Why do standard diets stop working after 40?

Hormonal shifts after 40 affect insulin sensitivity, cortisol, and thyroid function. Generic diets ignore these changes, which is why personalised testing and nutrition are required for sustainable results.

What is the first step to working with Jeannette Scapens?

The first step is a naturopathic consultation with comprehensive health assessment and testing to analyse inflammation, hormones, liver function, and nutrient status.

How does the personalised program work?

Your test results reveal exactly what your body needs to heal. You receive a personalised real-food plan and a naturopathic protocol. Jeannette guides you through each phase to reduce inflammation and release weight sustainably.

Does Balanced Health Naturally address mindset and emotional eating?

Yes. Jeannette is a certified NLP Practitioner and Hypnotist. The program includes mindset tools to address stress eating, emotional patterns, and long-term behavioural change.

Metabolic Balance Naturopath
Helping women over 40 find their balance

Stop Guessing Why The Weight Won’t Budge.

Your metabolism isn’t broken; it’s just blocked.

Discover the science-based path to balancing your hormones,

restoring your energy, and vital health using your own body’s data.

No judgement. Just clarity about what’s really going on.

Does it feel like your body is fighting against you?

If you are over 40 and feeling exhausted, frustrated, and uncomfortable in your own skin, you are not alone.

Standard diets stop working when hormones shift.

Do any of these sound familiar?

The "Spare Tyre": You’re eating healthy and exercising, but the scale keeps creeping up, especially around the middle.
The 1 AM Wake-Up: You wake up suddenly in the night with a racing mind and can’t get back to sleep.
The Brain Fog: You struggle to focus, feel "heavy," and rely on caffeine or sugar to get through the afternoon slump.
The "Normal" Labs: Your GP says your blood tests are "fine," but you still feel terrible.

I’m Jeannette Scapens, and I’ve walked in your shoes.

I used to be where you are now. After becoming a qualified Naturopath, I made meaningful changes using nutritional support, herbal medicine, and lifestyle shifts. While I experienced some relief, I sensed there was still a missing piece in my own health journey.

It wasn’t until I ran the comprehensive blood tests for the Metabolic Balance^® program that I discovered I had autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

The generic advice failed me. Personalised data saved me.

By following my own personalised plan – based on my unique blood chemistry – I brought my thyroid into remission, restored my energy, and released 19kg naturally over 5 months.

Now, I combine my clinical Naturopathic experience with the exact method that saved my health to help women across Australia do the same.

The "Generic Advice" Era is Over.
It’s Time to Test, Not Guess.

Step 1:
Naturopathic Consultation

We conduct a complete metabolic analysis including inflammation, hormones, liver function, thyroid, nutrient status and more.

Step 2:
The Personalised Plan

Your test results reveal exactly what your body needs to heal. You receive personalised advice, a real-food plan and a naturopathic protocol. No guesswork.

Step 3:
The Transformation

As your dedicated coach, Jeannette guides you through each phase of your wellness program, inflammation decreases, and weight is released sustainably.

Naturopathic, Wellbeing and Weight Loss Consultations

Biology + Mindset
= Lasting Results

Most practitioners focus on the food.
I also focus on the mind that eats the food.

Knowing what to eat is easy. Actually doing it when you are stressed, tired, or emotional is the hard part.

That is why Balanced Health Naturally is different.

I am not just a Naturopath; I am a Certified NLP Practitioner and Hypnotist.

My Metabolic Balance naturopath programs include the mindset tools you need to:

Health Conditions We've Helped

Jeannette Scapens’ naturopathic approach to wellbeing and the Metabolic Balance program both address the root cause of health imbalances through personalised nutrition and professional care. Our clients have experienced improvements in:

Thyroid conditions (Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism)

Hormonal imbalances and menopause symptoms

Inflammation and chronic pain

Digestive issues and bloating

Low energy and fatigue

Poor sleep quality

High cholesterol and blood pressure

Brain fog and reduced mental clarity

Blood sugar imbalances

Stubborn weight that won't shift despite diet and exercise

No judgement. Just clarity about what’s really going on.

TAKE JEANNETTE’S FREE SCIENCE-BASED QUIZ >

Not ready to book a call yet?

Start by finding out what is blocking your metabolism.

Answer seven simple questions to discover if your weight block is caused by Cortisol, Insulin, or Thyroid

Metabolic Insights Quiz

Uncover the patterns that may be affecting your metabolism

Why is your weight stuck despite healthy eating?

It's not about willpower—it's about biochemistry. Answer 7 questions to explore patterns that may be affecting your metabolic health.

Real Women.
Real Data.
Real Results.

I feel amazing…

“I feel amazing! I am so proud of myself. The Metabolic Balance program with Jeannette has been life-changing. I have a new lease on life and a spring in my step. I look younger! I now know what I can and can’t eat and why certain foods aren’t good for me.”

From ‘Old, Stiff and Ancient’ to ‘A Spring in My Step’

Sarina

Results At A Glance

Our clients consistently achieve remarkable health transformations.

Here’s what they’ve experienced (kindly shared with permission)

Up to 31kg

Weight Released

Up to 29cm

Off Waist & Hips

Up to 16 years

Metabolic Age Improved

Up to 8%

Body Fat Reduced

Results vary between individuals. Average weight release is approximately 10kg over 12 weeks.

“It’s amazing how, after a while, feeling awful seems normal, but it really shouldn’t be, because my new ‘normal’ is so much better. Literally everything has turned around.”

Kerrie

Beyond Weight Loss: A Complete Health Revival

In just 4 months, Kerrie transformed from constant headaches, fogginess, sinus problems, digestive issues and high cholesterol to feeling energised, clear-thinking, and healthy. She now has much more energy, rarely experiences headaches, and hasn’t caught any colds or other viruses.

“I have never weighed this in my life! My initial scepticism of the Metabolic Balance way of life truly humbled me. I am forever grateful I took a leap of faith and gave it a go.”

Fleur

Conquering Menopausal Weight Gain

Fleur surpassed her initial 5kg goal, releasing 12kg, reducing body fat by 7%, losing 9cm from her waist and fitting into XS/S dresses. After struggling with menopausal body composition changes despite eating less and exercising more, Metabolic Balance gave her the solution.

“This is the first time I’ve been able to lose weight in 30 years! I have tried almost every diet going. Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Shakes, fasting… I needed to find someone who understood about an underactive Thyroid gland and then I found Jeannette.”

Janine

Breaking Through 30 Years of Weight Loss Struggles

Despite hypothyroidism, Janine released 13kg and 29cm. Her inflammation markers dropped dramatically, cholesterol and blood pressure reduced, and she no longer needs anti-reflux medication. Her reflux and bloating have gone, and she wakes refreshed with good energy

Ready to feel like yourself again?

You don’t have to accept fatigue and weight gain as a “normal” part of aging. Your body knows how to heal – it just needs the right instructions.

Let’s uncover your unique blueprint.

No judgement. Just clarity about what’s really going on.

Metabolic Balance Naturopath
Helping women over 40 find their balance

Stop Guessing Why The Weight Won’t Budge.