Adv. Dip Nutrition, Adv. Dip Herbal Medicine, Cert. Yoga Instructor
Hi, I’m Anna-Maria Boelskov, Nutrtitionist, Herbalist , Yoga instructor and mother. I have a profound respect of natural medicine and I see benefits daily when this is taken into practice. In my daily life as well as in my practice with my patients I go back to basics and use food as medicine. When the body need a little extra guidance to get back into balance I use Herbal medicine and Nutrtionals for extra support. I believe in preventing ill health on a daily basis rather than cure so I always work to find the underlying course of your symptoms and restore health on a cellular level. Without doing that it would be a “bandage solution” and symptoms may reoccur at a later stage.
Having been trough pregnancy, labour, birth and breastfeeding I have a passion for women’s health and to provide them with the best information and support they need to go though life. It is a miracle every time new
life is created and when you know the in’s and out of the actual process -it’s truly a spectacular process! I work with women -and their families, of all ages and help educate them about their bodies and how to make the right choices for them to live in optimal health and wellbeing. I educate women though pregnancy, post-birth and support on how to get back on track whilst breastfeeding. I love seeing women being in control and enable them to enjoy these different stages. Feeling strong and healthy will help you have a beautiful experience.
When you come to see me I go though your diet and lifestyle and any acute or chronic conditions you may be having. I then suggest changes to restore your body’s health and together we find a way to implement these new changes so that it is easy for you. The changes include, diet, lifestyle, sleep, exercise, supplements etc. I work together with orthodox medicineand at times a blood pathology test can be needed, to take a closer look at what is happening on a cellular level. An example of what a pathology test is requested for is often to take a look at iron, calcium &/or vitamin D levels, cholesterol and hormone balances, to mention a few. Follow up consultations are scheduled, lasting 30-45 minutes, to check in with the progress of the plan, further adjustments and ongoing support.
I started my studies in Sydney at Australasian College of Natural Therapies to embark on a life as a Naturopath, and now hold an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional and Herbal Medicine and I am a registered practitioner with ATMS. I do continuous courses and seminars to upgrade my knowledge and to stay up to date on the newest research in the industry. I hold a current first aid certificate and liability insurance.
As well as seeing weekly patients at the clinic I also give talks on Stress management and anti ageing for larger business groups and teams. And since becoming a mother in 2011 I regularly do talks for mums with babies and workshops on healthy lunch boxes for kids.
Testimonials
Dean:
Before seeing Anna-Maria I had been suffering for 15+ years (I’m 32) with a pretty fragile digestive system that meant I was often (fortnightly) very uncomfortable for 1-3 days with diarrhea and bloating, sometimes for seemingly no apparent reason. I’d had a range of tests done for food allergies and medical conditions (e.g. Crohn’s disease, Coeliac disease) but none indicated there was anything ‘wrong’. I was baffled by my digestion and what I could do fix it and I reluctantly avoided a wide range of foods or accepted the consequences that would follow if I indulged. In addition, I was loosely following doctor’s instructions regarding my protein intake following a 2008 kidney disease diagnosis, and I was also taking a variety of vitamin supplements (e.g. mutlivitamins, C, Zinc, B, Fish Oil) without knowing if they were necessary, worth the money, or actually having a positive effect.
I wasn’t sure what Anna-Maria could do to help, but I thought that a new opinion on my digestion, as well as a handful of recommendations for improving my general nutrition and health, was certainly worth a visit.
Treating my digestive symptoms was the first priority and after only 2 weeks on Anna-Maria’s recommended modified diet I was experiencing a remarkable improvement. I’ll admit that the diet wasn’t easy, but thankfully it was only ~5 weeks and my resulting “healed and sealed” gut is now more robust than I can ever remember! In the months that have since passed I haven’t been experiencing anything like the post-meal bloating and discomfort that had become ‘normal’, nor am I anxiously wondering if a meal or a handful of beers will send me to the bathroom with diarrhea over the next few days. Not only have Anna-Maria’s recommendations drastically improved my digestion and how freely I can enjoy a wider range of foods, but I’m now much more informed about the foods and nutrients I consume and in general I now make better food decisions for every meal of my day.
I’ve been really impressed by the breadth of issues that Anna-Maria has been able to help me with: we’ve solved the gut problem, we’ve reduced my stereotypical Aussie male aversion to fruit and veg with some of her truly tasty recipes, I’m more responsible with my kidney disease and I’ve also learned how to manage my sleep and stress to more effectively complement my nutrition. Anna-Maria has also improved my supplement intake by reducing the number of supplements I’m taking but making sure I get the best of what I need!
After a handful of sessions I feel like I have a wealth of knowledge that I can use to keep my nutrition on track for years to come – thank you Anna-Maria!
p.s. I recommended that my girlfriend see Anna-Maria too and I can happily say that she is just as impressed with her experience
Lisa Mains, Massage therapist. Eastern suburbs:
“Thanks again for your consults, you are fantastic! Your clients are very lucky to have found you!“
Business testimonial
“I engaged Anna Maria Boelskov for a presentation on nutrition to my staff of sixty persons. The talk was focused mainly on stress management and anti aging techniques.
With the knowledge my staff gained they found inspiration to improve not only on their health and fitness, but to cope better with their work schedule and manage their stress in a positive and effective manner.
I would highly recommend Anna Maria’s presentation on Nutrition and stress management as I know my team not only appreciated, but also benefitted greatly from it, and yours will too”
-Ivan Bresic, Director & Auctioneer. BresicWhitney Estate Agents.
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