I offer online (and soon, face-to-face) naturopathy and nutrition appointments
with a focus on helping you find motivation, satisfaction, and fulfilment

who is ris health?

ROSIE MCINTYRE

BHSc (Naturopathy), MNHAA

I’m an NHAA-registered Clinical Naturopathic Practitioner, and I’m motivated to provide practical, accessible, and sustainable care to all of my clients. My own journey with chronic pain and chronic illness, alongside a diverse background in study and work, has deeply influenced how I approach treatment. I have studied gender and culture, worked as a photographer, and spent time in customer care roles Together, these experiences have helped enable me to truly see and hear to people, understand their stories, and support them in moving toward the life they want to live. My approach considers all dimensions of a person's health and well-being, recognising that wellbeing extends beyond physical symptoms to include social, emotional, mental, spiritual, environmental, financial, and occupational factors. I value evidence-based collaborative and integrative care. I am committed to ongoing learning and staying up to date with emerging research, so I can offer thoughtful, informed, and effective support to all of my clients.

I work with:

neurodevelopmental
& mental disorders

ADHD
anxiety & depression
stress & burnout

sleep
disturbances

insomnia
sleep avoidance
hypersomnia

hormonal &
menstrual issues

endometriosis
PCOS & fibroids
PMS & PMDD

digestive
complaints

IBS
dysbiosis
food intolerances

skin
conditions

acne & pimples
keratosis pilaris
eczema & dermatitis

life changes
& stages

preconception
pregnancy
peri & menopause

I believe in:

offering patient-centred, evidence-based care that’s thoughtful, individualised, and unintimidating

working ethically, honestly, and within my scope of practice while engaging with other practitioners under a collaborative care model

improving health and access for people of all abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and cultural identities

what you can expect from your first visit

the experience

naturopathy:

  • shona (she / her) is 26, and is a part-time student, part-time hospo worker. she’s booked an ‘Initial Consultation’ to see a naturopath for the first time. she says feels tired most of the time, and finds it hard to concentrate on uni work. she gets frustrated with herself because she feels like she knows what she should be doing, but doesn’t have the motivation to do it. she’s usually a social person but doesn’t feel like seeing friends much lately - especially during her luteal phase, saying “it’s better if I stay away from everyone”

  • during shona’s initial consult, we went deep into her personal health history and family history. we talked about some recent blood test results, which included low iron. I asked lots of questions about her PMS symptoms and her menstrual cycle, and provided some education about the connection between menstrual issues, low iron, and their impact on neurotransmitter function (that may be contributing to her tiredness and lack of attention).

  • we decided to start with three achievable strategies for shona’s first prescription, so she didn’t leave the appointment feeling overwhelmed:

    starting the day with a high-protein breakfast

    going for a 30 minute walk after dinner each night

    taking a personalised liquid herbal formula

    shona has agreed to come back after a month, at which point we can re-evaluate her treatment plan and discuss implementing a few more changes. in the meantime, she agreed it would be a good idea to talk to her GP for a referral to speak to a psychologist

  • after a month, shona was surprised about the impact that her high-protein breakfast had on her energy levels, her mood, and her ability to focus at uni. she admitted she struggled with taking the liquid herbs because of the taste, so I adjusted the formula and gave her some tips to make them easier to take in the future. shona has been to speak to a psychologist and feels her moods are improving, but her PMS symptoms still feel intense. we discussed that it can take a few cycles to notice a difference, and to try taking her liquid herbs consistently for three months so we can see how they work for her

nutrition:

  • damien (he / him) is 29 and works full-time in an architecture agency. he’s booked in a ‘Complete Nutrition Support’ appointment to look at his diet. most of the time, he says feels like he’s “on fire” - he loves the intensity of his job, he exercises most days, and makes time to see his friends and family. in the last few months, he’s been noticing that he feels “really lousy” after eating. most of the time when this happens he feels foggy and irritable - which is out of character for him - and struggles to get to sleep (deciding to sleep on the couch most nights to avoid waking his partner).

  • during damien’s initial consult, we looked into his personal health history, the supplements he’s using, and discussed any recent changes or disruptions to his usual diet. he mentioned going overseas six months ago, and that his symptoms started sometime after that. having already completed the ‘Diet Recall’ we sent him, we were able to look at which foods correlated with his symptoms to identify potential triggers. I provided some insight about the nature of the gut microbiome, and the impact of stress on digestion and sleep

  • damien was eager to try anything, and said he wasn’t afraid of change because he was used to completely overhauling his diet (having previously tried the carnivore diet, keto diet, and paleo diet over the last few years). rather than change everything at once, he agreed with my approach to make one or two measurable changes based on the most likely triggers we identified from the ‘Diet Recall’. his prescription included:

    swapping from whey protein to a plant-based protein

    prioritising low FODMAP fruits, vegetables, and proteins

    strategies to support relaxation and promote sleep hygiene

  • after a month, damien was pleased to report he was experiencing far less symptoms than before. we discussed that it may take six to eight weeks to be free of symptoms (if the triggers were identified correctly) but that we had options if his symptoms persisted. damien mentioned that he felt like he had a much greater awareness of the effect that different foods were having on his gut and his mental clarity. he was still having some issues with his sleep, so I suggested avoiding caffeine after midday and reducing evening screen time.