Olga Ischenko- Naturopath and Medical Scientist
Olga has a passion and vocation for taking Naturopathic and Functional Medicine approaches to her clients health and mental well-being.
After struggling to find answers through conventional medicine for her own experiences with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and hormonal issues, she was lucky to stumble upon areas of complementary and integrative medicine that were life-changing.
Olga holds two degrees: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours (Medical Research) with postgrad studies in Psychoneuroimmunology and Functional Naturopathy.
Olga has practiced from private clinics since 2016 and has experience in the corporate and community sector. She has a strong passion for indigenous health, collaborating closely with indigenous communities in Australia, India and Torres Strait islands. Within these communities she raised awareness on various aspects of healthy living, with a primary focus on nutrition and lifestyle choices. She has also worked in the US and Europe in various educational and research roles which have expanded her expertise.
Olga treats using nutrition, herbal medicine, mind-body practices, diet and lifestyle advice. She utilises functional medicine testing alongside education and empowerment to get the best health outcomes for the individual. Overall, she takes a collaborative approach to patient care.
Olga’s areas of interest and expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Chronic stress, anxiety and trauma – Nervous system reset, sleep quality, and mental health nutrition.
- Women’s Health and Natural Fertility – Pre-conception care, fertility nutrition, hormonal imbalances (PMS, PMDD, fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis) and IVF support.
- Thyroid imbalances – Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s, Grave’s) and subclinical thyroid dysfunction.
Olga is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
