From PCOS diagnosis to naturopath — and three healthy babies along the way
During my school years I loved health and sport. But I always had issues with my weight and always had an irregular cycle. The doctor assumed I was training too hard — until I started losing my hair and it was discovered that I had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
I went to a range of doctors and specialists. Every physician told me the same thing: the only way to treat it was to go on the contraceptive pill.
After years of not getting results, I went to a naturopath. I changed my diet, my lifestyle, and started taking herbs. Within months I started seeing real change — weight loss, a significant decrease in hair loss, and for the first time, a real sense of control over my own health.
"After years of not getting results I went to a naturopath... It changed my life."
A few years later I needed to get off the pill to conceive my first child. Having had an irregular period prior to going on the pill, I was extremely stressed about falling pregnant. I decided to go to a naturopath to prepare my body. Within two months I fell pregnant on an irregular period.
After conceiving our first baby, I decided that I wanted to help others. I started studying naturopathy six months after my first was born. During this time, I regulated my own period and had two more successful pregnancies.
It brings me happiness making a difference in other people's lives — from sleep deprivation and managing stress to gut and hormonal issues. Naturopathy treats the whole person and can help with many different conditions. I look forward to helping you.
My approach
The most common feedback I receive is that practitioners often overload clients with information on ailments, causes and required treatments. New clients often come to me confused and lacking the understanding and confidence to follow through on the advice they've previously received.
At Samantha Jane Naturopathy, I dedicate extra time after your consultation finishes, building a personalised health plan that explains not only what you need to do, but why you need to do it. My goal is to give you the conviction to follow through, so that your health goals can be achieved.
Qualifications
- ✓ Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy — Nature Care College
- ✓ Member, Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- ✓ Degree in Sports and Exercise Management — University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- ✓ Certificate III and IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)
- ✓ Level 2 Coach in Rowing
This combination of naturopathic training and sports science gives Samantha a well-rounded understanding of both clinical health and physical performance — particularly valuable for clients working on weight management, energy, and exercise-related goals.