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"I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago and contacted Kimberly straight away to help support me through my treatment. With Kimberly's help the effects of chemo were minimal and except for a couple of days after each chemo session I felt very well throughout my treatment. I have now been on Tamoxifen and Zolodex for 3 years and have been also taking natural supplements that Kimberly has prescribed and supplied. I had a bone mineral density test recently and my bones are 10 years younger than my age. This is apparently extremely rare for women who have had chemo and been on Tamoxifen and Zolodex for long periods of time. I believe I have Kimberly to thank for this. Kimberly is extremely skilled in her field and I would recommend her to anyone." - Carol 

I am a 33 year old mother of 3 beautiful young children. For many years I relied on a homeopath for my families medical needs. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 my world was turned upside down. As I progressed through my treatment of chemo & radiation I felt myself losing control of my health. My homeopath was unable to help me while I was on chemo.   Kimberly was referred to me by a friend and I first met her while I was undergoing herceptim. I found her to be highly supportive, professional & caring. She guided me though my treatment and helped to balance my body. Following all the drugs that had been pumped through my body to kill the cancer, I felt toxic. I feel that Kimberly helped me to regain control of my health, she put me on the right track to wellness. Her availability by telephone, email or txt from time to time was very comforting.   Kimberly is a wonderful naturopath - she is empathetic, knowledgeable and thorough.  She has a holistic approach to health care whereby she addresses both emotional and physical issues and how they impact on one another.  I believe she has had had such a huge and positive impact on my health and the way I live my life through diet & lifestyle and I am grateful to all she has done to help me.   Thank-you Kimberly.   :)   Xo - sonia

"Kimberly is warm and engaging. She is a great role model for other women in that she proves that one does not need to be fanatical about nutrition and supplementation to have good health. What is most striking about Kimberly and the feedback that has been received, is that her nutrition and supplementation suggestions are manageable. Her suggestions can be implemented easily with readily available goods." -Vanessa Marchant- YWCA Encore Program, after breast cancer gentle exercise program. 

What is Cancer Support?          

Cancer support is not a focus on curing cancer, but a nutritional/biochemical approach focusing on an increase in quality of life, survival time and/or slowing the time of disease progression. The goal is to work with conventional treatments to fully mobilize the body's resistance to cancer.  "We have to look closely at how we define cancer treatment success. Our focus is on healing from cancer, which refers to an internal process of becoming whole and feeling harmonious with yourself and your environment. Healing pertains to all levels of being, bringing a person’s true character into focus and healthy expression. Success relies on internal awareness just as much as external factors. You cannot force success; you just need to make room for it. Those who transition from this life should not be judged unsuccessful. Perhaps cancer was meant to be a vehicle for them- a stepping-stone.  It has been said that the true measure of a life is not reflected in the number of years lived, but in how one lived those years on this earth. This is particularly true for people with cancer. The measure of a life is calculated by how we spend our days and how we treat others. These are outcomes not dictated by chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or supplements. Cancer success comes in the form of realization, personalization, connection, contentment, and grace, which can’t be measured in a test tube, diagnostic lab, or doctor’s office. Regardless of the physical outcome, these measures of success are embedded in one’s heart and soul. Not even cancer can steal the true measure of a life well lived.” - The definitive guide to cancer by Lise Alschuler & Karolyn Gazella.

In order to achieve this you may choose a variety of health professionals to guide you on your journey; your oncologist, oncology nurse, oncology massage therapist, yoga/meditation coach, counsellor, acupuncturist, spiritual advisor, naturopath... the choice is yours. This page is dedicated to giving you information, to allow you to decide if you would like naturopathic support along your journey... 

What is Naturopathic support and is a Naturopath one of the health professionals I would like on my team?

• Nutritional Support- would you like to assess your diet and overall health and/or learn which foods reduce inflammation/pain, boost the immune system and how to use food as medicine? 
  
  Symptomatic Relief- would you like more energy, less nausea, less pain...? 
  
  Support through Medical Treatments- would you like to safely make sure your conventional treatments have minimal effect on your overall health so you can successfully complete your course of treatment and/or have a more 'targeted therapy' by testing the agents you are using to overcome cancer and/or use herbal therapy & nutrition to enhance your conventional treatments? 
  
  If you have answer yes to any of the above, please feel free to call 0403 072 251 and set aside a time to get together and discuss your needs. 

Have you been diagnosed with cancer?  

Often when you are diagnosed with having cancer, your world is turned upside down. Suddenly you have decisions you have to make, which will alter your way of life. You are expected, often immediately, to make these decisions with either too much information or too little information about treatment options and your plan of action. If you decide to aid your treatment with natural therapies, diet and lifestyle you often have no idea where to start. There is too much conflicting information about natural treatments for cancer and you don’t know who is right or wrong, what is safe and who is trying to take advantage of you.  

How can I help you?  

I can help you take control of your own health. I offer guidance through the unending information and decisions you have to make when faced with the diagnosis of cancer. Together we can focus on building your health & vitality to resist cancer, support you through medical treatments (pre-surgery, post-surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, & symptom relief), then work on your overall wellness to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.  

What makes me different from other natural health professionals?  

What can I look forward to?  

You will get information on the overall health of your body and a detailed knowledge about the needs you have through your specific type of cancer. You will receive a detailed step-by-step plan on how to bring your body to optimum health to aid you easily through medical treatments and ongoing support. Then you will get a lifetime plan to keep your body in optimum health giving you a greater vitality, strength and a decreased chance of reoccurrence.  

What is involved?  

Your second appointment is to perform the screening tests necessary to assess any physical imbalances.  

Your third appointment is a ‘report of findings’, you are given a complete report on the current state of your health and a health program to help you achieve your goals. We will address your overall plan of action regarding your cancer treatments and the support your body will need through these processes. We will focus on keeping energy levels high, reducing symptoms and reducing long-term damage. I will be there as your personal health coach throughout your journey and then help you to maintain your new level of health to reduce the chance of reoccurrence.    

When can I help you?  

I can help at any stage of your cancer treatment. Although it is preferred you start your journey as soon as possible, I can still help you if you are going through (or have already gone through) surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy.