Hi there, I am Tanya
Welcome to understanding more about me and the way I work to support you.
I appreciate the time you have taken to explore naturopathy as a way of feeling better. I also hope that you find the explanations as to how I work helpful.
I have provided in-depth information about the Conditions I Treat, and free resources to support you which I hope you find of value for where you are currently at in your health journey.
Due to the importance of the relationship that I share with my clients, I think it’s important for me to share a little bit about me, my background, my mission, and my approach.
Tanya Edwards
LEADING NATUROPATH
FOUNDER OF PERFORMANCE IN HEALTH
AdvDip (Naturopathy) + BHSc (Naturopathy)
My Mission
is to make a difference in people’s lives by supporting them to feel healthy so they can function at their very best.
When you are dealing with health issues, it can rob you of the quality of life you aspire to and the mojo you may have once had. For you, this may be persistent gut issues, debilitating fatigue, or hormonal conditions that impact your life. Sometimes anxiety or mental health challenges can also sabotage the health and wellbeing goals you strive for and the person you want to be, so this is an important area that I focus on with some clients also. For this reason, I have invited a range of mental health practitioners to work alongside me to ensure that a wholistic approach can be provided where it is needed.
How did I get here & how it influences what I do as a naturopath
From a very, very young age, my love of everything nature was obvious for all to see. Plants, animals, mountains. It has always been in my DNA and no one that knew me well was surprised when my career led me to naturopathy. I am so happy that it did.
In addition to my career as a naturopath, I have certainly lived the life of many of my clients. First, as a busy financial services professional, then as a founding owner of a boutique professional services firm in Sydney CBD, consulting to large corporate clients on HR related career areas. It was in this capacity that I worked as a senior executive myself whilst running a busy life outside work. I truly understood burn out from here, had my fair share of hormonal imbalance from here and my gut issues truly worsened due to the life stress I was under.
This personal experience provided me with real life experience on the challenges of a busy career or a busy home life and people having to juggle many things in their day to day. My passion for helping others balance career, family and health was born and then further developed from here.
Having dealt with challenging digestive issues myself in earlier life and living through the peri menopausal and then the menopausal transition, I also have a deep passion for not only complex and challenging health conditions but for gut health including all digestive conditions, providing well thought out strategies for daytime energy & mental performance, recovering & preventing burn out, low mood & anxiety, sleep challenges, hormonal health including perimenopause and menopause, PCOS & endometriosis, chronic weight management and supporting healthy aging.
I have also experienced life with an autoimmune disease, and I know what it feels like to not feel 100% yet still push myself to deliver in all aspects of my life. And it’s something I know is not sustainable. It’s this lived experience, combined with my specialist Naturopathic training, which propels me forward to improve the lives of my clients. I know firsthand what it feels like to be “running on empty” and can attest to the positive change in all aspects of life once health became my priority.
My Awards and Education
I am the Founder of Performance in Health Wellbeing Clinic, which was awarded the prestigious industry award of “Australian Clinic of the Year 2021” in Natural Medicine, nominated by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
I am a degree-qualified Naturopath whose passion for natural medicine spans decades. My qualifications include B.HSc (Naturopathy) and Adv Dip Naturopathy. In addition to this, I have continued to study to keep abreast of important advances in the areas I treat.
Member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society
My Approach
An important and meaningful point of difference in the service I provide is the time I dedicate to deeply understanding each client’s unique health concerns and symptoms.
Following every consultation, I prepare a comprehensive, personalised treatment plan – thoughtfully written to outline my recommendations in detail.
This is complemented by relevant educational resources and handouts to support your ongoing health goals.
My approach is to explore every aspect that may be influencing your wellbeing – because, more often than not, it’s a combination of many factors rather than a single cause.
I believe that when proper time and attention are given upfront, the likelihood of achieving positive, lasting health outcomes is greatly increased. By understanding the full picture, I can help guide you toward meaningful and sustainable improvements in your health.
Success in life starts with a focus on health
My naturopathic services are all about us working together towards a common goal: ensuring you feel your best to get the most out of life. With this always being front of mind, I commit to an integrated approach to health and wellbeing so that I can deliver a range of solutions that encourage optimal health for you.
Access to me is suited for everyone and includes a choice of face-to-face consultations in Stanmore (Inner West Sydney) and Leura (Blue Mountains), or a highly personalised Telehealth experience for those who prefer this option or who live further away.
