Naturopathy · Manly
Naturopathy in Manly
What’s involved
A long conversation about how you eat, sleep and live, followed by a written plan built around it.
- Diet, nutrition, herbs and lifestyle
- Consultations from 30 to 90 minutes
- In clinic or by telehealth
Our approach
Nothing off a shelf
Every plan is written after the consultation, for the person who sat in it. Herbal formulas are compounded to order rather than picked from a rack. Marianne’s practice is evidence-informed: it integrates clinical research alongside traditional knowledge.
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A self-regulated profession
Naturopathy is not on the AHPRA register. Marianne is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, #56241, and fully insured.
Alongside your other care
Naturopathy sits within a clinic that also offers acupuncture and massage. It does not replace advice or treatment from your GP.
Thirty years of teaching first
Marianne worked in education before clinical practice, and explains the reasoning behind each recommendation rather than handing over a list.
Where Marianne focuses
Areas of clinical interest
Naturopathy covers a wide scope. These are the areas she has chosen to focus on:
Your visit
What to expect
Here is how a first consultation usually runs.
- Ninety minutes on your health history, diet, sleep, stress and digestion.
- A written plan afterwards, with dietary, herbal and lifestyle recommendations.
- Herbs, supplements and any pathology testing prescribed and billed separately.
- Follow-ups to review progress and adjust the plan as things change.
- Bring a list of anything you currently take, prescribed or otherwise.
The toolkit
What a plan can include
Which of these appears in yours depends entirely on the consultation.
Western herbal medicine was a substantial component of Marianne’s Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), and forms part of a naturopathic consultation and can also be a service booked on its own. Liquid formulas are compounded to order after the consultation.
Nutrition was a substantial component of Marianne’s Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). Diet and nutrition are worked through inside a naturopathic consultation but also can be booked as a separate service. Dietary guidance is part of your written plan, and individually prescribed supplements are billed separately from the consultation.
Homeopathic medicines and flower essences are a traditional complementary therapy, prescribed within a naturopathic consultation rather than booked as a service of their own. Preparations are selected for the individual after consultation. Marianne is a qualified naturopath and an accredited member of ATMS.
Sleep, daily routine, movement and stress, worked through as one picture rather than one item at a time.
Marianne is a certified practitioner partner with NutriPATH. Testing is ordered where appropriate and invoiced by the laboratory, not the clinic.
Every consultation on this page is available by video as well as in clinic. Telehealth consultations are priced separately — see the fee tables below. Say which you would like when you book.
Your care team
Meet your naturopath
One naturopath, five days a week, in clinic and by telehealth.
Marianne Edwards
Clinical Naturopath
B.Health Sc (Nat) · ATMS #56241 · NutriPATH & Vital.ly partner
Thirty years in education before clinical practice, with a Bachelor of Education alongside her naturopathy degree. Works with individuals and with whole families.
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Fees
Consultations
Naturopathy consultations
| Consultation | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | 90 min | $220 |
| Follow-up | 60 min | $150 |
| Maintenance follow-up | 30 min | $100 |
| Discovery session | 40 min | $60 |
| Supplement purchase approval | 10 min | $10 |
Naturopathy by telehealth
| Consultation | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | 90 min | $200 |
| Follow-up | 60 min | $100 |
| Follow-up, short | 45 min | $80 |
Focused areas of care
| Consultation | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gut wellness, initial | 90 min | $300 |
| Gut wellness, follow-up | — | $200 |
| Burnout reset, initial | 90 min | $300 |
| Burnout reset, follow-up | 60 min | $200 |
| Burnout reset, maintenance | 30 min | $100 |
| Children & teens, initial | 90 min | $300 |
| Children & teens, follow-up | 60 min | $200 |
| Children & teens, maintenance | 30 min | $100 |
| Mini immune consult | — | $50 |
Prepaid programs
| Program | Structure | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gut Wellness Package | 1 × 90 min, 4 × 60 min, 1 × 30 min | $1,200 |
| Burnout Reset Package | 1 × 90 min, 5 × 60 min | $1,200 |
| Wellness check-in | 6 × 30 min | $200 |
Nutrition
| Consultation | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | 55 min | $190 |
| Follow-up consultation | 30 min | $110 |
Nutrition programs
| Program | Structure | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation package | 1 initial, 3 follow-ups | $470 |
| Gut Testing & Insights Package | 1 initial, gut test, 1 follow-up | $440 |
| Gut Healing Package telehealth | 1 × 90 min, 4 × 45 min | $599 |
| Weight Loss Package telehealth | 1 × 90 min, 4 × 45 min | $599 |
| Reset, Refuel, Recalibrate & Shed | 8-week program | $750 |
Herbs, supplements and pathology testing are billed separately. Program terms are set out in writing before any payment. Fees are current at the time of publication and may change — the fee confirmed at booking applies.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
A Western herbalist is trained in the use of medicinal plants. A naturopath is trained in Western herbal medicine as well as nutritional medicine and lifestyle guidance. Akasha offers both, each with its own practitioner.
Not as a separate appointment. Diet and nutrition are a core part of every naturopathic consultation at Akasha — nutrition was a substantial component of Marianne’s Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), and dietary guidance forms part of the written plan you receive afterwards. Book a naturopathy consultation and say that nutrition is your main concern.
Ninety minutes on your health history, diet, sleep, stress and digestion. Your written plan follows after the session rather than being handed over on the day.
No. The fee covers the clinical time. Herbal medicines, flower essences, supplements, compounded formulas and external pathology testing are billed separately.
Not currently. Naturopathy was legally readmitted to extras cover on 1 July 2025, and individual funds are reintroducing it at different times. Please check the current position with your fund.
Naturopathy is provided alongside your medical care, not in place of it. Tell both your GP and your naturopath what you are taking. Where something belongs with a registered medical practitioner, Marianne refers you there.
Yes. Telehealth consultations are priced separately from in-clinic ones — both are listed above. Herbal formulas and supplements are posted or arranged for collection at the Manly clinic.
Book a consultation in Manly
Five days a week, in clinic or by telehealth, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
- 02 7228 5363
- reception@akashahealth.com.au
- 7 West Promenade, Manly NSW 2095
The information on this website is for educational and general informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a registered medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare provider about any medical condition.