Why Nutritional Medicine?
In today’s modern world, our bodies are under constant pressure. From the food we consume and the water we drink, to the medications, supplements, and the daily exposure to environmental toxins—not to mention the ongoing stress of everyday life—it's no surprise that chronic illness and poor gut health are on the rise.
Nutritional medicine offers a path to healing by using whole foods, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle changes to restore balance and support the body’s natural ability to thrive.
Taking a holistic approach, nutritional medicine considers how both nutritional and environmental factors impact overall health—physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. It draws from traditional food wisdom while staying grounded in the latest scientific research, aiming not just to manage symptoms, but to address the root causes of disease.
About Leanne Aster
Clinical Nutritionist, BHSc (Nutritional Medicine)
Registered with the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS)
I'm a registered clinical nutritionist with a special interest in chronic illness, with a strong focus on gut health — particularly digestion and the microbiome (our community of gut bacteria), which plays a pivotal role in both health and disease.
My passion for nutritional medicine stems from my own long and personal journey through chronic health challenges, including endometriosis, fibroids & infertility, severe food sensitivities, parasitic and fungal infections, SIBO, IBS-type symptoms, eczema, fatigue, brain fog, and recurring urinary tract infections. At one point, I felt completely overwhelmed — as though food had become my enemy and my body was no longer my own. I know firsthand how isolating, frustrating, and disempowering it can feel when illness takes over your life.
Healing was not a quick or easy path, but it transformed my life. It deepened my belief in the power of food as medicine and strengthened my commitment to helping others do the same. Today, I dedicate my work to supporting individuals in preventing and managing chronic illness by restoring balance to the body — physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Whether you're struggling with gut issues, navigating long-term health conditions, or simply seeking to improve your overall wellbeing, my goal is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to reclaim your health — and your life.
"Your body often tells you when something is wrong; the key is learning how to listen."