About Jamu Naturopathy

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Meet your Naturopath

My journey with food and naturopathy spans over 10 years, beginning with my naturopathic studies in Brisbane. Along the way, I took a slight detour into culinary training in the Whitsundays, before finally landing on the beautiful Gold Coast — where I completed my clinical practice as a naturopath while working as a chef at Eden Retreat, Currumbin Valley.

It's through these experiences across both industries that I've developed a deep passion for our relationship with food, and for the body's profound response to the nourishment we feed it. When we understand how the body truly functions, we can support it to feel its best.

What began as a personal pursuit through my own health journey has grown into something bigger with a beautiful community of people I've had the privilege of holding space for and supporting along their own path.

My purpose now is to keep building that like-minded community — one that supports each other through life's inevitable demands. Drawing on the tools and education I've gathered over the years, my intention is to help you build resilience, one offering at a time.

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A considered approach to health

My own health journey first sparked my interest in naturopathy, but over time that curiosity grew into a desire to help other women better understand their bodies too.

My approach is holistic and considered. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, I’m interested in the bigger picture and the physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors that may be influencing how you feel.

At the heart of my work is a belief that women deserve to feel heard, informed and confident in the choices they make for their health. My role is to help bring the pieces together, clear some of the confusion and create practical foundations that feel realistic, supportive and achievable.

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The Jamu Story

Jamu is a personal story, rooted in lineage,
travel, and a connection to Indonesia.

My grandmother was born and raised in Java, and over the years I’ve felt a deep pull towards Indonesia through my own travels there. Each visit has brought a sense of familiarity, calm and connection that can be difficult to put into words, almost a feeling of returning somewhere already known.

It was through those travels that I came to know Jamu, a traditional Indonesian herbal drink commonly made with ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, black pepper and honey. I encountered many different versions along the way, but it was the ritual and philosophy behind it that stayed with me.

Jamu felt like the right name for a practice built around the same values: nourishment, vitality, tradition, connection and the simple rituals that bring us back to ourselves.

What People Are Saying

  • "Stef made me feel incredibly comfortable, very professional, and personable. Stef was also very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. Will definitely be seeing her again!" 

    — Katherine. T. 

  • "Steffany combines deep knowledge with genuine compassion, explaining everything clearly and tailoring her recommendations, so they are both practical and achievable."

    — Karen. K

  • "Everything, she was amazing. She made me feel truly listened to and cared for. She takes the time to understand not just the symptoms, but the underlying causes, and her holistic approach has made a huge difference to my health and wellbeing."

    — Karen. K 

  • "I was fortunate to attend a weekend surf retreat that Jamu entirely catered for. The food was out of this world!!!! Fresh, vibrant and so delicious! Steff truely cooks with love and is so generous in sharing her knowledge. I learnt so much in that weekend that I have applied to my health and wellness routines. She has a deep passion for nourishing through food. Steff really is a kind and beautiful soul. I will definitely be using her catering services in the future as well as naturopathy and nutrition services."

    — Hope x

  • "Steff cooked for me at my surf retreat and she exceeded my expectations. She made the retreat the best it could possibly be by serving colourful, aesthetically pleasing, healthy food. Everyone was so happy and satisfied with the food. I will 100% be using Steff again in the future for more of my retreats, now I cannot imagine doing it without her. 100% would recommend (just please don’t book her when I need her)."

    — Jade from Slide Sister xx

  • "Steffany provided a lovely, calm environment to discuss my health goals and concerns, and asked many great questions to get to the bottom of my issues-she recommended some great practices and routines to me, as well as writing a fantastic and extremely detailed plan, and some herbs. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends or family!"

    — Courtney. S