Belinda Robson
MHlthSc(DD), BNat, AssocDegAppSc, MNHAA
Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist
About Belinda
Belinda is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist with a deep passion for helping people reach their potential at every stage of life – from preconception through to the maturing years. She has been living and practising natural medicine in Hobart for over 20 years.
Belinda holds a Masters of Health Science (Developmental Disability) from the University of Sydney, which grew from her longstanding interest in the needs of children with developmental and learning difficulties. This postgraduate study deepened her understanding of the challenges facing children and adults living with disability, and she now integrates this knowledge with her natural medicine training to broaden access to meaningful, tailored healthcare for this community.
Children’s health is a particular focus of Belinda’s work. Childhood represents a critical window of development and an extraordinary opportunity to shape lifelong health outcomes – especially through diet and nutrition. Over the course of her career she has presented to professional audiences on children’s health and contributed to peer-reviewed research in the field. That said, Belinda genuinely enjoys working with patients of all ages, and finds real inspiration in the changes people make – at any stage of life – to improve their health, vitality and wellbeing.
Belinda also works with couples and individuals on fertility, reproductive health, and changes of life. She also has particular interest in supporting women through peri and menopausal transitions.
Outside of the clinic, Belinda is a devoted mum, an enthusiastic gardener and a keen bush-walker. She loves cooking – particularly finding ways to bring fresh produce from her garden to the family table.
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Publications
The Herbal Apothecary in Focus. Panel discussion with Hannah Boyd, Jo Morgan, Sammi Allen, and Renae Scott. Herbal Medicine Summit; Sydney, May 2022
Men, Mums and Minors — The Best Herbs You Never Knew! Panel presentation and discussion with Daniel Robson & Dawn Whitten. Australian Naturopathic Summit; Lennox Head, August 2018
Down syndrome: naturopathic support in a research vacuum. 10th International Conference on Herbal Medicine; Brisbane, March 2017
ADHD: a modern epidemic or a symptom of an unsustainable society? 9th International Conference on Herbal Medicine; Sydney, March 2015
The Modern Apothecary. 9th International Conference on Herbal Medicine; Sydney, March 2015
Respiratory Conditions in Children. Natural Paediatrics Masterclass Series; Health Masters Live, May 2014
Autism: understanding the spectrum and naturopathic therapeutic approach. 8th International Conference on Herbal Medicine; Melbourne, April 2013
Professional publications:
Chapter 17: Down Syndrome. Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine, Ed Leah Hechtmann, Elsevier Sydney, In Press (due for release July 2019)
Robson, Belinda. (2013). Autism spectrum disorder: A review of the current understanding of pathophysiology and complementary therapies in children. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 25. 128-137+151.
Robson, Belinda. (2013). A naturopathic approach to the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: combining clinical practicalities and theoretical strategies. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 25. 172-180.