Meet Karlea

My first experience with a Naturopath at age 14 was truly transformative, sparking a deep passion for holistic health and setting me on the path to become a Naturopath myself.

I believe in supporting the body’s innate healing abilities and promoting optimal health by nourishing the body, mind and spirit.

My approach blends practical tools like functional testing, herbal and nutritional medicine, flower essences, iridology, food as medicine, and encouraging wholesome, balanced meals, along with journaling prompts and healing lifestyle practices like saunas, massage and hydrotherapy. I draw on knowledge from a wide range of healing modalities and philosophies, including Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Vipassana Meditation, Intuitive Energetics, Indian Head Massage, Astrology and Human Design.

Before working as a Naturopath, I spent 8 years working as a flight attendant and 3 years living and travelling abroad, with most time spent in The Netherlands, Peru and Bali. In 2019 I co-founded The Witchin' Kitchen with my sister, a whole-foods café in Sandgate, where I gained deeper insights and experience into the profound connection between food, health and our wellbeing.

Some of my personal healing experience has involved gut healing, stress management, thyroid and sleep optimisation, and supporting myself through preconception care, two healthy pregnancies, healing after two emergency C-section births, postpartum health and supporting children’s health.

The sudden loss of my Mum in 2019, who was my biggest cheerleader while learning this profession, and in life, continues to fuel my passion for this work and inspires me every day.

In my practice, I focus on:

  • Evidence-based natural medicine, including nutrition and herbal support

  • Functional testing and lab result interpretation

  • Intuitive guidance to restore vitality

  • Exploring emotional influences on health

  • Compassionate listening and support through major life transitions

  • Helping clients make informed health choices and complement medical care

  • Complex cases, where people feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start

I’m here to walk beside you on your healing journey, helping uncover the root causes of health issues, restore balance, and promote overall wellbeing.