Cheryl Penna, naturopath and medical herbalist
Personalised naturopathic care
Cheryl Penna is a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and the wider changes of midlife. Through her clinic, Urban Sense Wellness, she offers personalised, whole-body care in clinic in Preston and online across Australia.
How Cheryl works
Consultations begin with a detailed 90-minute session reviewing your health history and current concerns, and may include functional and general pathology testing. From there Cheryl builds a personalised plan drawing on nutrition, botanical herbal medicine, practitioner-only supplements and lifestyle strategies, with a focus on sustainable change rather than quick fixes.
What she helps with
Cheryl supports women with the common patterns of perimenopause and menopause, including fatigue and disrupted sleep, brain fog, and weight and metabolism changes, alongside the broader shifts in hormonal, gut and skin health that often surface in midlife. Many women come to her after feeling dismissed elsewhere, and her focus is on clear answers and a plan that fits the woman in front of her.
Working alongside your medical care
Cheryl’s naturopathic care is designed to complement, not replace, the care of your GP or specialist. She regularly works with women who are on prescribed treatments, including hormone therapy, considering current medications when shaping a plan and collaborating with your doctor where helpful.
Experience and credentials
Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Health Science in herbal and nutritional medicine, is a member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia, and is a Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner, with more than two decades in clinical practice. Urban Sense Wellness is a women’s health clinic built around thorough investigation, education and long-term therapeutic relationships. No referral is needed.
