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Sam Botica

Naturopath · 30+ Years

Sam spent several years nursing in Wellington NZ, prior to studying at The Perth Academy of Natural Therapies. Graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science in Natural and Remedial Therapies in 1997, she also received her post graduate diploma of Acupuncture.

With almost 30 years experience in Natural Medicine, Sam understands the close relationship between digestive & mental health and autoimmunity.


Addressing these issues helps to decrease the inflammation in the body and improve skin health.

Sam treats holistically to optimise her patients health & well-being, decreasing the risk of illness and treating acute and chronic conditions using herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and lifestyle advice.

While Sam enjoys treating all conditions, her special interest is with gastro – intestinal, mental health and immune / autoimmune conditions.

Sam uses advanced pathology testing, including salivary hormone tests, iridology, hair mineral analysis and traditional blood tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Sam’s philosophy is that good diet and lifestyle, along with positive mental and emotional growth, natural medicines and a desire to be well are what we need to heal ourselves, live healthy vital lives and age well.

Skin Conditions

Skin issues are often related to gut / digestive problems, food intolerances, chronic stress and autoimmunity.

This may include detoxification, clearing out pathogens, improving digestion, repair and rebalancing gut wall and microbiome, reducing high cortisol levels and improving the skin barrier.

Common Skin conditions:-

Eczema

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Boils and carbuncles

Acne

What patients say

Cannot thank Sam and the team enough in helping my daughter on the road to recovery from Ross River Virus, wonderful manner and full of great advice.

Megan G

Just wanted to give you some feedback – I feel a million dollars since going off gluten!! So much more energy and less bloating. Supplements are obviously helping too, but you are 100% right re the gluten.

I’m so grateful that you are working with me, thanks Sam.

C.H

I came to see Sam for autoimmune conditions and migraines. I had found it so difficult to get any real advice on diet, lifestyle and was suffering with daily headaches, around 2 migraines a month, reflux, cramps and other gut issues after food. My sleep was a problem and I had a lot of anxiety. I was feeling really unbalanced with my hormones too. After my first visit, I felt so much better. Sam gave me specific advice on my diet which I found made a huge difference. Even my partner noticed! I feel 100% now. No headaches or signs of migraines, and my gut is so much better.

Shontelle

I had been seeing doctors for years about my gut health issues and by the time I came to Sam Botica at PNMC, I was in quite a state. Sam was amazing. She is a great listener, was very intuitive and by the time I left my first consult, I could tell she was going to make a difference. Sam is very thorough and really knowledgeable, in all areas, not just gut health. The herbs she has prescribed for me have made a big difference already. I trust that my journey to good health is well on its way and I can’t thank Sam enough. I would recommend PNMC to anyone who is seeking real answers to their health issues.

Penelope

I saw Sam a month ago after having all sorts of symptoms for over a year. I noticed improvements straight away and was frankly AMAZED!

Bloating visibly reduced and stomach felt flat. I became calmer and emotionally more stable. My mind was less foggy and memory started improving. I didn’t crave meat at every meal, and was able to have smaller portions.

I also didn’t seem to have as many arrhythmias. My fungal rash on my feet disappeared. The tingly sensation on my lip disappeared after treatment. I feel so much better and have more energy so thank you Sam!

Barbara

I’d spent 3 years living with worrying gut, mood and low energy symptoms which no other medical professional prior had been able to resolve or diagnose. After just one appointment with Sam, I had a clear understanding of what was likely causing the issue. Within 2 days of following her treatment plan my symptoms had almost entirely disappeared! I’m very grateful that I found Sam to help and highly recommend her to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you Sam!

S.R

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Understanding Mental Health

Physical health & mental health are strongly connected. Taking care of your physical health is scientifically shown to improve mental well-being and vice versa. If one declines, the other can be affected too.

A balanced diet, proper sleep and cutting down unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol and drugs are some of the key physical health factors that can promote mental well-being. Some of the things that can affect mental well-being are stress, working too much and being too inactive.

Studies are showing more and more that a holistic approach to health – linking physical, social,emotional and mental health is necessary for mental well-being.This approach also helps a great deal with managing and recovering from mental illness.

Common Issues:

Anxiety

Panic disorder

Depression

ADHD and Autism

Insomnia which can occur alongside mental health issues.

Autoimmunity and Allergies

With autoimmunity your body’s natural defences become dysregulated and your immune system can attack your skin, joints and organs. Symptoms can vary depending on what area is under attack, and can be triggered by infections, chronic stress, diet and environmental factors.

Common conditions include:-

Rheumatoid / Osteoarthritis

Sjogrens Syndrome

Graves Disease and Hashimoto’s

Ulcerative Colitis

Coeliac Disease

Type 1 Diabetes

Psoriasis

Gut Health Matters

The gastrointestinal tract (also called the GI tract) is a series of hollow organs that form a long continuous passage from our mouth to our anus. The organs that make up our GI tract are our mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

As more research emerges, highlighting the importance of gut health, the relationship between gut health and our general health becomes more apparent. And as people are paying closer attention to their health, this research has contributed to a dramatic increase in the number of probiotic products coming to market.

As research has shown, an unhealthy gut can have a negative impact on various other aspects of your body. For example, it can affect your mental health, weight, mood and contribute to a number of other digestive disorders. Symptoms of poor gut health can include gas, bloating, diarrhoea, lethargy & constipation.

With over 30 years experience, Sam Botica has a sound understanding of gastrointestinal issues and their links to immune & autoimmune conditions and mental health.

Common Conditions include:-

Coeliac Disease

Ulcerative Collitis

IBS, bloating constipation diarrhoea

Reflux

Inflammatory Bowel Disease