Ingrid has successfully completed;

• A Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology with a Major in Diagnostic Pathology at the University of Canberra

• An Honours in Science (thesis in Gastroenterology with a focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease) at the Australian National University

• A Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Technology

• A Master’s in Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University

Dieticians and nutritionists don’t stem from holistic roots, they are a part of allied health - which isn’t integrated medicine. They aren’t taught how to diagnose patients (they rely on doctors to do this) where as naturopaths are taught how to diagnose patients and taught the pathophysiology behind diseases, illnesses and symptoms. Therefore, these differences in diagnosis changes how a dietician and a naturopath treats a patient.

Using someone with low iron as an example, a dietician would focus on the symptom - the low iron result from a blood test from a doctor and try to increase a persons iron either through supplements or food rich in iron. A naturopath wouldn’t necessarily focus on the low iron result, they would treat the root cause of an iron deficiency which is usually an issue with ones absorption in their gut. The naturopath would work on healing the persons gut so they can absorb iron optimally from diet (& may supplement or give herbs to increase iron absorption). 

Dieticians are very macronutrient and calorie focused. Naturopaths are more micronutrient focused. Dieticians are taught from a reductionist system, where as naturopaths are taught from a holistic system. Naturopaths will come up with a holistic diagnosis and treat the causes of the problem, a dietician, like most doctors will treat symptoms. 

Not at all. I welcome clients with all dietary backgrounds. That said, I do personally advocate for a plant-based lifestyle as I believe—based on both research and experience—that it offers powerful benefits for long-term health and wellbeing. My role is to meet you where you're at and support you in making sustainable changes that align with your goals.

No, herbal medicine and supplements recommended in your treatment plan are an additional cost. This cost varies depending on individual assessment.

Upon confirmation of appointment, a link will be emailed to you. At the time of the appointment, please click on the link and follow the prompts to join the session.

1. Complete the New Client Intake Form, this form will be emailed to you upon confirmation of booking. Please complete it at least 72 hours before your appointment to allow time to review it. If your appointment is within 72 hours, complete the form as soon as possible.

2. Email any previous test results to ingridvennonen@gmail.com before your appointment. While new testing referrals will be organised, older test results often provide valuable insights for evaluating your medical history.

3. Take notes before your appointment. Many clients find it helpful to jot down their key thoughts, questions, dietary and lifestyle habits ahead of time. This ensures you won’t feel put on the spot or forget important details during your appointment.

Not at all. Clients see me for prevention, vitality, hormonal balance, detox support, or simply to optimise their health. Whether you’re struggling with something specific or just feel “off,” we’ll work together to get to the root cause.

This depends on your health goals and the complexity of your case. Some clients see improvements in just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing care over several months to support deeper healing. We’ll discuss this together at your first consult.

Absolutely. I often work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and am happy to communicate with your GP or specialist where needed.