Naturopath, Nutritionist & Psychotherapist in Ballarat
If you’re doing everything right but still not feeling well, there is often a deeper story your body is trying to tell.
Jacqui Fernandez, naturopath, nutritionist and psychotherapist in Ballarat, provides integrative, evidence-based care for gut health, hormones and mental health.
Learn more about our Psychotherapy and Counselling services supporting emotional health, stress and behavioural change.
Offering online consultations across Australia and internationally.
Learn more about our Psychotherapy and Counselling services supporting emotional health, stress and behavioural change.
Offering online consultations across Australia and internationally.
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Supporting physical, mental and emotional well-being through personalised online consultations, with herbal medicine, nutritional support, lifestyle medicine and psychotherapy tailored to your needs, supported by an on-site dispensary.
Areas of Focus
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Combining formal education with over 24 years of clinical experience, Jacqui Fernandez offers a naturopathic, nutritional and psychotherapy approach to health and wellbeing from Ballarat, blending scientific evidence with traditional healing wisdom to support meaningful and measurable health outcomes.
Qualifications
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A Different Kind of Care
My path into this work wasn’t a straight one. After years in the corporate world, I felt a quiet but persistent pull toward something more meaningful — something that aligned with my values, my family, and a more grounded way of living. That calling led me back to university, and eventually to a tree change that reshaped not only where I lived, but how I understood health, healing, and life itself.
That journey deeply informs how I work today. I understand what it feels like to be out of alignment — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And I also understand that real, lasting change doesn’t come from quick fixes or one-size-fits-all approaches.
It comes from being heard, understood, and supported with care that is thoughtful, personalised, and grounded.
My path into this work wasn’t a straight one. After years in the corporate world, I felt a quiet but persistent pull toward something more meaningful — something that aligned with my values, my family, and a more grounded way of living. That calling led me back to university, and eventually to a tree change that reshaped not only where I lived, but how I understood health, healing, and life itself.
That journey deeply informs how I work today. I understand what it feels like to be out of alignment — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And I also understand that real, lasting change doesn’t come from quick fixes or one-size-fits-all approaches.
It comes from being heard, understood, and supported with care that is thoughtful, personalised, and grounded.
Who I Work With
My clients come seeking clarity, support, and a genuine path forward. They're ready to understand what's driving how they feel — and committed to making changes that last.
You're in the right place if you:
My clients come seeking clarity, support, and a genuine path forward. They're ready to understand what's driving how they feel — and committed to making changes that last.
You're in the right place if you:
- Sense that something is off and want real answers, not just reassurance
- Are ready to explore the connection between how you think, feel, and function physically
- Want support for gut health, hormones, or fatigue that gets to the root cause
- Are navigating anxiety, low mood, or stress alongside a physical health concern
- Have tried counselling or natural medicine separately and want an integrated approach
- Want care that considers the whole picture — not just one system or one symptom
What to Expect
Your first consultation is a conversation — thorough, unhurried, and focused entirely on you.
For a naturopathic consultation, we'll spend 90 minutes exploring your full health history, current symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and any relevant pathology. From there, a personalised treatment plan is developed — which may include herbal medicine, nutritional support, clinical testing, and lifestyle recommendations.
For psychotherapy and counselling, your first session is 60 minutes. We'll explore what's brought you to seek support, what you'd like to change, and how we'll work together. The pace is always guided by you.
In both cases, you'll leave with clarity about next steps — and a plan that's tailored to where you are right now.
Follow-up consultations are available online across Ballarat and Australia-wide.
Your first consultation is a conversation — thorough, unhurried, and focused entirely on you.
For a naturopathic consultation, we'll spend 90 minutes exploring your full health history, current symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and any relevant pathology. From there, a personalised treatment plan is developed — which may include herbal medicine, nutritional support, clinical testing, and lifestyle recommendations.
For psychotherapy and counselling, your first session is 60 minutes. We'll explore what's brought you to seek support, what you'd like to change, and how we'll work together. The pace is always guided by you.
In both cases, you'll leave with clarity about next steps — and a plan that's tailored to where you are right now.
Follow-up consultations are available online across Ballarat and Australia-wide.
An Integrated Approach
Most care treats the body and mind separately. Jacqui holds qualifications in both naturopathy and psychotherapy — which means physical symptoms, emotional health, and behavioural patterns can all be explored within the same therapeutic relationship.
It's a genuinely different kind of care.
Most care treats the body and mind separately. Jacqui holds qualifications in both naturopathy and psychotherapy — which means physical symptoms, emotional health, and behavioural patterns can all be explored within the same therapeutic relationship.
It's a genuinely different kind of care.
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Personalised Digestive Solutions
If you're dealing with digestive discomfort, bloating, constipation, or food sensitivities, we can help restore balance to your gut health. Using a combination of personalised nutrition plans, herbal remedies, and lifestyle adjustments, we address the root causes of digestive issues to improve overall function. “Tailored To Your Unique Needs." |
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Hormones out of sync?
Hormonal imbalances can disrupt everything from mood to metabolism, making it hard to feel your best. We take a holistic, personalised approach to address the root causes of your hormonal imbalances and guide you toward feeling your best.
“Reclaim your life." |
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Solutions for Mental Wellness
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional imbalances, restore your mental well-being with natural, holistic treatments. From mood swings to sleep disturbances, or persistent feelings of fatigue and burnout, we offer evidence-based therapies that nurture both the mind and body.
“Shatter the Silence Naturally." |
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"Allergies and sensitivities matter"
Struggling with allergies, food sensitivities, or unexplained reactions with Symptoms like persistent congestion, digestive discomfort, skin issues, fatigue, or mood imbalances may indicate sensitivities that we can address. Through personalised treatments.
Heal the root cause, not just the reaction. |
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Looking for a naturopath in Ballarat? Jacqui Fernandez provides personalised, evidence-based care for gut health, hormones and mental wellbeing.
Explore practical, evidence-based insights into gut health, hormones, metabolism, and mental wellbeing.
What Clients Say
"I now go to my naturopath, Jacqui, who has listened and worked with my problems, and I am practically pain-free and feeling the healthiest I have for years. I will continue to listen and be guided by her because I trust her." — Noelene
"Jacqui assisted in the treatment of my crippling endometriosis after surgery failed, supported me through my 3rd pregnancy, which was by far my best. I'm eating healthier, have so much more energy, and sleeping better. Jacqui has been brilliant and is always just a text away." — Katie
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"I now go to my naturopath, Jacqui, who has listened and worked with my problems, and I am practically pain-free and feeling the healthiest I have for years. I will continue to listen and be guided by her because I trust her." — Noelene
"Jacqui assisted in the treatment of my crippling endometriosis after surgery failed, supported me through my 3rd pregnancy, which was by far my best. I'm eating healthier, have so much more energy, and sleeping better. Jacqui has been brilliant and is always just a text away." — Katie
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