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Naturopath & Nutritionist (BHSc Naturopathy, GradCert Human Nutrition)
Camilla Brinkworth is a naturopath, nutritionist (BHSc Naturopathy, GradCert Human Nutrition) and Family Constellations facilitator with 15 years of experience in the wellness industry. She specialises in plant-based nutrition, mental health and holistic natural PMDD recovery. Her approach goes beyond food and supplements—she combines lifestyle medicine and nutritional guidance with herbal medicine, nervous system support, trauma processing and ancestral healing work to address the deeper causes of disease. Originating from the UK, Camilla now lives in Ubud, Bali, offering online consultations to clients worldwide. Having personally overcome PMDD, autoimmune arthritis, anxiety, depression, and panic disorder, Camilla understands the complex relationship between the body, mind, and lived experience; her clinical work is grounded in compassion, and evidence-informed practice. As a speaker, clinician, and educator, Camilla guides people in understanding the deeper story behind their symptoms, resolving what’s held in the body, and supporting long-term transformation through highly expertised, science-backed yet holistic care.
Body
We’ve known for some time that food fuels the body, but science now shows it also profoundly shapes the mind. Rates of anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline have risen alongside diets dominated by ultra-processed foods, sugar, and stimulants — all of which disrupt gut health and inflammation pathways that directly influence mood.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 12 Nov 2025
Mind
We live in a time when almost everyone is talking about attachment styles. Whether you identify as anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between
By Camilla Brinkworth · 4 Nov 2025
Body
As a naturopath and trauma-informed emotional healing practitioner, I’ve seen again and again how the body reflects what the heart has carried. Nowhere is this more evident than in autoimmune conditions — when the immune system, designed to protect us, begins attacking our own tissues.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 30 Oct 2025
Body
If you’re eating a plant-based diet, you’ve probably had this experience: your meals are colourful, full of vegetables, beans, lentils, grains, and fruit—everything that should make you feel vibrant. Yet your stomach feels swollen, heavy, and uncomfortable.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 21 Oct 2025
Mind
As a naturopath and trauma-informed emotional healing practitioner, I’ve learned that healing trauma isn’t just about changing how we think — it’s about transforming the patterns buried deep beneath our conscious awareness. Most of what drives our emotions, behaviours, and even physical responses sits quietly in the subconscious mind.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 14 Oct 2025
Body
Many women experience mood changes before their period. But for some, these changes are far more severe than “typical PMS
By Camilla Brinkworth · 7 Oct 2025
Body
Have you ever had a health issue that just wouldn’t shift, no matter how many doctors you saw, diets you tried, or supplements you bought? Perhaps it was digestive troubles, overwhelming fatigue, or hormonal chaos that made life unpredictable. In my clinic, I often meet people who feel like they’ve “tried everything” but still haven’t found answers.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 29 Sept 2025
Mind
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle you can’t explain—repeating the same relationship difficulties, emotional struggles, or even health challenges as people in your family? Many of us live with burdens that don’t fully belong to us. They’re carried unconsciously from parents, grandparents, or generations further back.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 22 Sept 2025
Body
For centuries, saffron has been more than just a spice. Known as “red gold,” it has flavoured Persian dishes, coloured Buddhist robes, and featured in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine as a symbol of vitality and joy. Ancient poets even described saffron as the scent of happiness.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 15 Sept 2025
Body
When your period disappears, it can feel confusing, worrying, and even a little isolating. The medical name for this is Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), which happens when the brain switches off reproduction because it senses the body doesn’t have enough energy or safety to sustain it.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 8 Sept 2025
Body
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but unlike typical PMS, it affects more than just your mood. For women with PMDD, the hormonal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle lead to intense emotional, mental, and physical symptoms that can impact daily life, relationships, and work.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 31 Aug 2025
Body
If you’ve experienced the debilitating effects of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you know how challenging it can be to navigate the intense mood swings, fatigue, irritability, and physical discomfort that arise in the days leading up to your period. It often feels as though your body is in turmoil, and managing the symptoms can seem overwhelming.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 26 Aug 2025
Body
If you’ve embraced a plant-based diet, you’re likely familiar with its numerous health benefits: increased energy, improved digestion, and a deep sense of well-being.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 18 Aug 2025
Mind
You’ve done the inner work. Or at least, you’ve tried. Maybe you’ve seen a therapist, read all the books, or even tried hypnotherapy—hoping it would finally shift that gnawing anxiety, those intense premenstrual emotions, or the way your body seems stuck in fight-or-flight.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 12 Aug 2025
Body
As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist who lives and breathes this lifestyle, I’ve seen how powerful a raw vegan diet can be for healing. I’ve also seen how many people are turned off by outdated, oversimplified, or fear-based myths.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 6 Aug 2025
Mind
Each month, millions of women experience a distressing shift in mood, energy, and self-perception in the lead-up to their periods. For some, it’s more than just premenstrual tension — it’s Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
By Camilla Brinkworth · 29 Jul 2025
Body
For one of the most challenging years of my life, I utterly dreaded the second half of every cycle. As a naturopath, I knew the textbook explanations. But nothing prepared me for the reality of PMDD.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 22 Jul 2025
Body
You’ve started making changes. Not just dabbling. Deep, transformative, this-is-who-I-am-now changes.
By Camilla Brinkworth · 15 Jul 2025
