Our Practitioners

Jessica Bush
BHSc Nat, GIT Fellowship Graduate, mNHAA

Jessica Bush is a highly skilled and accomplished naturopath, nutritionist, and herbalist. With her extensive training and experience, she stands out as a gastrointestinal and microbiome consultant.

She has diligently worked alongside clients from around the globe, passionately addressing their digestive and microbiome-related concerns. Jessica completed a gastrointestinal fellowship under the guidance of Dr. Jason Hawrelak in Tasmania, where she worked as an associate 2018-2023. Prior to this, she consulted in Bristol, England 2017-2018.

What sets Jessica apart is her unwavering belief that each case is unique and requires an individualised approach. She delves deep into the complexities of her clients' situations, as well as taking a comprehensive, big-picture outlook to ensure the best possible care. Jessica's dedication to her clients' well-being and her commitment to holistic healing make her an exceptional practitioner in the field.

Jessica's dedication to education is evident in her efforts to bridge the gap between emerging research and traditional knowledge with what’s available to the public. Alongside her clinical practice, she actively creates events for the public to enhance their understanding of healthcare.

With her expertise, Jessica has become a regular guest speaker on ABC radio Tasmania, sharing valuable insights and information with a wide audience. She has been invited to present at the 2024 NHAA Herbal Medicine Summit, where she will be speaking about the relationship between environmental microbial diversity and human health. Through this opportunity, Jessica aims to further contribute to the excellent quality of care provided by Australian naturopathic practitioners.

“Jessica Bush lives and breathes all things microbiome, she has studied extensively with Dr Hawrelak who is leading the developments in naturopathic microbiome management, all of her hard work and dedication is evident in her education programs. Jessica breaks down complex, multifaceted research and distills it into the essentials in a format that is digestible and relevant. She has a humble and warm manner which makes one feel welcome and a part of the conversation. Overall very inspiring. I highly recommend her educational events or consultations.”

-Jayne