Rebecca Hughes
Expert speaker on skin, children’s & women’s health
Rebecca’s press kit
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Rebecca’s long bio
Rebecca is a functional medicine naturopath with a special interest in skin conditions, women and children’s health, autoimmunity and digestive health.
Rebecca is committed to delivering high-quality, results-driven health care to her patients and, more broadly to excellence in the field of natural medicine. In fact, Rebecca won the 2020 BIMA Clinical Excellence award as recognition from the natural health industry of her outstanding skills as a practitioner!
Rebecca’s contribution to natural medicine extends beyond the clinical setting. She has lectured in nutrition and naturopathic degree programs, regulated complementary medicines at the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), coordinated mental health guidance for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and contributed to a national reference text on Herbs and Natural Supplements.
She brings a wealth of clinical experience to the treatment and management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, period pain, PMS, menopause, thyroid conditions, and IBS.
Rebecca’s short bio
Rebecca is a highly sought-after functional medicine naturopath with a special interest in skin conditions, women’s health, children’s health, autoimmunity, and digestive health. Recently, Rebecca received a BIMA Clinic Excellence award in recognition of her commitment to delivering high-quality, results-driven health care to her patients and, more broadly to excellence in the field of natural medicine, having lectured in degree programs, regulated medicines with the TGA, and contributed to natural medicine texts.
Interview suggestions
Suggested topics
- The functional medicine approach to acne / eczema / hives / psoriasis
- The gut-immune-skin axis: How your gut health affects your skin
- The functional medicine approach to PMS / PCOS / menopause
- Surprising drivers of adult acne (and how to solve them)
- Asthma, eczema, hayfever: Solving common children’s health issues, naturally
- Natural treatments for eczema (and how to avoid topical steroid withdrawal)
Suggested questions
What are some common misconceptions people have about [insert condition]?
When addressing a person’s [insert condition] using the functional medicine approach, what are some of the things you consider?
What is functional medicine, and how does it differ from conventional healthcare?
The conventional treatment for eczema often involves steroids, and new treatments involve using immune modulators. What are the downsides of those?
Do you have any favourite case studies?
Speaker pics and info sheet
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Media appearances & videos
In this interview, Rebecca reveals why she became a practitioner, what inspired her to take an interest in skin health in particular, and shares some inspiring (and eye-opening!) successes she’s helped patients achieve.
