I'm Di Hill
I’m a degree qualified naturopath (BHSc), functional medicine practitioner and accredited health coach practising online Australia-wide from Perth, Western Australia. I’m also a health educator and creative. I combine all of these modalities, using the best available science, traditional wisdom and insights from my lived experience to provide you with client-centered compassionate holistic healthcare so that you can live your best life.
let me introduce myself
Di Hill
Clinical naturopath (BHSc)
Functional medicine practitioner
Accredited health coach
Mentor for holistic health professionals
“My mission is to empower you with the knowledge, skills and tools to achieve optimal health and wholebody wellness through an integrative approach combining naturopathic, nutritional, lifestyle and functional medicine, without the overwhelm, while maintaining a balanced, value driven life”
my story
What drew me to naturopathy?
As someone who was diagnosed with a rare chronic illness at age 17 which had every kind of practitioner scratching their head and digging through journals, I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, scared and confused about navigating the complexities of a chronic condition. My body was ‘malfunctioning’ on so many levels and I had a specialist for every body system - I saw an immunologist and dermatologist for Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome, a cardiologist for my heart issues, an endocrinologist and neurologist for my hormone and pituitary issues, a gastroenterologist for gut issues, a rheumatologist for musculoskeletal and bone issues….the list goes on, but I’m sure you get the idea. My medical history was pages long and had to be overseen by a ‘general physician’ to coordinate the medical team.
To top it off, I developed a serious eating disorder lasting a decade due to extreme fear of foods making my condition worse…and then I turned to alcohol as a maladaptive coping strategy. After many years of being severely malnourished, my body literally began to shut down. My symptoms kept getting louder and louder until I actually listened.
the search for a better way
After experiencing side effects from all the medications prescribed to ‘manage’ these conditions, I went hunting for another solution. I thought there must be someone that could look at the entire body and treat me as a ‘whole’ rather than just the different body parts. Medication and surgery just didn’t feel right. I thought there must be someone who’d give me a lengthy amount of time and research my case after the consult. It turned out what I was looking for could be found in a naturopath, integrative doctor, functional geneticist & clinical psychologist. This amazing team helped me to identify the root cause of my issues and connect the dots as to why so many body systems were dysfunctional. The holistic care and interventions prescribed were SO profound and life changing, I just had to study naturopathy so I could help others to overcome health challenges and to live their most optimal lives, without the overwhelm!
I want you to have the knowledge, skills and tools to carry on optimising your health after working with me for a few months. This is something I felt I lacked on my health journey (many practitioners simply prescribing things without the WHY behind it). I wanted the explanation of what was happening, why it was happening, what can be done about it, and what to do going forward. To address this, I spend a lot of time in my consults on the naturopathic principle of ‘docre’ (Doctor as Teacher) so that you are equipped to take charge of your health and wellbeing well beyond working with me.
I am SO passionate about delivering client-centered, holistic healthcare in a way that you personally find helpful, in alignment with your values. I work with you as an individual and we strive toward your path to wholebody wellness so that you can live your best possible life.
Qualifications & Awards
Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) Naturopathy - with Distinction
Australian Traditional Medicine Society ‘Student of the Year’ Finalist
Australian Natural Therapists Association ‘Graduate Award Winner’
Accredited Health Coach (Accredited Health Coaching Australia)
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Associations & education
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Mentored by Dr Denise Furness PhD (Functional Geneticist & Nutritionist) (2019 to present)
PROSPER Oncology Support mentoring with Carla Wrenn (2024)
Mentored by Sharon Curtain and Shivaun Conn (Health Coaches and Accredited Practising Dietitians) (2019-2021)
DNA Life certification course ‘Genetics of Health’ (2024)
FxMed Methylation Masterseries by Dr Denise Furness (2024)
3x4 Genetics Blueprint Certification course (2024)
ACNEM’s Integrative Cancer Care module (2023)
ACNEM Women's Health module (2022)
ACNEM’s Gastrointestinal module (2022)
Institute for Integrative and Functional Pathology (IIFP) Level 1 & 2 Pathology Analysis (2021-23)
BioConcepts & Leah Hechtman - ‘Advancing your Fertility Practice’ (2023)
Leah Hechtman - ‘The Neuro-Psycho-Angio basis of endometriosis’
Jon Kabat-Zinn MIndfulness Meditation 8 week course (2021)
MTHFR Gene support practitioner mentoring (2021)
Endeavour course: Eating Disorders: understanding, support & action (2024)
Endeavour course: Food Psychology: improving relationships with food (2024)
Butterfly Collective Lived experience member (2020 to present)
Sarah-Liz-King Recovery roundtable mentoring (2023)
HeartMath Inner balance trained practitioner (2020)
DUTCH Test Mastering Functional Hormone Testing (2023)
DNA Life practitioner provider
Mozaic EDGE academy member
Vively Health practitioner
Co-biome practitioner provider
TruDiagnostic practitioner provider
Memberships with multiple functional testing labs (eg Nutripath, RNLabs, FxMed, Mosaic (DUTCH test provider), Precision Analytical, TruDiagnostic, SIBO-test & more)
What I can help with…
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Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
PCOS
PMS
PMDD
Dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Hypothalamic amenorrhea
Premature ovarian insufficiency
Hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis dysfunction
Perimenopause / menopause
Vaginal health
STI’s
Urinary tract infections
Breast implant illness
Hormone optimisation
Fibroids
Functional hormone testing (eg DUTCH test)
Fertility
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Infertility / subfertility (male and female)
Preconception planning
Recurrent miscarriage
Integrative naturopathic IVF support
Pregnancy & birth support
Lactation support
Postnatal depletion
Genetic testing and analysis (eg DNA Life Growbaby)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel disease (IBD)
Functional / motility disorders
Reflux / GORD
Bloating
Dyspepsia
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Diverticulitis
Food intolerances (eg dairy or gluten)
Coeliac Disease
Parasites and other gut pathogens
Liver conditions (fatty liver, MAFLD)
Gallstones
Integrative oncology for colon cancer
Gut microbiome testing (eg Co-Biome, Complete Microbiome mapping)
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Thyroid conditions (eg hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Grave’s etc)
Metabolic syndrome
Weight concerns - anorexia to obesity
Type 2 diabetes
HPA axis dysfunction and ‘adrenal fatigue’
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Blood pressure / hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
High cholesterol / hyperlipidaemia
Cardiomyopathy
Angina
Postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS)
Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral vascular disease
Raynaud's syndrome
Coronary artery disease
Atherosclerosis
Varicose veins and vascular disorders
Anaemia
Genetic testing to prevent cardiovascular disease
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Anxiety / GAD
Depression / low moods
Stress / HPA axis dysfunction
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Burnout
PTSD / trauma
ADHD & neurodiversity
Alcohol use disorder
Addictions
Smoking cessation
Distorted eating
Eating disorder naturopathic support (*must be medically stable)
Cognitive support
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Headaches & migraines
Peripheral neuropathy
Tremors
Dementia prevention
Cognitive function
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Colds/flus/virus
COVID support
Epstein Barr virus (EBV)
Stealth pathogens
Chronic infections
CFS/ME
Autoimmune conditions (eg rheumatoid arthritis)
Allergies and intolerances
Mould illness
Herpes simplex virus
Asthma
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Acne
Rosacea
Perioral dermatitis
Dermatitis
Eczema
Psoriasis
Cold sores
Gut-skin axis support
Gut microbiome testing
Alopecia
Hair loss and thinning
Nail disorders
Fungal infections
Skin infections
Skin cancer prevention
Skin cancer holistic managemen
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Conditions affecting multiple body systems
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
Chronic pain
Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS)
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Osteoporosis / osteopenia
Muscle pain
Injury prevention and healing
Chronic pain and inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Nerve pain
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Optimal nutrition for performance
Injury prevention and recovery
Hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery
RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sports)
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In conjunction with conventional therapies, I assist with the management of cancer treatment side effects and the recovery post-treatments. Side effects naturopathy can assist with include:
Digestive issues
Nausea
Fatigue
Peripheral neuropathy
Pain
Weight loss / anorexia
I can also help to create a holistic health plan to help to prevent the cancers you’re genetically predisposed to.
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TruDiagnostic TruAge functional testing and analysis
Holistic healthcare plans for optimising healthspan
Disease prevention and management
Functional testing to optimise the functioning of all body systems affected by ageing.
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Nutritional analysis
Holistic genetic testing & analysis
Nutrient optimisation
Functional metabolic pathology analysis
Personalised dietary interventions
Allergies and intolerances
Functional testing
I have practitioner provider accounts for the numerous functional testing labs and have undergone additional training/certifications for functional testing analysis and advanced pathology analysis. Below are some examples of labs and functional tests I use most often to help to personalise holistic healthcare plans.
RNLabs (Mosaic Diagnostics, Precision Analytical DUTCH tests, Doctor’s Data, DNA Life genetic testing, TruDiagnostics and more).
Nutripath (+200 functional pathology tests)
DNA Life genetic testing (eg DNA Core, DNA health, DNA diet, DNA sport & more)
iMedical - Health Optimiser Advanced Health Check tests or Health Checkup
Microba gut microbiome testing
Nordic Labs (worldwide)
FxMed (suitable for NZ clients)
SIBO-test
Interclinical Laboratories
Vively Health (continual glucose monitor + app)
Australian Clinical labs
I-screen
Designs for Health GI-Map
Plus more…..
Naturopathy is a system of medicine that emphasises supporting the body’s own healing abilities with the use of a variety of natural healing modalities to establish ideal conditions for health and bring the body back into a state of balance (or homeostasis)
Values
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Professionalism
Delivering naturopathic care based on scientific evidence and best practices.
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Holism
Addressing the whole person including mind, body and spirit.
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Empowerment
Enabling clients to take an active role in their health journeys.
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Compassion
Creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, understood and cared for.
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Balance
Helping clients restore equilibrium and wellbeing to their lives.
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Personalisation
Customising naturopathic interventions to each client’s unique needs and preferences.
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Education
Providing clients with knowledge to make informed health decisions and to facilitate lasting change.
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Sustainability
Enabling lasting wellness habits that can be maintained over time.
