EVERY BODY DESERVES WELLNESS
Whether you're facing a complex health condition, a genetic disorder or simply want to stay well, our personalised, evidence-based care meets you where you are at, to help you stabilise and thrive long-term.
We work with people who’ve been told “everything looks normal” — yet still don’t feel well. Focusing on complex, chronic, and multi-system conditions, our approach combines clinical insight with natural therapies to get to the bottom of what’s really going on.
We don’t just treat symptoms — we create tailored care plans that evolve with you. If you’re ready to take control of your health, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our treatment plans bring together a mix of science, analytical thinking, extensive natural therapies qualifications and a determination to see beneath the surface and get to the very core of what is driving your health.
The Body Guard Clinic is known as the go to clinic for patients who feel they have not yet been heard and who have not yet reached their health goals after years of trying.
Hi, I'm Christine Barnes, Founder of The Body Guard Clinic. I am an Advanced Natural Therapies Practitioner focusing on Complex Cases and Root Cause Treatments.
I hold a Masters Degree in Wellness, and qualifications in Nutritional Medicine, Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine and Homeopathy, and am an Adjunct Professional Fellow in the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University.
I am known for my work with unusual, rare and complex conditions that have gone unanswered for too long. I bring together extensive qualifications, experience and my passion for diagnostics, to provide you with evidence based solutions for your complex health needs, and to empower you to be fully informed when making decisions regarding your health.
Through my extensive experience in Integrative & Functional Medicine and our joint commitment to improving your health, we become partners in your health journey.
How we work...
COMPLEX CASES
Our Personalised Treatment Program for those who have complex cases and want to keep their health at its best despite their diagnosis and symptoms.
GENERAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
The My Body Guard Program for those wanting to improve and maintain their general health through naturopathic and nutritional medicine.
SELF GUIDED PROGRAMS
Our range of self-guided health programs to allow everyone to have access to science based, natural therapy programs.
Our patient feedback speaks volumes about the level of care we provide.
General Health
"Christine is incredibly knowledgeable, very thorough and able to explain all my lab results to me that make sense."
- Carolyn Broomfield
I commenced treatment with Christine in 2015 after becoming very dissatisfied and disillusioned with my wholistic GP whom I had been seeing for a number of years. I felt that my health was not improving one bit.
After our initial consultation, Christine worked with me to help solve various problems, one by one. Her diagnosis and treatment have been thorough and accurate; even though we still have a little way to go, I know I would be in a much worse situation without her advice and support.
Christine has never been too busy to communicate with me; always positive and easy to open up to. I enjoy our appointments, learning more about my health and what is necessary to maintain a healthy enjoyable lifestyle. Christine is incredibly knowledgeable, very thorough and able to explain all my lab results to me that make sense. She has a non-judgmental, kind and empathetic heart.
Appointments are always easy to schedule around my life. Christine also has helped with other members of my family and we feel grateful for her help and guidance that has improved our health and lifestyle.. I would absolutely recommend Christine and her team!
Gut Health
"I no longer feel like my issues are all in my head. I’m actually hopeful of feeling 100% healthy again"
- Sarah
I was referred to Christine by a friend. I had been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and it was clear that Western medicine could no longer help me. I’ve been living with gut problems for over six years after a terrible bout of food poisoning overseas.
These issues have impacted every facet of my life. Something as simple as travelling interstate for work or a long morning tram ride was incredibly stressful.
I’d already spent thousands (maybe more) of dollars on things that didn’t work for me: gut-directed hypnotherapy, a nutritionist, a naturopath, reiki, energy healing… I can’t even remember everything I’ve tried.
I began working with Christine in February 2021 and it is now August 2021. My symptoms have improved considerably and for the first time since having gut issues, I feel seen and heard.
I no longer feel like my issues are ‘all in my head.’ I don’t have a constant uneasiness in my stomach and I’ve been able to enjoy simple things like catching up with friends for lunch with minimal discomfort. I’m actually hopeful of feeling 100% healthy again – that means a lot to someone who was considering that maybe I’d have to live with these problems for the rest of my life.
Above all else, I love Christine’s holistic approach. She asks all the questions about my past and life that no other health professional has. Christine has made me realise that anxiety has been a significant factor in my life so far. This was a huge realisation that explains so much about my life to date.
About The Body Guard Clinic
We are a private natural medicine clinic offering long term wellness solutions for those wanting to utilise natural therapies for general health and wellness, and for those complex case patients that want to live the best life possible despite their diagnosis.
Our aim is always to ensure you are receiving the highest level of care possible and the best outcome for your health.
What Sets Us Apart
All of our work is underpinned by our S.C.O.P.E. Protocol that we have used to restore wellness to the world of many 100's of clients with a myriad of conditions and symptoms.
SUPPORT
At the very core of my clinic the aim is to support you and your family on the path to restoring wellness.
My aim is to ensure you are provided with accurate, reliable, evidence based health information.
CONNECT
Through analysing test results, current health and lifestyle factors and your medical history I connect the dots between all areas of your health and work to uncover the root cause of your illness/es to ensure treatment is targeted and not simply providing symptom relief.
OPTIMISE
By combining high quality nutritional supplements, revised food choices, physical activity and ensuring your emotional well-being is taken care of, we optimise your body's ability to function and heal.
Optimised health is holistic health - every aspect of your life needs to be taken into account.
PLAN
Restoring wellness in complex health situations takes planning, strategy and long-term commitment to improving your health.
Together we will plan the steps to restore wellness to your world.
EMPOWER
Empowering you to take control of your health through having open and honest dialogue between us, providing you with valid and factual information and working together towards your end goals.
In the spirit of Reconciliation, Christine Barnes & The Body Guard acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we work and live upon. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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