Holistic Treatment for Thrush

and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

You finish the course of antibiotics or antifungal cream. Symptoms clear. Three weeks later, they're back. You switch to cotton underwear, in case that’s the problem… but your symptoms come back anyway. If this cycle sounds familiar, you've probably already worked out that treating the infection isn't the same as treating the cause.

If you've started to dread the itch, the discharge, or the ‘not tonight’ conversation with your partner, you’re in the right place.

Grapefruit representing vaginal health

How Our Naturopath Approaches Thrush & BV Treatment

Brisbane | Online

At Ovela Health, we understand that recurrent thrush and BV are complex, multifactorial issues that are best looked at through a holistic lens.

Our degree-qualified naturopath will help you to look beyond symptom suppression to the gut, hormonal, immune, and lifestyle factors that are driving symptom persistence, while restoring lasting balance.

Care is available in-person at our Brisbane clinic, or via Telehealth for patients anywhere in New Zealand and Australia.

Vagiversity-Trained

Your degree-qualified naturopath at Ovela has completed an additional 6-month mentoring program with Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom on vaginal & genitourinary health.

Comprehensive Testing

We believe it’s best to test, not guess. Ovela Health can refer you for comprehensive vaginal microbiome testing.

Gemma McLeod, vaginal microbiome naturopath, reviewing a microbiome test report in Brisbane

Truly Tailored Treatment

No two cases have the same root cause. We build your plan around your test results, history, and lifestyle - not a generic protocol.

Built for Long-Term Prevention

Once your symptoms have settled, we'll work with you to understand what's been driving them, and put together a maintenance plan to help keep your body in balance.

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Gemma McLeod (BNatMed)

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  • I suffered from continuous thrush and BV for three years, spending a lot of money on consultations that never stopped it. I found Gemma on Google — I haven't had a single recurrence since starting her prescriptions. She saved me, physically and emotionally.

    Helena

  • I have been working with Gemma for two months now, and I have been completely blown away by her knowledge, compassion and care she provides. I’m learning lots and feel like I am in great hands getting to the bottom of symptoms I’ve faced for years. Would recommend her to everyone! 🤍

    Caitlin

  • I’ve worked with two other women’s health naturopaths before Gemma, and Gemma has been the most supportive and attentive by far. I’ve seen the most progress working with her, and I feel really well looked after. She listens properly and uses both my symptoms and the science behind it to guide her decisions.

    Stephanie