Jarrod Carter is a professionally qualified naturopath, practising in clinic since graduating with a Bachelor of Naturopathy in 2007.
Originally from Geelong, Jarrod has always had a passion for health and healing modalities. He follows in the footsteps of his great, great grandfather, renowned herbalist, Samuel Fox.
Jarrod treats each patient as an individual, creating treatment programs specifically for them, encompassing all aspects of their being.
He believes that practical treatment involves honest and open communication. His warm and welcoming personality transcends into each consultation, as he listens to his patients with a genuine interest in finding the cause of their symptoms and in turn, forming an appropriate treatment plan and nutritional program.
The knowledge that Jarrod has gained from his education and naturopathic experience
has allowed him to encompass a variety of treatments and techniques. These include:
Jarrod also works in conjunction with other health professionals when appropriate, to ensure the best outcome is achieved for his patients.
Academic and Board roles
Driving health prevention policy at government level is a passion for Jarrod. In 2016 he became Victorian representative board member of the Complementary Medicine Association and in 2018, accepted the role of Vice President. In this capacity, he has collaborated on projects with the World Naturopathic Federation and Australian Naturopathic Council. He previously worked as a Specialist Advisor on complementary therapies for the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Jarrod currently lectures in public health at Deakin University. He is a committee member of the Public Health Association Victorian Branch and sits on the Board of Management for the Buchan Bush Nursing Association.
He has written for various publications, had a regular health segment on breakfast radio and has presented to other health professionals on complementary medicine. More recently, Jarrod was involved in a chronic fatigue syndrome research project.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Naturopathy- Master of Public Health
- Cert. IV Training & Assessment
- Cert. Health Counselling
- Level 2 First Aid
- Company Directors Course – AICD
Member:
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Complementary Medicine Association
Jarrod lectures in public health at Deakin University