I’m a naturopath who helps women understand the connections between their symptoms, their health history and the changes happening in their bodies.
After more than 20 years in naturopathy, I have learnt that health rarely exists as separate pieces. Digestion, energy, hormones, immunity, inflammation and metabolism are deeply connected. Recognising these connections is often the key to creating meaningful change, particularly as women move through different stages of life.
When I completed my Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Naturopathy, I was fortunate to be studying during an exciting period of growth within the profession - where traditional naturopathic principles were increasingly being explored alongside scientific research and a deeper understanding of human biology.
At the same time, I learnt from traditional naturopaths who understood the importance of treating each person as an individual - looking beyond disease labels and condition names to support the unique needs of the woman in front of them. This philosophy of combining traditional naturopathic wisdom with modern scientific knowledge continues to be at the heart of my practice today.
Learning has always been a passion of mine. I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing study, with a particular focus on hormonal changes across midlife, metabolic health and the gut microbiome. I have had the privilege of learning from leading researchers in these fields, and I never miss an opportunity to deepen my knowledge so I can bring valuable insights into my clinical practice.
Hi, I’m Araleena Isse
Sharing Knowledge Beyond the Clinic
Araleena is passionate about making complex health concepts practical and accessible. She has been featured in health podcasts and publications discussing metabolic health, nutrition and how naturopathic principles can support women through changing health needs.
Listen to some of her conversations below, or explore our Podcasts and Speaking page to discover more about her approach to herbal medicine, nutrients, Metabolic Balance® and personalised health care.
Metabolic Balance Stories
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Connecting the Dots in Your Health
Your body is not a collection of separate symptoms.
The changes you notice, your energy, digestion, weight, mood, skin, hormones and resilience, are often connected.
My role is to help you understand these patterns, uncover the reasons and create a personalised plan to support your health.
1. You Notice Something Has Changed
You know your body - and something feels different. You may not be able to pinpoint exactly what has changed, but you know you don’t feel quite like yourself.
You may be experiencing:
Changes in weight or body shape
Lower energy or reduced resilience
Digestive changes or discomfort
Hormonal shift
Skin changes or increased sensitivity
Sore joints or signs of inflammation
Changes in mood, sleep or stress response
Brain fog or feeling mentally overwhelmed
2. We look beneath the symptoms
Rather than treating each concern separately, we deep dive into the connections between:
Gut health
The role of digestion, nutrient absorption and the microbiome.
Metabolic health
How your body processes food, regulates energy and responds to changing needs.
Hormonal health
The impact of changing hormones across different stages of life.
Immune balance & inflammation
Understanding why your body may be feeling fatigued, more reactive or inflamed.
3. We create your personalised plan
Using a combination of:
personalised nutrition
Metabolic Balance®
herbal medicine
nutritional support
functional testing where appropriate
we create a practical approach that fits your body, your history and your lifestyle.
How I work
I bring together decades of clinical experience, nutritional science and naturopathic medicine to help uncover the patterns behind your health concerns. I lend you my extensive knowledge and show you how to connect your seemingly isolated symptoms to understand what is happening. But more importantly, how to address it.
I like to keep things simple. We handcraft the most important components of your treatment to minimise what you need to take.
Herbal Medicine
With over a 150 herbs in our dispensary I am spoiled for choice when selecting the right herbal combination for you.
Each session I design a tincture that addresses your unique health challenges, to be made up in our apothecary.
Nutritional Support
In most sessions I create a unique nutritional powder which supplies your body with exactly what it is missing.
We make these powders for you at your consultation and you can also order them directly from our apothecary.
Functional Testing
Your existing health information can provide valuable insights. Bring along any blood tests, imaging, or reports from your GP or specialists so we can look at your health history as part of the bigger picture.
Where appropriate, I may recommend additional functional testing to explore factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and help guide a more personalised approach to your care.
Metabolic Balance®
This amazing food program, originating in Germany, has been a success for many decades. By assessing your body and blood tests the program selects the right foods and proportions for you. Lose weight, reduce pain and inflammation, balance hormones, and get your mojo back.
Sensitive Souls
Your sensitivity is welcome. I work in a flexible way which can accommodate personal tastes and needs. To create a change in your health takes a change in your habits and I am skilled in supporting you to feel empowered in making these changes.
Supporting Everyday Health & Complex Conditions
I support women through changing health needs including fatigue, weight changes, digestive concerns, hormonal shifts and inflammatory conditions, especially during peri-menopause and menopause.
Immunity & Health
Address frequent colds & viral infections
Increase stress resistance
Improve quality of sleep
Reduce inflammation & pain
Boost heart health & circulation
Improve autoimmune conditions
Nourish digestion & increase energy
Weight gain, Hormones & Midlife
Our bodies change throughout life. Weight, energy, blood sugar, cholesterol, stress resilience and inflammation can all shift as we move through different stages.
I use herbal medicine, nutrients and the personalised approach of Metabolic Balance® to help you understand what your body needs to thrive. Changing the way you eat can feel overwhelming, but you won’t be alone - I guide and support you step by step making it sustainable and realistic for your life.
Join my email series to learn more about Metabolic Balance.
Energy, Anxiety, Mood & Sleep
There are key reasons why you might be struggling with low energy, anxiety or depression and issues with sleep. These are all common symptoms when there is dysregulation in the nervous system. I use herbs, nutritional support and many traditional naturopathic tools to gently nurture you back to balance.
Vaginal Issues
The vagina has a fragile microbiome and hormonal balance that can easily get disturbed.
I commonly refer patients to have vaginal microbiome testing to identify problematic bacteria and yeasts - but more importantly the absence of good bacteria.
We have many simple solutions to long term vaginal and urinary tract issues and work with sufferers of complex diseases like lichens sclerosus (in both men and women).
Digestive Issues
Our gut is often the first area we become aware of imbalance with symptoms like bloating, pain, reflux or problematic stools.
When necessary I use stool testing and allergy testing. I also use traditional naturopathic screening to find the more subtle causes of digestive problems.
Metabolic Balance™ is one tool to address gut issues. Herbs and nutrients are another. Once we have uncovered the underlying issues I will create a plan to bring you back to health.
I prescribe a personalised herbal tincture during your appointment. Herbal tinctures are able to increase your capacity to breakdown food, absorb nutrients, improve bowel function, and directly address gut bacteria.
The lining of our gut and our digestive organs (eg pancreas & liver) require specific nutrients for health. When these nutrients are depleted it creates a cycle of poor digestion that further reduces nutrient stores in your body.
During your session I work closely on eating and food. My aim is to find the balance of foods that support you both nutritionally and digestively, taste great and are easy to prepare.
Common Digestive Complaints
Bloating, discomfort and pain
Reactions to food/s
Feeling worse after eating, sometimes difficult to identify exactly what foods are an issue
Reflux, gas, burning sensations, pain
Inconsistent, too-frequent or infrequent stools
Stools with undigested food, or yellow, green or light brown stools
Chronic Health Conditions
Chronic health conditions occur when there are symptoms of ill health for an extended period of time, many weeks or months and sometimes years.
Often there is a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. You may have gone to your GP or specialists and either had a vague diagnosis or perhaps there is no diagnosis at all.
Over the years I have specifically focused on these cases and work to solve the puzzle and find the causes of your ill health.
How do you approach conditions like lichens sclerosus?
Food is one of the most powerful tools to regulate inflammation and support healing. Together, we focus on stabilising blood sugar, removing inflammatory triggers (like excess sugar and processed foods), and increasing nutrient-dense whole foods - particularly quality proteins, healthy fats, and a wide variety of colourful vegetables.
I also work with immunity and skin support, vaginal microbiome testing, identifying underlying health influences, breaking the inflammation cycle, and topical support such as Perrin Naturals Australia.
Why Have a Naturopathic Session?
When faced with complex issues or overwhelming challenges, it can be difficult to maintain the belief that your health can improve. It can.
A naturopathic session can be enlightening,
solving the puzzle of your symptoms and bring you back to balance.
I offer in-person sessions and also secure web video.
We are able to make any natural remedies on the day and express ship if you are online.