Naturopath Melbourne | Vital Health & Natural Medicine
Naturopath Melbourne · 20+ Years Experience

Melbourne's Functional
Naturopath — Finding the
Root Cause, Not a Bandaid

Tired of being told your results are "normal" when you feel anything but? At Vital Health, we use advanced functional testing to find what's actually driving your symptoms — and fix it.

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Free · No obligation · Telehealth available Australia-wide

🏅 20+ Years Clinical Experience
🔬 Advanced Functional Testing
📍 Kealba · Telehealth Australia
👩 Women's Health Specialist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  4.7 stars across 79 Google reviews  ·  Melbourne clinic & telehealth Australia-wide

You've Been to the Doctor.
Your Tests Come Back "Normal."
But You Still Feel Terrible.

Standard blood tests miss most of what drives chronic symptoms. If you're dealing with any of the following, there is a reason — and it can be found.

Exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix
Hormonal chaos — mood, cycles, weight
Bloating, gut pain, or unpredictable digestion
Anxiety that came from nowhere
Brain fog and word-finding difficulty
Weight that won't shift no matter what you do
Sleep that's broken or unrefreshing
Feeling like your body is working against you
These aren't signs of ageing, stress, or "just how you are." They are signals. A naturopath in Melbourne who understands functional medicine can read those signals — and build a protocol that actually addresses the cause.

The ROOT Method™ —
A Framework Built Around You

Not a generic supplement plan. Not a detox kit. A structured four-phase protocol that uncovers exactly what's driving your health issues and builds a targeted plan around your results.

R
REVEAL

Advanced functional testing — salivary hormones, Organic Acids, GI Microbiome, and metabolic markers — to identify what standard GP tests miss entirely.

O
OPTIMISE

A clinically targeted protocol using therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, and evidence-based supplementation — built around your individual results.

O
ORGANISE

Restoring the foundational systems — gut integrity, liver detoxification, adrenal rhythm, and sleep architecture — that underpin every other aspect of health.

T
TRANSFORM

Building long-term resilience. Not just symptom relief — lasting improvements in energy, hormonal balance, metabolic function, and quality of life.

Conditions We Specialise In

As a naturopath in Melbourne with 20+ years in functional medicine, Domenic works with complex, chronic, and often misunderstood conditions.

We Test What Your GP Doesn't

Standard blood tests only show part of the picture. Our functional testing reveals what's actually happening at a cellular and systemic level.

1
Adrenal Cortex Female Hormone Panel

Salivary testing of oestradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and four-point cortisol rhythm — revealing free bioavailable hormones, not just totals.

2
Organic Acids Test (OAT)

Assesses mitochondrial function, liver detox pathways, B vitamin status, neurotransmitter metabolism, and gut dysbiosis markers.

3
Complete GI Microbiome Map

Comprehensive analysis of gut bacteria diversity, pathogens, digestive markers, and the oestrobolome — your gut's hormone-recycling system.

Meet Domenic Pisanelli

Domenic Pisanelli - Naturopath Melbourne
Domenic Pisanelli
Naturopath · Functional Medicine Practitioner · Melbourne

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Domenic has spent his career working with patients who feel they have fallen through the cracks of conventional medicine. His functional medicine approach — built around the ROOT Method™ — combines advanced diagnostic testing with targeted, evidence-informed natural therapies to address root causes rather than suppress symptoms.

Domenic specialises in women's hormonal health, gut health, chronic fatigue, and metabolic conditions. He practices at 195A Sunshine Ave, Kealba, and via telehealth across Australia.


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What Melbourne Patients Say

★★★★★

"Domenic has been nothing short of amazing. After taking on board his prescriptions and dietary recommendations, I felt better in a few short weeks than I have in the last 5 years. I am in less pain now than I was when the doctor had me on hardcore steroidal anti-inflammatories. He's helped me change my life and reframe how I understand my own body."

Sera Ghaly
Ankylosing Spondylitis · Autoimmune
★★★★★

"He's very knowledgeable, straight to the point, and focuses on actually getting to the root cause rather than just treating symptoms. He takes the time to explain what's going on and puts together a plan that's practical and tailored to you. I've learnt a lot about my health since seeing him."

Elisa Cutajar
Gut Health · Recurring Health Issues
★★★★★

"Domenic has been such a huge help! He guided me through my gut microbiome mapping and what I actually needed to target to feel better. My overall gut health, fatigue and straight up wellness have improved dramatically since seeing him."

Laurel Heisman
Gut Microbiome · Fatigue · Wellness

What to Expect

Working with a naturopath in Melbourne should be straightforward. Here's exactly how we work.

1
Free 20-Minute Discovery Call

A no-obligation conversation with Domenic to understand your situation, answer your questions, and confirm whether functional naturopathy is the right fit for your needs.

2
Comprehensive Initial Consultation (90 min)

A deep-dive into your full health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, diet, and stress patterns. Far more thorough than a standard GP appointment.

3
Advanced Functional Testing

Where appropriate, targeted testing is ordered — hormone panels, OAT, microbiome mapping — to identify the specific drivers of your symptoms.

4
Your Personalised ROOT Protocol

A targeted, structured treatment plan built around your results. Nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle — all clinically dosed and individually designed.

5
Ongoing Support & Review

Regular follow-ups to monitor progress, adjust your protocol, and ensure you're moving consistently toward your health goals.

Naturopath Melbourne — Serving the Inner North & Western Suburbs

Kealba Essendon Moonee Ponds Caroline Springs Sunshine St Albans Keilor Taylors Lakes Sydenham Deer Park Airport West Ascot Vale Maribyrnong Pascoe Vale Hillside Camberwell Richmond Telehealth Australia-wide

📍 195A Sunshine Ave, Kealba VIC 3021  ·  📞 03 9382 9790

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