Can naturopathy help with chronic pain?

Yes. Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to pain by exploring underlying factors such as inflammation, nutrition, gut health, stress and hormone balance. Through personalised nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle support, many people experience long-term improvement in pain and mobility.

Why do I still have pain when medical tests show nothing?

Pain can persist even when scans or blood tests appear normal. This is often due to nervous system sensitisation, nutrient imbalances, stress, or lifestyle triggers. A naturopathic assessment looks beyond structural causes to address these contributing factors.

Do you work with other health professionals?

Yes. Collaboration with GPs, physiotherapists, or psychologists is encouraged where appropriate to support integrated care and sustainable results.

Can you help with both chronic pain and skin issues at the same time?

Absolutely. Many clients experience both, as inflammation, diet, and gut health can affect the skin and the nervous system. Your treatment plan is designed to support both areas naturally.

Where are you located?

Ananda Mahony Naturopathy is based in Grange, Brisbane, with online consultations available for clients across Australia.

Can naturopathy help with chronic skin conditions?

Yes. Naturopathy addresses internal factors that often drive skin inflammation such as gut health, hormones, stress and nutrient imbalances. By identifying what's triggering your skin symptoms, the body can heal naturally and restore balance.

Which skin issues do you work with most often?

Ananda Mahony Naturopathy supports clients with acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin conditions. Each case is unique, and treatment plans are tailored to your symptoms, triggers and overall health picture.

Is diet really that important for skin health?

Yes. Diet plays a major role in skin health. Certain foods can increase inflammation, while others calm and repair it. Naturopathic care includes individualised dietary support to help your skin heal from within.

What if my dermatologist says everything looks fine?

Skin issues can stem from deeper imbalances in the gut, immune system or hormones that may not show up in conventional tests. Naturopathy works collaboratively with dermatology care to address the whole picture.

How long does it take to see results?

Most clients notice improvements within 4–8 weeks as inflammation reduces and nutrients are replenished. Long-standing skin conditions may take longer, but consistent improvement is common with a holistic plan.

Podcast: Chronic Pain & Poor Sleep Feed Each Other

Chronic Pain Management

24 Mar

Written By Ananda Mahony

“If I don’t address sleep and nervous system dysregulation, pain stays reactive.”

In this short podcast with Dr Karina Patel from Inside Sleep Matters, I discuss the patterns I see repeatedly in clinical practice. Poor sleep, stress hormone disruption, unstable blood sugar, and a nervous system stuck in stress mode often sit beneath chronic pain.

When sleep and nervous system regulation aren’t addressed, pain can remain easily amplified. When these foundations are supported, outcomes begin to shift.

Pain rarely exists in isolation and for this reason among many others, it reminds me that whole-person care is so important.

I will be talking about this and the links between nutrition and sleep at the upcoming Sleep Matters conference on 26th of May, 2026.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Inside Sleep Matters, Why Chronic Pain and Poor Sleep Feed Each Other

🔗 Learn more about Sleep Matters 2026 at sleepwell.education

Chronic painSleepNervous system regulation

Ananda Mahony

Podcast: Chronic Pain & Poor Sleep Feed Each Other

Rosacea Severity: The Role of Lipids, Gut Function, and Histamine