Clinical Nutritionists Brisbane.

Nutritional support for optimal health.

Book your Nutrition appointment with us here.

Book your Nutrition appointment with us here.

What is Nutritional Medicine?

Nutritional Medicine is a holistic approach to preventing disease, treating disease and creating and maintaining optimal health. This nutritional approach includes identifying imbalances or disease states within the body and restoring your body to balance.

Nutritional Medicine uses the principles of diet, sleep, movement and lifestyle management with an emphasis on nutrition, vitamins, and minerals to improve your health. Like Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine identifies and treats the root cause of your health issue and supports your body back to good health.

What can you expect by coming to our Brisbane nutrition clinic?

At Shift Clinic Brisbane, we offer a range of Naturopathy and Nutritionist support with a team of expert naturopaths and nutritionists.

When you arrive at our clinic in Milton (we also offer virtual appointments from anywhere in the world!) you will enter our warm, inviting clinic space and be welcomed by our Client Services team.

We recommend you arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment so you can leave the stresses of the day behind you, and take some time to have a cup of tea and relax.

Our Brisbane Nutrition Clinic

We are not a quick-fix, one-appointment nutrition clinic. Healing takes time and we want to take time with you to help you heal. That’s why our nutrition service is part of a unique membership-based clinic (the only one in Australia) that treats the whole of you over several weeks or months – not one symptom at a time, one medication at a time.

Whether you have health goals, a specific health issue, or health concerns and health problems that you are struggling with – we are the clinic for you. We will look at your individual health journey, nutrition and any nutritional supplements you might be taking, stress, gut health, hormone health and mental health.

Our health team across our naturopaths, acupuncture, remedial massage and emotional wellness practitioners (including hypnotherapy, holographic kinetics and kinesiology) work together using their incredible amount of knowledge to discuss your background and make your own health our top priority.

Yes, natural medicine includes herbal medicine. This natural approach is very different from the vitamins or medications you receive from your doctor or pharmacist. Our Brisbane naturopaths and nutritionists offer complete care and will give you a range of treatment options to suit your life – it could be helping you to improve your nutrition, mental health, your body awareness or another aspect of your life.

Pricing

An initial appointment with a Shift Clinic Brisbane Nutritionist is $180 and is 60 minutes long. In this appointment, you’ll gain some incredible insights into your current state of diet, which key areas you need to work on and what you need to do to begin shifting your health. Our wellness clinic is patient-centred and takes a holistic approach. We will focus on the root cause of the nutritional support or health issue you want to focus on.

After your initial nutrition appointment, you will get a follow-up with a comprehensive meal plan and details on what dietary changes you need to make right now. You can also book your follow-up appointment with us at the end of your appointment.

Booking

Call us on (07) 3067 6682 and our wellness clinic client care team will guide you with your booking and ask you a couple of questions.

Arrival

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment time. This will ensure you are relaxed and ready for your appointment.

Before your appointment, you will receive some communication from us including a pre-appointment questionnaire about your health. To maximise the time you have with your nutritionist, please make sure you complete this questionnaire before your first appointment. We will review your own health history, life changes and health conditions before we see you and come armed with questions to help you achieve optimal health!

Treatment

During an initial Nutritional Medicine Consultation, we will assess your current health status with a thorough analysis of your body systems, lifestyle, diet and history while also considering any health concerns or goals you wish to achieve.

The consultation includes a thorough health history, screening and ordering of any necessary nutritional or functional tests. With consideration of your specific health needs, a nutritional prescription and action plan will then be composed. This is your fully customised individual nutritional treatment guide that will help you reach your ideal health outcome.

A follow-up consultation is an important check-in to ensure that you are getting the best outcomes possible and starting to see results. Our Nutritionist will review your treatment plan and interpret test results to continue to align with your health goals.

After the consultations, you will have your very own action plan to implement but you won’t need to do it all at once! Our Nutritionist will guide you on the steps to take to make significant and lasting change. We are here for you every step of the way with regular check-ins and follow-up consultations as you need.

At your initial appointment, we will explain our health and wellness membership packages and talk you through your options for ongoing treatment. Most people invest an average of $49-$89 a week in the early stages of treatment on our Shift Heal Membership – which can include access to our other services (acupuncture, massage, hypnotherapy, kinesiology etc) as well as our online Membership Hub with hundreds and videos and resources from Katherine and our private Shift Members Facebook Group.

Our Brisbane Nutritionists

If you genuinely wanted to improve your health, you can see a Brisbane nutritionist for nutritional support for nearly any health condition – including digestive issues, mood disorders, reproductive issues, poor immunity, sleep problems and more.

We have extensive nutritional experience in helping:

Gut Health – Digestive issues (Diarrhoea, Constipation), GORD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD, Coeliac disease, Gut Dysbiosis
Hormone health – Endometriosis, Fertility, Menopause, Perimenopause, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS
Metabolic health – weight loss/gain
Immune health – allergies, viruses, poor immunity, frequent infections
Sleep problems
Skin Conditions – acne, eczema, psoriasis
Mood imbalance – stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue
Thyroid conditions – Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism,

If you’re ready to see a nutritionist, the first step is to book an Initial 60-minute Nutrition appointment. You can either call us on (07) 3067 6682 or use the booking form here to book your first appointment.

What we treat

If you genuinely wanted to improve your health, you can see a Brisbane nutritionist for nutritional support for nearly any health condition – including digestive issues, mood disorders, reproductive issues, poor immunity, sleep problems and more.

We have extensive nutritional experience in helping:

Gut Health – Digestive issues (Diarrhoea, Constipation), GORD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD, Coeliac disease, Gut Dysbiosis
Hormone health – Endometriosis, Fertility, Menopause, Perimenopause, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS
Metabolic health – weight loss/gain
Immune health – allergies, viruses, poor immunity, frequent infections
Sleep problems
Skin Conditions – acne, eczema, psoriasis
Mood imbalance – stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue
Thyroid conditions – Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism,

If you’re ready to see a nutritionist, the first step is to book an Initial 60-minute Nutrition appointment. You can either call us on (07) 3067 6682 or use the booking form here to book your first appointment.

How nutritional medicine works

Nutritional Medicine works to restore and maintain health with an individualised treatment plan tailored to your specific health needs. Everybody is different therefore, everybody’s nutrition health care plan is different. Your Nutrition plan may focus on anything from nervous system health to weight loss to hormone balance to energy levels.

It is helpful to have pathology tests to determine nutritional status and assess various health markers within the body. Other testing may include a GI map (ie: stool test), breath test (for SIBO) and allergy screening.

After sticking to a nutritional medicine treatment plan, people report having more energy, better sleep, balanced weight and an improvement in symptoms. By committing to the process and incorporating appropriate whole foods, supplements and lifestyle changes, positive change and health improvements occur!

After an initial consultation with our Nutritionist, you will receive your individualised treatment plan. This plan is targeted to address your unique health issues and goals. The plan will address and treat any health concerns specific to you.

It may be that your body has deficiencies in certain vitamins or minerals (like Iron or B12 for example) that need to be restored, or that your nervous system needs nutrients to improve sleep or decrease stress levels. The plan will include a prescription for appropriate vitamins, and minerals alongside food recommendations and/or a meal plan/recipe collection of your very own.

Alongside this, tests may be ordered to get to the root cause of your health issue. Common tests include pathology for testing nutrient levels and lipid markers and GI tracking to check the state of your gut.

Some people experience change within the first few days of making dietary shifts, for others and depending on the condition, it may take 1-3 weeks. The key to experiencing improvement is committing to the treatment plan and taking action!

After your visit

After your initial nutrition appointment, you might feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of information you’ve learnt about yourself and your body. And that’s ok – it is completely normal! We have hundreds of resources we can offer on almost any health condition that you can take home – or receive by email – to read after your appointment.

A few days later you will receive a follow-up with a nutritional plan and a list of any supplements we recommended to help you shift.

Book your Nutrition appointment with us here.

Feedback and reviews

You can provide feedback – the good, the bad, and the ugly – to our founder Katherine at any time in your healing journey. Simply email her via shift@theshiftclinic.com and she will take your feedback on board to improve our services.

Love us and want to leave a review? Whether you love your clinic experience, your practitioner or our world-renowned podcast The Shift, we would love your 5-star review! To review our podcast The Shift head here and to review our services on Google head here or on Facebook head here.

    
 
 
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   Megan Usher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t speak highly enough of Katherine and her team. Since my husband and I have been seeing Katherine, our physical and mental health has rapidly improved. Which has impacted our relationships and the general mood of our household. I have personally seen many doctors for my symptoms, but it wasn’t until I started to see Katherine that I truly began to understand my body and start the healing process. I have experienced a dramatic improvement after taking the herbal medicines. My husband had been told by every doctor and specialist that he was totally healthy, and yet he was severely struggling with his symptoms. Katherine was able to identify the reasons for his symptoms very quickly, and he too has experienced a big improvement.

I know we still have a way to go, and changing habits can take time. But we are so grateful to have found the Shift Clinic and to finally feel like we are getting somewhere with our health.

Katherine’s podcast ‘The Shift with Katherine Maslen’ is also an eye opener and very informative! I have learned so much about the women’s body through listening.
  
 
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   Di Bailey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter referred me to Vanessa Coben as I was experiencing gut issues and was unable to detect or remedy my problems.  Vanessa advised me to take on challenges in gut testing and bloods to determine the direction I needed.  Vanessa's regular appointments, diagnosis and herbal formulas have exhalted my confidence in a healthy gut.  Vanessa is professional, caring, understanding and a very gentle soul. I recommend her to anyone experiencing same problems as I had.  I also recommend Shift at Brisbane Natural Health as their staff and administration are warm and friendly inviting a welcoming atmosphere to clients.  All the best to everyone at Shift.
  
 
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   Michon van Staden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Katherine and the team at The Shift Clinic were super supportive, friendly and welcoming. After 6 months of treatment with Katherine, my energy is back and my immunity is stronger!
  
 
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   Vicki Machan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I stumbled across Katherine Maslen and her aptly named Shift Clinic through a podcast by Shelly Craft of The Aging Project. Katherine spoke with passion about gut health, which was an area I have struggled with for over a decade. I looked her up and booked an appointment for an assessment and couldn’t get there fast enough ! I was excited and confident that this time I was going to see a change.

I wasn’t wrong. The most amazing thing about the Shift Clinic is their team, who are embracing and supportive and work as a collaborative unit. I was ‘project managed’ through months of healing, both physically and holistically. I was introduced to a form of ‘therapy’ I’d never even considered when I met Jess, the clinics Intuitive Healer, who helped me unpack and resolve some personal issues that were roadblocking my emotional progression forward. This complemented my gut healing progress that was being managed so well by both Katherine and Vanessa. I would never have found Jess if not for Katherine, or entertained the idea of something so ‘left field’ for me.

The whole experience of being with Shift has been healing, nurturing and uplifting. I’ve progressed on a physical and spiritual level, they’ve educated me on myself, and the team are now an integral part of my life I won’t be leaving behind. I enjoy immersing myself in the tranquility of the clinic, the genuine warmth of the girls at reception when I arrive, the soft music, the herbal tea brewing. It’s like a big, warm hug.

I can’t thank them enough or recommend them to enough people. They have changed my life !
  
 
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   Nicole Ann 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There probably isn't enough space to write the long review that Katherine and the whole team at The Shift Clinic truly deserve but I'll start with this. You saved my life. Words will never be enough to express how grateful myself and my family are for the journey that I continue to be on with my healing and growth. The Shift membership is one of the best health models on offer in the world and when things were incredibly dark at my lowest, I was able to receive the help needed from all of my practitioners at the clinic who all knew my history at every appointment without having to continually tell my story from the beginning. It is so beneficial as a patient that all of you work together to heal people. Not only have you all helped lead me towards the light of health, you've been giving me the tools needed to understand how to grow and heal myself. The added bonus I wasn't expecting is how I'm now healing my own home too. The work you all do is changing lives. Thank you for changing mine. I am eternally grateful. Xx
  
 
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   Steven Creevey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started seeing Shift during the Covid pandemic and I was struggling with my overall health. I found the team to be very supportive and focused on the job of assessment, ongoing regular support and providing me with the best supplements and advice for my various health challenges. Thank you Shift and Vanessa for all of your help and guidance.
  
 
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   Brendan Vasen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Katherine is wonderful and helped me get on the right track with my diet and healthy eating definitely Recommend
  
 
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   Izzy Tanzer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn’t recommend The Shift clinic and especially Dr Vanessa. After being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease my body felt like it was crashing and I needed help. I would not be where I am today without the help from Dr Vanessa and the knowledge she has passed onto me. She made the process easier and was always there for support when I needed it.

The clinic is such a beautiful space and you  feel calm as soon as you walk in. The receptionists were always so lovely and helpful and explained the membership process easily.

Thank you so much Shift Team x
  
 
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   Cath 71 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It would be fair to say that the last two years, in particular, have been a challenge for me personally.

After battling with any number of illnesses over a long period of time, my partner of six years entered a period of rapidly declining health and was deemed a multimorbidity patient. As a result, our planned wedding happened much quicker than expected & I gave up my job to become his full-time carer before he passed away.

During his decline my sole focus was him, in some ways to the detriment of my own health and whilst I acknowledge that grief played a major part in some of my weight gain, I also know that I’d developed bad habits over many years; snacking, emotional eating, convenience eating, living a mostly sedentary lifestyle to name just a few.

If the loss of my husband taught me anything it is that life is too short and that our health matters!  I needed to find something to help me rediscover joy in my life and to help me feel like my old self again.

Following a personal recommendation and some google research of my own I came across The Shift Clinic.  Having always been an advocate of natural therapies I thought this could be just what I needed to help me find my way back to lightness – physically and emotionally.

I joined the 8-week weight loss challenge and I’ve not looked back.

My appointments with Hypnotherapist, Rebecca and Naturopath & Nutritionist, Carolyn have provided me with the tools to; identify self-sabotaging behaviours, acknowledge all parts of me, start small, set realistic and achievable goals, feel supported, get back up when I fall, move – even if it’s only for 10 mins at a time, celebrate small wins, stick to the plan and remember that anything is possible.

8-weeks down the track I’m just under 10kg lighter physically.  I’ve still got more weight to lose but for the first time in a long time, I know I’ll achieve it because the biggest ‘shift’ for me has been in how I think and how I feel, the routines & rituals I’ve put in place and the way I speak to myself.

The Shift Clinic really can help you ‘shift’ you just have to be willing to let it.

Book your Nutrition appointment with us here.

FAQs.

Is nutrition covered by health insurance?

Yes! Nutritional Medicine is covered by health insurance. Check with your private health insurer to confirm you have this cover.

Does nutrition work for weight loss?

Absolutely! Nutrition is key for weight loss. In fact, a Nutritional Medicine approach will not only ensure metabolic balance (ie: weight loss or gain depending on the individual) but, health as a whole will improve!

How much does it cost to see a nutritionist?

An initial appointment with a Shift Clinic Brisbane Nutritionist is $180 and is 60 minutes long. In the appointment, you’ll gain insights into your current state of health, which key areas you need to work on and what you need to do to begin your shift. Follow-up appointments are $160 and are 60 minutes long.

After your appointment, you will get an initial prescription which will show you what you need to take and what dietary changes you need to make right now.

What do I need to bring to the initial appointment?

The most important thing to bring to the consultation is a willingness to commit to the process. Our Nutritionist will take a thorough health history so answering any questions as fully as possible will help ensure your treatment is the best one. Any existing tests you may have are helpful to review so please bring them along.

Can I book a Nutrition initial appointment as a standalone appointment?

Yes, of course. The initial nutrition consultation will provide you with a great amount of value and insight on its own. Our clients report feeling more at ease and informed about their nutrition when they leave. You’ll get advice to begin to shift your health, which will help you whether you decide to continue your nutrition journey with us.

Do you offer virtual/online appointments?

Yes! Our nutritionists see lots of patients virtually, in particular from regional and remote areas like Rockhampton, Gladstone, Roma and Mt Isa. We currently have patients in Bangladesh, New York, Cambodia and Vanuatu.

Virtual appointments are done via video chat (no accounts or software needed) or over the phone. Give us a call on 07 3367 0337 to discuss booking a virtual appointment.

Can my child see a nutritionist?

Kids respond incredibly well to working with a nutritionist if they are willing. All of our nutritionists are trained in treating children and are mothers themselves, so they know the unique challenges that kids face when it comes to their health.

We frequently see children and adolescents for health conditions like eczema, acne, asthma, digestive issues and stress and fatigue. Give our team a call on 07 3367 0337 to discuss booking an appointment for your child.

What will my nutritionist prescribe me?

Once we have all of the information that we need from you, our nutritionists may prescribe you a specific treatment protocol to help your body to heal. We use high-quality practitioner strength brands that pass our stringent quality assurance tests.

We have over 150 liquid herbal medicines and 300 supplements in the clinic, so we can use the exact thing that is needed for your current condition.

Our founder and principal naturopath Katherine Maslen was interviewed by Student Edge about what naturopathy is about.

Watch the video to learn about her naturopathic journey including what it was like writing her first book Get Well Stay Well.

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