Clinical Nutrition · Manly
Nutrition for Lasting Vitality
What’s involved
A consultation that works through your diet, digestion and daily routine, followed by an individual written plan.
- Delivered by a degree-qualified clinical naturopath
- Functional pathology testing available
- In-clinic & telehealth consultations
Our approach
Looking beyond the symptoms
Diet, digestion, sleep, stress and daily routine all sit alongside each other. A consultation takes time to understand how they fit together for you.
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The whole picture
Stress, diet, environment and everyday routine are all considered together rather than one at a time.
Built on your history
Every recommendation is built on your history, lifestyle and — where helpful — lab results, not guesswork.
Sustainable, not restrictive
Realistic adjustments built around how you actually eat, rather than restrictive dieting.
Where the focus sits
Areas of clinical interest
These are the areas the practice focuses on:
Your visit
What to expect
Your journey starts with understanding — here’s how it unfolds:
- An in-depth initial consultation covering your health history, diet, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
- A personalised nutrition plan with clear goals — meal guidance, targeted supplementation and lifestyle recommendations.
- Functional pathology testing where helpful, conducted and interpreted through Nutripath.
- Follow-ups that monitor progress and adjust your plan as your body heals and your goals evolve.
Going deeper
Going deeper
Special focus areas — especially for people who feel they’ve “tried everything” without lasting improvement.
The gut is connected to far more than digestion, with growing research exploring the relationship between gut health, the brain, mood and mental wellbeing. Our approach considers digestive health within this broader picture, including the gut–brain connection.
Nutritional support for children and young people, including those with developmental or behavioural concerns. We consider diet, digestive health, growth and overall wellbeing, alongside emerging research into the relationship between nutrition, the gut–brain axis, mood and cognition.
Where clinically appropriate, we may use integrative and functional pathology — such as comprehensive stool analysis through NutriPATH — to provide additional information that can help inform your individual care plan.
Structured, supportive programs that work with your body — considering nutrition, digestive health and individual nutritional needs, while building sustainable habits rather than relying on restrictive dieting.
Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like punishment. Expect clear, achievable guidance — including personalised recipes — designed to make good food something you look forward to.
Your care team
Meet your practitioners
Marianne Edwards
Clinical Naturopath
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) · ATMS #56241
Nutrition was a substantial component of Marianne’s degree. Diet and nutrition are worked through inside a naturopathic consultation and can also be booked as a service in their own right.
- BHSc (Naturopathy) & BEd (Primary & Early Childhood)
- Special interest in stress, burnout and family wellbeing
- Herbal medicine, nutritional therapy and lifestyle programs
- Christian Wellness Ministry — a separate, non-clinical pastoral service
Curious how naturopathy and clinical nutrition work together? Explore our naturopathy services.
Pricing
Consultations & sessions
Single consultations, or structured programs booked as a package.
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (55min) Includes your personalised nutrition plan | $190 |
| Follow-up consultation (30min) | $110 |
| Mini immune consultation (20min) Tailored supplement plan and two recipes | $50 |
| Program | Price |
|---|---|
| 4-consult package (1 initial + 3 follow-ups) | $470 |
| Gut Testing & Insights (initial + stool test + follow-up) | $440 |
| Gut Healing package (1×90min + 4×45min) | $599 |
| Weight Loss package (1×90min + 4×45min) | $599 |
| Reset, Refuel, Recalibrate & Shed — 8-week program | $750 |
Telehealth available for consultations and select programs. Prices current as of September 2026 and may change — confirm when booking.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Both work with food and health. Dietitians typically work within clinical and hospital settings; our degree-qualified clinical nutritionist takes a holistic, functional approach — combining evidence-based science with whole-person care and functional testing.
Lab testing — such as comprehensive stool analysis — that reveals what’s actually happening in your body. Completed at home through Nutripath, interpreted by your practitioner, and used to build a plan on data rather than guesswork.
You’ll receive a personalised nutrition plan with clear goals and a roadmap — and depending on your program, tailored recipes too. The focus is on enjoyable, achievable eating, not restriction.
Yes — telehealth is available for consultations and select programs, including our Gut Healing and Weight Loss packages. Perfect if you can’t make it to Manly.
Some people feel improvements within weeks; deeper concerns like gut healing take longer. That’s why our structured 8-week and multi-session programs exist — sustainable change over 3–4 months, with support the whole way.
Understand your body. Support your health. Feel more like yourself.
A personalised approach to nutrition and wellbeing, whether you’re navigating digestive concerns or looking for greater balance in everyday life.
- 02 7228 5363
- reception@akashahealth.com.au
- 7 West Promenade, Manly NSW 2095