about emba.
At Emba Wellness, health isn’t just about ‘not being sick’—it’s about actually feeling good. We believe your body is designed to heal when given the right support, which is why we go beyond surface-level solutions. By identifying the underlying cause of your health concerns and equipping you with the right tools, we help you take charge of your well-being for real, lasting results. Committed to staying at the forefront of scientific research, we continually evolve to provide the most comprehensive care—because your health deserves nothing less.
Meet Jess,
Jessica Diakoumakos
BHSc Naturopathy & BHSc Psychology (Hons).
Meet Jess, the passionate founder and lead naturopath of Emba Wellness. With a Bachelor’s degree in both Naturopathy and Psychology, Jess brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and holistic healing to her practice.
Jess believes in a bio-individual approach to health care, recognising that each person’s path to wellness is uniquely their own. With a keen focus on functional testing and merging ancient healing methods with cutting-edge science, she creates personalised health strategies tailored to her client’s unique needs and goals. Jess is all about finding what works best for you.
Driven by her deep obsession with gut health and the microbiome, Jess has pursued additional training to become a certified Healthy Gut Practitioner and Microbiome Analyst. This enables her to thoroughly explore every aspect of your individual gut health profile, offering you valuable insights tailored to optimise your gut health. Combining her background in psychology with her passion for gut health, Jess offers a unique perspective on how our gut impacts our mental well-being, a topic she's particularly passionate about exploring.
With 8 years of tertiary education under her belt, Jess remains dedicated to professional growth, constantly expanding her skill set and evolving to meet her clients’ needs.
qualifications.
Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc), Naturopathy (Nutrition & Western Herbal Medicine (4 years) - Southern School of Natural Therapies & Torrens University
Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc), Psychology (+ Honours)(4 years) - La Trobe University
Microbiome Analyst & Healthy Gut Practitioner (6 month training) - Trained by Dr. Jason Hawrelak at the Microbiome Restoration Center / Probiotic Advisor
Advanced Pathology Interpretation - Trained by Rachel Arthur
Advanced Nutrient Prescribing - Trained by Rachel Arthur
Naturopathic Preconception - Trained at Fertile Ground by Sage King, Josephine Cabrall & Gina Fox
Acne Naturopath - Trainings by Lexie McPhee
Emotion Release Technique (Coming soon!) - Trained by Karlie McKeand
Published Research - in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Current NHAA Member - #158400 - Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia
interests.
Jess has been trained to support many health conditions and to assess and support the body as a whole system. She has also undertaken additional studies to up-skill in several areas of interest:
Gastrointestinal Conditions; IBS, IBD, Crohn’s Disease, SIBO, SIFO, IMO, Reflux/GERD, Gut Infections, Dysbiosis, Microbiome optimisation
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing; Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders
Skin Conditions; Acne, Eczema, Fungal Skin Conditions, Topical Steroid Withdrawl (TSW)
Hormonal Health; PCOS, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea (missing period), Dysmenorrhea (painful periods), Menorrhagia (heavy or prolonged periods), Post-pill conditions, Preconception
Vaginal Microbiome Conditions; Thrush (candida), Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), cytolytic vaginosis (CV), HPV, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Autoimmune Diseases - Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Crohn's disease
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