Leah Hechtman introduces her new text book, Advanced Clinic Naturopathic Medicine, kicking off a series of video interviews with the book's contributors.

Dr Sue Evans has written the foreword to Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine. She is the heart and soul of modern Australian Naturopathy and has pioneered many achievements for the profession.

Justin has and continues to contribute politically, academically, clinically, and personally to the advocacy of access to this phenomenal plant, and the study and application of the research that stems from it.

Belinda's unique and pioneering work in this field highlights her compassion and desire to help individuals in the most profound way.

Those that specialise in the ASD and ADD/ADHD community know that Helen is an unrefuted expert. Her collaborative care in esteemed integrative health clinics, advocacy and advisory roles ensure that her contribution is relevant, up to date and effective.

Jane has spent multiple periods working with the geriatric community and deeply connects to the importance of respect and support for the older population.

As a mother of two, Tabitha brings her experience to this chapter to make the clinical recommendations as practical and translatable as possible. Kids are not just small adults and you need Tabitha’s expertise to guide you through it.

Often a stumbling block for many clinicians, the infancy period requires specific skill and Dawn and Tabitha provide this expertly.

The topic of breastfeeding could have been a brief addendum but instead we have a vast, comprehensive, curious and educational discussion by a woman with experience and expertise in both Naturopathy and Lactation consulting.

Jane’s blend of Nursing, Naturopathy, Public Health and research provides readers with true scope and expertise.

Fertility care is a highly specialised area. There is no one size fits all approach. The longer the fertility journey, the more complicated the challenges, thus the more detailed the chapter.

Kira is the undoubtable pioneer of Naturopathic Sports Medicine. As both a clinician, a researcher and an elite athlete she walks the walk and talks the talk.

Brad embodies the heart and soul of mind and body medicine. His presence alone makes you inhale deeply and recalibrate. His experience, heartfelt openness and wisdom impart effortlessly. All clinicians need to read this and incorporate his recommendations.

True genetics and nutrigenomics experts, Margie and Rhona present complex concepts with translatable and understandable content.

When you give Annalies the opportunity to explain a complicated scientific topic she tackles it with ease, grace and insight. If Methylation was confusing you, just read Anna’s explanation, delivered with wisdom and creative flair, and it becomes simple. Enough said.

The Microbiome is a topic that will undoubtedly form a foundational component of all evolving medical practices and having these two minds guide us forward is a true privilege.