Qualifications

With a strong academic foundation and a diverse range of certifications, Tanya brings both expertise and a holistic approach to her practice. Her qualifications reflect a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, integrating a combination of naturopathy, energy medicine, and other healing modalities to support the well-being of her clients.

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• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) – Torrens University (formerly Southern School of Natural Therapies)

• Reiki Master-Teacher Training – 12-month mentorship with Martine Salerno, 2007

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Monash University, 2005

• Bachelor of Arts – Monash University, 2005

• Magnified Healing Practitioner & Teacher – 2007

• Kinergetics Kinesiology (Levels 1, 2, 3) – 2014

• Angel Intuitive Course – with Doreen Virtue, 2010

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (updated every three years)

• HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (updated every three years)

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (updated every three years)

• Naturopathic Diagnostic Kinesiology – 2024

• MINDD Practitioner Training - 2025

• BioMT training - 2025

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Research + Publications

 

• Lead Author — Peer-Reviewed Publication

The efficacy and safety of Piper methysticum (kava) for anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder: a critical narrative review

 

Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2026

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I am proud to have contributed as lead author to this critical narrative review examining the current evidence surrounding the efficacy and safety of kava in anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

The review brings together the available clinical evidence to critically examine kava's potential therapeutic role, while also considering important safety considerations and limitations within the existing research.

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Read the published article →

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Professional Associations

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​Tanya is a registered member of the following associations:

• Australian Traditional Medicine Society

• Australian Reiki Connection: The Association of Australian Reiki Professionals

• Fully Registered Teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching​

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