VicHerbs

Hello community! We are on the lookout for a few new volunteers to join our VIC Herbs committee, based in Melbourne.

We are a not for profit herbalists group, and part of the NHAA.

Workload is minimal, no experience needed, connecting and networking with awesome nats and herbalists guaranteed!

If you would be interested in joining the committee, please send us a direct message, and we will get back to you asap!

Not interested in joining the committee, but love Vicherbs ? Please share this post with your community and anyone you think might be interested.

Kindly, Vicherbs 💜💚

Last chance to get tickets 📣 at the link in bio.

August event happening tonight, via zoom. Link will be sent out this evening

See you all there 💜💚
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Happening this Thursday - via zoom! Perfect if you can't usually make it in person.

Join naturopath, Chloe Turner, to learn about the hidden impact of autoimmunity on reproductive health.

It's going to be an insightful evening!

Grab a ticket before they go - link in bio. 💚💜

Presenting our August event and speaker 💚💜

This event will be online via zoom!

Exploring the role of immune dysregulation in infertility with .health

Head to the link in bio to purchase a ticket!

Happening tomorrow night! Last chance to get tickets. See you there 💚

Happening next week, on Thursday 25th July.

Join naturopath and medical astrologer Kira Sutherland as she introduces how to use Bach flowers from an astrological perspective.

Tickets on sale now. Link in bio

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Introducing our July speaker: Kira Sutherland!

Kira will be sharing her insights on medical astrology, particularly on the topic of Bach flower remedies. We think this is such an interesting topic and cannot wait to learn more.

Head to the link in bio to get a ticket!

Last chance to buy tickets! Happening tomorrow night.

Head to the link in bio to purchase, see you all there.

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Our June chapter meeting is happening this Thursday with the wonderful Liza Oates!

A really important conversation for practitioners - you won't want to miss it.

Tickets at the link in bio 💚

Join us for an invigorating and insightful evening next Thursday!

Introducing our June speaker, Liza Oates.

Liza Oates PhD has been practicing as a naturopath and wellness consultant for over 20 years!

Liza has also contributed to several textbooks and over 50 peer reviewed journal articles. She knows how important patient adherence is to successful practice - and is here to share her wisdom with us.

Tickets at the link in bio!

See you there.

Reminder.. happening tonight! 💚💜

Last chance to grab a ticket, link in bio.

See you all there!

We sold out of our first round of tickets... but we have just added more!

Head to the link in bio to grab one and thanks for the support.

This Thursday 730pm - in person only 💚

** Happening Tonight Wednesday 24/4/24 **

Join us for a wonderful presentation from experienced fertility naturopath, Rhiannon Hardingham!

Sharing her wisdom on the topic of Herbs in Pregnancy, the benefits, risks, and safety!

A topic all of us should stay up to date on!

Grab a herby friend, grab some dinner beforehand or after, and join us at 7:30pm for another great night of learning!

We can't wait to see you there,

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/herbs-in-pregnancy-benefits-risks-and-safety-tickets-882839465607?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

Please note this event is happening tonight (wednesday) due to thursday being a public holiday - please don't miss out!

**HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY 24th**

Do you struggle knowing what herbs are safe to prescribe during pregnancy?

Than this presentation is the perfect one for you!

Come learn from reproductive health specialist Rhiannon Hardingham, as she takes us through the pros and cons of herbal medicine in pregnancy, and pearls she has gleaned from her vast experience in the field.

Happening this WEDNESDAY (not thursday as it's a public holiday)
Ticket via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/herbs-in-pregnancy-benefits-risks-and-safety-tickets-882839465607?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

See you there!

Introducing our April presenter Rhiannon Hardingham!

Rhiannon is an experienced fertility naturopath, presenter, practitioner educator, mentor and author.

As a practitioner Rhiannon is committed to the successful integration of natural and conventional medicine, regularly working alongside Melbourne’s top fertility doctors to achieve the best outcomes for her patients. As testament to this, Rhiannon is routinely invited to present on the topic of collaborative patient care to medical specialists and naturopaths alike.

After almost 20 years clinical experience in the area of reproductive health, Rhiannon provides professional mentoring and education in both group and individual settings. Her education style is approachable yet thorough, attracting practitioners from all areas of functional medicine, as she assists them to best understand hormone, fertility and pregnancy cases through expertise in nuanced pathology interpretation and herbal and nutritional medicine prescription.

Rhiannon will be speaking next WEDNESDAY (instead of Thursday) on Herbs in Pregnancy: benefits, risks and safety.

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/herbs-in-pregnancy-benefits-risks-and-safety-tickets-882839465607?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

APRIL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The ever so lovely and knowledgeable Rhiannon Hardingham will be presenting on Herbs in Pregnancy: benefits, risk, and safety 🥁

Herbal medicines have been used for thousands of years to optimise and manage pregnancy and birth, however almost no scientific data exists regarding safety for the pregnant person and foetus. This leads to significant confusion and even anxiety for both practitioners and patients. The potential benefits of appropriately prescribed herbal medicines for normal and high-risk pregnancies is profound, but the practitioner must always keep in mind risk/benefit analysis, as well as their medico legal responsibilities.

In this presentation, Rhiannon will discuss the pros and cons of using herbal medicines in pregnancy, and provide clinical insights drawn from her vast experience in this tricky field.

A subject that is so important, and can be very hard to find information on! Definitely not one to miss out on!

PLEASE NOTE: this event is on WEDNESDAY 24/4/24, due to the public holiday.

Event is live and in person, no recording or webinar will be available.

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/herbs-in-pregnancy-benefits-risks-and-safety-tickets-882839465607?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

See you there!

Reminder March event Happening TONIGHT 🌱💜

Matilda Bartley will be presenting on The Holistic Approach to Body Image and Eating Disorders in Practice!

Sure to be a great one!

Grab a friend, maybe grab a falafel from across the road for dinner before hand, and meet us at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start!

Ticket via the eventbrite or cash on the door!

See you there
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Do you feel confident in supporting your clients with body image issues and eating disorders?

I'm sure a lot of practitioners would answer no to this question. On the other hand though, if you asked practitioners have they ever identified or supported a client with body image issues or eating disorders (past or present), almost everyone would say yes.

Working in the nutrition/naturopathic space it's inevitable that these issues will come up with your clients, and it would be great if more practitioners felt confident and equipped to effectively support, and refer their clients where necessary.

Which is why we are so excited for Matilda Bartleys talk this week, on The Holistic Approach to Body Image and Eating Disorders in Practice.

This presentation will explore the intersections of body image concerns and eating disorders within naturopathic practice. Matilda Bartley, nutritionist and peer mentor will delve into understanding body image issues, the nuances of eating disorders, and the impact and role of practitioners in this space. additionally, Matilda will discuss referrals, health at every size (HAES) and collaborative care approaches to supporting people with body image issues effectively.

Happening this Thursday 28/3/24

Tickets via the eventbrite or cash on the door!

See you there
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*** Reposting because we had the wrong date, pease note this event is on the 28/3/24***

Our March presenter: Matilda Bartley
Presenting The Holistic Approach to Body Image and Eating Disorders in Practice
Meet Matilda (she/her), a compassionate nutritionist, peer mentor, and podcast host. With a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine from the Southern School of Natural Therapies, Matilda specialises in supporting individuals with body image concerns and disordered eating patterns. Rejecting diet culture norms, she promotes intuitive eating and mindfulness, advocating for body inclusivity and self-compassion. Through her work at Eating Disorders Victoria, Matilda has honed her expertise, providing invaluable support to those navigating eating disorder recovery. Her holistic approach highlights the unique journey to wellness for each individual.
We can't wait for this one, and really hope that it sparks your interest as much as it did ours.

Tickets via the eventbrite link below
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-holistic-approach-to-body-image-and-eating-disorders-in-practice-tickets-864811543607?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you there!

Introducing our March Event 🥁

The Holistic Approach to Body Image and Eating Disorders in Practice, Presented by Matilda Bartley.

This presentation will explore the intersections of body image concerns and eating disorders within naturopathic practice. Matilda Bartley, nutritionist and peer mentor will delve into understanding body image issues, the nuances of eating disorders, and the impact and role of practitioners in this space. additionally, Matilda will discuss referrals, health at every size (HAES) and collaborative care approaches to supporting people with body image issues effectively.

We are sure this is a presentation that would be of value to any practitioner, to better inform their approach to body image and eating disorders in practice, and therefore improve their ability to support their clients and navigate this space with confidence.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets via eventbrite or on the door

When: Thursday 22/3/24 @ 7:30pm
Where: Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
182-186 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Bring: Yourself and any practitioners you think would benefit from this presentation!

(This is an in person event only, there will be no webinar or recordings, apologies in advance)

It's happening today!

the first event of the year, we are buzzing to get into this year jam packed full of amazing presenters, and too much knowledge to be shared!

Kicking off the year we have Lauren Wood presenting on the Gut Microbiome and Functional Testing - TONIGHT!

Grab your tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/microbiome-deep-dive-presented-by-lauren-wood-tickets-824780299077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

We can't wait to see you there,

Address:
Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library

182-186 Saint Georges Road Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

Our February event is happening this Thursday 22nd at 7:30pm!

Lauren Wood will be presenting on all thing gut microbiome and functional testing!

Come learn about the advances in testing, SIBO and IMO, The functioncal capcity of the microbiome, antibiotics, as well as prebiotics, probiotis and diet! followed by 2 case studies and a Live Q & A so you can pick Laurens brain about all the gut health and testing questions!

We can't wait to be reunited with our community,

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/microbiome-deep-dive-presented-by-lauren-wood-tickets-824780299077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

February Event: Gut Microbiome and Functional Testing, presented by Lauren Wood!

Lauren will be presenting her juicy insights on all things gut microbiome and functional testing, including:
- What is the microbiome?

- Microbiome testing – Advances in microbiome testing.

- SIBO, IMO, and the microbiome

- Functional capacity of the microbiome – The connection between the microbiome and the rest of the body.

- Antibiotics and the microbiome

- Prebiotics, Probiotics, Diet, and the microbiome.

- 2 case studies

- Q & A

Tickets on sale via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/microbiome-deep-dive-presented-by-lauren-wood-tickets-824780299077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Introducing our first speaker of the year 🥁 Lauren Wood!

Lauren will be presenting on Gut Microbiome and Functional Testing, something I think we are all eager to learn more about,

Lauren is a Bachelor level qualified Naturopathic Practitioner and Mum of 3 boys. She is so passionate about Naturopathic medicine and seeing the positive impact that it has on people's lives.

She takes a functional approach when treating her patients to ensure treatment is targeted, specific, and achieves results.

She is a strong believer in investigating the root cause to truly heal an individual.

Lauren has a keen interest in gut health and the overall digestive system. Experiencing chronic gut health issues of her own and healing her gastrointestinal system, she understands the ins and outs. She has personally undergone all the testing (conventional and naturopathic) and has so much empathy for just how much of a burden this can be on quality of life.

She has undergone extensive training in the gut health space, in particular SIBO and studying the microbiome where we now have access to snap-shot metagenomic sequencing, which tests the DNA of the microbes residing in the microbiome. This information has been transformational in that we can now manipulate the microbiome in a targeted way and are achieving such phenomenal results.

Lauren also has a keen interest in Women's health, Hormones, Thyroid, Skin, the Reproductive cycle and Fertility (both women and men). She has conducted additional training in Advanced Cosmetic Science so is very familiar with treating the skin from the inside out.

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/microbiome-deep-dive-presented-by-lauren-wood-tickets-824780299077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Tonights the night!
Please join us to celebrate the final event of the year, with an amazing interactive oncology workshop with the well known and respected Tanya Wells!

Plus we will be serving drinks and nibbles, and enjoying some sunshine on the balcony from 7:00 before the talk, to give everyone a chance to catch up and celebrate another wonderful year of Vic Herbs!

Doors open from 7:00pm for drinks and nibbles, presentation starts at 7:45pm.
Tickets are still available through the eventbrite!

Can't wait to see you there 💜

Reminder that our FINAL EVENT of the year is happening this Thursday, and we would really love to celebrate this with some drinks, nibbles and hopefully some sunshine on the balcony of the library from 7:00pm before Tanya's sure to be amazing presentation from 7:45pm!

Please share with all your herby friends new to vicherbs and old!
Grab your tickets via the eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/oncology-workshop-for-practitioners-presented-by-tanya-wells-tickets-755881210047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Did you know Tanya will generously be hosting a live Q and A to finish off the night, So bring along your curliest integrative oncology questions, and lets unravel them together!

Happening this thursday 23/11/23 @ 7:00pm drinks and nibbles 7:45pm for presentation!

Event tickets in the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/oncology-workshop-for-practitioners-presented-by-tanya-wells-tickets-755881210047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Our final event of the year is upon us, and we invite you to join us to celebrate the end of another wonderful year of Vicherbs with some drinks and nibbles from 7:00pm followed by a 3 part workshop! with the wonderful Tanya Wells from MIOG Community !

It's sure to be a wonderful night of catching up and interactive learning! Bring all your curly clinical questions! We can't wait to have you!

Bookings via the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/oncology-workshop-for-practitioners-presented-by-tanya-wells-tickets-755881210047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

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***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT ONLY - THERE WILL BE NO ZOOM OR RECORDING***

Introducing our November presenter, and final presenter for the year: The wonderful Tanya Wells!

About Tanya:

As a qualified Naturopath, Tanya has been practicing for over 20 years. Tanya's special interest and expertise is in the research and development of Integrative Oncology Programs: utilising the best Evidence Based Complementary Therapies to work in conjunction with conventional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She has visited and worked in Integrative Oncology Hospitals in Europe and Asia where she collaborated with clinicians at multiple Integrative Oncology Hospitals. In 2018-2019 she visited Integrative Oncology Clinics in China, Thailand, Japan and the USA, allowing Tanya to share information with other practitioners and continually develop the MIOG Integrative Oncology programs.

Tanya is an experienced lecturer at tertiary level, primarily focusing on Clinical Supervision/Assessment and her specialist subject 'Integrative Pharmacology'. She also lectures Naturopathy students in Herbal Medicine and Nutrition. As a tutor for the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University, Tanya has taught first and third year medical students in areas of Health Enhancement (specifically meditation, nutrition, stress management and exercise) and Community Health Promotion.

Tanya has written and presented a range of 'Drug-Herb/Nutrient Interactions' seminars for Medical, Pharmacy and Nursing Professionals in Integrative Medicine. She is a contributing author to a range of clinical textbooks.

We are so excited to have Tanya present! And as it is the final presentation of the year, we would like to invite everyone to have some drinks and nibbles from 7pm, with a 7:45pm start for the presentation!

More info to come!

Tickets via the eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/oncology-workshop-for-practitioners-presented-by-tanya-wells-tickets-755881210047?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

REMINDER EVENT HAPPENING TONIGHT!

Last chance to grab your tickets to this great event! This will be live (and recorded) on Zoom! So all our friends from all over Australia are welcome to join us!

7:30pm start,

Links will be sent out to you today!

Can't wait to see you there 🌱🥰