harmonised hormones
a 3 or 6 month healing journey, customised to you, to bring your hormones back to balance.
I hear you:
Painful periods
that have you doubled over & stuck in bed, relying on meds to get through the day.
Irregular cycles & late periods taking you by surprise,
perhaps with a pregnancy scare or two thrown in there.
Premenstrual phases that leave you feeling like a crazy girlfriend (that we know you’re not),
with mood swings, tears, bursts of anger, sore boobs, bloating & more. Yeah, somehow, there’s more!
Sugar cravings that have you convinced your stomach is a bottomless pit,
and that eating a whole block of chocolate at 10pm (or donuts, or Tim Tams, or hot chips, or PANA choc hazelnut spread) IS a good idea.
Frustrating & stubborn acne, no doubt influenced by your hormones,
rearing their pimply heads for a good week or two of the month, sabotaging your self-confidence & rendering all skincare regimens useless!
maybe…
you’ve been recently diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and you’re not sure what the next best step is. “Is this something I have for life? How do I manage the condition? What does this mean for my fertility!?”
Or perhaps you’ve been in the medical system for months or even years. Between your GP, gyno, countless referrals, prescriptions & investigations, you’re still unsure if you have endometriosis, OR it’s been confirmed, but no one has offered sufficient, wholistic guidance on what to do now.
Maybe you’ve had symptoms of hormonal imbalance for YEARS, without any real answers on what your body is doing & what your body NEEDS. Instead, you’ve been offered a pill, an IUD, a ring or an injection.
And, it’s very possible that you’ve been on the pill at some point in your life, OR are still taking it, and you’re realising that it’s not actually solving anything.
Maybe you recently heard the pill (or any form of synthetic hormonal contraception) doesn’t get to the root cause of your symptoms.
so what DOES get to the root cause?
An approach to health, medicine & healing that is wholistic & considers your WHOLE being.
An approach that considers ALL aspects of your body & life: your physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, cellular & energetic health. All of these aspects work fluidly together to influence your ‘whole’ picture.
An approach that acknowledges your cyclical nature as a soul in a human, female body, and emphasises the power of tapping into your menstrual cycle and aligning with it as an inner compass.
An approach that prioritises key foundations to health, that work from the inside out, instead of jumping to invasive or suppressive treatment options.
An approach that emphasises the healing power of Nature; with the belief that humans are of the Earth as much as we are on the Earth. Connecting with outer nature and inner nature is powerful for health & healing.
An approach that recognises the impact of trauma, emotional patterns, limiting beliefs, your environment & one’s mindset on symptoms and your capacity for healing.
An approach where we HONOUR the messages of our bodies, in the form of symptoms, as valuable communications; as invitations to change something, to pivot, to address.
THIS ↑ is the kind of approach that I offer in Harmonised Hormones.
there are plenty of resources, advice + hormone experts online…
so why does it feel so hard to crack the code & keep your hormones happy + balanced in the long term?
well, here’s the thing:
most of the advice you read/hear online for hormone imbalance doesn’t acknowledge your actual menstrual cycle; your natural hormonal rhythm across the month.
Because you’re NOT the same human every week (or even day) of the month.
This means that different dieting strategies, exercise programs, and lifestyle changes can be hard to stick to consistently, or eventually, they stop helping you achieve your health goals, because they don’t flow WITH your cycle). Instead, they often work against your cycle.
Depending on the cycle phase you’re in, your body can respond to the same intervention *totally* differently! This is why at one time in the month, cardio & intermittent fasting feel easy and energising… then a couple of weeks later, you’re dragging yourself out of bed, death-staring your yoga pants & searching the pantry at 3pm for ANYTHING with even an ounce of sugar.
I see how much you CARE about your health & how hard you’re trying to get your hormone imbalance symptoms in check. I know that it’s hard, not made easier with conflicting information overload on the web.
If you’re not feeling the balance & ease you desire in your body… it’s not your fault. It’s how we were (or weren’t!) taught to tune into & honour our cyclical nature.
You’ve been struggling on and off for years with painful periods or irregular cycles
You KNOW your hormones are screaming at you with mood swings, fatigue, and weird cycles, but you haven’t cracked the code to balance them out
You’ve been on the pill, IUD or another form of hormonal contraception at some point to help you manage your symptoms
You’ve tried programs & strategies to get your hormones in check, but they seemed like blanket approaches and didn’t involve any menstrual cycle awareness
You’ve hit the end of the road with solutions from your GP & gyno that you’re unsatisfied with, because they don’t get to the root of the problem
You’re READY to get reacquainted with your menstrual cycle & feel IN THE KNOW on all things hormones + your female body
does this sounds familiar?
essentially,
you want to feel AMAZING in your body, live symptom-free
+ feel oh-so-in-sync with your hormones.
but what do thriving, balanced hormones look like?
regular periods that don’t take you (or your white pants) by surprise
easy periods with minimal cramps & discomfort that make you go “I can’t believe I’m bleeding and feel THIS good”
riding your premenstrual waves like a pro, NOT feeling like an insane alter-ego version of yourself
less sore boobs, less bloating, less hormonal breakouts — more lightness in your body, more energy to show up for life, and of course, glowing skin (and aura).
you deserve that.
and you CAN achieve that.
what does the Harmonised Hormones journey look like?
In-depth initial consultation
Analysis of your body systems & history
Targeted hormone & functional testing
Tailored-to-you health plan
Custom herbal & nutritional medicines
I offer Harmonised Hormones as a 3 or 6 month journey.
This helps us keep track of your progress, offers supportive accountability, consistency throughout your treatment, troubleshooting as-you-go, and ensures your prescriptions are always suited to your current goals.
The 6 month option of Harmonised Hormones includes gold standard hormone testing via DUTCH, which will help formulate your treatment strategies to a high-level of specificity, based on your functional hormone test results. This accounts for not only your sex hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, but also your adrenal hormones (like cortisol, adrenaline, DHEA) and your circadian rhythm (melatonin), all of which work together to influence your hormone picture.
The sessions are held online via Zoom, allowing for flexibility, working across different timezones and locations. You can show up to the sessions in your PJs with a cuppa while snuggling with your pooch on the couch (yay!)
All this — not only to ease your symptoms & help you achieve your hormone, health & fertility goals — but to prevent illness & promote wellness, too.
as part of your holistic treatment plan, we work with…
In Harmonised Hormones, we work with natural medicines including herbs, nutrients & nutraceuticals (like probiotics), in all sorts of forms (liquid, tablets, capsules, powders, creams) to help gently nudge your body back to balance & homeostasis.
To make this healing journey TRULY sustainable for your hormones, we don’t overlook a major component: LIFESTYLE. Yep, it turns out that how you live day-to-day has a major influence on your health. Sounds obvious, right? But this is majorly underrated in mainstream medicine.
My goal isn’t for you as my client to be relying on supplements for the rest of your life. Supplements in my view are only a helpful stepping stone. We can’t skip the lifestyle work when it comes to your hormone balance & vitality in the LONG RUN.
Working on your sleep, circadian rhythm, seasonal living, diet, habits, mindset, emotional regulation… all of these can be game-changers when it comes to looking out for your hormones for life.
what does the Harmonised Hormones journey include?
3 months:
Initial 90-minute comprehensive consultation, including exploring your current experience of health, as well as your history, previous diagnoses, holistic systems assessment & more
4x (up to) 60-minute follow-up sessions. At first these are fortnightly, then extend out to monthly
Comprehensive, customised treatment plans & optional walkthroughs as needed, including tailored prescription formulations
1x 30-minute coaching, troubleshooting or Q&A session per month (3 total). This is an opportunity to be held accountable for your journey, promote consistency in your participation and treatment implementation, as well as to course correct, ask any questions and go through health changes/updates
Priority “naturopath-in-your-pocket” support on WhatsApp via text or voice note (or alternatively via email) for the duration of the package +1 month
Includes 1x customised herbal formula (either 100ml or 100g)
10% off all externally sourced prescriptions through Vitally or Natural Script
All pathology or blood test interpretation is included, whether the tests were referred for by me, or externally through a specialist or GP
Free access to all past masterclasses & resources, including the Cycle Power Bundle
Option to add-on Fertility Awareness natural contraception training within the 3 months at a discounted price (valued at $499)
Access to “Nuanced & Nourished”, a collaborative, growing library of naturopath-made resources, guides & teachings with Julie Forrester, my co-host on The Nuanced Naturopaths
Access to my weekly email series, “Harmonised Hormones Honey”, to help guide your journey in between sessions
Flexible payment plans starting at $83/week, $165/fortnight, $330/month
6 months:
Initial 90-minute comprehensive consultation, including exploring your current experience of health, as well as your history, previous diagnoses, holistic systems assessment & more
6x (up to) 60-minute follow-up sessions. At first fortnightly, then extending out to monthly
Comprehensive, customised treatment plans & optional walkthroughs as needed, including tailored prescription formulations
DUTCH Complete or Cycle Mapping Test (valued at $422), considered current gold standard of functional hormone testing, as well as my interpretation and walkthrough of your results (valued at $95)
1x 30 minute coaching, troubleshooting or Q&A session per month (6 total). This is an opportunity to be held accountable for your journey, promote consistency in your participation and treatment implementation, as well as to course correct, ask any questions and go through health changes/updates
Priority “naturopath-in-your-pocket” support on WhatsApp via text or voice note (or alternatively via email) for the duration of the package +1 month
Includes 2x customised herbal formulas (either 100ml or 100g)
15% off all externally sourced prescriptions through Vitally or Natural Script
All pathology or blood test interpretation is included, whether the tests were referred for by me, or externally through a specialist or GP
Free access to all past masterclasses & resources, including the Cycle Power Bundle
Option to add-on Fertility Awareness natural contraception training within the 6 months for a discounted price (valued at $499), including an additional session per month
Access to “Nuanced & Nourished”, a collaborative, growing library of naturopath-made resources, guides & teachings with Julie Forrester, my co-host on The Nuanced Naturopaths
Access to my fortnightly email series, “Harmonised Hormones Honey”, to help guide your journey in between sessions
Deposit of $422 required upfront for hormone testing.
Flexible payment plans (excluding $422 deposit) starting at $92/week, $183/fortnight, $365/month
the Karinda Wholistix mission & movement
The vision that drives me to create, birth & breathe life into Karinda Wholistix is a world where:
Women radically accept themselves & reclaim their womb wisdom as a path to healing.
Women are encouraged to understand their hormones, their cycle, and their menses; women are empowered with this innate wisdom, so access to holistic healing is always in their hands.
Women heal through their menstruality, rites of passage & cyclical nature.
Cyclical living is a roadmap for women to hormonal harmony & thriving in health.
We know that Nature holds the answers.
who’s guiding the journey?
meet Karinda
(that’s me!)
As a wholistic naturopath focused on women's health, hormones & periods, I'm dedicated to the empowerment of all females.
I've experienced menstrual shame, suppression, hormone imbalance, being on the pill, PCOS & more. I've also navigated my way back to my womb wisdom, with naturopathy, Menstrual Cycle Awareness & Fertility Awareness helping me along the way.
I’ve been practising the Sympto-Thermal Method of contraception since I was 18 (that’s 10 years now!) with no pregnancy scares, and lots of intercourse. (Not to brag, just to highlight that the method works!)
My wish is for every female to step into alignment & discover the power that resides within their womb, their menstrual cycle and hormonal rhythm.
I support you through your hormone healing journey, whether it's with:
PCOS & irregular cycles
Endometriosis
PMS or PMDD
Coming off the pill
Chronic stress
And ultimately, guide you towards pain-free, regular & easeful periods.
Am I the right practitioner for you? Here's the "first date" juicy info:
Our sessions are holistic; I aim to leave no stone unturned in your health & healing journey. I love the nitty gritty details; nothing is ever TMI for me in a session. I love blending modern science with ancient wisdom, like a hippy who likes to wear a lab coat sometimes. I'm a lover of nature & follower of the seasons. Libra sun, moon & mercury, with a Capricorn rising. A Manifesting Generator. INFJ. Bachelor-degree-qualified Naturopath. Studying counselling & vitalist herbalism. Certified Natural Fertility Educator. Intuitive Energy Worker. Kelpie dog mum. A forever student.
But really, I'm just a human on my own journey, passionate about helping other humans & finding my bliss along the way.
I look forward to working together!
IMPORTANT FOOTNOTES
IMPORTANT FOOTNOTES
This can be a big commitment, depending on your financial position. Book in a free Connection Call to explore whether Harmonised Hormones is the right option for you, and if we’re a good fit for each other
I take no responsibility for your health! In my own healing journey, I’ve learned that self-responsibility, discernment and autonomy is CRUCIAL. Harmonised Hormones is not about me, as an external force to you, fixing you. It’s a journey of re-discovering your INTERNAL power, your OWN capacity to heal; I’m just a small piece of the puzzle, gently guiding the way.
In no way am I offering any magic, quick fixes for your hormonal imbalances, menstrual symptoms or health concerns. This journey is the long game. I prioritise slow and steady, aligned with nature’s pace, more
I will value your intuition & gut-feelings throughout this journey, as well as the wisdom of my expertise, training, clinical history and well of continuing professional education
Nothing is ever TMI in my sessions. I ask frankly about menstrual blood, sex, vulvovaginal health, poop and a lot more. I aim to ensure my sessions are a safe space for exploring these parts of life, without judgement.
Your belief in your body’s ability to heal, and your ability to experience health, is a key part of ANY healing journey. We can absolutely work on these beliefs as we journey through Harmonised Hormones, but if this is currently a major obstacle for you, another modality may be more suited to you to start with (or engage with alongside working with me).
I do not perpetuate narratives of menstrual shame, sexual or body-related taboo, including hating on our bodies or holding hate towards how our bodies look or function in their current state. It’s okay if your current state is impacted by these beliefs, but to get the best experience and results in this journey, you must be willing to be free of these narratives.
I do not diagnose diseases, syndromes or conditions. I do not require you to have an official diagnosis of any kind to work with me. I am of the nuanced belief that diagnoses can be just as limiting or potentially harmful as much as they can be helpful. If you currently have a strong attachment to a diagnosis (i.e. if you heavily, personally identify with a diagnosis or health label), this may appear as an obstacle along your healing path (but again, my sessions are always a judgement free zone).
If you’re ready to kick start (or restart!) your hormone healing journey, I’m here to help.
There’s a range of package & appointment options for new and existing clients.
With all new clients, I work in packages: either 6 weeks (3 sessions) in my Holistic Health Starter Package, or 3 to 6 months (6-12 sessions) in the Harmonised Hormones journey.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for Fertility Awareness Training & natural birth control skills, I teach those in my Welcome to the FAM training package.
Follow-up packages or single appointments and add-ons are available for existing clients.
You can book in for any of these using the Acuity Booking software below (on mobile) or to the right (on computer/laptops).
Why online?
As a holistic naturopath, most of my work is about case taking, symptom exploration & working through advice, test results, recommendations and Q&A during our consult. While I am trained in physical examination, it’s not a make-or-break component of naturopathy and successful treatment outcomes. Occasionally, I may ask for pictures of your nails, tongue or iris (yep, sounds a bit weird, I know!) or I’ll ask you to get your blood pressure or something else checked at your local pharmacy/doctor.
I love the accessibility & flexibility that working online offers to me AND you. I see clients who have their sessions with me from their bed, couch, kitchen table, office, van and even on the go in their car.
Plus, all possible prescriptions are available to order online using one of my online dispensaries. Where necessary, I can arrange prescriptions for pick up at various locations in Australia, wherever you are based!
Why packages?
I found that packages work best with my style of naturopathy and holistic approach to medicine, and allow the time for sustainable changes and actual results. I also aim to make the packages more cost-effective than single, book-as-you-go appointments.
Instead of dumping a chunky treatment plan on you after 1 appointment, we work collaboratively to make small changes at the end of each session, as we investigate and peel back the layers of your concerns (holistically, of course).
And with most hormonal & fertility cases, I always allow a minimum of 3 months (or 3 cycles, if you have them) of consistent action & treatment, before we see well-rounded changes in your health. Expecting a health overhaul from one session & one round of prescriptions, supplements & a huuuge (attempted) diet change doesn’t serve either of us!
So low, slow & consistent is the way I like to roll.
I’m not sure what to book in for, where do I start?
I know a package may seem like a big investment in your health, so if you’d like to start with an obligation-free, no-charge 15-minute chat, let’s go from there! In that chat, we can see if we’re the right fit for each other, and we can map out the journey ahead so you understand how my style of naturopathy & healing would work for you.
