Sarah Porter

Hider Health & Vitality is a natural health clinic located in the heart of Warrnambool, specialising in women's and family health. Our vision is to create a healthy community by educating people on living healthier lifestyles with a focus on holistic treatment. We believe in the power of natural medicine, and our mission is to help our clients achieve optimal health through naturopathy and herbalism.

About Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a traditional form of natural medicine that focuses on treating the cause of the disease, rather than simply masking the symptoms. At Hider Health & Vitality, we take a holistic approach to treatment, considering physical, mental, and emotional health. We believe that the body has the ability to self-heal, and by finding the root of the disease, we can eliminate the presenting symptoms and encourage optimal health within the body. Our treatments may include herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, as well as diet and lifestyle advice.

About Sarah

Sarah Porter, the founder of Hider Health & Vitality, is a fully qualified naturopath and herbalist. Sarah completed her studies at the Southern School of Natural Therapies and has gained extensive experience in Melbourne. She has now returned to her hometown of Warrnambool to pursue her dreams of owning her own natural health clinic. Sarah has a particular focus on women's healthcare and is currently completing her Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Sarah practices traditional naturopathic medicine, as well as giving evidence-based advice. She recognises the limitations of natural medicine and has a strong referral network to other health professionals when required.

Our Services

At Hider Health & Vitality, we offer a range of services to help our clients achieve optimal health and vitality. Our services include:

• Naturopathic Consultations: Our initial consultation is 1 hour duration, and we discuss all of the systems within the body, such as digestion, reproduction, immune, muscular, and nervous system. This gives us a clear indication of how the systems are functioning within the body. Treatment may include herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, diet, and lifestyle advice.
• Women's Health: Sarah has extensive knowledge in women's healthcare. We offer holistic, naturopathic treatments for a variety of women's health complaints or concerns, including menstrual issues, fertility, pregnancy care, postpartum care, and menopause.
• Immune Conditions: We treat a wide range of immune conditions, including recurrent colds and flu, allergies, glandular fever, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune conditions.
• Pregnancy Care: We offer diet and appropriate supplement advice for pregnant women. We can help with nausea/morning sickness, reflux, fatigue, labour preparation, postpartum-breastfeeding issues/troubles, mastitis, milk supply, and recovery.
• Digestive Conditions: We treat a wide range of digestive conditions, including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, and food intolerances.

Sarah has also formulated a chemical-free and natural baby range, which includes a soothing cream, bum cream, bath drops, and massage oil. She has also formulated a range of herbal teas for particular stages/conditions, including breastfeeding, pregnancy, immune support, and digestive tea. All of which can be purchased from the clinic or Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre.