better together
Collaborative Women’s Healthcare on the Sunshine Coast
At Vesta, we believe women deserve healthcare that feels connected, supportive, and personalised. Alongside our core Vesta team, we collaborate with trusted practitioners across naturopathy, dietetics, acupuncture and psychology to provide a more integrated approach to fertility, hormonal health, pelvic health and overall wellbeing.
Our collaborative care Philosophy
Supporting Women Through an Integrated Approach
Women’s health concerns are often interconnected. Hormones, fertility, pelvic pain, nutrition, stress, nervous system health, gut health, and emotional wellbeing can all influence how a woman feels in her body.
At Vesta, our collaborative care model allows women to access support from experienced practitioners who share a common philosophy of compassionate, whole-person care.
By working alongside trusted practitioners across multiple disciplines, we aim to help women feel more informed, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.
MEET KARINA SERKOVIC
Naturopath
Karina Serkovic is a qualified naturopath and herbalist with a passion for supporting women through hormonal health concerns, fertility support, gut health, stress management, inflammation, and overall wellbeing.
With a background as an overseas-trained medical practitioner, Karina brings a unique perspective that bridges evidence-based healthcare with holistic and complementary Naturopathic Care. Her approach focuses on understanding the body as an interconnected system and creating personalised care that supports long-term health and balance.
Karina works collaboratively alongside the Vesta team to support women navigating fertility challenges, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, digestive concerns, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic health symptoms.
Her approach is warm, practical, and deeply individualised, helping women feel more supported, informed, and connected to their health journey.
MEET RACHEL HAZLETT
Women’s Health Dietitian
Rachel Hazlett is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a special interest in fertility nutrition, hormonal health, endometriosis, pregnancy nutrition, and women’s wellbeing.
She supports women with evidence-based nutrition guidance designed to optimise reproductive health, hormone balance, energy, digestive health, and overall wellbeing through realistic and sustainable dietary support.
Rachel understands that nutrition can feel overwhelming, particularly for women navigating fertility challenges, hormonal symptoms, chronic inflammation, or conflicting health advice online. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and personalised, helping women make supportive changes without restriction or perfectionism.
Working collaboratively alongside the Vesta team, Rachel supports women through fertility preparation, pregnancy, hormonal health concerns, gut health issues, endometriosis, fatigue, and long-term wellbeing support.
MEET RACHEL HAZLETT
Women’s Health Dietitian
Rachel Hazlett is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a special interest in fertility nutrition, hormonal health, endometriosis, pregnancy nutrition, and women’s wellbeing.
She supports women with evidence-based nutrition guidance designed to optimise reproductive health, hormone balance, energy, digestive health, and overall wellbeing through realistic and sustainable dietary support.
Rachel understands that nutrition can feel overwhelming, particularly for women navigating fertility challenges, hormonal symptoms, chronic inflammation, or conflicting health advice online. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and personalised, helping women make supportive changes without restriction or perfectionism.
Working collaboratively alongside the Vesta team, Rachel supports women through fertility preparation, pregnancy, hormonal health concerns, gut health issues, endometriosis, fatigue, and long-term wellbeing support.
MEET KIRBY QUINN
Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Dr Kirby Quinn brings over seven years of clinical experience supporting women through fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall wellbeing.
Previously practising at DQ Chinese Medicine, Kirby is known for her calm, intuitive, and nurturing approach to care. Based on the Sunshine Coast, she provides gentle acupuncture and Chinese medicine support tailored to each woman’s individual health journey.
Kirby supports women navigating hormonal imbalances, fertility concerns, stress, nervous system dysregulation, menstrual health concerns, pregnancy preparation, and postpartum recovery through acupuncture and herbal medicine designed to complement broader healthcare support.
Working collaboratively alongside the Vesta team, Kirby’s treatments aim to help women feel more balanced, supported, and connected to their bodies throughout every stage of womanhood.
why collaborative care matters
Care that Looks Beyond Symptoms
At Vesta, we recognise that women’s health concerns rarely exist in isolation. A woman navigating fertility challenges may also be experiencing stress, hormonal symptoms, digestive concerns, nervous system dysregulation, fatigue, inflammation, sleep disruption, or pelvic pain.
Our collaborative care approach allows women to access more well-rounded support from practitioners who communicate, collaborate, and share a common goal of helping women feel better in their bodies.
Rather than navigating multiple disconnected services alone, women at Vesta have access to a trusted network of practitioners working together to support their health journey more holistically and compassionately.
YOUR HEALTH IS MORE THAN A DIAGNOSIS
Collaborative Care for Fertility, Hormones & Wellbeing
Our collaborative care network may support women experiencing:
Fertility challenges
Hormonal imbalances
Endometriosis and pelvic pain
PMS and PMDD
Perimenopause and menopause
Stress and nervous system dysregulation
Gut health concerns
Fatigue and burnout
Pregnancy preparation and postpartum recovery
Cycle irregularities and painful periods
Digestive concerns linked to hormonal health
Whole-person wellbeing support
Every woman’s journey is different. Our goal is to provide more connected, personalised support that considers the full picture of a woman’s health and wellbeing.
YOUR HEALTH IS MORE THAN A DIAGNOSIS
Collaborative Care for Fertility, Hormones & Wellbeing
Our collaborative care network may support women experiencing:
Fertility challenges
Hormonal imbalances
Endometriosis and pelvic pain
PMS and PMDD
Perimenopause and menopause
Stress and nervous system dysregulation
Gut health concerns
Fatigue and burnout
Pregnancy preparation and postpartum recovery
Cycle irregularities and painful periods
Digestive concerns linked to hormonal health
Whole-person wellbeing support
Every woman’s journey is different. Our goal is to provide more connected, personalised support that considers the full picture of a woman’s health and wellbeing.
Collaborative Care FAQs
Common Questions About Integrative Women’s Healthcare
What is collaborative women’s healthcare?
Collaborative women’s healthcare involves multiple practitioners working together to support a woman’s health from different perspectives. At Vesta, this may include medical care, physiotherapy, nutrition support, naturopathy, acupuncture, and fertility support.
How can naturopathy support women’s health?
Naturopathy may support women experiencing hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, fertility concerns, digestive issues, inflammation, and general wellbeing concerns through personalised lifestyle, nutritional, and holistic support.
Can acupuncture support fertility and hormonal health?
Many women seek acupuncture and Chinese medicine support for fertility, stress regulation, menstrual health, hormonal balance, and nervous system support alongside their broader healthcare plan.
What does a women’s health dietitian help with?
A women’s health dietitian may support fertility nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, endometriosis, gut health, hormonal health, energy levels, and sustainable nutrition strategies tailored to individual needs and health goals.
Do the collaborative practitioners work alongside Dr Michelle Proud?
Yes. Vesta’s collaborative care model is designed to provide more connected support where practitioners can work alongside Dr Michelle Proud and the broader Vesta team when appropriate.
Do I need to see every practitioner?
No. Every woman’s healthcare journey is unique. Some women may only require one form of support, while others may benefit from a more integrated approach depending on their symptoms, goals, and preferences.
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Where is Vesta located?
Vesta Holistic Women’s Health is located in Ilkley on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, providing integrated women’s healthcare, fertility support, pelvic health physiotherapy, and collaborative care services in a calm and supportive environment.
