Our Practitioners
Experienced, dedicated practitioners bringing holistic health care to the Noosa community.
Our Story
Integrated Natural Medicine was established by two experienced practitioners with a shared passion for holistic, whole-person health care. Having built a respected practice in Melbourne over many years, the clinic has relocated from Melbourne and is now proudly based in the Noosa Waters precinct of Noosaville, QLD — and we are thrilled to bring our combined expertise to the Sunshine Coast community.
We believe that true health is more than the absence of symptoms. It is a state of vibrant physical, mental and emotional balance — and that is what we work towards with every patient we see.
Our collaborative approach means you benefit from two skilled practitioners working together, combining the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine and acupuncture with the evidence-informed practice of naturopathy and modern integrative medicine.
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Our practitioners bring decades of combined clinical experience across acupuncture, Chinese medicine, naturopathy and integrative medicine. Some of the assessment tools listed below — such as iridology and VEGA testing — are complementary techniques rather than clinically validated diagnostic methods; we're happy to talk through the evidence behind any specific approach.
Dr René Fontyne has been a fully qualified Chinese medicine practitioner, naturopath, medicinal herbalist (Eastern and Western), homoeopath and nutritionist for over 35 years. After finishing his degree, he worked in a hospital in China during 1987–88. This was followed by his own busy private practice in Brisbane, then a couple of decades in his busy Melbourne clinic. He missed the weather, and is now in Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
René attends seminars in Australia and overseas to stay up to date, and has visited specialist clinics in Mexico, Switzerland and Germany. He believes your wellbeing is the state of your health on all levels — physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and environmental.
His aim is to help you achieve your best state of wellbeing by:
His initial consultations include a comprehensive integrative medicine assessment — incorporating iridology, VEGA bio-electronic testing, detailed health history, and nutrition and diet review — to build a complete picture of your health.
Karen is a highly experienced naturopath whose comprehensive initial consultations include digital iridology imaging and VEGA assessment alongside a thorough naturopathic health assessment. Her personalised approach ensures that every care plan is tailored specifically to each individual patient.
Karen's naturopathic practice draws on Western herbal medicine, iridology, live blood morphology and bio-resonance therapy, giving her the breadth to support a wide range of health concerns through a truly integrated lens.
What We Stand For
We look at you as a whole — your physical health, lifestyle, diet, environment and emotional wellbeing — not just your presenting symptoms.
Two experienced practitioners working together means you benefit from a broader range of expertise and a more comprehensive approach to your care.
No two patients are the same. Every care plan we develop is tailored specifically to your individual health history, goals and circumstances.
We combine traditional and modern diagnostic tools within an integrative approach, and we're upfront about which of our therapies are well-established and which are complementary, non-diagnostic tools.
We take the time to listen, explain and educate — so you always understand your health and feel empowered in your own care journey.
We are proud to be part of the Noosa community, serving patients from across the Sunshine Coast region in a warm, private and welcoming environment.
Ready to Begin?
No referral required. Simply call us or send a message and we will find a time that suits you.
