Marcelle Houtman: Degree Qualified Naturopath at Body Institute Adelaide
Marcelle began her journey with a love for sport and fitness, which quickly blossomed into a passion for nutritional medicine, to give that extra edge in physical performance. As she delved further into the anatomy and biochemistry of the human body, she also realised the incredible benefits of herbs, resulting in her completing a BHSc of naturopathy.
By thoroughly investigating each of your body systems to gain a complete understanding of your presenting complaints and symptoms, she will use the body’s own natural healing capacity, to remove obstacles standing in your way of becoming your happiest, most authentic self. This is done emphasising the use of herbal, nutritional and functional intervention methods based on traditional and scientific evidence. Everyone is at a different place on their health journey and Marcelle will meet you where you’re at right now. It is vital you feel supported, listened to and cared for, with a unique treatment plan created for you that takes into account achievable and sustainable long-term changes.
Marcelle has a special interest in sports nutrition. Whether it’s supporting new mumma’s reach their health goals in the gym or elite athletes who want to optimise their nutrition for triathlons, she’s got you covered. She also loves dealing with woman’s health conditions and supporting, regular pain free periods and healthy glowing skin. This does not by any means limit her to these presentations, and whatever you present with, she will do her best to efficiently and effectively return you to your thriving, best self!