koeman, Director
BSc. ND.Melanie is dedicated to helping women & men achieve the health goals they strive for. She has a thorough, common sense approach to addressing health challenges, along with a caring and intuitive manner. Melanie established Sydney Health & Fertility in response to demands for integrative and alternative treatment options in reproductive medicine. She has helped hundreds of couples conceive healthy babies and as a Doula is dedicated to helping women birth in a space of continuous support and encouragement. Melanie has also followed her love of education through writing and lecturing in a professional capacity for 16 years in the field of nutritional and herbal medicine. She lives in Manly with her husband, son and daughter. ?Everything we eat, drink, breathe, feel and do impacts our health. We cannot have true, optimal wellbeing (and fertility) without addressing all 5 of these areas of life.?  Alison Davidson
BHS. Dip BM. Dip Nut Ali is a dedicated and professional naturopath treating all aspects of women's health, fertility, pregnancy and children's health. With an empathetic approach, Ali addresses hormone imbalances, low energy and weight management with importance placed on improving vitality, restoring balance and regaining a sense of wellbeing. She is also passionate about helping couples achieve their dream of a healthy baby. Ali provides guidance on general preconception health care, natural treatments for infertility, IVF support and pregnancy care. As a mother of 4, Ali is very aware how important it is to see children healthy, happy and with lots of energy. Using gentle and effective treatment options, she treats conditions including allergies, intolerances, recurrent coughs and colds, poor appetite, asthma, eczema, stomach aches, headaches, ADD, ADHD, autism and digestive problems. Ali regularly attends seminars for professional development and the latest research in nutritional and herbal medicine. ?I love helping and empowering people to live healthier, more active and fulfilling lives.?  Karen Latter
BHS. Adv Dip Nat & Nut. BA (Sociology)Karen is a Naturopath and Nutritionist who is passionate about encouraging and guiding individuals to take control of their own health. She believes in educating people about their health conditions so they can truly feel empowered to make changes to their diet, health and lifestyle. Karen enjoys working at Sydney health & fertility where her practise integrates traditional naturopathic healing principles and the latest scientific research. Her belief is that modern medicine and naturopathy should go 'hand in hand' and her work aims to utilise the best of both worlds. Karen's aim is to create individually focused health programs that work within each patient's comfort level with the ultimate aim of achieving a healthy balanced lifestyle. At the clinic, she offers individualised 'get healthy' programs as well as offering weight loss, detoxification and stress management packages. Karen encourages us all eat natural whole foods. In consultation she aims to give ideas on how to buy, choose, prepare and cook fresh food in the best way to maintain its vitality and health properties. As a naturopath she places emphasis on improving the function of the digestive system, as well as detoxifying the body. ?My focus is on the detail of our lives that make us who we are. I am equipped to listen to my patient's health objectives and help them implement positive long lasting life changes.?  Karelle Russell
Doula, Pregnancy & Remedial Massage Therapist, Aromatherapist, Reiki Practitioner.Karelle has been working in natural therapies for 10yrs and enjoys been a part of the professional team at Sydney health & fertility. She brings to her work a wealth of practical knowledge and experience, combining it with her own unique style of massage, essential oil blends and intuitive healing. Karelle's passion is to nurture the wellbeing and emotional health of women. She believes if we allow ourselves the time to experience relaxation, we will be able to acknowledge the quiet space within that enables us to feel at peace with who we are. We will be able to breathe, feel lighter and experience joyful moments of happiness. Karelle's other passion is supporting women during their pregnancy and at birth. She has now been a part of many wonderful births, in hospital and at home. Karelle listens to what type of birth you want, helps you prepare for your baby's birth physically & emotionally, provides relaxing massages, supports you at the birth and then later at home. She is present for you and your family in every way possible to assist you in your journey. Karelle trained with The Australian Doula College and has now been a Doula for four years. ?If a birthing mum is supported with wisdom, care, strength and understanding, she will trust in herself and feel safe giving birth. Her baby will then be welcomed into her arms surrounded by grace and love.?
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