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The Best Naturopaths and Holistic Health Practitioners in Adelaide

Six Adelaide naturopaths and integrative-medicine clinics chosen on practitioner credentials, evidence-based positioning and review consistency. We do not list practitioners who claim to treat conditions outside the evidence base for their modality. Compiled from the Australian Natural Therapists Association, Oneflare, Natural Therapy Pages and direct clinic research.

By Joel Bauer, Adelaide, South Australia

Illustrative photo. Photo: Unsplash.

Naturopathy sits in an odd spot in Australia. Ahpra, the national regulator, does not list naturopathy among its registered professions. It says complaints about unregistered workers such as naturopaths go to the state or territory health complaints body. Since 1 April 2019 private health insurers have also not been able to offer cover for naturopathy, according to the Department of Health. So there is no national register to check and no rebate to soften the bill. You are left to judge the practitioner yourself.

That is why this list leans on what a practitioner is willing to put in writing. I looked for professional body membership (ANTA or NHAA for naturopaths; Ahpra registration for doctors offering integrative medicine) and a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) or higher. An entry names them only where the practitioner states them on their site. Each practitioner also needed a clear scope-of-practice statement and steady positive reviews over the last 18 months. I left out anyone who claims to treat or cure conditions beyond the evidence for their modality.

The six work in quite different ways. AF Health in Evandale is built around testing. Its naturopaths are ANTA members with Bachelor of Health Science degrees. Natural Health Medicine in Eastwood puts naturopaths, acupuncturists, counsellors and hypnotherapists under one roof. Merridy Casson in Everard Park is a solo practice, so you see the same clinician each visit. SA Wellness Centre at O'Halloran Hill sits alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists and massage therapists and has operated for more than 20 years. Adelaide Naturopathic Health Clinic in Glenelg East is the general-practice option. Advanced Functional Medicine Adelaide is telehealth-only for Adelaide consultations as of 2026. Ask what testing will cost before you book. The entries follow.

Naturopath, integrative doctor or functional medicine

These are not the same thing and the difference affects both cost and what they can safely treat. A naturopath holds a Bachelor of Health Science and works with herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle, but is not a medical doctor. An integrative-medicine doctor is an AHPRA-registered doctor who adds evidence-based complementary therapies to conventional care. Functional medicine is a doctor-led, test-heavy approach aimed at root causes of chronic symptoms.

The honest framing matters: these practitioners can complement medical care, not replace it for serious conditions. Choose the level that fits your situation. Keep your GP in the loop for anything significant.

What it costs and what insurance does not cover

An initial naturopathic consult, usually 60 to 90 minutes, runs roughly $180 to $280 out of pocket, with follow-ups at $90 to $160. Functional pathology testing such as microbiome, DNA or hair-mineral panels adds anywhere from $150 to $650 each. Those are not Medicare-rebated.

Naturopathy is not covered by Medicare. Private health insurers have not been able to cover naturopathy since 1 April 2019, so expect to pay the full fee. Go in knowing the testing is the part that adds up.

Check the credentials and the scope

A practitioner worth seeing states their qualification plainly: a Bachelor of Health Science in naturopathy. Membership of a professional body such as ANTA or NHAA. A clear scope-of-practice statement on their site is a good sign. This list deliberately excludes anyone who claims to treat or cure conditions outside the evidence base for their modality.

That exclusion is the real safety line. Any practitioner promising to cure a serious disease is a red flag, not a maverick. So is one telling you to stop conventional treatment. Walk away from that conversation.

When deeper testing is actually worth it

If you have multi-system chronic symptoms and have not found clear answers through conventional medicine, the test-driven functional approach can genuinely help map what is going on. That is what it is built for. It justifies its higher cost in those cases.

For a single straightforward concern, a standard naturopathic consult is usually enough and a lot cheaper. Match the depth of the approach to the complexity of the problem rather than starting with the most expensive option by default.

The list side by side

No.NameAreaBest forRating
01AF Health (Alex Fisher Health)Inner east AdelaideEvidence-based naturopathy with advanced testing4.9 (292)
02Advanced Functional Medicine AdelaideAdelaideFunctional medicine for gut, hormones and chronic diseaseNone shown
03Natural Health MedicineAdelaideMulti-modality clinic with Bredesen Protocol expertise4.9 (39)
04Merridy Casson Naturopath and NutritionistAdelaideSolo practitioner focus, gut health and hormonal concerns4.9 (124)
05SA Wellness CentreAdelaideAllied-health collaboration, naturopathy alongside chiropractic and physio4.8 (156)
06Adelaide Naturopathic Health ClinicAdelaideMid-range general naturopathic care5 (133)

AF Health (Alex Fisher Health)

Inner east Adelaide. Evidence-based naturopathy with advanced testing

Award-winning naturopathy clinic in Adelaide's inner east. All naturopaths are members of the Australian Natural Therapists Association and hold Bachelor of Health Science Degrees. Uses state-of-the-art medical testing including DNA, microbiome and hair-tissue analysis. Strong evidence-based positioning. Best fit for clients with chronic symptoms wanting deeper diagnostic work than a conventional GP visit usually provides.

  • ANTA-registered naturopaths
  • Bachelor of Health Science qualifications across team
  • DNA, microbiome and hair-tissue testing in-house
  • Award-winning, evidence-based focus
Rating
4.9 from 292 reviews on Google
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Advanced Functional Medicine Adelaide

Adelaide. Functional medicine for gut, hormones and chronic disease

Adelaide consultations are telehealth-only as of 2026. Functional-medicine clinic specialising in gut health (SIBO and IBS), autoimmune and thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, skin disorders and chronic disease. Tailored treatment plans built from extensive lab testing rather than symptom-only prescribing. Best fit for clients with multi-system chronic symptoms who have not had clear answers from conventional medicine.

  • Specialises in SIBO, autoimmune, thyroid and hormones
  • Functional-medicine systems-biology approach
  • Lab-test-driven treatment plans
  • Suits complex chronic symptom presentations
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Natural Health Medicine

Adelaide. Multi-modality clinic with Bredesen Protocol expertise

Multi-disciplinary clinic with naturopaths, coaches, nutritionists, acupuncturists, counsellors, clinical hypnotherapists and Certified Bredesen Protocol Experts in-house. The Bredesen Protocol expertise is uncommon in Adelaide, relevant for clients with cognitive concerns or a family history of Alzheimer's who want to ask what the protocol involves. Strong cross-discipline collaboration model.

  • Multi-disciplinary in-house team
  • Certified Bredesen Protocol Experts on staff
  • Acupuncture, hypnotherapy, counselling alongside naturopathy
  • Cross-discipline collaboration on complex cases
Rating
4.9 from 39 reviews on Google
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Merridy Casson Naturopath and Nutritionist

Adelaide. Solo practitioner focus, gut health and hormonal concerns

Established Adelaide solo-practitioner naturopath and nutritionist. Areas of focus include gut health and digestive issues, fatigue, skin conditions, sleep problems, hormonal imbalances, mental health support, toxin exposure, weight management and dietary concerns. Solo-practitioner format means continuity of care with the same clinician across visits.

  • Solo practitioner: same clinician every visit
  • Gut health, hormones, fatigue, sleep focus
  • Naturopathy + nutrition combined practice
  • Established Adelaide reputation
Rating
4.9 from 124 reviews on Google
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SA Wellness Centre

Adelaide. Allied-health collaboration, naturopathy alongside chiropractic and physio

20+ years of operation. Naturopaths work alongside chiropractors, physiotherapists and massage therapists in the same building, providing comprehensive collaborative care plans. Best fit for clients with both musculoskeletal and internal health concerns who want a coordinated approach rather than separate visits to disconnected providers.

  • 20+ years operating
  • Naturopathy alongside chiropractic, physio, massage
  • Coordinated multi-discipline care plans
  • Strong fit for combined musculoskeletal and internal concerns
Rating
4.8 from 156 reviews on Google
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Adelaide Naturopathic Health Clinic

Adelaide. Mid-range general naturopathic care

Established Adelaide naturopathic clinic with a broad general-practice focus. Strong fit for clients who want a mid-tier naturopathic service without the higher cost of functional-medicine extensive lab testing. Good entry point for first-time naturopathy visitors.

  • Established general-practice naturopathy
  • Mid-range pricing
  • First-naturopathy-visit friendly
  • Broad scope across common concerns
Rating
5 from 133 reviews on Google
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Frequently asked

What is the difference between a naturopath and an integrative-medicine doctor?

An integrative-medicine doctor is a registered medical doctor (AHPRA-registered MBBS) who incorporates evidence-based complementary therapies alongside conventional medicine. A naturopath holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), they are not medical doctors but are trained in herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions. They can complement but not replace medical care for serious conditions.

Are naturopath consults covered by Medicare or private health?

Naturopathy is not Medicare-rebated. Private health insurers have not been able to cover naturopathy since 1 April 2019, so expect to pay the full fee. Confirm with your fund if you are unsure.

How much does an Adelaide naturopath consult cost?

Initial consultations (60-90 minutes) typically run $180-280 out of pocket. Follow-up consultations (30-45 minutes) are $90-160. Functional pathology testing (DNA, microbiome, hair mineral analysis) adds $150-650 per test panel, these are out-of-pocket costs not covered by Medicare or most health funds.

What is functional medicine and how does it differ from naturopathy?

Functional medicine is a doctor-led, systems-biology approach that uses extensive testing to identify root causes of chronic symptoms. It uses many of the same tools as naturopathy (nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, lifestyle) but with a medical doctor in the lead role and heavier reliance on advanced lab testing. Generally more expensive than naturopathy alone but also more medically integrated.

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