About Jacqui Fernandez – Naturopath, Nutritionist & Psychotherapist in Ballarat

Jacqui Fernandez is a naturopath, nutritionist and psychotherapist based in Ballarat, Victoria, ​ providing integrative health consultations that combine herbal medicine, nutrition, psychotherapy and lifestyle medicine.
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Her approach blends evidence-based natural medicine with traditional healing wisdom, supporting meaningful and sustainable change.
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With over 20 years of clinical experience, Jacqui works with clients seeking support for digestive health, hormonal balance, mental wellbeing and lifestyle-related health concerns. ​

My Journey .....

Leaving a career in the corporate world working with international projects, I felt a deeper calling—one aligned with my values, my family’s needs, and a more conscious way of living.

That shift led me back to university to study Naturopathy, with a focus on functional testing, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, and Psychotherapy—embracing a whole-person, integrative approach to health.

Alongside my family, we made some courageous lifestyle changes—including leaving behind our seaside corporate life for a rural tree change—seeking space, balance, and a rhythm that felt more true to who we are.
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Today, I combine my education and clinical experience to provide my patients with evidence-based care and traditional wisdom to support meaningful, sustainable change.

​My work focuses on the powerful connection between physical health, emotional well-being, and the deeper patterns that shape our lives.

If you’re ready to make healthier, more intentional choices—for your body, mind, and life—I’m here to support you every step of the way using an Integrative care that meets you where you are—and takes you where you want to be.
​Registered Clinical Member – PACFA
Accredited Practitioner – ATMS
        Qualifications
  • ​Master (psychotherapy & Counselling) University of Ballarat
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) University of New England
  • Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Male Family Violence), Swinburne University, Melbourne
  • Advance Diploma in Naturopathy. Nature Care College Sydney
  • Diploma of Nutrition. Nature Care College Sydney
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage. Nature Care College Sydney

    Registrations & Memberships​​
  • Registered Clinical Member — PACFA (Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia)
  • Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
  • Work cover provider for Naturopathy
  • Member - Human Research Ethics  Committee at Federation University

Featured Podcast 

Jacqui shares her journey and insights into integrative health, behavioral change and clinical practice on the ATMS Let’s Talk Natural Medicine – Legends Series podcast.
Jacqui Fernandez – Integrative Care, Evidence and Clinical Longevity Podcast.
Let’s Talk Natural Medicine – Legends Series
If you’re looking for a naturopath, nutritionist and psychotherapist in Ballarat, Jacqui Fernandez provides personalised, evidence-based care to support your health and wellbeing.