Feel better with functional medicine, Hawthorn

Ready to find the healthiest version of you? Functional medicine naturopaths are available for people in Hawthorn, offering personalised care to help you feel your best and take charge of your health journey.

  • Trusted since 2016
  • Virtual & In-person care
  • Awarded Best Functional Medicine Clinic APAC 2025
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Looking for a functional medicine practitioner close to Hawthorn?

Care that helps you move forward

At Melbourne Functional Medicine, we offer a comprehensive, investigative model of healthcare to help resolve chronic health issues for good. Serving all of Melbourne, including Hawthorn, we provide a holistic approach through telehealth consultations or at our beautiful South Melbourne clinic, just a short drive away.

Care built around you

Your history, symptoms and goals are considered together, so your care reflects the full picture of you.

Gain real insight

Through deep investigation, we help you understand what’s driving your symptoms and how to resolve them.

Have a clear path forward

Your recommendations are prioritised and explained, so you know what matters most and how to move ahead.

Get the support you need

From flexible appointments to full-support care, we match the level of guidance to what you need.

How Melbourne Functional Medicine gets results

Using the world’s leading laboratories, current research, and a highly experienced team, we guide your care to support meaningful, lasting improvement.

Root cause approach

We investigate and address underlying drivers of your symptoms to support lasting improvement.

Functional testing

We use leading laboratories to investigate hormones, gut health, nutrient status and more.

Flexible levels of support

Choose between flexible care or our full-support program - both delivered to the same clinical standard.

Personalised care

Your care plan is shaped around your history, symptoms and goals rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.

Hawthorn, holistic healthcare is here

Our supportive, evidence-based, holistic treatment is available for Hawthorn residents for a range of health conditions.

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Feel the difference with natural medicine for Hawthorn

We take a thoughtful, personalised approach to care. See what patients say about their experience with our clinic below.

Frequently

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Questions

Where is Melbourne Functional Medicine located?

A short drive from Hawthorn, Melbourne Functional Medicine is located at 186 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne. We also provide a telehealth service to people across Melbourne.

How do I book a functional medicine practitioner, close to Hawthorn?

If you’re based in Hawthorn and looking to work with a functional medicine practitioner, the best place to begin is by exploring the services offered at Melbourne Functional Medicine.

Our clinic takes a personalised, root-cause approach to care. Depending on your health concerns, you may begin with either a standard initial consultation or a more in-depth assessment designed to support more complex or long-standing conditions.

You can visit our Services page to learn more about the different ways to begin care. Once you’ve chosen the option that suits your needs, you can book your appointment through our online bookings portal.

Are telehealth appointments available for Functional Medicine patients in Hawthorn?

Yes! We offer virtual consultations via phone or video if you prefer this to an in-person appointment. We do however suggest that the initial consultation is in person so you can meet your healthcare team and make the most of the experience.

I’m in Hawthorn, so why choose Melbourne Functional Medicine as my holistic medicine partner?

Many patients from Hawthorn choose Melbourne Functional Medicine because of our personalised and investigative approach to understanding complex health concerns.

Our functional medicine-trained naturopaths take the time to explore the broader picture of your health, considering factors such as your medical history, nutrition, lifestyle, environment and previous testing. By looking at how these influences interact, practitioners can develop a care plan tailored to your individual needs.

Located in South Melbourne, our clinic is within easy reach of Hawthorn, with both in-person and telehealth consultations available.

Where appropriate, patients may also have the opportunity to work with a health coach who can provide practical support as they implement changes discussed during their consultations. To learn more about the experiences patients have shared about our clinic, you can visit our Reviews and Patient Stories page.

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Your guide to good health

There are often multiple factors that have impacted and contributed to a health condition, and our team look forward to providing the guidance and support you need to be well again. Experience holistic health care at our South Melbourne clinic, or via telehealth if you prefer. Melbourne Functional Medicine offers a service we are proud of.

Exceptional care functional medicine serving Hawthorn, and all over Melbourne, at 186 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne.

Areas we serve

We serve patients all over Australia, including the following suburbs surrounding our clinic in South Melbourne:

 

Let’s help get your health back on track

We’re here to help you find answers, ease ongoing symptoms and uncover what may be holding your health back. Together, we work toward helping you feel stronger, healthier and thriving.