Val Allen is recognised as the ‘Matriarch’ of Natural Therapies in Western Australia, having been practising, lecturing and involved in representing Naturopaths at a national level since 1979. Val is a Fellow, Life Member and past National Council member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association.



Val's passion for natural health and her recognition as WA's leading industry spokesperson has seen her meet with politicians, author articles, be an advisory board member, appear on television and author a book which sold 14,000 copies.

Academic Achievements

• Diploma of Education (DipEd)
• Diploma of Naturopathy including Nutrition (N.D.)
• Fellow & Life Member or Australian Natural Therapists Association
  

Media & Professional Engagements

• Lecturer in Philosophy, Ethics and Naturopathic prescribing at Perth Academy of Nutritional Therapies.
• Author of many published articles and interviews.
• Regular health segment presenter for Channel 9’s Perth Extra programme.
• A regular columnist (over 150 columns) for Mind & Body section of the West Australian newspaper.
• Industry spokesperson on current topical health issues.
• Advisory Board Member to two major natural therapy manufacturing and distributing companies (Integria and Metagenics).
• Blackmores podcast presenter.
• Various public and industry lectures and presentations.
  

Political Interfaces

Meetings in Australia were in respect of establishing health fund rebates for Natural Therapies and Registration for Natural Therapists.

• President Bill Clinton
• Deputy President of Vanuatu
• Prime Minister Bob Hawke
• Prime Minister Paul Keating
• WA Premier Charlie Court
• WA Premer Colin Barnett
• Hon. Ben Morton MP, Minister assisting Prime Minister Scott Morrison
  

Published Author

• Author of “Very Wellness”, a best-selling guide to good health (14,000 copies sold).