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Before she started a Naturopathy course at Endeavour, Melissa Salmon studied psychology at a big university in Queensland. Although she enjoyed the degree, Melissa felt something was missing.

When Debbie Godson was about 10 years old, her best friend’s father started studying natural medicine. He spoke about it with such enthusiasm that it sparked her interest. But it wasn’t until 20 years later that Debbie had the financial freedom to study…

In Adelaide, there is a flourishing cohort of natural health professionals with their hearts set on giving back to their community as well as supporting each other to succeed.

Armed with a food science degree, Judy Cho was busy applying for jobs when she realised that she wanted to help people one-to-one as a Nutritionist. It meant returning to university, and this time Judy chose a nutrition course at Endeavour.

As we continue to ride the wave of COVID-19, one sector that’s huge right now is food and nutrition! Here, Meg Yonson takes a look at the five food trends that she hopes will stay long after this pandemic is gone.

Like many people changing their career, Angelica-Hazel Toutounji tested the waters first, dipping her toes into some online subjects before feeling the pull and diving headfirst into a natural health degree.

On the way to a family beach holiday as a teenager, Meg Yonson picked up a book about molecular medicine. It completely changed how she thought about food.

Naturopathy student Talisa Marsden has more than one good reason for putting her hand up for the World’s Greatest Shave. She understands all too well that there’s more to life than having beautiful long hair.

While studying nursing in Melbourne, Sarah Paterson worked part-time at a pharmacy. She was shocked by how much medication people took and how little they knew about it. It inspired her to consider an alternative career path.

Twenty-year-old electrical apprentice Lachlan Mullen felt like he was invincible. That’s until a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis forced him to completely rethink his life. Seven years on, he’s fit, healthy and empowering others to take control of their he…

When Lani Finau was a teenager, her father gave her some advice about how to succeed in netball. It set her on the path to becoming a nutritionist, and now at 20 years old, she’s almost there.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Tiffany (Fin) Mackenzie was no stranger to Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a teenager, she had experienced its benefits first-hand when it helped her hives disappear. But Fin’s family was in hospitality, and she only pursu…