NATUROPATH SERVING TAYLORS LAKES & SURROUNDS
Midlife changes are real and they can be measured.
Broken sleep, a thicker middle and a mood that has shifted are often written off as getting older, even when blood results look normal. Domenic Pisanelli looks at what is actually changing in your body, and his clinic is about 10 minutes from Taylors Lakes.
Free 20 minute call · No obligation
Domenic Pisanelli
Naturopath & Functional Medicine Practitioner
- 25+ years in practice
- ATMS registered
- Functional medicine trained
- Telehealth available
Vital Health And Natural Medicine - Naturopath Melbourne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolute 10/10 — I would give more stars if I could! Long story short, Dom has genuinely helped improve both my mental and physical wellbeing. After spending over $3,000 in just two months seeing different doctors who couldn’t get to the bottom of my severe stomach issues, Dom was able to troubleshoot what was going on within the first 10 minutes of my consultation. I’ve since referred other people to Dom for similar issues, and I’ve heard nothing but amazing feedback from them as well. I’m extremely thankful to have found Dom and Vital Health & Natural Medicine. He is truly talented at what he does, incredibly honest, and never tries to upsell you on anything you don’t need. It’s now been two years since I first saw Dom, and I haven’t needed to see a doctor for any health problems since. I genuinely couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Do yourself a favour and give Vital Health & Natural Medicine a try!
Domenic @ Vital health has quite literally changed my life. From being in total despair with a skin condition that kept me in constant fight or flight. Unable to sleep, pure insomnia every night, in pain constantly, sore , uncomfortable and unable to do so many simple daily tasks. I couldn’t shower without being in tears. I was completely losing hope that I would ever get my life back. Within a couple of weeks of working with Domenic, I couldn’t believe the progress. The pain, gone. Completely. Sleep, back and great quality sleep every single night. The gratitude I have for Domenic and his support is unmatched and quite honestly, makes me feel emotional. I am still on my healing journey, but just two months into Domenics protocol and dietary changes, I’m feeling rested, calm, in ZERO pain and not only that but I’m getting comments daily on how well I look. How healthy my skin looks. And an added bonus of losing weight and feeling way more comfortable in my clothes and skin. I’m based in the UK and wasn’t sure if it would work having a health practitioner abroad but it’s been so easy and Domenic has been super accommodating around the time difference. I’ve never had faith and trust in any health practitioner like I have with him. Nothing is too much trouble, he genuinely cares about your individual journey and I’d absolutely recommend him and Vital health clinic to anyone world over. Not to mention the cost, I was blown away by the support I was receiving at such a reasonable price. I’m forever grateful. I can’t wait to see the progress over the coming months and to see where I will be further down the line. Thank you 🙂
I can't recommend Domenic highly enough! After seeing specialists in the past and trying just about everything without success, I was starting to lose hope. Within just two weeks of seeing Domenic, he had me feeling so much better and finally addressed the root of my issues. He's incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his patients. If you've tried everything and still aren't getting results, I highly recommend booking an appointment with Domenic. I'm so grateful for his help!
Dominic has helped me immensely on my healing journey! I initially found him as I was really struggling with gut health issues and felt I was in a crisis- Dominic was able to locate the root cause of the issue and helped to remediate it quickly rebalancing the systems in my body that were out of whack. Within 1 week I felt a huge difference in my gut health, mood and skin. Since then, the benefits have contributed to amplify as Dominic has supported me to make great lifestyle and diet changes to improve my health. I can’t recommend Dominic at Vital Health and Natural Medicine enough. Thank you so much!
After 17 years on Cymbalta, I knew coming off would require the right support — and working with Dom was one of the best decisions I made. From the beginning, he took a thorough and thoughtful approach, including comprehensive urine testing to truly understand what my body needed. That testing allowed us to create a clear, personalised plan rather than relying on guesswork, which gave me enormous confidence in the process. Dom focused on supporting my nervous system, sleep, mood and overall wellbeing throughout withdrawal. While there were challenging moments, I never felt alone — I felt guided. His depth of knowledge, reassurance and practical strategies helped me stay grounded and empowered every step of the way. What really stood out was Dom’s honesty and integrity. Unlike other practitioners I’ve encountered, there was never a sense of being “sold to” or pushed into unnecessary treatments. His focus was always on what was genuinely best for my health and long‑term wellbeing. Dom’s holistic and ethical approach made what could have been a daunting experience feel manageable, supported and safe. I’m incredibly grateful.
Like many others reading through the reviews, I was sceptical about the whole idea of natural health. I started to see Domenic last year and I cannot recommend him highly enough. My life was pretty miserable with regular uncomfortable stomach issues before our first consultation. Rather than just throwing medication at the problem like a GP, he listened, did tests and came up with a plan. It has resolved so many issues that were making life difficult for me. I have continued to visit Domenic and my quality of life has improved considerably. Definitely worth a shot!!!
Years of small changes that nobody has explained
Changes that arrive slowly are easy to miss and easy to dismiss. A few extra kilos, poorer sleep and a shorter temper each seem minor, but together they can add up to a body that feels like it is working against you.
Waking in the early hours, hot or restless, and dragging through the next day.
The weight has crept on over years and has not moved, even when you tighten up your food.
Less interest in things you used to enjoy, for men and women alike.
Cycle changes and mood swings, with blood results the GP calls normal.
Bloating and irregular bowels, and meals out that feel like a gamble.
Domenic Pisanelli
Years in practice
Registered member
Domenic has more than 25 years of experience with the hormonal and metabolic changes that come with midlife, in both men and women. He treats them as a connected system, since sleep, weight, mood and energy tend to move together.
Testing may include salivary hormones, thyroid markers, fasting insulin and the Organic Acids Test, and the results are explained in plain language.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
- Functional medicine training
- ATMS registered member
- Over 25 years in clinical practice
Midlife, metabolic and gut care in Taylors Lakes
People from Taylors Lakes and the north west most often ask about hormones, weight and digestion. Domenic looks at how they connect before suggesting where to start.
Find out what could be behind the changes
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Have a question before booking?
Call the clinic directly. Domenic or his team will help you work out whether this is the right fit.
The ROOT Method
People from Taylors Lakes often arrive after years of small changes that nobody joined up. The ROOT Method begins with the long view, so patterns across sleep, weight, mood and digestion can be seen together.
R: Review
Your full story, from the beginning. Everything begins with your complete health history. How long each symptom has been present, what has already been tried, what has been tested, all read together rather than in isolation.
O: Order
Targeted testing, not a standard bundle. Where your history points to gaps in the picture, specific functional tests are ordered. Every test is chosen for a reason, because it answers a specific clinical question about your body.
O: Observe
Results read in context. A result does not mean much on its own. Domenic reads your findings alongside your history. A gut result is weighed against your energy, sleep and hormones, not treated as an isolated number.
T: Treat
A protocol built for your life. Treatment comes from the findings. Dietary, herbal and nutritional steps are designed around what your body actually showed, and kept practical enough to sustain alongside a full schedule.
What treatment leaves you with
This is what most patients have in hand as the ROOT Method progresses.
Your history is laid out year by year, so you can see when sleep, weight, mood or digestion began to shift and which tests make sense.
Hormone, thyroid, insulin or gut findings are explained alongside your symptoms, so you can see which changes are linked.
Food, herbs and nutrients are chosen from your results and built to fit a steady routine, without extreme restrictions.
Retesting and follow ups show whether sleep, weight and energy are moving the right way.
From the clinic's Google reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolute 10/10 — I would give more stars if I could! Long story short, Dom has genuinely helped improve both my mental and physical wellbeing. After spending over $3,000 in just two months seeing different doctors who couldn’t get to the bottom of my severe stomach issues, Dom was able to troubleshoot what was going on within the first 10 minutes of my consultation. I’ve since referred other people to Dom for similar issues, and I’ve heard nothing but amazing feedback from them as well. I’m extremely thankful to have found Dom and Vital Health & Natural Medicine. He is truly talented at what he does, incredibly honest, and never tries to upsell you on anything you don’t need. It’s now been two years since I first saw Dom, and I haven’t needed to see a doctor for any health problems since. I genuinely couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Do yourself a favour and give Vital Health & Natural Medicine a try!
Domenic @ Vital health has quite literally changed my life. From being in total despair with a skin condition that kept me in constant fight or flight. Unable to sleep, pure insomnia every night, in pain constantly, sore , uncomfortable and unable to do so many simple daily tasks. I couldn’t shower without being in tears. I was completely losing hope that I would ever get my life back. Within a couple of weeks of working with Domenic, I couldn’t believe the progress. The pain, gone. Completely. Sleep, back and great quality sleep every single night. The gratitude I have for Domenic and his support is unmatched and quite honestly, makes me feel emotional. I am still on my healing journey, but just two months into Domenics protocol and dietary changes, I’m feeling rested, calm, in ZERO pain and not only that but I’m getting comments daily on how well I look. How healthy my skin looks. And an added bonus of losing weight and feeling way more comfortable in my clothes and skin. I’m based in the UK and wasn’t sure if it would work having a health practitioner abroad but it’s been so easy and Domenic has been super accommodating around the time difference. I’ve never had faith and trust in any health practitioner like I have with him. Nothing is too much trouble, he genuinely cares about your individual journey and I’d absolutely recommend him and Vital health clinic to anyone world over. Not to mention the cost, I was blown away by the support I was receiving at such a reasonable price. I’m forever grateful. I can’t wait to see the progress over the coming months and to see where I will be further down the line. Thank you 🙂
I can't recommend Domenic highly enough! After seeing specialists in the past and trying just about everything without success, I was starting to lose hope. Within just two weeks of seeing Domenic, he had me feeling so much better and finally addressed the root of my issues. He's incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his patients. If you've tried everything and still aren't getting results, I highly recommend booking an appointment with Domenic. I'm so grateful for his help!
Dominic has helped me immensely on my healing journey! I initially found him as I was really struggling with gut health issues and felt I was in a crisis- Dominic was able to locate the root cause of the issue and helped to remediate it quickly rebalancing the systems in my body that were out of whack. Within 1 week I felt a huge difference in my gut health, mood and skin. Since then, the benefits have contributed to amplify as Dominic has supported me to make great lifestyle and diet changes to improve my health. I can’t recommend Dominic at Vital Health and Natural Medicine enough. Thank you so much!
After 17 years on Cymbalta, I knew coming off would require the right support — and working with Dom was one of the best decisions I made. From the beginning, he took a thorough and thoughtful approach, including comprehensive urine testing to truly understand what my body needed. That testing allowed us to create a clear, personalised plan rather than relying on guesswork, which gave me enormous confidence in the process. Dom focused on supporting my nervous system, sleep, mood and overall wellbeing throughout withdrawal. While there were challenging moments, I never felt alone — I felt guided. His depth of knowledge, reassurance and practical strategies helped me stay grounded and empowered every step of the way. What really stood out was Dom’s honesty and integrity. Unlike other practitioners I’ve encountered, there was never a sense of being “sold to” or pushed into unnecessary treatments. His focus was always on what was genuinely best for my health and long‑term wellbeing. Dom’s holistic and ethical approach made what could have been a daunting experience feel manageable, supported and safe. I’m incredibly grateful.
Like many others reading through the reviews, I was sceptical about the whole idea of natural health. I started to see Domenic last year and I cannot recommend him highly enough. My life was pretty miserable with regular uncomfortable stomach issues before our first consultation. Rather than just throwing medication at the problem like a GP, he listened, did tests and came up with a plan. It has resolved so many issues that were making life difficult for me. I have continued to visit Domenic and my quality of life has improved considerably. Definitely worth a shot!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolute 10/10 — I would give more stars if I could! Long story short, Dom has genuinely helped improve both my mental and physical wellbeing. After spending over $3,000 in just two months seeing different doctors who couldn’t get to the bottom of my severe stomach issues, Dom was able to troubleshoot what was going on within the first 10 minutes of my consultation. I’ve since referred other people to Dom for similar issues, and I’ve heard nothing but amazing feedback from them as well. I’m extremely thankful to have found Dom and Vital Health & Natural Medicine. He is truly talented at what he does, incredibly honest, and never tries to upsell you on anything you don’t need. It’s now been two years since I first saw Dom, and I haven’t needed to see a doctor for any health problems since. I genuinely couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Do yourself a favour and give Vital Health & Natural Medicine a try!
Domenic @ Vital health has quite literally changed my life. From being in total despair with a skin condition that kept me in constant fight or flight. Unable to sleep, pure insomnia every night, in pain constantly, sore , uncomfortable and unable to do so many simple daily tasks. I couldn’t shower without being in tears. I was completely losing hope that I would ever get my life back. Within a couple of weeks of working with Domenic, I couldn’t believe the progress. The pain, gone. Completely. Sleep, back and great quality sleep every single night. The gratitude I have for Domenic and his support is unmatched and quite honestly, makes me feel emotional. I am still on my healing journey, but just two months into Domenics protocol and dietary changes, I’m feeling rested, calm, in ZERO pain and not only that but I’m getting comments daily on how well I look. How healthy my skin looks. And an added bonus of losing weight and feeling way more comfortable in my clothes and skin. I’m based in the UK and wasn’t sure if it would work having a health practitioner abroad but it’s been so easy and Domenic has been super accommodating around the time difference. I’ve never had faith and trust in any health practitioner like I have with him. Nothing is too much trouble, he genuinely cares about your individual journey and I’d absolutely recommend him and Vital health clinic to anyone world over. Not to mention the cost, I was blown away by the support I was receiving at such a reasonable price. I’m forever grateful. I can’t wait to see the progress over the coming months and to see where I will be further down the line. Thank you 🙂
I can't recommend Domenic highly enough! After seeing specialists in the past and trying just about everything without success, I was starting to lose hope. Within just two weeks of seeing Domenic, he had me feeling so much better and finally addressed the root of my issues. He's incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his patients. If you've tried everything and still aren't getting results, I highly recommend booking an appointment with Domenic. I'm so grateful for his help!
Dominic has helped me immensely on my healing journey! I initially found him as I was really struggling with gut health issues and felt I was in a crisis- Dominic was able to locate the root cause of the issue and helped to remediate it quickly rebalancing the systems in my body that were out of whack. Within 1 week I felt a huge difference in my gut health, mood and skin. Since then, the benefits have contributed to amplify as Dominic has supported me to make great lifestyle and diet changes to improve my health. I can’t recommend Dominic at Vital Health and Natural Medicine enough. Thank you so much!
After 17 years on Cymbalta, I knew coming off would require the right support — and working with Dom was one of the best decisions I made. From the beginning, he took a thorough and thoughtful approach, including comprehensive urine testing to truly understand what my body needed. That testing allowed us to create a clear, personalised plan rather than relying on guesswork, which gave me enormous confidence in the process. Dom focused on supporting my nervous system, sleep, mood and overall wellbeing throughout withdrawal. While there were challenging moments, I never felt alone — I felt guided. His depth of knowledge, reassurance and practical strategies helped me stay grounded and empowered every step of the way. What really stood out was Dom’s honesty and integrity. Unlike other practitioners I’ve encountered, there was never a sense of being “sold to” or pushed into unnecessary treatments. His focus was always on what was genuinely best for my health and long‑term wellbeing. Dom’s holistic and ethical approach made what could have been a daunting experience feel manageable, supported and safe. I’m incredibly grateful.
Like many others reading through the reviews, I was sceptical about the whole idea of natural health. I started to see Domenic last year and I cannot recommend him highly enough. My life was pretty miserable with regular uncomfortable stomach issues before our first consultation. Rather than just throwing medication at the problem like a GP, he listened, did tests and came up with a plan. It has resolved so many issues that were making life difficult for me. I have continued to visit Domenic and my quality of life has improved considerably. Definitely worth a shot!!!
Booking and your first appointment
A free 20 minute call comes first. There is nothing to fill in or bring.
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A free call Domenic asks what has changed over the years and what you have tried, then tells you honestly whether he can help.
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Your first appointment In clinic, with free parking, or by video. There is plenty of time to go through your history year by year, along with diet, sleep and earlier results.
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Testing If a test will answer a real question, the kit is posted to your home. Results are reviewed with you at a follow up.
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Results and plan The protocol is built from your findings and revised at each follow up.
What people in Taylors Lakes want to know first
What can I do if my perimenopause symptoms continue and my blood results are normal?
A normal blood result shows one moment in a cycle that is constantly changing. Salivary hormone testing tracks levels across the day, and thyroid and adrenal markers can add detail. Domenic uses what he finds to decide on treatment. No referral is needed.
What could explain weight gain that diet changes have not shifted?
Several things can sit behind it, including early insulin resistance, thyroid function and hormone changes. Fasting insulin and the Organic Acids Test can show which are involved, so the plan targets the cause and not only calories.
Can naturopathy help with a gut that has been unreliable for years?
It can. The GI Microbiome Map measures gut bacteria, inflammation and digestive function, which often explains bloating and food reactions that have lasted for years.
How easy is it to get to the clinic from Taylors Lakes?
The Kealba clinic is about 10 minutes away by the Calder Freeway or Keilor Road, with free parking on site. If you would rather stay home, telehealth covers follow ups and most initial consultations. CEDS and iridology are in clinic only.
Does Domenic see men as well as women for hormone and metabolic concerns?
Yes. Men are seen for hormone testing, weight, energy and metabolic concerns as well. The discovery call is free, and pricing is on the booking page.
Start with a free call
Book a free 20 minute call with Domenic. Describe what has changed over the years, and he will tell you whether he can help and what he would check first.
No referral needed · Free 20 minute call · In clinic & telehealth · ATMS registered
Or call us directly: 03 9382 9790
195A Sunshine Avenue, Kealba VIC 3021