Welcome to the practitioner page

Leah is passionate about education. Her own, as well as contributing to the further education of others. Along with completing her PhD, she presents at seminars and conferences, provides supervision and training for other professionals and contributes to academic journals.

Welcome to the practitioner page

Leah is passionate about education. Her own, as well as contributing to the further education of others. Along with completing her PhD, she presents at seminars and conferences, provides supervision and training for other professionals and contributes to academic journals.

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

by Leah Hechtman

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

by Leah Hechtman

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

by Leah Hechtman

Online Learning

INVIVO EDUCATION ; THE REPRODUCTIVE MICROBIOME

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VAGINAL MICROBIOME TESTING WEBINAR

In this webinar Leah Hechtman discusses the importance of the Vaginal Microbiome, various test cases and how the Vaginal Microbiome test (testing code 2031) is used in clinical practice.

-The Vaginal Microbiome
-Assessments

-Common conditions

-Treatment strategies

Order your vaginal microbiome test $119
Preview a sample report

Online Learning

INVIVO EDUCATION ; THE REPRODUCTIVE MICROBIOME

Nutripath logo

VAGINAL MICROBIOME TESTING WEBINAR

In this webinar Leah Hechtman discusses the importance of the Vaginal Microbiome, various test cases and how the Vaginal Microbiome test (testing code 2031) is used in clinical practice.

-The Vaginal Microbiome

-Assessments

-Common conditions

-Treatment strategies

Order your vaginal microbiome test $119

Preview a sample report

Online Learning

INVIVO EDUCATION ; THE REPRODUCTIVE MICROBIOME

Join us for a 6 week 12 hour CPD online education course with Leah Hechtman, ND. More than ever before, the health of the reproductive microbiome is a platform with which to base all fertility treatment.

CONTENTS
This course contains 12 videos.

EXPIRY
Expires 720 days after purchase.

Nutripath logo

VAGINAL MICROBIOME TESTING WEBINAR

In this webinar Leah Hechtman discusses the importance of the Vaginal Microbiome, various test cases and how the Vaginal Microbiome test (testing code 2031) is used in clinical practice.

-The Vaginal Microbiome

-Assessments

-Common conditions

-Treatment strategies

Order your vaginal microbiome test $119

Preview a sample report

Seminars & Presentations

In 2023, Leah is due to speak at a number of conferences and seminars in Australia and overseas. Information and booking details will be displayed here as they become available.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Past events and replays

Live Webinar – The Reproductive Microbiome (replay available)

February 29, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Integrative Fertility Symposium

April 16, 2020 @ 8:00 am - April 19, 2020 @ 5:00 pm AEST

BioClinic Webinar: The Journey of the Oocyte

September 21, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm AEST

The Reproductive Microbiome & Its Effect on Fertility with Leah Hechtman, ND

October 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - November 12, 2020 @ 5:00 pm AEDT

THE MENOPAUSE SYMPOSIUM WEBINARS 2021

February 8, 2021 - May 3, 2021

Perdays Holistic Pregnancy & Fertility Healthcare Symposium

April 20, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEST

IF Symposium

May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Preventage Conference online

May 14, 2021 - May 16, 2021

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ANP Women’s Health and Hormones Online Summit

September 6, 2021 @ 8:00 am - September 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm BST

ATMS FERTILITY SYMPOSIUM 2022

May 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm AEST

Seminars & Presentations

In 2023, Leah is due to speak at a number of conferences and seminars in Australia and overseas. Information and booking details will be displayed here as they become available.

Previous events and replays

Live Webinar – The Reproductive Microbiome (replay available)

February 29, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Integrative Fertility Symposium

April 16, 2020 @ 8:00 am - April 19, 2020 @ 5:00 pm AEST

BioClinic Webinar: The Journey of the Oocyte

September 21, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm AEST

The Reproductive Microbiome & Its Effect on Fertility with Leah Hechtman, ND

October 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - November 12, 2020 @ 5:00 pm AEDT

THE MENOPAUSE SYMPOSIUM WEBINARS 2021

February 8, 2021 - May 3, 2021

“The role of the Naturopath is to educate and to empower individuals to reclaim their true state of health. At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, poor diet, and stress play a significant role in the degradation of health, a Naturopath’s ability to apply natural methods of healing is of considerable importance.”

Supervision & Training

Leah Hechtman provides supervision for other Practitioners throughout the country and overseas to support their success in their practice.

The process covers all relevant areas including:

  •  Business development

  • Patient care

  • Clinical training

  • Skills development

  •  Practitioner development

Her supervision sessions are eligible to be claimed for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points for practitioner’s relevant Association requirements. Please contact her for specific details.

Publications

Leah contributes to a number of texts, journals and other professional literature on a regular basis. She enjoys researching and staying abreast of the latest information and above all, contributing to academic material. Please find below a number of her more recent contributions.

WHICH TEXT BOOK SHOULD I BUY?

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

Released in June 2020, Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine 1e by Leah Hechtman engages the reader and evolves their knowledge and understanding from the fundamental Clinical Naturopathic Medicine to a more specialised focus. It concentrates on advanced topics commonly encountered in clinical practice, including new advancements and cutting-edge research, as well as foundational aspects of clinical practice.  Read more…

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine, 2nd Edition

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine, 2nd Edition

Written by Leah Hechtman, Clinical Naturopathic Medicine is a foundation clinical text integrating the holistic traditional principles of naturopathic philosophy with the scientific rigour of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to support contemporary practices and principles. Read more…

Textbook of Natural Medicine (5th Edition)

Leah was privileged to be selected to author the female fertility chapter, co-author the male infertility chapter with Dr Michael Murray and author the PCOS chapter of this Internationally renowned text.

Herbs and Natural Supplements (4th Edition) - An evidenced based guide

Herbs and Natural Supplements (4th Edition) – An evidenced based guide

Leah was fortunate to update the Pregnancy chapter she had previously authored with Emily Bradley. Additionally, she contributed and updated a number of monographs.

Advancing Medicine with Food and Nutrients (2nd Edition)

Leah co-authored the male fertility chapter with Dr Roger Bilica of this popular text.

Nutrition, Fertility, and Human Reproductive Function

Together with the leading reproductive and fertility specialists from around the world, Leah co-authored the chapter ‘Naturopathic Treatments for Infertility and Reproductive Disorders’ with Dr Joseph Pizzorno in this recently released text.