

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICE
A Health Detective Approach
LISTEN. INVESTIGATE. CONNECT. SUPPORT.
LOOK BEYOND SYMPTOMS.
Your health is COMPLEX. Your care should be PERSONALISED.
You may have persistent symptoms without clear answers. You may be navigating hormonal changes or digestive problems, struggling with sleep, experiencing weight or mood changes, or simply feeling that something isn't quite right.
Whatever health concern brought you here,
Your experience deserves to be heard, supported and understood!
Welcome.
I'm Grace Rivas BHSc Naturopathic Practitioner and Functional Nutritionist.
My mission is supporting, guiding and empowering you to thrive with optimum health and vitality.
Rather than viewing isolated symptoms,
I focus on the ENTIRE BODY.
Your individual biochemistry, genetics, digestive health, nutrition, hormones, stress levels, sleep patterns, emotional wellbeing, environmental exposures, diet, lifestyle and much more. Allowing me to identify patterns affecting your health.
FUNCTIONAL. INTEGRATIVE. HOLISTIC.
I bring together Naturopathic Medicine, Nutritional Biochemistry, Functional Medicine and Pathology.
My work is grounded in evidence-based practice, integrating the latest research findings with naturopathic and functional medicine principles and my clinical expertise. I recognise that most health conditions rarely have a single cause. Genetics, nutritional deficiencies, stress levels, emotions, our environment, and individual biochemistry can interact in complex ways.
CONNECTING THE DOTS. UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEALTH.
The answers to your health problems are not found in one isolated symptom, one test or one body system.
My Health Detective approach starts with asking lots of questions, bringing the pieces together and connecting the dots to identify health patterns, relationships and contributing factors. I carefully consider your history, body systems, lifestyle and diet habits, nutritional status, emotional wellbeing, environmental exposures, pathology results and clinical observations.
A HEALTH DETECTIVE APPROACH
01—LISTEN
Your health story comes first.
The initial consultation gives you 90-minute in a private, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can share your concerns and goals. I want to understand what you are experiencing, what influences it and how it affects your life.
02 — INVESTIGATE
I explore your health from multiple perspectives.
This is where the Health Detective Process begins, looking for patterns and connections that provide further insights.
03 — PERSONALISE
Your health is individual. Your treatment plan should be too.
Your treatment is formulated according to your specific needs, incorporating strategies designed to fit into your life.
04 — SUPPORT
Knowledge creates empowerment.
Understanding why a health issue is happening can change the way you approach treatment.
I provide education and guidance to support you making informed decisions and implement changes that are right for you.
05 — FOLLOW -UP
Review. Adjust. Progress.
Follow-up consultations are a great opportunity to assess your health progress and make any adjustments as required. Together we can make your health journey focused, steady and progressive.
IS TIME TO BE HEARD!
A comprehensive consultation where your health story is given the attention it deserves.
Looking at how different aspects of your health may interact rather than focusing on symptoms individually.
Thoughtful investigation. Connecting your history, symptoms, lifestyle and available health information to build a clearer picture. Personalised strategies. Practical recommendations designed around your individual needs and goals.
Ongoing support. Guidance as you implement changes, reassess progress and continue moving towards better health.
ARE YOU READY?
If your answer is YES!
Leave a message at the end of the page or in the contact page.
I invite you to work together to create a healthier, more vibrant version of yourself, one that represents your full potential!
Grace Rivas BHSc ND
Graduate, Australian College of Natural Medicine
Member, Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia
TESTIMONIALS
I cannot recommend Grace enough if you are looking for a very knowledgeable and skilled naturopath, and wonderful person. She is an expert in women’s health and has helped me overcome serious post natal depletion, iron deficiency, hormone health issues and more. Now I am thriving at 39yrs young and feeling the best I’ve ever felt. She takes a holistic, nurturing, practical approach backed with incredible health science knowledge to health that will optimise your health and have you feeling your best. I’m so grateful to have her guiding me on my health journey. Thanks so much Grace! Allie Anand
I first saw Grace back in 2023, my twins were 2 years old at the time and I was seriously post-natal depleted. I was struggling to survive everyday with 4 children, I had zero energy. Grace listened and made me a bottle of herbal tonic, it was life changing for me. My energy returned and it was like life and happiness was injected back into my body. I cannot thank Grace enough for her helping me through this time and for going above and beyond to make house calls for me. Grace was also able to help me with my poor thumb nail which I slammed into a car door 5 years ago. I went to see my GP and she said there was nothing they could do. After many years of extreme pain day to day from the split often getting caught on things and pulling down my nail bed I decided to ask if Grace if she could do anything…. And of course she was able to assist, my nail is now 70% better than it was and I think it might even fully heal back to normal. Unbelievable!! Grace is an expert in her field and has helped my whole family. My son from the age of 8 months has suffered from eczema. I saw our doctor, a skin specialist and finally an immunologist who were all able only to offer a steroid cream and advice of diet restrictions. I did everything they said but he was still suffering, scratching through the night, in pain and it was heartbreaking. After speaking with Grace I was able to clear his eczema up completely! She is amazing!
Grace is an incredible practitioner, women and someone whom I now call my friend. I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Grace for all that you have done for us. Samantha Turner
I suffered from regular severe vertigo episodes due to Meniere´s disease to the point of not being able to work. The medication prescribed by my doctor gave me bad side effects and didn´t help me managing my symptoms. With the help of Grace, I was able to manage my symptoms, reducing in intensity to the point of getting into full remission. Grace is not only a highly knowledgeable and competent professional. She´s also very easy going, nurturing, caring, empathetic, and has a genuine passion for health and for helping others. I can´t thank her enough for all the help and support that she has given me during my health challenges. If you ´re struggling with Meniere´s or any other chronic condition, I recommend you seeing Grace. Rosa Garcia
I don't even know where to start! I popped into a health store, whilst on holiday in Australia and encountered the wonderful Grace! After, a brief chat about what a naturopath does, I decided to book an appointment with her to discuss my hormonal health. I cannot recommend her services more! Grace was extremely professional, thorough and knowledgeable. This consultation was my first experience with a health professional where I have felt listened to and empowered. I have hope again, (for the first time in a long time), that I can make positive lifestyle changes to improve my health. Most importantly, I have been given the tools to make informed decisions about my health going forward. She also does remote consultations and so I will be looking at contracting her services again when I return back home. Culture Clash
I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Grace Rivas, Naturopath, for her exceptional care and expertise. She played a pivotal role in getting to the bottom of my health issues, and her deep understanding of blood work and holistic health has truly changed my life. Grace accurately diagnosed me with Hemochromatosis, something that had been overlooked before. With her professional plan, which included blood donation and the right vitamins, my mind is now clearer, and my energy levels have soared. Her wisdom and confidence in natural medicine gave me the assurance I needed to follow her guidance. Thanks to Grace, I am on the right path to better health and well-being. I highly recommend anyone struggling with their health to contact Grace Rivas, Naturopath. She is truly remarkable at what she does, and I am forever grateful for her support. Leith James
Grace Rivas is a highly educated, warm, knowledgeable health detective! A wonderful Naturopathic & Nutritional Practitioner on the Gold Coast. Grace helped me through a challenging time with my health in 2023 when I had several concerning issues happening and doctors could not help. My hair was falling out among many other symptoms. Working with Grace enabled me to find hope, I felt seen, heard and supported. Grace was able to give me answers other practitioners could not give me. Grace is dedicated, intelligent and wise. Grace's ability to explain how the body works and why it does what it does is incredible. Grace worked with me over a period of 12 months and thankfully my hair has grown back and many other symptoms have eased and disappeared. I feel like I can tell Grace anything and she listens with so much attentive warmth that in itself is healing. My health is my wealth and investing in it with Grace as my intelligent guide is priceless. I am eternally grateful for her warmth and sensitivity. Melissa Redman